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Hopefully this is in the correct forum.... I am set to hunt Tanzania this August and will be hunting for Cape Buffalo and Leopard as the primary animals, and also hope to take a Sable and a few other plains game. I am planning on taking my AHR 9.3x62 for leopard and plains game/bait animals, as...

Hit a male of any species in the “family jewels” and he is down for the count. Now that’s what I call a stopping shot....[emoji3]

Something I think we all knew.... Evidence of the proverbial “pot calling the kettle black”....... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/10/10/conservationists-take-nine-flights-year-despite-knowing-danger/ Of course this piece was written in a somewhat chastising tone, and made to raise...

Having gotten into shooting "big rifles" in the last few years, one of the things I've been constantly searching for is a way to get off of a traditional shooting bench (i.e., sitting down with some sort of rest) whilst sighting in my big bore rifles, as well as developing new hand-loads...

My apologies if this video has already been posted on AH (I searched but didn't see it)..... The Dr. Robertson video that was posted earlier, and was regarding proper reloading techniques for big bore rifles was very interesting. This video gives a little more insight into how his well known...

As I have posted before, I recently took delivery of an AHR CZ550 Magnum in the cartridge 404 Jeffery. I am a hand-loader, and my intention is to develop a load using Norma brass, and North Fork SS Bonded and CPS 400 grain bullets. During my reloading process over the weekend, I noticed that...

I've learned about a lot of great gear and products from this forum, especially as it relates to traveling to Africa to hunt. When I can relate first hand my experience with gear, good or bad, I feel like that it can potentially help someone else out that is contemplating the same item (or a...

The National Rifle Association has launched it's hunting based outreach program. I am interested to see how this plays out, and how they approach the hunting topic. Say what you will about the NRA, but they know how to fight, and have been doing it a long time with great success. I am glad to...

Over the last few years, I have acquired a few dangerous game rifles in various calibers (9.3x62, 375 H&H, 404 Jeffery, 450 Rigby). They all have low-powered scopes that are in detachable Talley rings, and they all have iron sights. The iron sights are all NECG Classic one leaf express sights...

With all of the talk and musings, on this forum and elsewhere, over the last several months of the history, effectiveness, manageable recoil, and downright "cool factor"of the 404 Rimless Nitro Express (a.k.a. 404 Jeffery) cartridge, I decided I really "needed" a rifle chambered for this...

I saw this video being shared elsewhere, and I thought it was a very well done (and educational) video clip that succinctly, and very directly, summarizes several benefits of hunting as they pertain to elephant, but can very easily be translated to all African hunting. I especially love the way...

A great article by Mr. John Sharp. In lieu of all the articles being posted here as of late regarding the benefits of hunting, especially as it relates to arguments for, and how it effects African conservation efforts, this article popped up on another forum, and I thought it was very well...

A very interesting read, and actually very fairly written considering that it was in the NY Times.... https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/16/sports/bighorn-sheep-hunting.html?_r=2

For a while, I've been in search for a cartridge belt and pouches for when I make it to Africa....which looks to be next year.... Anyway, I've looked around at the various companies that cater to the American market, and I haven't seen anything that strikes my eye. A few months ago, I saw an...

As I have stated many times before on this forum, when it comes to reloading, I enjoy purchasing new gadgets and tools that ostensibly are designed to make my life easier, and for the most part, most of the tools I've purchased have been useful to varying degrees barring a few exceptions...

I hope that I am OK in posting this here, and that Mr. Thomson will be OK with it. I am pretty sure that I was made aware of this NPO/NGO through this forum. I went to their website at that time, and signed up for updates with the eventual plan to join the organization, as I had been looking...

I have done a thread search, and I know this issue, or variations thereof, have been beaten to death going back to the advent of this forum/website, but I wanted to specifically re-explore everyone's experience with the TuffPak style gun case as it relates to recent interactions with the TSA and...

