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just got back from the East Cape last night and when I got home and went to unload my gun case I saw a very heavy zip tie around it. upon cutting it and removing the 4 key locks I found a TSA card saying it had been inspected. so guys its looks like TSA now has a way of opening you pad locks...

looking for anyone that has tried the above powder RL15.5 in their 9.3x62 since RL15 and 17 are not available working with Varget, Big Game but not able to get to 2500fps due to running out of powder space. going to try using Barnes 250 TSX and see if that helps. my Sauer can only load to 3.322...

has anyone had any experience with Wild Clone Taxidermy in Port Elizabeth? thinking of using them for a couple euro mounts. thanks

well after lurking and looking and missing some get deals on a 9.3x62 rifle I finally pulled the trigger on a Sauer 100 from Euro Optic yesterday so not the search for loading supply's for it. would anyone like to share their load recipes for their loads. will probably load Hammers, CEB Raptors...

what are your thoughts on tipping the person getting you through SAPS with your pre approved rifle permit. would like to keep in line with what is being done. past trips I have tipped Mr X and Gilbert. thanks

looking at buying a Sauer 100 rifle but know nothing about them about quality or anything, does anyone have any hands on experience with that rifle caliber 9.3x62. I know the cartridge is a very fine hunting round but the Rifle? thanks at lot James

going to take 2 suppressors to the East Cape so thought I would fill out the 1140-0010 import form. well, just learned that you will have to watch your ATF approval paperwork with your stamp on it. the 2 suppressors I bought from the same place entered my trust name differently on each one and...

looks like the Govt is making good time on Passport renewals, I just did my paperwork and pictures 3 weeks ago thru the local Post Office and was surprised it came back in exactly 3 weeks

went to EC last year and got a new 4457 and will be going next April, my signed 4457 does NOT have an expiration date on so can I use it again as the same rifles will be going again. I think with no expiration date it would be good forever if you take the same items as before

looking at next April to SA, I will have to fly out of Sioux Falls, SD on American Airlines to Fort Worth in order to fly Qatar and the flight to Joburg will be 37 hours not counting the time from SD. If I fly Delta thru Atlanta the flight will be 22 hours plus the flight time from SD. the...

looking at flying Qatar next year, sorry to say economy. but I wonder if a 2hr and 25 min is long enough to get plane transfer in Doha or if longer is needed? I will be taking my rifles and using Jennifer at Travel express. thanks for the info

just got an email from Laura at Coppersmiths about the shipment she is waiting on and she just told me that when it arrives at the airport that Agriculture will put a hold on it for up to n7 days to get it inspected at a cost of 349.24 per day based on volume weight of 388 pounds. now this is...

I am going to make a back board in the shape of Africa and will mount my Zebra and Kudu on it then onto the wall when they arrive in the next few weeks (I Hope) being sent to Turkish Airlines any day now. what I am asking is if anyone would be so kind as to give me the height and width of each...

well just got notified my shipment is ready to fly home by Badger Lauriston never even told me it was ready to go yet, oh well be happy to get it. cost is 3200.00 to Chicago, Ill 3 shoulder mounts, Kudu,Sable,Zebra 2 euro Warthogs a Zebra back skin felt lined and a Cape Buffalo euro mount with...

just got notification that my animals being done at Lauriston Taxidermy in the East Cape, SA will be finished and ready to ship very shortly, this is going to be quicker than I thought, I figured April at the earliest. now I have to get to work on the pedestal for the Sable and mounting...

thinking about a mangement elephant hunt in Zim for 2025 and have been talking to C.K. Hunting Safaris located in the East Cape Port Elizabeth. 1100.00 daily rate, 75.00 park ranger per day, 9500.00 trophy fee, close to Hwange National Park. I have never heard of this company so was hoping...

has anyone any experience with Guns Warehouse in Texas on the site they say PayPal, zeal or cash app. are they real? or a scam thanks

hi all, looking for advice on the above rifle I have a chance to purchase nd wonder if anyone has thoughts on the rifle since the company is out of business and I have no knowledge of them. the gun is priced at 1100.00 and looks like new not a scratch or blemish on the metal with a clean looking...

have not seen anything yet but just got off the phone and Barnes is now making the 450 grain Banded Solid for the 458 win mag and Lott and he said they are now in stock for your dealer to order as they do not sell to the public

just thought if anyone is interested in having the bolt jeweled on their rifle you should contact Baldwin Bolt Jeweling at 989-843-8954. I called him last Monday and asked if it was ok to send him the bolt, extractor and follower. he polished the items then did a deluxe jeweling job on them...

thinking about So Africa again next year for a couple animals but one I really would like to get is a Honey Badger so based on experience what part of So Africa would be the best place to go? earlier this year my PH in the East Cape said he had never seen one there. thanks

