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The wife and I definitely got bit by the bug.. We'll typically wing-shoot in Argentina one year, and Africa the next, that's been a fun rotation! Looking forward to our first non-South Africa hunt in Zim 2028..

Awesome report, and congratulations on your Buffalo with a double! Has me even more excited for our hunt with CMS in August 2028 in Dande.

Mike Bency is a lion killin machine, we’ve hunted 2 big toms with him, and I’ve sent a lot of folks to him.

I'm always (unsuccessfully so far) on the hunt for a set of .308 or .30-06 barrels for my S2.. One of these days a set will pop up, surely..

I'd find a new guide/outfitter. Way too many "rules" for me. Don't understand the .300 Win Mag and up crap, nor the 300gr TSX over penetrating.. Nonsense. Shot plenty of nilgai thru throat/neck with a thermal topped .308 Win shooting 168gr TTSX. They drop where they stand.

RSL, I have several 5/8X24 brakes I've taken off rifles over the years in order to put suppressor mounts on. I'd be happy to mail you one if you'll PM me your address. I'm not a brake guy, but would rather see them get used than sit on my work bench for years at a time.

Most of the top end brands have been listed, but I have to give a shout out to the Blaser F3, fantastic action with the ability to get sub-gauge barrels that have the same weight/feel, and do not have to be fitted..

My .470 came with the 3.25 MOA RMR and I was worried it'd be too big, but ended up really liking it. Instantly pick it up, and more than precise enough for 75 yard shots.

We used a .223 Rem to take several of the small nocturnal critters (civet, genet, honey badger, springhare, etc) all the way up to springbok using a 55gr soft point, and have little to no hide damage. A 55gr Barnes TSX would probably be an even better choice.

The wife and I shoot a fair bit of shotguns, primarily sporting clays, with some skeet mixed in. My wife wears prescription Rangers and I wear Pilla Panther X7, we're happy with both. Wear our primarily clay shooting, but also high volume wing shooting. Ton of lens options for each, everyone's...

Beautiful rifle! If it was right handed I would be all over it. Good luck with the sell.

I'm sure riflepermits.com can give you the exact requirements, but being a Glock 10MM fan myself, was talking with a PH in camp about this last month, and he said if it had any kind of optic, it was no big deal to get them into RSA.

They're all really nice, and have the same level of service. But San Huberto is my favorite in Cordoba for dove, and San Javier is my favorite in Santa Fe for the mixed bag hunt. We're trying Salamanca next summer, which is up north in Tucuman. You'll be pleased with any of the lodges though.

As has been mentioned, totally different "feel" at each, but the hunting at both keeps drawing us back. What started as a "once in a lifetime" trip to each, has morphed into a bit of an addiction. We just wrapped up our 3rd hunt in RSA, and have our 6th trip to Argentina scheduled for June...

Absolutely does, but I wouldn't want it any other way!

Outstanding writing skills, and one hell of a first safari! Dalton & York are on my short list when the times comes to hunt a buffalo & tuskless.

Outstanding! What an incredible adventure. Thanks for sharing!

I went with NM Hunting Addiction in 2021. These guys are some incredible houndsmen and have lots of bears. https://www.facebook.com/newmexicohunting/ I'm a dog guy and love any kind of hunting which utilizes them.

I much prefer wall pedestals over traditional shoulder mounts, I think they look so much more lifelike and classy.

Great write-up! Brings back many awesome memories from my first trip. Being a fellow bird junkie, I catch myself listening for a hornbill's call anytime I'm watching an African hunting show.. haha

On my hunts in the Limpopo of RSA I've more my Tristed X Driving Mocs, they're super comfortable and the leather/rubber soles are very quiet to walk in. https://twistedx.com/collections/driving-mocs/products/mdm0003 I've since bought some Courteney's that I've wore on quite a few dove hunts...

