Recent content by gillettehunter

Well done.Excellent pics and a well told story. Thanks for sharing. Bruce

I was thinking about your numbers. Seemed reasonable until I hit the tip/gun rental line. If each of you tipped $600 then that’s $1200. Instead of renting a rifle take your own. Even using a service in Joberg you’re about $200. Do your own paperwork and wait in the line and save that $200. So...

Nice animals and a great write up. My Klippi came from the EC so they are there. Just need the right mountain I guess. Congrats on your hunt. Bruce

Good looking Orono. Congrats on getting him. My last trip to Africa in June I killed several Blue Duikers when they called them in. It seems like calling might work in your 2nd day scenario. So the question really is did they have someone who could call Blue Duikers? Bruce

Cameraland has a lot of optics on sale for BF. The one I got was a new Zeiss V8 NA. 20% off while their Zeiss rep is in the store today. Normally price protected and not a sale item. Bruce

Great start. Looking forward to the rest of your hunt report. Massive area to hunt. Bruce

First trip to Africa we were treated to Mushroom Kudu fillet. My wife loved it. 3rd trip the BBQ warthog ribs were a standout. If you ask almost any hunt will result in wild game being served. I've enjoyed most of it. Bruce

My dad had a 760 in 30-06. One of the few things that didn't show up when dividing the estate. I used it a couple of times. He told me once " it doesn't shoot well on paper, but it gets the meat". As a "jungle" gun it should be great. My dads probably grouped 3 MOA on a good day. Very fast for...

180 gr Berger VLD hunting at 2900 fps. I've used it for years in my 7 SAUM and taken perhaps 50 animals with it. A 7 Mag or PRC will get the same or similar velocity. Mostly one shot kills. That includes 3 eland so its not "too" soft for a leopard. My last Sable was a 1 shot kill as was my...

From Wyoming last night.

I was born on grandma’s couch so a couple of days later dad bought a 870 wing master with the $ saved with no hospital visit. Mom wasn’t impressed. Earlier model than this one. Great guns. Bruce

Looks like fun. Good job! Bruce

I have hunted Kyrg a couple of times. Any mature Ibex is a beautiful trophy. When you get him home on the wall 98% of the people that see him have no clue it isn't a big one. Thanks for the pics. Bruce

I enjoyed hunting there a few yrs ago. You did very well. Congrats Bruce

Now that worked out perfectly. Much of it due the proper precautions. Congrats and well done! Bruce