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    Leather products

    Elmolinodeviento.com is in Spain. They do ship abroad. Some nice stuff well made and reasonably priced.
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    Single shot for dangerous game

    A lot of people will gawk at the buffalo after the shot. The PH’s job is to keep the client alive and bring a successful conclusion to events. A double rifle with an empty barrel is now a single shot. If things go pear shaped you’d be glad of the instruction.
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    EX Game Warden in Charge of Hwange National Park

    @WR Thomson , welcome to the forum. I have greatly enjoyed reading your writings. If anyone else hasn’t read Ron Thomson’s books get ordering now.
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    Is there a quad-stick in your future?

    Quad sticks are initially a bit difficult to deploy and use. However once you get used to them they’re a game changer. My ViperFlex Journey sticks accompany me every time I go hunting. They’ve enabled me to take shots on occasions and distances that previously I would have had to pass on.
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    Would you hunt in an area in Africa that used a sliding scale for fees?

    If they tell you to shoot the wrong animal that is out of your budget that’s their problem. The fellow that you are hunting with is called the PH, Professional Hunter.
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    Thoughts on this 375 H&H?

    Try shooting a rifle with one on. A game changer. Life is so much quieter.
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    Buffalo Cow Pictures

    Was it difficult to pass ?
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    Buffalo Cow Pictures

    I hunted with @BAYLY SIPPEL SAFARIS this year for 3 buffalo cows on a government reserve. It was 5 great days of hunting topped off with great cooking by Tucker, aptly named, the chef. The hunting was exciting and up close. When you can smell the buffalo you know you are on their doorstep ...
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    Daily Mail on Elephant Culling finally grown up journalism !

    Nice to see a more positive article in a newspaper.
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    optics-trade.eu ?

    Great online store that I have purchased from a couple of times. No issues with anything.
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    Tipping Guide

    This same scenario has happened to me also. And I’ve wondered . One guy I’ve hunted with a couple of times takes a very modest tip for his staff. I generally go with a couple of friends so we fill the small camp. Anyway on departure day he calls the staff around, puts the money on the table...
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    Is this a good value for a thermal?

    It is now a discontinued model. In Europe they are now selling for about €3200.
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    Wanted East Cape hunt 2026

    I hunted with @GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS last year. Top notch outfit that plenty of the members here have visited and thoroughly enjoyed. You won’t go wrong.
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    Pics please…

    Out on the hill yesterday with my Rigby.
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    Best Factory Ammo for 7x57 Mauser?

    European loaded ammunition explores the full potential of a 7x57. American loaded ammunition is rather anemic comparatively speaking.
 
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