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I’ve only owned 2 drillings. A Merkel 12x12x243 and a K gun 12x12x30-06. Both had modified and full choked 3” barrels. I only used them in the upland fields, but I am not a fan of tight chokes for upland birds. That said, I did some patterning tests with different loads, brands, etc to find what...

This looks like a reasonably priced fun way to top off the Big 5. I assume these are resident rhinos? So not an easy hunt?

This is so disturbing! Thanks Johan for bringing it to our attention.

Took a 300 WM my first trip, then bought a 375 H&H for the next 3 trips. The 375 H&H worked perfect for mixed game IMO&E. From 30 yards to over 400 yards it completed the task. You will need to carry both every day which is something I am not interested in doing. You never know in Africa what...

AWESOME! Looks like you have a lifelong hunting partner! Congratulations to the young hunter!

Just a thought, but I made corrugated life size croc heads before my hunt. You might consider trying that. In red light it likely looks close enough. Doing a search, I haven’t located life size leopard targets. Best of luck!

What a first trip to Africa! Not sure how you could beat that! Congratulations! