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  1. Okkie van der Westhuysen

    Good African Safari Shirt?

    Johnson is also sold at most Aggri or Co-ops shops in SA, thats the shops you go to in SA to buy ant poison and you walk out with a saddle and bridle ( although you dont have a horse ) new farming tools ( you dont live on a farm) multiple Johnson clothing items, a new camp kettle, socks...
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    375 Ruger brass

    Thanks for above explanation, its a pity this is the road they chose, a great cartridege for sure but loaded ammunition is very expensive this part of the world, and reloading is part of the process for the perfect hunt for me.
  3. Okkie van der Westhuysen

    375 Ruger brass

    Gents, a beautiful good morning to all. Is there a shortage of 375 Ruger brass, here in South-Africa it is very difficult to find lately, has Hornady ceased production or are they just not exporting due to low demand etc?
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    I need boots for my first safari

    Look at a boot with a non agressive tread pattern, stones get stuck inthe tread and makes scratchy noises, lightweight leather boots with ankle support works well, would love a pair of Courtneys but out of my price range.
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    Drinks that remind you of Africa

    This is a great thread, brandy&coke was mentioned, also known as a “brannas” I refer to it as a Buffel, glad you guys have such fond memeories of our continent, once you have experienced the red dust and sunsets you cant get it out of your system. Blessings fellow hunters.
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    A Cape Buffalo Cow Hunting Story

    Just read this story thank you very much, confirmed my 1st Buffalo cow hunt yesterday, very excited
  7. Okkie van der Westhuysen

    Eberlestock pack mountable gunrest

    Good afternoon, hope all is well. I am looking for a Eberlestock pack mounted shooting rest, I am in South-Africa and only way I see currently is to import one directly, are there any hunters outthere that has some alternative ideas to above? Regards, Okkie
  8. Okkie van der Westhuysen

    Howsit from Okkie

    I'm from the RSA - this season will be my 3rd hunt so I'm still very much a newbie hoping to learn as much as possible from the seasoned hunters here. My hunting buddy is my wifey (awesoooooome!!), i shoot with a Howa 1500 .375 and my wife has a Howa 1500 30-06, this year were starting off with...
  9. Okkie van der Westhuysen

    Shooting Sticks

    Apologies for highjacking this thread, i think my question falls in line with whats being asked. Whats the thought on using weapon mounted bipods e.g. harris 21C models, I'm new to hunting and busy finding out what works and what doesnt, I hunt with a Howa 1500 .375 and my hunting buddy which...
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    HUNTING Gemsbok

    100% thank you.
  11. Okkie van der Westhuysen

    HUNTING Gemsbok

    Thank you for the replies. I only have 1 hunting rifle which is the Howa .375, i decided on 1 rifle and chose the .375 as an all rounder hence the reason to hunt the Gemsbok with that calibre. I will go to the range again before the hunt to make sure all is 100%.
  12. Okkie van der Westhuysen

    HUNTING Gemsbok

    Good afternoon all. Im hunting my first Gemsbok comming June, i still see myself as new to hunting so any advice would be appreciated. I have gone through this thread and found some very helpful info. I will be hunting with my Howa 1500 .375 Ruger / 300grain Nossler accubond hand reloads...
 
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