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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Dangerous Situation of Sorts ;).I tried to get my wife to go. She was a professional photographer but still wanted no part of Africa. But, she was more than OK with... -
JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread “Ek leer Afrikaans”.I began learning a few key phrases in Afrikaans prior to my 1st Safari. I had learned German in high school so, it came rather easily...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread When Perfect Timing Seems Bad—of Rigbys and Cabelas.Well done. Buying both is the answer. I had the opportunity to buy a matched pair of custom big game rifles a couple of years ago the...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread For Sale Sako Blackear 9.3x62.To the seller: Where are you located and what is the bbl length?
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Which 7mm cartridge is the "best" poll?.I own two 7mm rifles and both are exquisite modern all weather, light weight mountain guns. Both are 1/2 MOA accurate and both are...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Hard hunting.I agree about Sable and Nyala being too docile and easy to approach. Giraffe, also and I will not hunt them for that reason alone...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Hard hunting.Most outfitters can tailor the hunt to fit your desires and expectations and capabilities if you spend the time to communicate with them...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread 338 Win Mag for plains game.The Barnes TTSX 225g was the best in my 338wm also and is my #1 go-to. Chrono recorded SD's in the single digits for every string fired...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread For Sale or Trade: Three rifles.I am a sucker for the old Huskys and while I am not really looking to trade, I do have a nice FN Browning Hi-Power rifle in 375HH. It...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread 2026 Texas Nilgai Hunt - Choosing a Rifle?.The last heart from an animal I shot was blown in half, lol. I will spare you the photos. Direct impact with a 225g SST at about...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread I’m sick of un-gentlemenly acts.I have had this happen to me as well a few times buy similarly misguided females. I usually replay with "Pardon me ma'am, I mistook you...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread 2026 Texas Nilgai Hunt - Choosing a Rifle?.I am looking forward to sprinkling some of my South African Six-Gun seasoning blend onto one of the tenderloins and giving it a try...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread 2026 Texas Nilgai Hunt - Choosing a Rifle?.BJ - Thx for sharing your expertise. I recently cleared up a miscommunication between myself and my Guide for Nilgai. Either, I...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread 25 RPM.I had no use for the 25-06, let alone this new item. Yes, I know is has a faster twist for high BC boolats. I know it is fatter than...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Why you dont want to hunt elephant..?.I am an avid hunter, but there are certain animals I do not hunt. Giraffe and Elephant both fall into that category. Not that I am...
