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  1. Hyde Hunter

    this sucks

    just got an email from Laura at Coppersmiths about the shipment she is waiting on and she just told me that when it arrives at the airport that Agriculture will put a hold on it for up to n7 days to get it inspected at a cost of 349.24 per day based on volume weight of 388 pounds. now this is...
  2. Hyde Hunter

    back board

    I am going to make a back board in the shape of Africa and will mount my Zebra and Kudu on it then onto the wall when they arrive in the next few weeks (I Hope) being sent to Turkish Airlines any day now. what I am asking is if anyone would be so kind as to give me the height and width of each...
  3. Hyde Hunter

    shipment and insurance

    well just got notified my shipment is ready to fly home by Badger Lauriston never even told me it was ready to go yet, oh well be happy to get it. cost is 3200.00 to Chicago, Ill 3 shoulder mounts, Kudu,Sable,Zebra 2 euro Warthogs a Zebra back skin felt lined and a Cape Buffalo euro mount with...
  4. Hyde Hunter

    getting close to the time

    just got notification that my animals being done at Lauriston Taxidermy in the East Cape, SA will be finished and ready to ship very shortly, this is going to be quicker than I thought, I figured April at the earliest. now I have to get to work on the pedestal for the Sable and mounting...
  5. Hyde Hunter

    Management Elephant Hunt In Zimbabwe - Has Anyone?

    thinking about a mangement elephant hunt in Zim for 2025 and have been talking to C.K. Hunting Safaris located in the East Cape Port Elizabeth. 1100.00 daily rate, 75.00 park ranger per day, 9500.00 trophy fee, close to Hwange National Park. I have never heard of this company so was hoping...
  6. Hyde Hunter

    has anyone any experience with Guns Warehouse in Texas?

    has anyone any experience with Guns Warehouse in Texas on the site they say PayPal, zeal or cash app. are they real? or a scam thanks
  7. Hyde Hunter

    Montana model 1999 35 Whelen

    hi all, looking for advice on the above rifle I have a chance to purchase nd wonder if anyone has thoughts on the rifle since the company is out of business and I have no knowledge of them. the gun is priced at 1100.00 and looks like new not a scratch or blemish on the metal with a clean looking...
  8. Hyde Hunter

    Barnes Banded Solid

    have not seen anything yet but just got off the phone and Barnes is now making the 450 grain Banded Solid for the 458 win mag and Lott and he said they are now in stock for your dealer to order as they do not sell to the public
  9. Hyde Hunter

    bolt jeweling

    just thought if anyone is interested in having the bolt jeweled on their rifle you should contact Baldwin Bolt Jeweling at 989-843-8954. I called him last Monday and asked if it was ok to send him the bolt, extractor and follower. he polished the items then did a deluxe jeweling job on them...
  10. Hyde Hunter

    Honey Badger

    thinking about So Africa again next year for a couple animals but one I really would like to get is a Honey Badger so based on experience what part of So Africa would be the best place to go? earlier this year my PH in the East Cape said he had never seen one there. thanks
  11. Hyde Hunter

    euro skull mounting

    I have never mounted a euro skull to a shield or plaque so what is the easiest way to do it. thought about having the taxidermist do it but did not want to pay 110.00-140.00 per mount then the extra cost to crate or ship. thanks Jim
  12. Hyde Hunter

    SOUTH AFRICA: April 2023 To The East Cape

    April 2023 Safari East Cape Safari Company Intaba Safaris owner Eugene Erasmus date 4-22-23 thru 5-3-2023 PH Charles Tracker Simon Game hunted and taken: Sable, Kudu, Cape Buffalo, Warthog (2), Zebra Rifle used: TS Customs 30.06Suppressor: Banish 30 Bullet: 150gr Hammer Power Hammer, 48.8gr...
  13. Hyde Hunter

    they are almost home

    well my mounts from Limpopo last April done by Trophy Solutions in Polokwane have finally made the trip to Chicago and Laura with Coppersmith is handling everything. They arrived on Delta this past Friday were being moved to Coppersmiths warehouse this past Monday. they are still waiting on F&G...
  14. Hyde Hunter

    Insurance for shipment?

    have a shipment ready and Pieter at Badger Cargo asked if I wanted to insure it. cost very low but I wonder who has had a damage issue and what did it take to get payment so is it worth it? Gemsbuck shoulder mount 3 euro mounts (plains game) and a jackal. thanks
  15. Hyde Hunter

    East Cape here we come

    well everything is set to go, leaving in 7 days with 7 other folks their first trip to Africa including two teenagers and two wives. my second time going. I will be hunting Kudu, Sable, Cow Buffalo and my wife (can't go, medical) told me the other day she would like me to take a Zebra and have a...
  16. Hyde Hunter

    taxidermy first stop?

