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Tra3 replied to the thread Another barrel for my Blaser R8?.Compared to a hunt, another barrel is inexpensive. Get one, shoot it a while, and you’ll know which one you like the most. Part of the... -
Tra3 reacted to Wooster's post in the thread Why nobody on this forum talks about Jeff Rann Safaris? with
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For a great authentic Lechwe experience in the Caprivi, you should contact Emile Kirchner at Kou Kuas. He has the Bwabwata West... -
Tra3 replied to the thread Z6 Problem at elevation.Lots of missing data here. Same ammo? Same distance? (Measured?) How many times have you completed this elevation change? Similar...
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Tra3 reacted to 375Fox's post in the thread Zambia, this doesn’t sit well with me about renting guns or Zambia with Like.
Asking questions directly to PH or outfitter would make more sense. I’ve booked many hunts through an agent. They always put me in...
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Yes, it’s confirmed and I paid for mine 2 weeks ago. HH
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To answer several questions as to why 5 rifles… My first was a custom synthetic stock r8 in 375 H&H (17mm barrel) Second was a Beautiful...
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Tra3 replied to the thread Blaser R8 for Dangerous Game.I’ve managed to collect 4 stocks and 7 barrels. Why? 2 kids that hunt with me, so that requires a total of 3 stocks. The 4th stock is...
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Tra3 replied to the thread Blaser R8 for Dangerous Game.Did you get confirmation that the integrated suppressor barrel is available in the USA? I put my name down to buy one when they become...
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Two of my former R8’s in one frame. I’m going to start requiring a royalty on my rifle sales. lol!
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Tra3 replied to the thread What are your favorite hunting camp meals?.Pesto pasta with andouille sausages or blackened chicken is very easy to make for a large group. Breakfast: 20 hunters are going to...
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Tra3 reacted to HankBuck's post in the thread The 375HH may not be "ALL THAT" for African Plains Game with Like.
@Tra3 I think you present good points, where a bullet strikes has much to do with a ‘Bang-Flop’…it isn’t only caliber/bullet etc...
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Tra3 reacted to BeeMaa's post in the thread Let’s go on a canoe ride they said. It’ll be fun they said with Like.
:S Agree: That's where I was going.
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Tra3 replied to the thread The 375HH may not be "ALL THAT" for African Plains Game.I’m not a believer that bang flops are a good measure of a caliber’s effectiveness. There are many (most) perfect shots that result in a...
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Tra3 reacted to Challer's post in the thread The 375HH may not be "ALL THAT" for African Plains Game with Like.
You should not be having any issues with one shot stops with the 375. Somewhere in your calculus there is a problem.
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Tra3 reacted to PARA45's post in the thread The 375HH may not be "ALL THAT" for African Plains Game with Like.
On my last three safaris, I hunted a Lioness, a cow Buffalo, a bull Buffalo, and 9 PG animals, all taken with my 375 H&H and Barnes TSX...