As I have alluded to in previous threads, I purchased a Winchester M70 (Pre-64) barreled action in 270 WCF (Win) with the express purpose of having it re-barreled and stocked in caliber 9.3x62 (Mauser). According to the factory records, it was made around 1947, and featured the transitional...

I hope I am not upstaging Mr. Jackson, but this was very good news indeed.... I just saw this notification from The Hunting Report and John Jackson's Conservation Force. Great news indeed for the New Jersey hunters and taxidermists affected by this total BS law, and another reason that if you...

I apologize if this has already been posted before, but I saw this alert on another hunting forum. I had never of this in the past. Apparently it potentially affects all hunters, importers, and exporters of hunting trophies into and out of the US during the years of 2013 and 2014....For all...

I hope I am not violating any posting rules by putting this here, but I received an email flyer from Midway USA indicated they are having a big sale on the Leupold VX-6 1 - 6 x24 illuminated scopes. Normally $1429.99 for the VX-6 1-6x24 with FireDot duplex reticle, and I just bought one for...

Is this lady for real or is this a joke? I really hope it's someone being funny… Unfortunately my gut is telling me she is for real. These are the same people that love to tell us how cruel we are as hunters…Absolutely no perception of the realities surrounding wildlife management and/or...

I just posted reloading data for my Ruger M77 Hawkeye in 375 Ruger using RL 17 and 300 grain Barnes TSX bullets. That load development is coming along well, and I'm set to load up another batch of cartridges with varying seating depths to fine tune group size... Having some time off has...

I purchased a Ruger M77 Hawkeye African (pre-muzzle break) with the express purpose of turning into something akin to the Ruger M77 Hawkeye Alaskan to hunt moose, brown bear (hopefully), coastal black bear, etc.......a true wet weather, coastal gun. The rifle has a 23 inch barrel, and is...

Pure sarcasm on my part plain and simple as I am not shocked, and in fact, not surprised at all........ https://www.safariclub.org/what-we-do/freedom-to-hunt/first-for-hunters-blog/first-for-hunters/2016/06/24/florida-wildlife-commission-cancels-bear-hunt-despite-science

A Father's Day Brush with Death in CAR Editor's Note: On Father's Day, June 19, 2016, Lord's Resistance Army militants ambushed a Hunting Report subscriber and his hunting party in eastern Central African Republic while hunting yellow-backed duiker. The subscriber, who has asked we refer to him...

Hello AH Forum Members, I have an AHR rifle in 450 Rigby that I originally purchased several boxes of Hornady DGX and DGS bullets for to develop handloads, however I went in a different direction for my loading. In this rifle, the Barnes TSX 500 grain bullets performed so well, that I...

This is really funny.......

http://nj1015.com/christie-approves-cecil-the-lion-law-banning-big-gam-trophy-imports-to-nj/ Not surprising in the least..... The ridiculousness of it all is that Christie himself admits that this law would have very little impact on the hunting of so-called "endangered" species, and may even...

So I'm sitting on the couch trying to get over the flu of all things. Bored to tears, and I was reading about the exploits of Sir Jim Corbett. I went back and watched the Rigby video detailing the making of the tribute rifle. Of interest, I came across this BBC video about the Maneating Leopard...

Another Great Article by Mr. Mahoney The Power of Word Follow this link to read the article: http://www.sportsafield.com/content/power-word THE POWER OF A WORD by Shane Mahoney Is “trophy” now a lethal adjective for hunting? I have always believed in the power of words. They have the...

I have decided I want to purchase a SxS shotgun.........Specifically, a 20 ga SxS In my price range I have been looking at CSMC RBL's, Parker Reproductions, AyA, and more recently Merkel...... I am very aware of the short-comings of the older CSMC RBL's, as well as the finicky SST of the...