    just notified my items from last April are ready to go to the shipper so contacted Coppersmith for exact address for them and in talking to Laura she told me the first stop has to be Atlanta to clear USDA first before continuing to Chicago does that sound correct?
  17. Hyde Hunter

    Pictures versus trophy fee VAT tax of 15% on non exported trophies

    with a bunch of hunters talking about pictures verses having mounts done the question comes up. I have read that if a animal is not mounted in any way SA govt will access a VAT tax and this could be a big bunch of money at 15% so just what happens if you leave your animals in SA? thanks Jim
  18. Hyde Hunter

    Airlink

    for those of you that have flown Airlink do they charge you extra for your rifle case as a second bag (baggage)? I know there is a handling charge of 35.00 per rifle but do not know about the rifle case as baggage. We will not be flying first class. thanks Jim
  19. Hyde Hunter

    Rigby double rifle 500 NE

    our local gun shop has a 500 NE Rigby on consignment with and extra set of barrels in 12 gauge along with forearm and 33 empty cases and 34 loaded soft points and solids total. this gun looks to be in 100%. I do not see a mark or blemish on it and the bores are beautiful it also has a mercury...
  20. Hyde Hunter

    CZ 550 mag and Timmy Trigger

    just installed a Timmy Trigger on my CZ550 mag but just discovered that you can't install the trigger guard unless you install the stock and trigger guard at the same time. I mean you cannot install the trigger guard with the stock installed on the barreled action because the trigger hits the...
  21. Hyde Hunter

    Atlanta customs

    just wondering how thigs are going with customs in Atlanta are they moving quickly so a 4 hour layover without a delayed flight out of So Africa. thanks Jim
  22. Hyde Hunter

    cow buffalo hunt?

    going on my second plains game hunt next June and have always (forever) wanted to hunt cape buffalo and get an old bull (of course with a dash of excitement) but at this time a bull hunt is not in the budget, hopefully in a couple of years. but I have read and seen cow hunts at a very nice price...
  23. Hyde Hunter

    pedestal help

    first time building a pedestal for a Gemsbuck that will get here about a year from now so my question is: what type of bracket would be used to attach to the pedestal the to the mount. thanks Jim
  24. Hyde Hunter

    Has anyone had any experience with Condor Cargo shipping?

    has anyone had any experience with Condor Cargo getting their mounts shipped home
  25. Hyde Hunter

    little box

    there is a small box with "enter your search item" on my screen that just popped up how do I get rid of it
  26. Hyde Hunter

    Coming back to the USA thru Newark Airport

    please excuse me this is a little long but have not been able to get answers from United Airlines, Customs, TSA, Newark police at the airport or Gracy Travel and I do not wish to be arrested. I will be coming back from Joburg thru Newark Airport and will have been hunting with a suppressor on my...
  27. Hyde Hunter

    Trophy Solutions Africa

    the Safari owner recommended these people Trophy Solutions Africa for our taxidermy work but does any one here have any experience with them, will be using @TROPHY SHIPPERS and have also sent them a request to see if they have had any dealings with them . thanks for any replies Jim
  28. Hyde Hunter

    Barrel crown

    I am having my 30.06 barrel shortened and will be using a suppressor on it so what type of barrel crown would be the best? I have always had an 11 degree done on all my rifles but am just wondering if it would make a difference thanks
  29. Hyde Hunter

    Gemsbuck mount

    going in April on first time to So Africa and want to take a Gemsbuck and Kudu but with limited wall space (height) that is I need to know how tall the mounts would be from brisket to tip of horns if someone would be kind enough to let me know that would be great. my wife said no mounts unless...
  30. Hyde Hunter

    What type of luggage

    another question for you experienced hunters, since your ammo has to be in a locked case and put in your checked luggage would you recommend a hard sided that uses a TSA key to unlock or one of the zippered soft side pieces thank you very much, Jim
  31. Hyde Hunter

    is this a bad idea?

    I have decided to finally go to S Africa next April for plains game, I have been told shots will be normally 200 yards or less and that I could use my 6 Creedmoor with Hammer Hunter bullets your thoughts? next I do have a CZ550 458 win mag and was thinking about using this with 350 grain Hammer...
  32. Hyde Hunter

    new member today

    hello, Hyde Hunter here avid hunter for 53 years living in S. Dakota retired never have been to Africa and trying to talk my wife into it.just bought a new CZ 550 458 win and it is now getting the stock glass bedded.used to have a Rem 458 Lott sold it years ago like a fool now my wife asks...
 
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