Recent content by Mtn_Infantry

I have a beautiful custom .416 Taylor build on a Pre64 Action that I’ve never shot. Picked it up off a buddy when he needed a few bucks for another venture. Still haven’t shot her, and at this point with the other rifles I’ve got not sure she’ll ever make the trip to Africa but she’s pretty...

Not sure what you’re shooting ammo wise, but make sure you’re shooting a quality bonded bullet. Your issue might not be shot placement, it could be the bullets terminal performance. You might be getting code/jacket separation, or the bullet could be grenading on impact and not penetrating to the...

Beautiful collection. I love the light rifle, looks nearly identical to mine

Yes we do

Botswana has a pretty wide spread in cost reflective of both the area, the outfitter, and the trophy potential. Excluding cancellations, it can be hunted for $40k or over $100k depending on what you’re looking for. Budget, and trophy expectation will dictate

Congratulations on your world slam. I’ve been looking pretty hard at trying to finish mine. I just need the Mexican birds.

On game ranches in South Africa and Namibia they typically do offer a price break. In other countries, especially free range wild places a broken horned or non-typical is normally treated the same and comes off your license or their quota the same. I took a big ole broken horned Puku in Zambia...

Plan and go on the hunt. No one says you need to mount anything or everything. Some non traditional “taxidermy” ideas below Rugs - Zebra, Wildebeest, Gemsbok, Hartebeest, and Giraffe all make great flat skin rugs Pillows/Furniture - you can use most any hide to make a pillow, cushion, or...

I’ve used both A-Frames and Trophy Bonded Bear Claws. I prefer the later of the two.

There’s really no such thing as “quota” or “license” in South Africa, especially when hunting a game ranch of anything behind a high fence. The terms quota and license come from wild areas where the government game departments survey/study and tell the operators what game they can take/how many...

That combo will do well. Personally, I wanted a softer bullet and opted for a Corelokt. Ultimately, shot placement is key regardless of the bullet you pick.

Not all countries require a 375 or larger for Leopards and Lions, and most actually don’t. Lots of PH’s like 270-300WM for cats. They want something fast, that hits with authority using an incredibly soft bullet that dumps energy quick. On my leopard, I opted for a CoreLokt since it’s one of...

I’ve built using a Savage Action or an old 700 Action. Done a couple Rem Actions with Savage Barrel Nuts. I’ve looked at Defiance a time or two but haven’t done any builds in the last few years as I’ve migrated to a lot of older stuff

We’ll see if their tradition holds and we find out tomorrow

Zero issues, you’re over thinking it. Guys fly through there with guns worth more than our houses. I’ve personally flown through Johannesburg multiple times with a Pre WW1 Rigby 275, a Pre WW1 Westley Richards Drop Lock, and a Pre64 M70 Super Grade in 375. Just did it into Zimbabwe and plan...