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Not everywhere. At my place steel shot is for waterfowl only. At my place, for upland hunting, and clay targets lead shot is still in use.

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From FACE the status is not clear: https://www.face.eu/2026/01/lead-in-ammunition-updates/

You will see that the most of reputable forum members here, prefer "mature buffalo", with hardened bosses. If you will hunt in wild areas, most likely no outfitter will guarantee certain size of horn, but they will offer representable buffalo with hard bosses. And this is the goal for majority...

As mentioned, I am clumsy in that respect. If not really clumsy, than I did not make it to my satisfaction. Once facing a DG, I took something I am familiar with

There is a thread about this, on the forum.

What is the difference between Nile Buffalo and Cape Buffalo? I was under impression they are the same?

Handling: Bolt action - simple Double rifle - complicated. (picky on ammo, regulation of barrels is always a subject, reloading to be trained) Range and effectivness: Bolt action: short range + long range Double action: short range (For usual hunting distances, bolt rifle is usable up to 200 or...

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I will be there. . Arrivang friday. Saturday all day long attanding fair Sunday, no plan. Maybe will be there on sunday, maybe exploring salzburg Drop me pm for whatsapp contact.

Big 5, DG 7, plus PG of opportunity along the way. In wild areas as much as possible.

I am following. Question, what is the waiting time that you guys experienced from best to worst for delivery? In my 5 safaris so far, my experiences to receive the crate, varied greatly. 6 months, shortest, hunted in spring, received all around new year one year realistic, about average, and...

You overestimate me. ;) There are much more knowledgeable people on the forum then myself, and they will all be glad to help. Just dont be shy, ask what you need!

@Miletic Early at this stage, if you are going for 416 barrel, I can advise that you start sourcing 416, 400 grains swift a frame bullets. Asap! They are not widely available. Buy now, use them when you get the barrel.

@B Frederick I confirm to what @375Fox said. Kudu, oryx, hartmann zebra, visit Etosha park, Namibia. Been there, done exactly that. (in separate trips) No high fences I had for those animals.