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I’ve been watching a lot of this guy’s videos the last few weeks. He’s done some really interesting tests. I like how he recognized the difference between standard bullets and a premium bullet like North Fork right away with the first test. I think that was with a 308.

Scope is sold pending funds to @Badjer

If you are trying to draw me into an argument about fencing, I don’t think this is the appropriate thread. I do however see a significant difference between this model and the Limpopo model. As far as fencing preventing game from coming into area, it appears this area is still a work in...

I really enjoyed the video. Hopefully it becomes a success in the long term. It’s neat to see how game gravitates to areas where they are protected even in areas thought almost devoid of game.

This was purchased from another member here, but I just don’t have the need for it I thought I did. Leupold VX3 1.75-6. Scope is a used scope but shows no signs of wear or ring marks that I see. I never put the scope on a rifle. Asking $360 shipped. Please note: I cannot mail this item...

Sounds like you paid the PH an extra day rate and an extra driving charge. I’ll go to sleep that night, take a short flight the next morning, and be ready to hunt. Saves both you and the PH a lot of time.

Here is an article on effectiveness of 375 vs other calibers backed by data from Buffalo. I see nothing to make me question using a 375. https://www.africahunting.com/threads/is-bigger-always-better.60622/

I find 375 H&H very easy to learn to shoot. 416 is a different class of recoil to me and isn’t for everyone especially if the incorrect stock design for the individual. I’d buy your own 375 and learn to shoot it well. Then there are no questions in your mind before your hunt. What rental...

I fully agree with the advice you gave but for $1800 he could have a nice Winchester model 70 and other $400 he could get a nice used Leupold VX3. $2400 for a fully functional buffalo rifle vs $6000 for a Blaser.

Sable are very good eating, but they are game ranched for the trophy. Meat is a by product. Idk about lechwe in South Africa but lechwe from native environment are extremely good eating as well.

More because many are the product of breeding operations and stocked on farms or not too distant from those that were. The breeding farms are easy to see driving in Limpopo. The only market for the bulls is hunting. I also don’t think they are naturally as wary as other animals. A sable in...

With a large group and possibly buffalo, you are really limited to South Africa. Namibia has lots of plains game, but no buffalo on game ranches. Hunts in concession areas in other countries are not set up for large groups, more like 3-4 in camp at most partly because the hunting can be very...

Sorry again, but that all says scammer to me, especially immediately taking it off of AH to email. He/She is offering you a rifle shipped below usual value without ever offering it publicly. No name or phone number was given until time for payment. Email he is using doesn’t match the PayPal...

Sorry for what happened to you but no scammer so far has been willing to take a phone call. It’s the only nearly guaranteed way because a scammer won’t be able to talk hunting and guns and will likely have an accent. PMs and emails combined with a want to buy add gave him an opening. It’s...

PayPal does not have any protections when using friends and family option like used here for purchases. No buyer that I’ve seen here wants to pay the extra percentage for a business sale and no seller wants the 1099 that would accompany it.

It’s only on a draw for unguided hunts. It might have been over hunted for bear on the northern part of island where more accessible but I wouldn’t think on the southern part of island. This is bear I took in 2018 on a guided hunt. A draw was in place at the time as well.

I highly disagree with part of your statement. There is a difference between providing advice and saying something derogatory, especially if someone asks the question. Most first time African hunters go overboard with taxidermy. I’ve never once thought I wish I would have got more mounted...

Not unless there was something particularly memorable about the hunt like maybe a charge. I’d just take a skull. Put the taxidermy money toward a bull or a next trip.

There are lots of unscented sunscreens but it really doesn’t matter if you are stalking game. I could understand more if you are sitting in a blind with a bow? If you are using rifle, You are going to use the wind to plan a proper stalk and probably shoot somewhere between 75 and 200 yards...

The more I think about it, those were probably some of the best value for the experience hunts I’ve ever done. Also an extremely honest outfitter. I also did a 4th hunt with that outfitter in 2015 in the misty fjords national monument. Absolutely Beautiful area to hunt, but spring came too...

I spoke with the Leupold rep at the euro optic booth about CDS. It was an interesting conversation because I originally thought he worked for euro optic, so I started off asking for an alternative to Leupold because how much I dislike CDS. He said it’s common feedback especially from hunters...

I haven’t seen the situation where we had the ability to judge an animal with binoculars but not shoot because of the scope in low light. Typically what I’ve seen is you will lose the ability to judge horns a good time before you lose the ability to shoot. Leupold has always been good for me...

Also the logistics of prince of wales island were very easy. Fly from Seattle to Ketchikan then take the regular scheduled ferry from Ketchikan to prince of wales island where I was picked up. Plenty of halibut charters in Ketchikan too.

I hunted prince of wales island in SE Alaska 2013, 2017, and 2018. Unfortunately that outfitter has since retired. I took 2 nice bucks on the August hunt in the alpine then I took 3 bucks on the November rut hunt. I also took a big black bear on a spring hunt. Both deer trips I got to do...

