Recent content by ru4elk

Shot a lot of animals with 25-06 and love the Barnes TTSX. Would highly suggest to look into them and see how your gun shoots them.

What did you tip the PH?

Flown thru Amsterdam once and did not like... flown direct from Atlanta multiple times and prefer. Flight is long, but better than two long flights and a layover. And if you bringing guns, stay away from Europe!

I wear Vellies from fall to spring and love them. I have a wide foot and they fit well. Great choice!

Was in Scotland in July. Used a product called "Smidge". Bought over there. Worked well. Midges were only an issue when hunting Roebuck. Usually had enough wind to keep them at bay.

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Have hunted twice with Nick and have a third trip planned in '26. He's an outstanding PH and runs a great outfitting business! If you haven't been to South Africa yet, this is the best deal going! Eastern Cape is full of quality animals.

My wife shoots the exact same setup and it's very accurate. The AccuTip slugs do work best in the Savage 220.

Congrats! Excellent mass, but I'm not sure I could have passed up an 18" Bushbuck!!

Started the quest for the Tiny Ten (Twelve with Mt Reedbuck and Vaal Rhebuck) in 2018 and have become obsessed! Very rewarding to hunt!

Highly recommend Nick Bowker Safaris in Eastern Cape. Outstanding animal quality and many various concessions to hunt.

I'm a huge Kennetrek fan and love them, if they are broken in! These boots need 50 miles to properly break in, but once they are, you may wear them to bed!!

Best advice for anyone hunting africa the first time is to have an open mind every time you go out. I think its good to have a "list", but be prepared to sway from it. On my first trip to South Africa I planned to take 5-6 animals and ended up with 15. Second trip was about the same; planned...

Yes they were. Look for Sako L579 and L461 actions. I own L579 in .308, .243, .22-250, and .284. Have L461 in .222 and .222 Rem Mag.