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  1. saswart

    The "ideal" AH Hunter - welcome note

    Let's start off, this is tongue in the cheek (parody / joke) as clearly some people struggle to note sarcasm when typed:LOL: source, this forum, not my words, but yours... And also not directed at anyone specifically :) Hi all, Long time lurker here!. I decided it is time I share some of my...
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    Bringing parts from USA to SA

    hi all, Want to hear if the following is allowed (read all different rules on different state regulations), whether firearm related equipment can be brought from USA to SA in booked in luggage (final flights are from California, transfer in Atlanta to SA). My father is going to some...
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    What have you bought that you shouldn't have, but don't regret it

    Out of the blue today a CZ 550 in 416 Rigby crossed paths with myself. It is fitted with a Leupold VX6HD 1-6 illuminated dot and some extras are included and I bought it. I should not have, since I wasn't in the market, I believe I am covered with a 375 H&H and 458 Express. But heck, the 416...
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    Sights - open, scope and red-dot - my experiences

    This is not meant as a scientific research paper or article on sights, just my personal experiences with various sights and would love to hear the rests opinion if they experienced the same. To give context and not to rile up a lot of people, this is for general hunting within 100-150 yards...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: The Bushbuck Hunt I Dreamt Of

    Has the wait and patience for my first bushbuck paid off! With a father and grandfather that were both PH’s, hunting has always been an important part of my life. As a kid I used to read all my dad’s hunting books, with one firm favourite a big SCI records book as well as the Rowland Ward books...
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    Possible UK trophy ban

    https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/watch-south-african-taxidermists-fret-at-uk-hunting-trophy-ban-20230516
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    Leupold scope switch .. questions

    I have a VX3I 3.5-10 on my 375 currently. Yes maybe a bit "to much magnification" some may say but I enjoy it. However, I have another project, a 7x57 which needs a scope and was thinking of taking the VX3 and putting it on the 7x57. The 375 would then get a VX1 - 2-7x33 which is now available...
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    My Winchester mod 70 375 has taken me full circle

    My Winchester Model 70 in 375 H&H... This rifle has given me so much headaches and indecision over the years... Let me start with how I got the rifle. Growing up in SA, with a father and grandfather having both been a PH's for years and the other grandfather also an avid hunter, hunting was in...
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    PPU ammunition 6.5x57

    Cannot find anything bad on the bullets PPU uses or what they use. I have 2 boxes of 6.5x57 PPU 156gr. Would it better to shoot on paper and then reload or what is the experience with it on hunting? My gut says use it for practice…
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    I get to hunt in Africa, it is a privilege

    Hi there all, Seems to be a thing that a lot of people read and are lurking as visitors to this great forum. I am one of them. Love big bore rifles and the shooting of them. Look forward to future discussions! Cheers Stephen
 
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