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    Delta from Atlanta to Joberg

    As the days roll by I am getting pretty close to when I need to purchase my airline tickets for next year. We are flying direct to Joberg from Atlanta. Question is what class ticket do I need to get to be comfortable. I am 6'6" tall and for 16 hours need some leg room. Anyone have any first hand...
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    375 Ruger conversion to 416 Ruger

    Hey all, looking for some gunsmithing knowledge and advice. I am a lefty so getting rifles is somewhat of a challenge. I love my Ruger M77s and would like one in a 416 Ruger, which of course, they do not make. I am looking for info on what it would take to convert a 375 to a 416. From what I...
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    Average Shot Range in East Cape SA

    Hey all, getting ready for next year and have a new 300wm. I am looking for some input on what your average shooting range on game in the East Cape area. I am considering shortening the 24 inch barrel to 18 or 19". I should lose about 150 fps but I usually don't shoot beyond 200yds. At that...
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    Taking Rifles to SA

    My fiance and I will be heading to SA next year. If we both take one rifle can we share a case or do we need to bring them in separate cases?
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    Shipping Questions

    I will be hunting South Africa for the next two years. Can I have my taxidermy shipped to Atlanta or anywhere near Florida or does everything come in through NY? My trophies will be worked by Splitting Image. Thanks in advance.
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    Shape of Rifle Stock for Shooting off of Sticks

    Hey all, I am getting ready to order a new stock for one of my rifles so it will fit my LOP better. There are many different styles of stocks and I have chosen a stock that is close to a classic Remington. My question is what shape of a stock fore end will rest the best in shooting sticks? More...
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    Vortex Razor Scopes

    Hey all, planning my first trip for myself and fiance and of course, new rifles are on the list of must haves. I have always been a big fan of Vortex as my old Vortex 1x6 was a great optic for hunting Blacktail deer and Elk in the thick forests of Western Washington. Never had to stretch a shot...
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    Benefits of Joining SCI or DSC

    New to the African Hunting process and wondering if there is any real benefit to join either of these organizations. Not bashing either as I know very little about them. Let me know your thoughts, I would would be interested in them even it was just solely a comraderie or place to meet others...
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    Preparing for 1st Safari

    Hey all, first post on the site and very excited to do my first trip to Africa. I have read so many posts about calibers, bullets, and travel I think I am starting off right. New 300 win mag for the plains game and already in contact with travel express to get it started. So thanks for all the...
 
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