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I’ve heard good things about that bullet. The huge draw back is they haven’t had it available for reloading in years

I would go 165. I used a 168 ttsx in a 300 wsm for many elk and it did great. Very flat shooting at Africa hunting distances

Benelli is inertia, will have more recoil than a gas operated like Berreta, Remington etc

I just asked Randy Wakeman this exact question- this was his response for the Best semi auto - Fabarm xlr5 https://fabarmusa.com/xlr5-waterfowler-true-timber-viper/I'd call the best. It comes in left hand, I’m looking for a similar shotgun like you for my lefty shooting college son

I don’t think most will be so lucky to ever have the opportunity at a truly old scrum cap bull to worry about it . That’s said a well done Steak is just Wrong!

Which travel agent did your friend use? Who are you using? Thanks

Which agent did you use? Thanks

I had spoken with a hunting travel agent, and so far have not been impressed…. Lack of communication, appeared annoyance at my calls and questions etc. Doesn’t seem like a good fit for me. *update I just got “fired” by the agent because I asked why the same flight was $1200 cheaper on Deltas...

Flying from Anchorage always complicates a flight! I dislike multiple bookings on separate carriers especially if I need a change in the schedule. I almost always will leave earlier if tagged out. (Time=money and a happy wife)

Have not booked yet. Who do you recommend?

I’m looking at a 21 hour layover in Paris enroute to Cameroon. I have the best price on Delta. Does anyone know how how they handle baggage? Especially a rifle during that time? (the travel agent would cost me $1000 extra to use)

Heavier does NOT apply to mono metal bullets. (Limited exceptions apply) Barnes will be just about perfect for your hunt

30: only if I knew then what I know now! Anything younger your Brain isn’t fully developed. There were missed opportunities both business and relationship that I could have done better, and have been retired now at 45 with a happy family. Looks like I’m on track though to be there by 55

This does not explain the situation at all. I have lived in various countries, hunted in many, speak various languages and know a culture for what it’s worth. I have not been to Zim yet. We have a reputable PH Tokolshe saying he was informed that yes HE can get an archery permit for Hippo...

Thank you for the kind reply

Thus the question- is it legal in Zimbabwe to hunt Hippo with archery ? Or in other words can I book an Archery Hippo hunt with Tokoloshe Safaris in Zim? (On a side note the OPs to be unnamed potential outfitter has said “we can work it out” does not answer the question)

The outfitter may say something is fine when it is not technically legal. I am sure everyone knows what I am talking about ;) ;) Outfitters know how to please a client and they know how to grease the wheels with anyone that may need it. A dead hippo is a dead hippo and no one is going to...

I happen to know where a 338 rum is for sale. It’s a stainless Rem 700 sporter. If anyone is interested let me know ? I thought about it for a minute since I don’t have a 338, but I have a couple 300’s a 9,3 and a .375 so couldn’t justify it at the moment

I noticed on the CEB raptor and solid in 375 are also less than 300 gr. I know mono’s tend to be long for weight. but realistically would this Lehigh solid be adequate for Ele brain shot?

I am looking for available solids for my .375 Ruger and these are the best price and available. Does anyone have experience with them? I know 270gr is on the lighter size for 375 cal. This load would be for brain shots on Ele…. And possibly backing shots on buff in Zim. I have access to...

I am not aware of any areas that have unlimited leopard license? To my understanding they are highly regulated on a quota. I don’t know any outfit that would leave a highly valued leopard permit to chance…

Great, where are you going for LDE?

I agree! Have you hunted Livingstone Eland, or the Lord Derby Eland? Something to look forward too!

I could never figure out the FTF issue with 3 different gunsmiths, factory ammo, no set back etc. Jamming the bullets into the lands worked, but made for long COAL and possible higher pressures. ‍Who knows with the 9,3 considered a metric whelen, I have also thought about making a “Short...

Im sure you have heard that old "chrony"s can be off on velocities (from personal experience as well) .... would be interesting what a LabRadar says, or at least a Magneto Speed. That said, I had a 35 Whelen that has been re-barreled to a 9,3x62 with better results. Had fail to fire issues...

