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    Need help picking a nice Safari rifle. Sako 85? Sako 90? Something else?

    For the scope, I feel a bit more secure with a decision on. Of course, also open to input. https://www.swarovskioptik.com/us/en/hunting/products/rifle-scopes/z6-i/z6-i-1-7-10x42/z6i-1p7-10x42-bt It seems also, like I should be realistic and perhaps do two rifles. A 375h&h for dangerous game...
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    Need help picking a nice Safari rifle. Sako 85? Sako 90? Something else?

    I’ll be going to Africa in about 18 months for my first Safari. I’m excited and want to get a “one and done” sort of hunting rifle that I can use for the rest of my hunting career. I’ve done a fair bit of research and while I like the idea of owning a Mauser 98, the idea of putting $12,000+...
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    First Safari - I’ll hunt plains game - What caliber?

    Hi, I booked my first Safari which will be in the Eastern Cape of South Africa in 2026. I will hunt Kudu, Blue Wildebeest, Blesbluk, Springbuk, and Impala. I might add Sable and Gemsbuk/Oryx. Maybe in the far future I’d look at Zebra, but likely not this trip. For this trip, I would like to...
 
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