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If you are anywhere near Birmingham, I would check out the Westly Richards showroom. There are a lot of outstanding safari rifles on display, and the staff were very accomodating and welcomed me as if I could afford one of them! Birmingham has a great selection of places to eat as well.

I hunted with Conrad and his team in September of last year. Fabulous hunting, great experience. Took my first Buffalo with them, and I will return for another!

Confidence. You will build confidence with a CZ 550 action. The calibre does not matter.

Mine is a 412S model with a .308/.308 barrel set and a 20ga/20ga barrel set. A really great combo, and surprisingly accurate with the adjustable rifle system.

Thanks Riksa! You have given me lots of information, I appreciate it. The Sasta stuff, especially the cold weather clothing, looks to be exactly what I have been searching for. I will be sure to check out those shops while I am there. Kiitos!

Hello Everyone, I will be travelling through parts of Europe at the end of April, with a stop in Helsinki for four days. Does anyone have any advice on some decent hunting shops in or around Helsinki that may be of interest to a travelling hunter? Also, I really like the Finnish brand...

Have you looked into whether KLM would work for you? It's been a few years, but they did not charge me any additional firearms fee.

I had the same experience with a Lee crimp in .404 Jeffery and my RCBS Rockchucker. A little bit of swap-out, and I was in business.

Welcome to the Forum. You should be warned though, now that you have found this site you are now doomed to a life of chasing a new addiction to adventure!

This is what a 400gr North Fork looks like at 2200fps after being recovered from a Buffalo. They will serve you well. Take notes, keep us all informed. Enjoy your adventure!

I have one in .404 Jeffery that is the nicest handling rifle that I own. It is perfectly balanced. Enjoy your new purchase!

My CZ 550 likes the Norma Oryx 286gr factory loaded ammo. Moderately tough, expands well.

It is very realistic. I did it myself, back in 2018. Some of the roads are a little "rustic", but if you give yourself enough time, and have some patience, you will be rewarded with a fantastic experience. I can't remember the name of the Hotel we stayed at in Maun, but warthogs would come up...

Myself and a friend did exactly what you are asking about with Conrad and his team at Mpeti this past September. It was my friend's first hunt in Africa, and he took multiple plains game. Conrad connected me with my first Buffalo (the one on my profile picture). We alternated back and forth...

Yes, the cheques will clear at first, but what will be the actual cost down the road? Once indebted to this "partner", I fear they will hold all of the cards. You lay down with dogs, you risk getting fleas.

400 gr. North Fork .423 (404 Jeffery) loaded to 2200 fps at the muzzle. Recovered from a Cape Buff that was hit at 25 yards. This bullet entered behind the from leg, through a rib, lungs, then another rib, and came to rest in the offside shoulder. I was happy. I could not locate any Swifts, but...

I flew through LHR on BA this past September to Johannesburg. No issue (besides their 125 GBP firearm fee). I registered with BA at the time of purchase, telling them I would be bringing a firearm, and then again 30 days out, then 24 hours before the flight. No additional paperwork was...

Business on the way there, Economy on the way home. For me, that is the sweet spot of being fresh for the Safari, and still being half-assed affordable.

I think 2 million is being conservative.

Gotta love those Saskatchewan bruisers!

That Geco stuff should run a little hotter than some other factory brands. That has been my experience with their 6.5x55 156gr and 9.3x62 286gr.

Ryanair. Just seeing the word typed out sends me onto a rage. I'm a fairly patient guy, docile even, but those bastards bring the worst out in me. There is just not enough space to relay to you all how inept and underhanded they can be at the same time. I'll never fly with then again. Ever.

I hunted my Buffalo with Mpeti in September. Great experience, great people. We earned that Buff, burned a lot of boot leather in the process. Here is a link to my report, for anyone interested...

It certainly did it's job this time. It shredded up the lungs pretty good, no exit. This was at roughly 200 yards. The bullet was never recovered, it must still be in the gut pile. I initially bought a few boxes of these for the brass, but wonder now if I was looking a gift horse in the mouth.

I got lucky with this 8 point on day two of our rifle hunt here in Ontario. The bodies of these deer are big, lots of meat harvested. I used a BRNO ZXX 600 in 7x57, and Federal 140 gr Power Shok.

Congratulations on jumping on in there right away. I wish I had done so as well. I sent off an enquiry to Lipsey's asking them if there were any other Canadian importers of their products. Nothing back so far.

Yeah, I'm trying to figure this one out too. I called today, to the only dealer in Canada that has a chance of getting them in. I am on their wait list, # 32 to be exact. They are only going to be allocated 6 of the 9.3 version. 6. In the whole country.

Close - a Meopta MeoPro, 6x42mm with a German #4 reticle. I wanted to keep this rig as simple as possible with the fixed 6 power. It works well for me.

Oh, and in case anyone is wondering, yes, it does shoot too! I took this Buck at 200 yards this morning with it!

Then there are those items that started off as inexpensive, and appreciated over time. I own this BRNO ZKK 600 chambeeed in 7x57 Mauer. When they were originally sold in the late 70's and early 80's, they could be had for a pittance. Now, they command a much higher price. They are miles ahead of...

I recently returned from my own Buffalo hunt with Mpeti Safaris as well, I think maybe a couple of weeks prior to blackdog001. I can echo his praise, it really was a fantastic experience. They all worked very hard for me to get my first Buff, and I couldn't be happier. You can check out my...

It's hard to beat being able to lie down and actually get some sleep. Another thing to consider is the long layover in London. This will be the same for any flight leaving North America, then going through Europe. At least in London they give you lounge access, Grab a shower, some food, a...

I just flew British Airways September 6 of this year. Toronto to London, London to Johannesburg. I made sure it was a BA plane flying each leg, and also followed their regulations closely. Registered a firearm at time of purchase, then again 72 hours before boarding. I picked up my buddy in...

Thank you. And yes, this Heym in .404 J really is something. I got lucky in acquiring it.

Mr. X made it painless, and I would recommend this service to anyone.

Here's the crew anxiously waiting for the Springboks to score another Try between Warthogs coming in to drink!

That was the sentiment shared by our hosts as well! Shouts of "Massa Harra" and a lot of fist pumping!

Hello All, This Safari took place September 8 - 15, 2025, in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa, adjacent to the Jozini reservoir. @MPETI SAFARIS OUTFITTER consists of PH Conrad Fick, along with Ranch manager Ruan Donald, and Apprentice PH Henno Terblanche. The ranch itself is 12,000...

I just used some of these on a Buffalo in S.A. They performed a magnificently! My hunt report will follow shortly.

Welcome aboard, from Canada to England! (Full disclosure, we just did our safari hunt together!)

I lucked into a used Heym Martini Express in .404 Jeffery last year. It was the most money I have ever spent on a firearm - and I do not regret spending a single penny on it. It handles, shoots, and feeds like it was built for me.

That's part of the reason why Canada is so far in the shit today. Those Communist ideologies crept into Trudeau's government, and really put us in the hole. Want DNA proof that Castro is his father? Shouldn't be too hard to find some DNA samples, Trudeau has been squirting them out all over...

I'm not sure where in the U.K. you are located, but if you ever find yourself in Hereford, the Gun Room at Philip Morris has an excellent example board of British hunting cartridges. I make a point of stopping into the shop when we are in town visiting my in-laws. I always admire the cartridge...

Great story, great video, great results! I really enjoy those Untamed Knife Company videos, and yours is one of the best. Thanks for posting. Also, thanks for the intel on the North Forks too.