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  1. Alchemist

    Shooting sticks

    I have been shooting from sticks for many years. All being the traditional African sticks or the Primos 3 legged ones. On my recent trip I was using Accurate Concept shootings sticks. Looked weird initially but the best platform I ever shot from. Worthwhile checking out. See attached pics
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    G5 Megameat broadhead on Plains Game

    I have used G5 Montec's and G5 T3 mechanical in the past to hunt. They always worked for me. I had to switch to another Broadhead due to the fact that T3 blades are no longer available. I chose the G5 Mega Meat. It is a really good option. It leaves a massive blood trail and was easy to recover...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: BOWHUNT: Mananga Safaris Limpopo

    Just came back from a hunt with Mananga Safaris. Kobus Fourie and his team is an amazing outfitter. The place is 20,000 + hectares and the animals in supreme condition. Highly recommend and wil be back again and again. Thanks Mananga and I will see you soon
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    US Hunters purchasing ammunition in South Africa while on Safari

    Shootist43 asked me to find out about the procedures and documents required when a US hunter wants to purchase ammo in SA while on Safari. I have asked a couple of Weapons and ammo dealers as well as a local Outfitter what the requirements and procedures are. 1. You will need to produce your...
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    Nosler Accubond

    I was busy reloading Nosler AB 180 gr for my 300 WM for an upcoming Kalahari hunt when I found 11 bullets in a seal pack with weird looking spots and signs of corrosion. Anybody seen this before ?
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    Bullet Performance Database

    May I suggest a bullet performance data base topic, where members can place pictures of recovered bullets. You need to add data to the post relating to the performance. Type of bullet Bullet speed Distance of shot Original weight Recovered weight Calibre Species Shot placement e.g. Frontal...
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    Neck Size vs Full Size - Difference in optimum powder load

    Hi Everyone I used to only full size brass before reloading. I am considering changing to neck sizing. My question is : Will I have to rework all my optimum powder loads for my rifles or will the same amount of powder still produce the same speed and therfor be on the accuracy node. Anybody...
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    Greetings from South Africa

    Hi All My name is Andre, and I live in South Africa. I grew up colse to the Bostwana border and have been hunting since a 6 year old. My other passion is deepsea fishing.
 
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