Recent content by Safari Dave

Oh, I get it completely. I'm actually "wired" the same way, but most folks with wife, kids, elderly parents, etc. find a great deal of comfort in being connected to home, if a situation arises.

The shot in enclosed in a plastic "capsule," so I don't think it would touch the rifling, but I'm not sure

I think a first safari to South Africa for PG is the correct approach. In some countries, you have to get permits in advance and might not even see the animal for which you have a permit. (It's happened to me) On most South African safaris, the landowner owns the game, so you can, usually...

I use CCI shotshells in .38/.357 - works great. I had to put down a rabid fox a couple of years ago with them, because that was all I had. It took two shots, but they worked at very close range (I stayed inside the car). I was thinking about getting some shot "capsules" and loading them...

My first was "won" at an auction at an Atlanta SCI fundraising dinner. (A PG hunt to Limpopo, SA) I "lucked-out" and had a fabulous time. In fact I can say, without a doubt that it was the best trip I had ever been own at the time. My best friend and I "won" the hunt for $750. It...

With the exception of Boddington, No. (I wouldn't pay more to hunt with him, but I respect him and would certainly listen to what he had to say) I would actually pay less to hunt with a celebrity than to hunt with people I know and trust, so I'll never win a "celebrity" hunt at a SCI...

One thing about a Rolex is that real ones are almost instantly recognizable anywhere in the world. (Similar to a Krugerrands) You can loose nearly everything you have while abroad, but if you have your Rolex and your passport, you can almost always get home.

I still want the skins/skulls/horns. Probably something in me left over from my Neanderthalic roots...

I have had great experiences with both companies, but I usually don't like the outcome of US companies being bought out by European companies. Stellantis, for example... IMO, the quality of Dodge, Chrysler, RAM, and Jeep have suffered greatly. (Although my bad experiences with Jeep...

We got 16 mounts shipped from JNB to ATL for $1,200 in 2007. (they all came in a wooden crate the size of a refrigerator) Dang, have shipping cost got crazy.

Three down and two to go!

My PH wanted me to load my rifle so that I shot in this order for buffalo: 1. Expanding 2. Solid 3. Expanding 4. Solid 5. Solid

Thanks for the offers! I want the factory ammo with the box. I just need the fox and deer. (preferably in .224 for the fox and .257 for the deer) I found a box of .300 with the bear.

Leupold fixed powdered scopes were, perhaps, the most rugged scopes on the planet. But, they quit making them a few years ago... I still have 4.

OK. I didn't know, but am not surprised. Many iconic brands of American made quality outdoor goods have now been acquired by "Vista Outdoor" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vista_Outdoor Quality and customer service have sufferred greatly.