The Rizzini Rhino Express in 470 NE or 500 NE. I know these guys make fairly good shotguns, but I'd never heard of their double rifles until I saw it mentioned on another forum. As far as looks go, it looks very nice, and of course the price is nice to. I wonder how it compares to the Merkel...

Just putting a little temptation out there for those who love the big bores.......:LOL: I don't know anything about the rifle, but I know of the maker's reputation. Mr. Weibe's rifles are as solid as they come I hear. Of course they command a premium price as well. The neat thing about this...

What happens when sweet, little 7-year old Jessica becomes a fully grown female with a calf? Despite her showing no signs of aggression now, when young are involved, any misinterpretation of intent on the hippo's behalf could lead to a nasty and tragic outcome. Why can't modern-day humans seem...

While it doesn't go as far as saying hunting is beneficial, it does draw a distinction between the populations of lions living in Southern Africa versus those in West, Central, and East Africa. It also acknowledges that habitats destruction, prey depletion, and human-lion conflict as the real...

Ooohhhh.....I wonder what it is........o_O

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/10/12/us-zimbabwe-wildlife-dentist-idUSKCN0S61G320151012 This may be reported elsewhere, and if so, I'm sorry. Interesting to note that he is not banned from traveling to Zimbabwe as a "tourist" but will not be allowed to hunt there as no permits will be...

I have never hunted leopard before, but plan to in the next few years. So I wanted to run this by those who have hunted leopard before, especially the PH's on this forum who have many leopards under their belt....... I acquired a Pre-64 (1953) Winchester Model 70 barreled action at a...

I've been meaning to post pictures of my rifle for some time, and just haven't gotten around to it. I purchased this used Winchester Model 70 Safari Classic in 375 H&H Magnum a couple of years ago. My intention was to leave well enough alone, and use it as is, as the rifle was in pretty good...

http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0907/726238-zimbabwe-elephant/ Another incident of a habituated animal that could have stomped these photo-tourists into the ground similar to the lion incident....glad it turned out OK.

Another great article to share with your non-hunting acquaintances. http://huntinglife.com/cecils-legacy-its-not-about-you-it-is-about-africa/ Cecil’s Legacy: It’s Not About You, It is About Africa by Catherine Semcer Animal rights activists have turned the killing of a male lion outside...

Another good read… Saw this posted somewhere else. It's another good read...... http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-34116488 Viewpoint: Uncomfortable realities of big game hunting By Prof Adam HartPresenter, Big Game Theory Trophy hunting has been the subject of much media...

First off, let me preface this thread by saying this is not an attempt to promote any cause or charity, and I have no affiliation with these organizations that I am asking about what-so-ever. Furthermore, this is not a blatant attempt to get people to donate, although it might be a worthy...

I'm not sure if this is the appropriate forum but I thought I would give a brief write-up of my recent Alaska Dall sheep hunt. My thinking is that if someone out there is questioning doing the same thing, it may give them the motivation to try it.... From the time I saw my first Dall sheep on...

A "simple" article that eloquently expresses what we all know very well......... I’M NOT A HUNTER Author: Heather Nutting Groups: Tribe Stories Categories: Hunts Jun 23, 2015 Morning arrives. It’s fall, and I sit down to my laptop with a mug of coffee in my hand. The first image that greets me...

A great article by Mrs. Diana Rupp in Sports Afield of how the safari industry in Zambia has helped the Zambian people. I love articles like these that have objective data and some "meat" to them. Facts like these are always very useful in discussions with people who are truly curious about...

A very insightful and interesting article regarding the militant anti-hunting and animal rights activists (HSUS, PETA, WWF, etc.) that threaten hunting around the world. This was put out by the Boone and Crockett Club and is a 2-part series. Hopefully it's OK to link this article without...

OK, despite my better judgement, I've decided to take the plunge and purchase my first double rifle in the next 2-3 months. While I would love to have one of the vintage (or new) bespoke english doubles (Wesley Richards, Holland and Holland), I still love my wife, and want to stay married as...