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    Cancelation Leopard Hunt With TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS Mozambique

    Good to hear - I'm hunting with Gav in about a week. Best of luck to whomever takes this hunt.
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    Wish me luck gents

    Where and what are you hunting in Namibia? I'll be in Moz (hopefully) by the end of the week.
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    Wish me luck gents

    Safe travels, best of luck.
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    Online Customs form - SOUTH AFRICA

    Just asked my PH in Moz - he said not mandatory yet, but might have to fill it out at the airport. I'll know for sure in a few days.
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    Here's the target for the NorthForks - 25yds off a bag, iron sights. Hunting leopards over dogs...

    Here's the target for the NorthForks - 25yds off a bag, iron sights. Hunting leopards over dogs the range won't be more than that. Flew in an airshow in Smyrna years ago, beautiful country. Best regards, Franco
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    Trophy room - wall colour

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    Trophy room - wall colour

    Here's a couple more pictures of the rhino.
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    Trophy room - wall colour

    Wildlife Gallery. Thanks, this was the first time in 28 years of marriage I was not overruled on my choices. During the remodel of our last home my wife would ask for my input on color which would always end the same way - "No, I think this other one is better", for a parade of reasons I...
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    Trophy room - wall colour

    Beautiful. I'm just starting, don't have the space you do but chose a lighter green and darker wood combo
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    TSX 400grain , 416 Remington for leopard

    I'll know for sure tomorrow.
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    TSX 400grain , 416 Remington for leopard

    Going after leopard later this month, using my 450/400 double with custom loaded 400 Grain North Forks. I have not shot a test group yet.
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    Thoughts on Craig Boddington?

    DSC, Jan 2022, I was having lunch at the food court and Craig was at the nearby stage giving a talk about cape buffalo. A gentleman approached and asked if I had shown my trophy to Craig. I had not, so I waited until his talk was over and asked if he would be interested in viewing my trophy...
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    Hard-sided Suitcases

    I know what you mean about the old Halibuton Zeros. I still have some from the 70's. I worked for a company flying Rock bands and those aluminum cases were everywhere. Much heavier construction than the new ones, and you could send them in for repair. In 30 plus years with the airline I...
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    Hard-sided Suitcases

    My wife has Tumi cases; she got them after we had to pry her last Halliburton open. Good point on the repair options.
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    Hard-sided Suitcases

    Just ordered the Rimowa Check-in M. Delivery later in the week, save a drive to Dallas. Hopefully it will hold up. Thanks for all the advice.
 
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