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Few animals are better eating.

If it's hot I use only a liner sock to prevent blisters and the moisture weeking seems to cool the feet.

Smartwool running socks with polypropylene liner socks- worn together or separately, have been great for me.

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Yes, I have also hunted S, Africa and Namibia but am looking at hunting Buffalo + and want to try something new. I would like to narrow down my search to a country, then look for outfitters.

For those that have hunted in all of Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, which one is your favorite? Let's assume the hunting quality is the same. Which one was most culturally interesting, best geography, nicest people, generally interesting, felt safest, etc? If you were going back, if...

These were the types. Look thorn proof and I find anything with waterproof membrane too hot. I figured if you can wear then for work for 10 hours, hunting should be ok too.

Has anyone hunted Africa in boots like Danner Bull Runs or Red Wings?

I like the 26. More versatile. For waterfowl just screew an longer extendend choke - looks cool and puts those inches back on with a twist. For turkey and upland, the 26 is better.

Well worth the time! Cant wait for the next one!

My faith is restored- plenty of knife users and lovers out there. I would suggest that a leatherman and a pocket knife would cover almost all Safari needs (as the visiting hunter). However, I might also make the argument that if you are hunting without a personal knife on you, you arnt really...

Simple question - for a guest on safari, is there any reason to bring anything more than pocket knife on a hunting trip to Africa?

Given the quality of hunting bullets, I believe the 308 is now better than the 30-06. Almost identical downrange results with less kick and shorter action. I own both as my two primary hunting rifles. Love both. If I had to choose- 308.

I have hunted there. 2 years ago. Neat country- great game viewing. Food was ok, and some of the fenced areas seemed a bit small. Also, at the time there was no fire in the eve to sit around and chat- lodge life was tolerable but didn't add to the experience. I had fun but wouldn't go back.

Of these, most fun to hunt? (Given that they all make great trophies) If you could do it again, which one? Lechwe Black Wildebeest Water buck Nyala

Is there any real reason not to mount a 3x9 scope on a 375 h&h which would be used on Buffalo down to diker, with backup iron sights, ranges out to 200 yards. Why or why not?

Welcome to the site and "the once in lifetime african hunt × 2, ×3, ×4, ....... club."

Well said, I'm looking at setting up a buffalo hunt in the next few years and would like to narrow down some of the areas. If I'm going to say Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, etc. I'd like to hunt some interesting critters if I have time. I really enjoyed mountIn zebra and red heartebeast so more...

I am an addicted wing-shooter. Truth be told, I'd be happy spending 3 days hunting something like impala and warthog and 7 days just walking around with shotgun hunting birds and checking out cool bugs, lizards, and flowers/plants.

Looking at expanding my wish list for future hunts. Apart from Kudu, Zebra, Gemsbok, impala, steenbok, warthog, bushbuck, Eland, etc. Any recomations on lesser known animals that provide a great hunting experience. Thinking animals like Lechwe, Lichestin Hartebest, Thompson Gazelle, etc. Only...

Is the hunting & Fishing museum in Munich, Germany worth a visit?

You are right in a strict sense- but as someone who guides and is guided- you will only get what you paid for when you lump your car dealer or dentist in with guide/service staff- nothing extra. And you will never know what you missed.

What is your best small but important/handy safari tip. Mine: Bring multiple packages of zip/cable ties. Almost as handy as duct tape and you can leave with Ph (if they want them) at end of trip. My zip ties have helped fix fuel lines, shoes, broken bino straps while on safari. What's you...

Many hunters either seem to like or hate the browning safety so I'd go with the Winchester. All are good rifles but the m70 is very close to the "standard" off the shelf version of most north American sporting rifles. Boring but familiar.

Another factor in hunting Africa is the main cost of a plains game hunt is often trophy fees. I have found no connection with cost of the animals trophy fees and how fun or challenging they are to hunt. I have taken mountain Zebra, kudu, etc. But a good warthog and steenbok still elude me...