As others have mentioned, they're great roasted. I like to cut into fourths, coat in olive oil, season with salt,pepper, garlic, roast at 425 for 20 minutes or so. Stir around half way thru. Some of the thin leaves will looked burn but that's the best ones! haha

I’ve been fortunate enough to harvest a lost of critters, but finally got one I’ve wanted for a long time last Thursday! This is the 4th “black” coyote I’ve seen, but killing one just never worked on until last week. Then got a regular one just a few minutes later.

There is a lot of great outfitters in South Africa, but none better than Limcroma in my opinion.. Their attention to detail among many other things is unbeatable. Feel free to PM me with any specific questions you've got. You and the family are in for the adventure of a lifetime!

Always enjoy your reports, looking forward to reading about the rest of the adventure! And can't wait to to see the video that Melcom comes up with, his content is first class!

We've went with Kansas Creek Gamebirds out of Concordia, KS several times and have been so satisfied we make it a yearly trip. Highly recommend! Believe with 4 hunters, it's $360 per person per day They are released birds, but they're done right so I could care less. Kill all you can find...

I just thought the PAC on wild pigs I do here in TX was exciting, having to do it on elephants/buffalo is on a completely different level! Glad you got to spend some quality time with your son. Those times are something I will always cherish getting to do with my dad. Praying this crazy...

Absolutely they do, they'll take a .308 Win recoil down to that of a .223 I almost exclusively hunt suppressed, for the obvious reason of hearing protection, but also for the reduced recoil, animals not being able to tell where the shots are coming from as easy, and you can hear if the shot was...

You’re in for a treat with Limcroma!

Thanks Philip, can't wait to go back.

I've watched and enjoyed several videos of him buffalo hunting with his 500 NE.. Prayers to his family. Life is so short.

Thanks! I somewhat regret not getting our last safari filmed, but so glad we did on the first.

Thank! It was a great hunt for sure.

No doubt! That exact scenario played out in my little town in 1929, circus elephant went nuts! haha If someone would've had a .375 in a truck somewhere the outcome may have been a little different.. https://www.texasobserver.org/corsicanas-killer-elephant/

While I understand the effect bad publicity has on the hunting community, I'm tired of so many people and organizations bowing down to the crazy, unreasonable animal rights activist. The ARA contribute basically nothing to conservation, so their opinion matters zero to me. If SCI and DSC...

Mitchell, Multiple great options on AH that could take care of you, although I would recommend @Limcroma Safaris. We've hunted with them a couple times and had great results, everything you've requested including luck with the small cats and night critters.

Sold. Thanks guys.

I have a brand new Winchester Safari Express stock that came off my .375 which I just installed a B&C synthetic on. Does have one little Knick towards the forend tip that it had when I received it from the dealer. $120 shipped in the lower 48

We took a .223 w/ 55gr soft points this last trip and it worked great on monkey, steenbok, honey badger, civet, jackal, genet.. Only one with any damage at all was the jackal because I hit a rib on the way out..

As mentioned earlier, you've got options on the flights. We've always dove the Delta flight from Dallas Love to Atlanta, then on to Joburg.. We overnight at the Afton Guest house.. If bringing your own guns, which I'd highly recommend, use either Afton's service or Riflepermits.com to get your...

Ridgewalker you may take a look at the SilencerCo Hybrid, its bored out enough to accommodate .45 cal rifles so would definitely work for the .375 H&H.. https://www.silencershop.com/silencerco-hybrid-46.html

Thank you so much for taking the time to write accounts of your hunts, I really enjoyed all of them!

I shoot the 168 TTSX out of 308's and in front of 42.5 gr of H4895, super accurate and deadly.

Mort, take a look at thermal scopes as well. Here in Texas we night hunt a lot, and thermal has been an absolute game changer for us. It eliminates the need for an IR source and animals really pop, so much more so than with night visions. Especially units with 640 resolution. Pulsar is an...

I'm enjoying every update of this thread, thanks for sharing! I hope to take my first buff with a double in a few years, just as I've envisioned doing it since I was a kid..