Recent content by DmacD

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...

It certainly did it's job this time. It shredded up the lungs pretty good, no exit. This was at roughly 200 yards. The bullet was never recovered, it must still be in the gut pile. I initially bought a few boxes of these for the brass, but wonder now if I was looking a gift horse in the mouth.

I got lucky with this 8 point on day two of our rifle hunt here in Ontario. The bodies of these deer are big, lots of meat harvested. I used a BRNO ZXX 600 in 7x57, and Federal 140 gr Power Shok.

Congratulations on jumping on in there right away. I wish I had done so as well. I sent off an enquiry to Lipsey's asking them if there were any other Canadian importers of their products. Nothing back so far.

Yeah, I'm trying to figure this one out too. I called today, to the only dealer in Canada that has a chance of getting them in. I am on their wait list, # 32 to be exact. They are only going to be allocated 6 of the 9.3 version. 6. In the whole country.