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I’m guessing it killed it ?

Norma, made in Sweden, I believe should have some good offerings for you. Any Norma ammunition I have used in various calibers has produced good results. Apart from the 120 grain ballistic tip in 6,5x55. That caused excessive meat damage whereas the Oryx bullet is great. There is a 53 grain...

I have made a habit of buying a carton or two of the local smokes when I arrive and handing out a couple of packs every morning to the guys on the truck. It seems to be appreciated.

You don’t need to bring your own rifle. But of course we all like to hunt with our own rifles. You simply need to get a nonresident firearms license. Your outfitter will get this done for you. You do have to sign it and have it witnessed. This would be the same process as if you are using a...

Most outfitters in Ireland would probably be fully booked already for this season. Choose carefully. You require a deer hunting licence and a firearms licence. Regarding firearms, there are no “loaners” available. You must hold a licence for the firearm you use.

You got yourself a beauty there. Very original. You could swop out the original trigger for a Timney or something similar. It will require a bit of insetting but does improve it. You can always swop it back if you want.

Gurkha Ghost, nice smoke that I haven’t tried before.

Bipod, tripod, quad sticks ? The argument will rage for years. Personally I have dispensed with my Harris bipod. Some years ago having heard all the good reports about quad sticks I visited a shop interested in buying a set. I was offered two brands, one of them being Viperflex. The price...

The Silvers red recoil pad is a nice touch on a rifle with a nice piece of timber

Enjoying a Joya de Nicaragu Black with my morning coffee in Croatia.

Look at the Ethiopian website. It’s been a few (4) years since I flew with them but IIRC you require 3 copies of your passport, 4457 or firearms licence and something else which escapes me at the moment. You will need the same on your return journey. Put 1 set in your rifle case. 6 copies in...

The last seven posts all share the same point or similar. Unless wounded no one is willing to take that shot. African bush (timber, branches) are a damn sight tougher, drier than what we are used to. Any bullet fired contacting some of that will deflect, guaranteed. Been there done that, lots of...

Exactly . If you’ve got to go may as well be enjoying something. I suspect the majority of us on this forum have more years behind us than we have ahead of us. Make the most of it and remember there are no pockets in shrouds !

I have a trip for a driven hunt in Germany in October. First time for a driven hunt there although I have done a couple of trips to sit out at night In a high seat for boar. That started my addiction for hunting boar. Next is a trip to the Czech Republic for driven boar. This will be my third...

I have been using a Meopta R2 in 1,7-10x42 on a 7x57 the last couple of years. Very happy with it. Illuminated reticle, great field of view. At dusk the 42mm lenses has its shortcomings (we can hunt up to one hour after sunset) but I can live with that.

I explored the possibility of hunting in Argentina in the next couple of years. Bringing your own firearms is fraught with potential problems. I passed.

Namibia2Go are a rental company we used in 2023. We had our own agenda, a day in Etosha, drive across Damaraland and the Skeleton Coast. They can plan an itinerary for you. I recommend a days shark fishing off the coast with Louis Fenaux in Henties Bay, Namibia.

“Mafuta” Swahili for fat. Is it even his real name ?

Good to see a bottle of Bushmills whiskey on the table.

My vote would be for the Mannlicher. Why ? It’s a pretty iconic rifle to use in Africa. Beautiful smooth action and 160gr bullets are good medicine for plainsgame. I admit to some personal bias.

I can understand avoiding Turkish airlines. They charge a hefty fee for carrying firearms. Ethiopian however allow you 2 bags FOC. There’s no charge for firearms. ok, there’s minor grief in the bowels of baggage handling. As long as you have all your ducks in a row you are golden. I have flown...

That a Swarovski 6-24x50 ? I bought a Ron Wharton in 275 in Holts a couple of years ago which came with the exact same scope.

This would be a blast of a hunt ! A couple of cows for less than $5k. I spent 45 minutes up close and personal to a herd of buffalo earlier this year waiting for my buddy to get a shot. It was intense.

Oh you lucky bugger !

The Meopta R2 in 1.7-10x42 is a very versatile scope. I use one in a rifle. Very good glass and PoI has never shifted in 3 years.

I must agree with you here on the bullet placement. Understanding the internal anatomy of African game takes a bit of getting used to. My first trip on an oryx cull hunt we had some difficulties with our shots. We were tending to shoot just that little bit too far back and had a few follow ups...

Your PH is always going to spot the game before you. He knows the territory and he is accustomed to searching for animals. On my last hunt we were hunting for kudu. After a day in the hills the PH asked both of us how many Kudu we had spotted. I replied in the high 30’s, my budd something...

The start of a terrible addiction ! I must say that’s a great kudu and I love your baboon. Tough decision on which of you to mount in that photo.

In our dreams sadly ! In the meantime I live with the one I have.

Nope, I travel through Frankfurt a couple of times a year using my EFP.

Animals senses are on a level way over ours. Regardless of what we do to mask our scent they will smell us out. example, some years ago I was hunting deer in the Wicklow hills here in Ireland. My companion had a BMH, or Bavarian Mountain Hound. Walking over open terrain the dog suddenly stopped...

Quite a few of the members here, myself included, have hunted with @Game4Africa . All the hunting reports are glowing testimonies to the professionalism of this outfit.

It’s called a 30-06. Bullets from 125gr to 220gr. Tried and tested in a couple of wars and by 1000’s of hunters worldwide!

Holts auction house in the U.K. have 2 Rigby 275’s coming up in the next auction. Guide prices are £1500-2000. There’s also a tasty Mannlicher Schonauer stutzen as well.

I’ve owned a Browning A bolt in this configuration and caliber for the last 6 years. It’s accompanied me to Africa on a few trips. I wasn’t too gone on the stainless steel finish as it does shine. I had it Duracoated in a Matt coyote tan. No shine now . It’s an accurate rifle. It was a bit of a...

I have a few Orvis bush shirts that I use. Buy them off eBay and I dont cry crocodile tears if they rip or get torn in the bush. They’re made of heavy material so stand up to a lot of abuse.

Interesting, what was your experience like with Air Kenya ? I was just looking at Skyscanner this morning and Air Kenya came up as a possibility.

I’m inclined to agree with you on that.

If you are looking for a Rigby 275 you should look at the U.K. auction houses. Rigby’s do come up for sale frequently. But don’t overlook a TT Proctor or Ron Wharton 275 either. They both built nice rifles. Holts and Southams are 2 places to start looking. They can both arrange shipping for you.

I hunted with Game4Africa safaris earlier this year. My first buffalo hunt, I’m hooked ! All the game you mentioned is on their land. The lodge and chalets are first class. You will not be disappointed.

I would simply forget about using these on anything except practice.

Oh so do I. Anywhere in the world !so do I

Really ? I brought a few trophies home once. Learnt my lesson. I’ve never been charged a 15% vat fee on anything since.

Great rifle maker, I have a Ron Wharton Takedown in 7x57. He made super rifles and his H&H mounts are a work of art.

I hunted with Game4Africa last month. Sako rifle, 1-6x24 Swarovski scope, 300gr Barnes TSX loaded ammunition provided. It was a great trip with a very good professional owner, PH. I dont think you could go wrong booking with them.

Got to love those ‘98 actions

So that’s who Ganyana was. A friend gave me a stack of old African Hunter magazines. I enjoyed the magazine and especially his writings.