Recent content by Ridgewalker

I’ve only owned 2 drillings. A Merkel 12x12x243 and a K gun 12x12x30-06. Both had modified and full choked 3” barrels. I only used them in the upland fields, but I am not a fan of tight chokes for upland birds. That said, I did some patterning tests with different loads, brands, etc to find what...

This looks like a reasonably priced fun way to top off the Big 5. I assume these are resident rhinos? So not an easy hunt?

This is so disturbing! Thanks Johan for bringing it to our attention.

Took a 300 WM my first trip, then bought a 375 H&H for the next 3 trips. The 375 H&H worked perfect for mixed game IMO&E. From 30 yards to over 400 yards it completed the task. You will need to carry both every day which is something I am not interested in doing. You never know in Africa what...

AWESOME! Looks like you have a lifelong hunting partner! Congratulations to the young hunter!

Just a thought, but I made corrugated life size croc heads before my hunt. You might consider trying that. In red light it likely looks close enough. Doing a search, I haven’t located life size leopard targets. Best of luck!

What a first trip to Africa! Not sure how you could beat that! Congratulations! Great report and welcome to AH!

What an experience! I have called and taken several. Watched one stalk and blow up a covey of quail at a feeder. Seen them off the side of the highway in Colorado and in Kansas. I think there are a lot more around than we see. Pretty sneaky critters. Thanks for sharing such a unique video!

This time of year makes me miss my GSP. We would likely have already been to a preserve for a warm up, then Montana for Huns and sharptails. Would be ready then for pheasant season in SD, NE, and KS. A day alone with a dog, wild birds, CRP corners, ditches, etc. Finally ending the day sitting in...

Absolutely grand adventure! Looking forward to “the rest of the story.”

My dad had a pith helmet he wore in the service. Not sure why because he never left the states. He was a math “whiz kid” that did deciphering. Sadly I didn’t inherit his skills. I remember as a kid wearing his and playing Frank Buck. Reminds me I have an old Frank Buck book I should reread. I’ll...

Excellent choices! Von Gruff only improves with age!

Africa dreaming! Only life has changed and it may not happen. I did book an Aoudad hunt for the granddaughter to go on in January 2025. She will graduate highschool in May and hopefully head to get her final welding certifications before her real world life starts. A possible Africa trip in 2027...

Oh am I envious! A grand hunt for sure! Congratulations and thanks for sharing!