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  1. sheephunterab

    Importation or Transiting Procedures Through Countries with Weapons & Ammunition

    It's weird but not all temporary export permits require a signature on return. We are about 50/50 on them but definitely get a signature from a CBSA officer on the ones that do require signature. I'm happy our last one didn't require one because our rifles never made it back on same flight as us.
  2. sheephunterab

    Importation or Transiting Procedures Through Countries with Weapons & Ammunition

    Get an ATF permit 6N1A just to cover your butt. If are required to take possession, then you are covered at least for ATF regulations.
  3. sheephunterab

    Avoid KLM when traveling with rifles

    We had a great flight with them in 2022 as well... they've spiraled downhill fast since then.
  4. sheephunterab

    Avoid KLM when traveling with rifles

    There's really nothing to bill them for. They eventually got them to both destinations. I'll try to get something for rifle hire for the days from outfitter but that's it.
  5. sheephunterab

    Avoid KLM when traveling with rifles

    It used to be our favourite airline to Africa as well. It wasn't only our rifles on this trip but those of the others in our party. They had a success rate of 33% getting rifles to destination on time and they did nothing to try to expedite mine on the way there. It sat in Calgary for two days...
  6. sheephunterab

    Avoid KLM when traveling with rifles

    We’ve flown KLM for six safaris and had great service and flights were well priced. Out of Canada going through Europe is much simpler than going through US but last year they left our rifle in Amsterdam but got it to us a day later so we wrote it off to crap happens. This year out of three of...
  7. sheephunterab

    New Caledonia with Guns

    Has anyone traveled to New Caledonia with a a hunting rifle? Getting mixed reports on the feasibility of doing it.
  8. sheephunterab

    270 grain Barnes LRX (375 H&H) for Buffalo??

    The hippo wasn't actually in the water but in a very small puddle that was knee deep but I guessing you knew that. :) Thanks for the kind words...it was an awesome hunt :)
  9. sheephunterab

    270 grain Barnes LRX (375 H&H) for Buffalo??

    Haha, they make other bullets too including a bonded DGX. The two buffs in Tanzania were pretty healthy and old...both died. The hippo too. That's why I believe ;)
  10. sheephunterab

    270 grain Barnes LRX (375 H&H) for Buffalo??

    We've shot several buffalo with a 250-grain Hornady GMX and plains game to 312 yards with same load. I'm a believer!
  11. sheephunterab

    SOUTH AFRICA: Free-Range Spiral Slam

    We’ve hunted free range Namibia twice and it was amazing but the species list is a bit limited for true free range. I’m so glad we experienced it but its one of those been there done that’s things and are just looking for new experiences now.
  12. sheephunterab

    SOUTH AFRICA: Free-Range Spiral Slam

    Yes but likely not till 2021.
  13. sheephunterab

    SOUTH AFRICA: Free-Range Spiral Slam

    We’ve done numerous plains game hunts in Africa and it was a free-range Barbary sheep hunt that first attracted us to Lalapa Safaris which we did in 2016. We really liked what we saw and felt we only got a small taste on our first hunt with them so returned this year. This was the first time we...
  14. Kudu Hunting South Africa

    Kudu Hunting South Africa

  15. South Africa Hunt Bushbuck

    South Africa Hunt Bushbuck

  16. Hunting Nyala in South Africa

    Hunting Nyala in South Africa

  17. Eland Hunt South Africa

    Eland Hunt South Africa

  18. South Africa Hunting Reedbuck

    South Africa Hunting Reedbuck

  19. Hunt Mountain Reedbuck in South Africa

    Hunt Mountain Reedbuck in South Africa

  20. sheephunterab

    SOUTH AFRICA: Free-Range Spiral Slam

    Some hunters find it hard to believe that true free-range hunting still exists in South Africa and often what is touted as free range isn't but, there is still some great true free-range hunting on the Eastern Cape. This isn't wild Africa but your typical farm and ranch country that we hunt here...
  21. sheephunterab

    Keeping cheek weld on sticks

    I cringe when I see people lifting their heads as they are taking the shot! You'll never see the impact better than through the scope or down the barrel with irons!
  22. sheephunterab

    Keeping cheek weld on sticks

    Anyone else practice this with a rimfire? We'll shoot several thousand rounds before every trip. I'm not sure you can ever practice enough! Obviously we practice with our hunting rifles as well.
  23. sheephunterab

    Hand Position on Shooting Sticks

    Good advice on where to place the rifle and forming a triangle with the body for sure. I've used this hand hold on rifles up to 375 H&H with no issues but you sure could be right on the bigger stuff. I see this new hold I'm using especially useful for longer range shooting on plains game. I can...
  24. sheephunterab

    Hand Position on Shooting Sticks

    So I've played a lot with my hand position when shooting off sticks and have recently started this. Anyone else shoot off sticks like this? It seems crazy accurate!
  25. sheephunterab

    Why is Tanzania so expensive to hunt and is it worth it?

