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I have also had a “twofer.” In my case, it was Eland. I shot the first one. Then we ran to the top of the rise and the PH frantically set me up for a second shot on the Eland that was now standing at the base of the hill. “Shoot him again” says the PH. So I did. Then we discovered the 1st...

Nice report and some fine animals! I’m really miffed hearing about your PH’s behavior. I hope you left him a pack of Wrigley’s gum for a tip!

I searched for the post that @Red Leg started regarding the ethics of long range shooting. No joy. If an admin can combine this with that, I’d be obliged. The post generated the back-and-forth that ensues whenever ethics is discussed. Two of the most common statements were: 1. If it’s...

Social Security was a lame idea to begin with. It’s a pension scheme designed by Democrats rather than investment firms. Imagine if Eisenhower had created a government-owned highway construction department rather than harnessing the private sector and free market competition to build and...

I’m not arguing….just asking…. The average wage in the US is up 20% plus since 2020. Meaning real earning power has been slightly positive, assuming the 18% cumulative inflation figure is right. Social Security payments have been ratcheted up every year, and cumulatively exceed the 18%...

An excellent hunt and a great report. Thanks for sharing your safari with us!

You already know that the 458 is not needed…so You may want to consider loading it down to 45-70 velocity using Trail Boss powder.

Just a very rough estimate can be arrived at by taking the day rate and trophy fees and doubling it. To cover airfare, tips, dipping and packing, shipping, and taxidermy. So a $10k hunt is $20K all-in.

Yes they do!

I booked a single ticket from St. Louis to Windhoek via Frankfort for my trip in April. Lufthansa from STL to FRA and Discover from FRA to WDH. I didn’t have to claim and recheck my rifle in FRA. Lufthansa owns Discover and so there’s no issue.

Some really beautiful work! I attended the National Championship years ago when it was held in St. Charles, MO. I was amazed at what true artists can do. This year’s National Championship will be held East Peoria IL Aug 14-16. Might be worth the drive from St. Louis.

I was exercising restraint! :giggle: I’m not known for that.

I don’t believe that everyone should use suppressors….anymore than I believe that no one should. Although in honesty I lean more to the latter. Some thoughts for what they’re worth: 1. Using good quality electronic earplugs eliminates the need for a barrel mounted suppressor. 2. Suppressors...

Yes. Talley. No. :giggle:

To me, balance and handling are important. Esthetics are too. I use earplugs and hunt with rifles that are pleasant to carry and, I think, good looking. There a many accomplished hunters who love suppressed rifles. To them I say, good hunting!

It’s one of life’s great mysteries. I’ve found that Federal Blue Box ammo is amazingly accurate in most of my rifles. I use it for white tails a pigs with no issues. I haven’t used it on Safari, but if I did, I’d expect the same performance on the smaller to midsized critters.

My model 70 Custom Express( just a tuned and tweaked Safari Express from the Winchester New Haven Custom Shop) balances right at the front action screw. Not sure where the balance issue comes from. The weight is right at 9 pounds naked. Not at all objectionable.

TSA locks on gun and ammo cases is verboten! If TSA wants to open the case, they’ll ask you to unlock it. I’ve seen it handled two ways. The most common is that you or the ticket agent carries the case to TSA where you unlock it for them and they do their inspection. The other way is that the...

Just so. The median net worth of a 65-year-old American is about $400,000. This includes their house, all of their possessions, and their savings less anything they owe. A 65-year-old is solidly in the baby boomer generation. Doesn’t look like us old farts have distinguished ourselves as savers...

I think Boddington said that you don’t meet many failures around Safari campfires.

I understand that preparing for a safari, especially your first, is part of the excitement! It is possible, however, to sweat the small stuff a bit too much. Clothing is one of the most discussed elements, and in my opinion, the least important. Sure, you don’t want to show up in flannel...

@Hunter-Habib Your book is excellent! I’ve read it twice and it’s now sitting on my trophy room cocktail table. It compliments the decor perfectly!

Good point. Not knowing what’s behind a target isn’t the same as KNOWING there’s an animal behind it. You do your best and take your chances occasionally. Huge herds is one of the reasons I’m not thrilled about Zambezi delta hunts. I can’t imagine how they keep from wounding a lot of...

When a PH tells me to shoot, I feel no obligation to do so. I would never take a shot if the PH says not to. But when it comes to making a shot, I AM the decider. I won’t shoot with an animal standing behind my target.

Sounds wonderful @Red Leg ! The last big purchase I’ll make is that 40 acres of my own. My wife and I are the only caregivers for her 96 year old mom who lives just down the street. Every day we have with her is a blessing, but eventually we’ll be able to sell our suburban paradise and build a...

