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Ruger brass is easy to find. Just ask the AH crowd for help!

It just depends on the rifle you want for the most part. .375 Ruger is superior in every way to .375 H&H but H&H has the nostalgia. Practically I like the shorter .375 Ruger cartridge. To me it's just kinda like a fat .30-06!

When a skin is properly fleshed, salted, and dried it will last for years barring any insect damage. I learned this nervously waiting on my lion years ago. Believe me I asked everyone questions about this subject.

Does anyone know why the convention is 3 days some years and four days others? Am I reading this wrong? I am a life member and did get the email. FYI

So is it to be a joint convention or not? Do we not know yet?

Yea I can't figure that one out. 2030

Thanks so much! We do have an awesome lineup of entertainment at our events. I'll be in DC with SCI lobbying congress for our rights in May. I already have my plans made for Nashville for next year. I hope to see yall there!

I use the Boyt canvass gaiters at home and away. I prefer them. You will likely just need a jacket and not much cold weather gear. Have a great safari!

The say Americans are bad about "admiring the shot". The excitement of Safari makes many just forget to reload. It is a very common thing even for experienced hunters.

Salted will last for many years with no problems.

You should contact @DALTON & YORK SAFARIS . They have some good quota that will be exactly what you are looking for at a good price. The .375 is fine but will likely guarantee that follow-up shots will be required.

Excellent set up here! I love Tikka!

It will depend on what the PG situation is like and what your prospects are. For me most of the Zim hunts are time consuming on the DG part which does not leave a lot of time for PG. I feel a bit uncomfortable carrying a small PG rifle there in the field. My .300 with 180g TSX gives some peace...

Europe has a time honored tradition of driven hunts for all game animals. I'd love to give it a try. The only problem I'd have with running deer is that I would not be interested in eating deer that had been run! With leopard you don't put the dogs out unless you are sure it is a big lone male...

I can not recommend going on your first safari with an unknown outfitter. You must realize there are maybe thousands of outfitter's in RSA all scrambling for the US dollar. Do your research and ask for references who have hunted Africa multiple times with multiple outfitters. Anything else has...

I just watched that last night! I would never second guess Buzz. It can happen anytime. Those cows are crazy and smart at the same time.

Welcome from a fellow Texan!

I like Patrick!

Ditto all of that!

Ok flying from the West coast you have a myriad of options. I fly Delta and Qatar primarily. You will use Airlink to get from JNB to East London. I definitely recommend calling Jennifer at @TRAVEL EXPRESS , our AH Sponsor, and let her know your dates and destinations. She will give you all your...

I've discussed this a few times. I have used Talley, Warn, and Alaskan (gunsmith mounted) on my journey following the "conventional wisdom" of needing to remove my scope to take down a charging beast. The one time I did face a charging beast there were milliseconds and that just was not enough...

The major appeal of this cartridge is to be used at subsonic velocities. I have had several people say it was a great choice for deer hunting. Of course, none of that applies to Africa.

We will need more information! What is your home airport?

I don’t use QD rings with the exception of the blazer R8. I have had too many issues over the years.

You can try to clean the area with Dawn soap. This may be able to remove that finish that the Vault has when it's new. Then if they won't stick put them on with box sealing tape. You will not have this problem after a few trips where the case gets dirty and scuffed. This case will last you...

Packs stay on the truck.

If you know your gun you will likely be fine. In your situation you will need a perfectly broadside shot and at the distance you are comfortable with. I would only add to be ready to follow up. The sarcasm comes from the fact that more hunters/PH's are killed or wounded by buffalo than anything...

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I Take a dedicated sling pack. At times I'll clip it on the rack in the back of the bakkie. I just need ammo, binos, headlamp, batteries, etc. I DO NOT use my carry on for a day pack. You may if you wish but please follow my procedure for departure. Ammo and empty brass will always be left in a...

Yes I will see you in Nashville!

Welcome to AH!

Thanks @Dave Fulson !

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That would be a game farm hunt you are describing and it is fine. I believe you sound to be leaning towards something like a Zimbabwe Safari. I would suggest you look at @DALTON & YORK SAFARIS for a 2028 buffalo and tuskless hunt. This is the type of hunt you are looking for and one that I have...

They still have not polled their members. I guess they don't care what people think of the goings on of late?

I heard they didn't want to change their dates and that limited their choices of venues. Looks like Atlanta for two more years then somewhere else.

I am not sure exactly what you are looking for or why SCI didn't suit you but consider TTHA in Dallas. I am sure you would like it.

It would probably be for the best. How many competing orgs do we need?

No Ive normally called or emailed Kevin and asked his opinion on the actual reducer and then sent the stock to him for installation. Some guns are easy to do your self. It has worked for me!

For me I would go hunt buffalo and tuskless with @DALTON & YORK SAFARIS

I use Edwards Recoil reducers in all my larger rifles.

So not one thus far has used them with guns. Hmmm. I'd call @TRAVEL EXPRESS and see what they say.

Thanks for sharing this great adventure! These booking agents need to feel some pressure. There are hundreds of horror stories from these MP hunts and other Asian hunts. At least you were able to hunt your MP. A story was related to me last year about one outfit that has all the sheep killed...

Yes it is a gray area. That is the truth.

I am sure they are good. I am a Murray Custom Leather fan myself.

I have Walkers electronic from Midway USA. They have a great selection.

I think you and others should post a report on your taxidermy experience in Africa. I have had good luck lately with Bushman's River/Frontier Safaris taxidermy as far as quality and time.

This is a very informative article. People opposed to hound hunting are just opposed to hunting! Man has been using canines to join them on the hunt since the beginning of time. My opinion is that governments should not be concerned with methods but simple the total take.

https://www.africahunting.com/threads/zimbabwe-leopard-charge-my-nightmare-in-zimbabwe.39206/