    Trophy fees are actually a real bargain in Tanzania and it becomes more affordable with the more dangerous game you shoot. Tanzania, 100% worth it but no question outside the budget of many. Glad we went and will likely go back.
  26. Bow Shot through Blue Wildebeest heart

    Bow Shot through Blue Wildebeest heart

    As it turned out the shot was perfect but I too thought that I'd hit a bit far forward and penetration had been compromised. In fact, I had about a foot of penetration and the arrow stopped on the far shoulder. Shockingly there was zero blood for the first 80 yards and I never thought we'd see...
  27. sheephunterab

    Good archery shot or not?

    Going to try and do it on foot but have a couple blinds in strategic locations if need be. We saw piles of them on our last trip to EC and I'd never really thought about hunting them there but after hunting them in Europe, NZ and Argentina, it seems crazy not to. Never any lack of things to hunt...
  28. sheephunterab

    Good archery shot or not?

    Going to give South African fallow deer a try in June.
  29. sheephunterab

    Good archery shot or not?

    As it turned out the shot was perfect but I too thought that I'd hit a bit far forward and penetration had been compromised. In fact, I had about a foot of penetration and the arrow stopped on the far shoulder. Shockingly there was zero blood for the first 80 yards and I never thought we'd see...
  30. sheephunterab

    Good archery shot or not?

    Not sure that wildebeest like honey? Setting up at at salt/bait/water is pretty common practice across the world for archery hunting.
  31. sheephunterab

    Good archery shot or not?

    Haha no kevlar.....I was actually quite a ways to his right but it sure doesn't look like it in that screen capture.
  32. sheephunterab

    Good archery shot or not?

    As the title says....yea or nay?
  33. sheephunterab

    Packing Deer Kiwi Style

    Right at the south end of the North Island.
  34. sheephunterab

    Firearm Import to New Zealand

    For anyone heading to New Zealand on a hunting trip in the near future, it looks as though the police have temporarily stopped issuing permits. https://www.police.govt.nz/advice/firearms-and-safety/visitors-firearms-licence-and-import-permits
  35. sheephunterab

    Double Zebra Pedestal Hartmann & Burchell

    Very cool.....we have one of each on same pedestal as well with one drinking...cool to have them together sp people can see the difference. Hope to add a cape mountain this year!
  36. sheephunterab

    RECIPES: Cooking Wild Game With A Sous Vide

    Anyone else cook wild game with a sous vide? Definitely our favorite way to do a steak
  37. sheephunterab

    Packing Deer Kiwi Style

    Anyone ever packed a deer like this?
  38. Fallow Deer Hunting Romania

    Fallow Deer Hunting Romania

  39. Hunt Fallow Deer in Romania

    Hunt Fallow Deer in Romania

  40. Romania Hunting Fallow Deer

    Romania Hunting Fallow Deer

  41. sheephunterab

    Canadian Hunting Television

    The not yet was more in reference to regular television in general...many feel it's on the way out.
  42. sheephunterab

    Canadian Hunting Television

    Lots of changes in the past few weeks for Canadian hunting television. The World Fishing Network has become the Canadian version of The Sportsman's Channel with primarily hunting programing and Wild TV has partnered with with Pursuit TV to become Wild Pursuit Network. Apparently hunting...
  43. sheephunterab

    375 H&H a dud?

    I wasn't complaining....just apologizing for missing an earlier neck shot at closer range :)
  44. sheephunterab

    375 H&H a dud?

    https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/375-hh-magnum-overrated/?fbclid=IwAR03jJ9S3Olp9DG8DahviF4yVWo0KJad79owt6k0r5XCjHpt3w2Is7giwHg
  45. sheephunterab

    375 H&H a dud?

    Despite some negative press recently about the 375 H&H by a very preeminent gun writer, we still believe in this 100 year old plus classic.
  46. sheephunterab

    Comment by 'sheephunterab' in media 'SCI and Houston'

    See you guys in Reno!
  47. sheephunterab

    Now this is a big blue wildebeest!

    I wish we could have put a tape on him to confirm. He came in twice and didn't offer a shot either time!
 
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