I flew Lufthansa from St. Louis to Frankfurt to Windhoek in April. It was a great experience. I’ve flown Emirates and Qatar before, and in no way does Lufthansa measure up to their level of service. However, flying on one airline means you can check your bags with Lufthansa in the states, and...

I always considered my career as a means to achieve my goals of owning my home, raising and educating my kids, having some fun (like safaris), and retiring early enough, and with enough money, to enjoy it. When I had achieved those goals, I retired. Six months into my retirement I can say that...

1. Quad sticks are a revelation! I used them in April on my Erongo, Namibia safari. See if your PH uses them. If so, buy a set and practice at home. You can use your PHs and avoid carrying them to Africa. 2. Kaokoland is a bit rougher country than Erongo, so my go-to boots (GoRuck MACVs)...

Welcome to the site! Lots of great members here with experience to share. What part of SA are you interested in? Species?

@Mountaineer, I recommend that you call Gracy Travel or Travel Express to handle your travel arrangements. They will have the answers to all of your questions and will handle the paperwork for you. They will charge a few hundred bucks. The tickets will cost the same as those you buy directly.

Surprising precisely no one, Medvedev has seized the opportunity to spout more provocative and destabilizing propaganda. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/russian-leader-claims-multiple-countries-prepped-provide-iran-nuclear-weapons-following-us-strikes

More nonsense from the hand-wringing international media. Quote: “This is the great irony," warns Ms Geranmayeh. "Although Trump has sought to eliminate the nuclear threat from Iran, he has now made it far more likely that Iran becomes a nuclear state." Far more likely? What does she make of...

Saudi lives in that tough neighborhood. They don’t want to appear to be cheering the US action, so they don’t become a target of retaliation. Behind the scenes, they must be happy. The crown prince has often said that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons, and if they do, Saudi would have to...

The master of the craft of stroking Donald is Bibi Netanyahu! He knows how to get what he wants from our President.

I’m watching Gen. Jack Keane on Fox. Why shouldn’t he get Tulsi (“Nukes? What nukes?”) Gabard’s job?

The right motives. The right timing. The right action. I can’t recall a more justifiable use of US military might. God bless our servicemen. You done good.

I bought a bottle of Maker’s 46 Frenched Oak Cask Strength. (A mouthful, I know.) At 110 proof it’s a bit hot for me, but with a couple of cubes and a bit of time to calm down, I really like it. @Jeff505 brought a bottle of the non-cask-strength version to the hunting’ cabin last weekend. I...

I have flown on the Arab Airlines several times. Each one was for a safari in Africa. The first time I went coach, and as others have pointed out, it’s a very long time in a very small seat. My two trips in business class, on the other hand, were splendid. So if you are considering business...

For sure, a gold mine occasionally falls on a guy. Anyone who filled their basement with crates of Pappy Van Winkle is sitting pretty. As for my financial future, I like playing the odds.

Very few people made their fortune buying and selling fine art, automobiles or fine firearms….or Precious Moments figurines, Beanie Babies, or Baseball cards! They made their money in other ways, and that allowed them to dabble in the collectibles market. I’m not talking about those who...

Also, if this outfitter has gone silent, or is in some other way, refusing to provide the necessary paperwork, it would be a good thing for this community to know who that outfitter is.

Your outfitter is legally required to provide the necessary permits for each animal in the shipment. The taxidermist can’t do anything without those permits, nor can the shipper. Have you lost contact with the outfitter? If not, what is he saying about the permits?

I learned a very valuable lesson by listening to Warren Buffet and investing in Index Funds tied to the S&P. He has often said that the average investor won’t have the knowledge to outperform the market with individual stocks. Likewise, he won’t be able to afford the “advice” of professionals...

The Heritage is the only model that interests me. I like walnut stocks. That said, it appears to have a detachable box magazine. They have always seemed like a solution in search of an application.

My Ruger #1 in 300 H&H has proven to be a reliable and accurate rifle. It likes 200 grain Nosler Partitions. I have taken 7 African animals and a couple of White Tails with it. All one shot kills.

There are quite a few shotguns with a tang safeties being sold today. They would be out of production if they were inherently less safe.

I’ve always called them to get things started. Then switched to emails. Still sucks that they didn’t respond .

Shawn at Gracy arranges all of my African trips. Never had a glitch that wasn’t speedily fixed. Well worth the small additional cost.

I’d imagine that more than a few of us had to cancel safaris due to COVID. I did. In my case, we rescheduled and Buzz Charlton and Miles McCallum applied our deposits to the next year. Although we had to change the month of the safari. It all worked out, but it was still a hard thing to take...