2900 fps with a 225gr out of a Whelen is a pretty hot load even in a 26" barrel. Should probably go 35 AI and long barrel if you want that speed predictably and safely. That said it will still fall short on the 1000yd shots since the BC of that bullet is relatively low compared to what you...

Had to look that one up! its a Unicorn for for sure, better luck finding Bigfoot ;) But of course the obvious answer is a 30 cal of some variety. 30-06 would be the easy button, 300 wm, or 300 wsm as mentioned with get you the loooong shots. but if you like different- .325 wsm, 8x57mm, a...

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I am looking at a flight to Cameroon that will go through Paris- I saw a few old threads (10+ years) that said it would be possible and fairly easy. Anyone do it recently? Anything I should be aware of? Do you think it would be a problem? Thanks

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As to illumination- how does accupoint compare to battery operated one? Also field of view mentioned on a 2x with 30mm tube vs 1.5x on 1” tube… will have to see what an Elephants head looks like at 20 yards. Anyone have an estimate with and length of an average Ele head?

Fully aware of that. I have already worked out the contingencies, and coming early in the season. Will see how it goes. As stated will be happy with a leopard, anything extra will be gravy

I need to scope my 375 Ruger for a 1 gun Safari- everything from Duiker to Elephant! I would like to be able to shoot out to 250yds on plains game. I’m looking at the Trijicon 1-6x24 accupoint or the Trijicon 2-10x36 Credo. My preference is more magnification but I have not hunted Big 5...

Thanks for the heads up, I know outfitters Like to be optimistic when booking hunts! I am going with the intention to Leopard hunt, and anything extra will just be a bonus. I’m looking at the Save, had heard good things about the population of Ele and buff in the area. Lion would be by...

I’m actually contemplating the same thing- Looking at 14 days with leopard as a priority and Ele as a “non-trophy bull” to make it easier. Will opportunistically add Buff and/or Lion. Plains game as needed for bait, and if an exceptional trophy presents.

So, is the Save in a current drought?

My other thought the dark moon may be better to shoot plains game bait? Or does that matter?

I’m looking at a community area in Zimbabwe so night hunting is allowed

I am contemplating a baited leopard hunt next year and was wondering about Moon phase affecting the hunt. Does it matter? Would a full moon get them more active at night? Or are they already so nocturnal anyway? Would a new moon be better so it’s darker in the hide? Maybe they won’t notice as...

I’m considering a leopard hunt. Is it necessary to apply for the import permit pre-hunt? If so how far in advance?

the proposed "mammoth" will be tuskless to discourage hunting and poaching for ivory. Really lame imho

Offers like this make me wish I was retired and could go at any time! Be sure to bring lots of ammo for this one

How many years of normal conditions will it take for animal numbers to bounce back? For trophy quality? I am not familiar with Namibia and the normal Weather cycles there? I assume some parts are “normal” desert environments? Do these areas take longer to recover?

You won’t be disappointed, other than price :LOL:. Very tight tolerances. Very sharp, especially double bevel. But they also hold the edge like crazy

Here are the two heads, same weight. The iron Will penetrated better. My buddy with the lighter arrows and iron wills got slightly more penetration than I did with 800gr. The buffs were similar size (43” and 44” )

I did sharpen the VPA. When I get a chance I will post a picture of the heads. The VPA is a bigger head, even though the cutting diameter is similar. The Iron Wills come scary scalpel sharp and hold the edge forever

I would not worry about the extra 75gr insert. Realistically you would only gain 55 grains since the standard aluminum insert is about 20 gr. Next arrow build I do for buff will probably be about 750gr with an Iron Will or a Helix broadhead.

Here is a link- As a warning the Post is not about this failure in particular, but part of a complaint against an outfitter with how a hunt ended up. I shot my buff with an Iron Will 250 gr single bevel first, then the follow up shots were with a VPA penetrator double bevel. The VPA is very...

On a side note I would beware of a certain oft mentioned company that markets Broadheads - I have seen more than one complaints over the years with failures. Here is the most recent failure (posted from another site) that resulted in a lost buff for a few days til put down with rifles...