There is no secret really, exchange some restaurant meals, fancy clothes, coffee shop coffee, etc. for savings each month and when you have enough for a plains game hunt - go. The real expense is realizing you simply must do it again, again, and again....;)

I traded a swedish mauser in 6.5x55 to an Inuit hunter for some art but not before I shot 5+ caribou with it. I'd hunt moose and elk with it with no hesitations - with a premium bullet. Sort of wish I kept the rifle now.

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I tend to rent if not going after dangerous game. While I really like my own rifles, I am more of a hunter then a gun guy- if I didnt hunt, I doubt I would shoot recreationally. So, as long as the rifle is of decent quality, I've had little problem with using them. And I've enjoyed trying new...

I would suggest moving kudu, gemsbok and mountain zebra to the top of your list. The other animals you listed are available in other parts of africa and these three are great namibian trophies - especially the mountain zebra (my personal favorite). Mountain zebra were not even a consideration...

The best outfitter is first honest and straightforward with their operation, pricing etc. After that, carefully define what and how you want to hunt, type of shots you want to take, size of the operation (biger one with other hunters to chat around fire at night or a smaller, more private...

Best of luck at the show by the way!

You can make the drive cross Canada, coast-to-coast, in about 7 twelve hour (highway) diving days. Unless you hit trafic/weather/construction- and you will.

I'm of the opinion that safeties used with good barrel control and other good safety behaviors is always appropriate- as is leaving chamber empty in addition to the above (when possible/appropriate).

Welcome! This is a great place to spend some winter down time dreaming.

Thanks for the input- I really like the look of their "Alaskan" model. And have a model 70 already so that configuration works for me.

Anyone have much experience with Montana Rifles? I've never had my hands on one. What rifles would they be similar to?

From my quick searches I've found few options for workhorse factory class rifles in 404 Jeffrey. If I'm interested in one, is the best option to build it?

Rhebuck is the way it was spelled in trophy price list of a couple outfiter I checked, so that's why the spelling. The list came about about after I did some budgeting and after primary trophy are taken, I have funds for one, maybe two more on the list, but no more. So I'd like to have a basic...

Looks like mountain reedbuck is the winner. I agree taking what africa gives is a good idea. But ph's still like a bit of direction and for me at least, the pot for trophy fees is not bottomless. Having a flexible wish list is a good idea in my humble view.

Welcome! Be warned about hunting Africa my friend- big game hunting in shorts is terribly addicting once tried but once! :)

Assuming you have a choice, which one (below) should a hunter take based on 1) Not common to see good one 2) hard to hunt specially 3) Unlikly to see on future safaris due to their range and 4) Just really interesting cool trophy ro take. Of these, which would you choose and why? Common Duiker...

Wow- this is more than I ever imagined. Well done!

Interesting thoughts. I should also say that my 30-06 has normally been loaded with nosler accubonds but I've had some problems with them on deer. It's not the accubonds fault- they work great most of the time, but I have had issues with expanding at close range (under 30 yards) on smaller deer...

The 220's I'm shooting group as well as I can shoot out to 200 yards. Haven't tried them further yet. I haven't had to take a quick second shot yet while hunting but seem to feed ok in my rifle.

Has anyone used 30-06 220's for african game (or anywhere/anything else)? I've used Rem. Core-lokts 220 (factory loads) for a couple late season northern whitetails but not a ton of experience with them. I like the idea of heavy for caliber bullets but interested in others experiences with them...

Well said. I quite like the trophy fee system. It allows "building" affordable hunts for most hunters - if they willing to make a few sacrifices and save up. I have also been blessed so far with outfitters/PH's that seem just as happy hunting impala as kudu. Thanks for the input.

Yes- but the material and labour in a Mack Truck cuts into the profit margins deeply compared to a Ford Focus. And given the time and effort required an outfitter puts in for say, a leopard hunt, I can understand the related costs. But is the trophy fee purely a function of the market and supply...