I have never mounted a euro skull to a shield or plaque so what is the easiest way to do it. thought about having the taxidermist do it but did not want to pay 110.00-140.00 per mount then the extra cost to crate or ship. thanks Jim

April 2023 Safari East Cape Safari Company Intaba Safaris owner Eugene Erasmus date 4-22-23 thru 5-3-2023 PH Charles Tracker Simon Game hunted and taken: Sable, Kudu, Cape Buffalo, Warthog (2), Zebra Rifle used: TS Customs 30.06Suppressor: Banish 30 Bullet: 150gr Hammer Power Hammer, 48.8gr...

well my mounts from Limpopo last April done by Trophy Solutions in Polokwane have finally made the trip to Chicago and Laura with Coppersmith is handling everything. They arrived on Delta this past Friday were being moved to Coppersmiths warehouse this past Monday. they are still waiting on F&G...

have a shipment ready and Pieter at Badger Cargo asked if I wanted to insure it. cost very low but I wonder who has had a damage issue and what did it take to get payment so is it worth it? Gemsbuck shoulder mount 3 euro mounts (plains game) and a jackal. thanks

well everything is set to go, leaving in 7 days with 7 other folks their first trip to Africa including two teenagers and two wives. my second time going. I will be hunting Kudu, Sable, Cow Buffalo and my wife (can't go, medical) told me the other day she would like me to take a Zebra and have a...

just notified my items from last April are ready to go to the shipper so contacted Coppersmith for exact address for them and in talking to Laura she told me the first stop has to be Atlanta to clear USDA first before continuing to Chicago does that sound correct?

with a bunch of hunters talking about pictures verses having mounts done the question comes up. I have read that if a animal is not mounted in any way SA govt will access a VAT tax and this could be a big bunch of money at 15% so just what happens if you leave your animals in SA? thanks Jim

for those of you that have flown Airlink do they charge you extra for your rifle case as a second bag (baggage)? I know there is a handling charge of 35.00 per rifle but do not know about the rifle case as baggage. We will not be flying first class. thanks Jim

our local gun shop has a 500 NE Rigby on consignment with and extra set of barrels in 12 gauge along with forearm and 33 empty cases and 34 loaded soft points and solids total. this gun looks to be in 100%. I do not see a mark or blemish on it and the bores are beautiful it also has a mercury...

just installed a Timmy Trigger on my CZ550 mag but just discovered that you can't install the trigger guard unless you install the stock and trigger guard at the same time. I mean you cannot install the trigger guard with the stock installed on the barreled action because the trigger hits the...

just wondering how thigs are going with customs in Atlanta are they moving quickly so a 4 hour layover without a delayed flight out of So Africa. thanks Jim

going on my second plains game hunt next June and have always (forever) wanted to hunt cape buffalo and get an old bull (of course with a dash of excitement) but at this time a bull hunt is not in the budget, hopefully in a couple of years. but I have read and seen cow hunts at a very nice price...

first time building a pedestal for a Gemsbuck that will get here about a year from now so my question is: what type of bracket would be used to attach to the pedestal the to the mount. thanks Jim

has anyone had any experience with Condor Cargo getting their mounts shipped home

there is a small box with "enter your search item" on my screen that just popped up how do I get rid of it

please excuse me this is a little long but have not been able to get answers from United Airlines, Customs, TSA, Newark police at the airport or Gracy Travel and I do not wish to be arrested. I will be coming back from Joburg thru Newark Airport and will have been hunting with a suppressor on my...

the Safari owner recommended these people Trophy Solutions Africa for our taxidermy work but does any one here have any experience with them, will be using @TROPHY SHIPPERS and have also sent them a request to see if they have had any dealings with them . thanks for any replies Jim

I am having my 30.06 barrel shortened and will be using a suppressor on it so what type of barrel crown would be the best? I have always had an 11 degree done on all my rifles but am just wondering if it would make a difference thanks

going in April on first time to So Africa and want to take a Gemsbuck and Kudu but with limited wall space (height) that is I need to know how tall the mounts would be from brisket to tip of horns if someone would be kind enough to let me know that would be great. my wife said no mounts unless...

another question for you experienced hunters, since your ammo has to be in a locked case and put in your checked luggage would you recommend a hard sided that uses a TSA key to unlock or one of the zippered soft side pieces thank you very much, Jim

I have decided to finally go to S Africa next April for plains game, I have been told shots will be normally 200 yards or less and that I could use my 6 Creedmoor with Hammer Hunter bullets your thoughts? next I do have a CZ550 458 win mag and was thinking about using this with 350 grain Hammer...

hello, Hyde Hunter here avid hunter for 53 years living in S. Dakota retired never have been to Africa and trying to talk my wife into it.just bought a new CZ 550 458 win and it is now getting the stock glass bedded.used to have a Rem 458 Lott sold it years ago like a fool now my wife asks...