I do something similar. Something to think about though, a lot of people seem to be cautious about wires and electronic transfers. Every time you send a check anywhere or to anyone, it has your name, address, and bank account information on it. I try to be cautious with everything now...

What city did you clear your trophies through? It was written previously trophy shippers doesn’t have a bonded warehouse in Chicago unless something has changed recently.

That’s an unbelievable kudu hunt congratulations. Had anyone ever asked for a dinner with the staff before you? Never seen or heard of that before, nice show of respect.

A legal minimum is really up to the PH in most cases. The game scout is there to record your daily hunt and what you took or wounded, not verifying your cartridge. However, if there was ever an incident the PH would likely have some serious explaining to do if client was hunting with a less...

My first dangerous game hunt was actually booked as a standard plains game hunt in Zambia mid-season 2006. The outfitter (my PH) said he had some Buffalo in the middle of the concession we could try for at no added cost other than trophy fee. We tried two days and got on buffalo each time, but...

That’s a serious failure. Thanks for posting.

I’d say the question to ask would be how much brush are you planning or willing to shoot through? I’d really like to try Hammer bullets or Cutting edge bullets on plains game, but I’ve seen written here numerous times the raptors don’t like brush. I’ve trusted the PH on these shots, but I’ve...

I’m not sure I understand your point replying to my post? I realize it’s the same internals, however the non-CDS option has nothing designed to move externally once the cap is screwed on. The CDS turret option is designed to move externally with push of a button. I have no desire to hunt past...

I gave this scope a try too because I’m really impressed with their binoculars, but it’s too short for a magnum action to look through comfortably. I think it would do very well on a standard action. https://mavenbuilt.com/products/rs-2-2-10x38?_pos=2&_sid=3566ff96e&_ss=r

I’m really opposed to the CDS dials as the only option. I wish there was a way to screw a cap over top of them once sighted in. I just have no use for it and see it as a liability. It’s too bad because Leupold is my favorite scope. I think I’m going to look at trijicon if I need a 1” scope...

Courtney you can get from Africa sporting creations. Jim Green is available on their website or on Amazon now.

A bonded warehouse won’t change needing to go to a USDA taxidermy or tannery though after it’s cleared. A baboon skull shouldn’t require it but neither should warthog tusks and it seems a regular occurrence. It’s up to the inspector that day.

No. I’d have the taxidermy in Namibia do everything possible though to make the baboon skull a finished product. If it’s a finished product it shouldn’t have to go to a USDA facility after it’s cleared, but it’s up to the inspector.

4 different factory ammos with different bullets may also look like this on paper. You need to take ammo that all has the same or very close point of impact at 100 yards. This is 5 375 H&H 300 gr factory loads and one Hornady DGS handload for comparison at 100.

Killing and ethically killing are two different things. I’m sure Winchester Silvertips were the best available at one time. That’s not the case today. A heavy bonded bullet like TBBC or swift A frame will penetrate through heavy bone on buffalo and perform reliably every single time. A...

The baboon will need to go to a USDA facility after it clears port of entry in USA. You will need to speak with your taxidermist if he has USDA certification. If he doesn’t, you’ll need to find a USDA tannery to ship your trophies to first.

I actually found swift A frames and got the 3 boxes I ordered maybe 2 weeks ago now. $119 a box. Probably best to call first and confirm still in stock though. https://pendletonammunition.com/product/375-h-h-magnum

There is a reason this bullet didn’t make anyone’s suggested list. It is not bonded and possibly not reliable when it hits a buffalo’s shoulder. They are acceptable for PG or practice. I’m starting to doubt if this thread was started as a real post, but if it was, you are going to need to buy...

South Africa is a big place. I’ve hunted near Kruger in June and it was 90 degrees every day then hunted closer to Johannesburg a few days later where the highs didn’t reach 60 and near freezing in morning. Where you hunted isn’t reflective of everywhere in June. Luckily local weather...

Take a listen to this podcast while you are driving. It’s extremely informative.

If I had to pick one of those 3, I’d use the Nosler partitions, but it still wouldn’t be my first choice on a buffalo, but good for PG. I wouldn’t use the other two for anything other than practice off sticks. Swift A Frames, Trophy Bonded Bear Claw, Barnes TSX are the standard for buffalo...

Too much information and too many opinions is a problem sometimes. The question to ask yourself is would you use the cartridge and bullet for a shoulder shot (not behind the shoulder) on an elk in the US? If the answer is yes then it’s suitable for everything up to kudu in Africa. They aren’t...

You are good to go. You are using good bonded bullets.

Chapstick! As odd as it might sound that has become one of the most important items on a hunt for me. I think you got everything else. If you want to travel lighter might check with outfitter and weather forecast if a rain jacket is necessary in June.

Reloading international. They have been available just not the SS.

Very nice hunt. I like how non-commercial this hunt seemed compared to many. It sounds like a really unique area to hunt.