Recent content by meigsbucks

Welcome to AH. You are about to embark on a wonderful hunt. Soak it all in and take a lot of photos. For future trips, your 7x57 is as classic of plains game round as you can get. Shoot straight, stay safe and enjoy!

A couple of years ago during COVID, Coach Mike Zimmer, I think of the Vikings, had nice elk and nilgai mounts in his house.

I live in Ohio. I handgun hunted ever since it was legalized, up until recently. I carry a .Ruger #3 in .45/70. I good friend swears by his .350 Legend using Maker bullets in handloads. A round that wouldn’t kick like a .45/70 but should prove to be a good performer is the .360 Buckhammer. If...

When I look at my walls and think back on the hunts, the five that stand out are: Eland Kudu Gemsbok Warthog (I love the pigs) Bushbuck Honorable mention: Blue Wildebeest, Zebra (everyone needs a zebra rug) and impala Top of my to get list: Nyala, Bushpig and Hyena.

Over the winter, I loaded 800 rds with recently purchased CCI 400’s. So far, I’ve fired about 200 of them and haven’t have an issue.

Welcome to AH. You’ve come to the right place to learn about hunting Africa. The “Search” feature is a big asset. If you can’t find what you want there, there are so many with experience, willing to answer your questions.

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I shipped a rifle barrel two weeks ago from an UPS Store. To D them what it was. No issues.

It doesn’t include the .375, but Match Grade Machine tested a few cartridges, where they cut off an in of barrel at a time and recorded the velocity. https://matchgrademachine.com/velocity-testing-thompson-center-barrels/

Welcome to AH. You’ve come to the right place for info on hunting Africa. Many RSA outfitters are sponsors on here and many members have hunted with them.

Congratulations to your son. He looks elated. I’ve only taken one, but it was a fun hunt.

Safe travels and shoot straight! Look forward to your posts.

Welcome to AH from your neighbor to the west… Ohio.