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    CBP Form 4457 Questions

    Hey all, I am working on my form for the late May departure and have some questions about the 4457 What is the number line at the top? I am leaving and returning in Atlanta, what do I put as the port, the City or Airport name? How soon in advance do I need to get it signed by CBP? I was...
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    Zastava 300 WM

    Hey all, I found a Zastava 300 WM in left hand. I am considering getting it and converting it to a 458 WM. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of this rifle and know if I would need to put a new stock on it to handle the increased recoil of the 458. As I understand it after a new barrel...
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    90's era Winchester model 70

    Hey all, need some help on this rifle. Found an elusive left handed model 70 in 375 H & H and a matching one in 458 WM. The action is described as a claw extractor vice controlled round feed. I am trying to get a Pic of the bolt face. Does anyone have some knowledge on these models. Is it...
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    Results of Hurricane Helene

    Hey all, hurricane Helene turned out to be a real wild ride. In my little town of Steinhatchee Fl, we got hit with almost 22ft of storm surge. Our town lost all four of our Marinas and both boat ramps. This is important as we are a fishing town and that is what our economy is based on. I am a...
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    Declaring your firearms with Delta Airlines

    Finally have the tickets booked for our first trip to SA and our honeymoon. I know I have to declare to the airlines that I am traveling with firearms at some point. My questions are 1. How far in advance do I need to do it 2. Is this in writing The Delta website says we must declare it to the...
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    Traveling with Firearms

    A quick question on this. If I take a flight that has a connection in London-Heathrow do I need to claim my firearms in England and then do it again in Joberg? I have been looking at connecting flights as the trip from Atlanta directly to Joberg is crazy expensive right now.
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    Another Hurricane!

    Only 2 weeks from the big one last year and we are about to get hit again. This one looks weaker so far but with a ton of surge and rain fall. Wish us luck and appreciate some prayers.
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    Delta from Atlanta to Joberg

    As the days roll by I am getting pretty close to when I need to purchase my airline tickets for next year. We are flying direct to Joberg from Atlanta. Question is what class ticket do I need to get to be comfortable. I am 6'6" tall and for 16 hours need some leg room. Anyone have any first hand...
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    375 Ruger conversion to 416 Ruger

    Hey all, looking for some gunsmithing knowledge and advice. I am a lefty so getting rifles is somewhat of a challenge. I love my Ruger M77s and would like one in a 416 Ruger, which of course, they do not make. I am looking for info on what it would take to convert a 375 to a 416. From what I...
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    Average Shot Range in East Cape SA

    Hey all, getting ready for next year and have a new 300wm. I am looking for some input on what your average shooting range on game in the East Cape area. I am considering shortening the 24 inch barrel to 18 or 19". I should lose about 150 fps but I usually don't shoot beyond 200yds. At that...
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    Taking Rifles to SA

    My fiance and I will be heading to SA next year. If we both take one rifle can we share a case or do we need to bring them in separate cases?
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    Shipping Questions

    I will be hunting South Africa for the next two years. Can I have my taxidermy shipped to Atlanta or anywhere near Florida or does everything come in through NY? My trophies will be worked by Splitting Image. Thanks in advance.
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    Shape of Rifle Stock for Shooting off of Sticks

    Hey all, I am getting ready to order a new stock for one of my rifles so it will fit my LOP better. There are many different styles of stocks and I have chosen a stock that is close to a classic Remington. My question is what shape of a stock fore end will rest the best in shooting sticks? More...
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    Vortex Razor Scopes

    Hey all, planning my first trip for myself and fiance and of course, new rifles are on the list of must haves. I have always been a big fan of Vortex as my old Vortex 1x6 was a great optic for hunting Blacktail deer and Elk in the thick forests of Western Washington. Never had to stretch a shot...
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    Benefits of Joining SCI or DSC

    New to the African Hunting process and wondering if there is any real benefit to join either of these organizations. Not bashing either as I know very little about them. Let me know your thoughts, I would would be interested in them even it was just solely a comraderie or place to meet others...
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    Preparing for 1st Safari

    Hey all, first post on the site and very excited to do my first trip to Africa. I have read so many posts about calibers, bullets, and travel I think I am starting off right. New 300 win mag for the plains game and already in contact with travel express to get it started. So thanks for all the...
 
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