Recent content by DmacD

Welcome to the Forum. You should be warned though, now that you have found this site you are now doomed to a life of chasing a new addiction to adventure!

This is what a 400gr North Fork looks like at 2200fps after being recovered from a Buffalo. They will serve you well. Take notes, keep us all informed. Enjoy your adventure!

I have one in .404 Jeffery that is the nicest handling rifle that I own. It is perfectly balanced. Enjoy your new purchase!

My CZ 550 likes the Norma Oryx 286gr factory loaded ammo. Moderately tough, expands well.

It is very realistic. I did it myself, back in 2018. Some of the roads are a little "rustic", but if you give yourself enough time, and have some patience, you will be rewarded with a fantastic experience. I can't remember the name of the Hotel we stayed at in Maun, but warthogs would come up...

Myself and a friend did exactly what you are asking about with Conrad and his team at Mpeti this past September. It was my friend's first hunt in Africa, and he took multiple plains game. Conrad connected me with my first Buffalo (the one on my profile picture). We alternated back and forth...

Yes, the cheques will clear at first, but what will be the actual cost down the road? Once indebted to this "partner", I fear they will hold all of the cards. You lay down with dogs, you risk getting fleas.

400 gr. North Fork .423 (404 Jeffery) loaded to 2200 fps at the muzzle. Recovered from a Cape Buff that was hit at 25 yards. This bullet entered behind the from leg, through a rib, lungs, then another rib, and came to rest in the offside shoulder. I was happy. I could not locate any Swifts, but...

I flew through LHR on BA this past September to Johannesburg. No issue (besides their 125 GBP firearm fee). I registered with BA at the time of purchase, telling them I would be bringing a firearm, and then again 30 days out, then 24 hours before the flight. No additional paperwork was...

Business on the way there, Economy on the way home. For me, that is the sweet spot of being fresh for the Safari, and still being half-assed affordable.

I think 2 million is being conservative.

Gotta love those Saskatchewan bruisers!

That Geco stuff should run a little hotter than some other factory brands. That has been my experience with their 6.5x55 156gr and 9.3x62 286gr.

Ryanair. Just seeing the word typed out sends me onto a rage. I'm a fairly patient guy, docile even, but those bastards bring the worst out in me. There is just not enough space to relay to you all how inept and underhanded they can be at the same time. I'll never fly with then again. Ever.

I hunted my Buffalo with Mpeti in September. Great experience, great people. We earned that Buff, burned a lot of boot leather in the process. Here is a link to my report, for anyone interested...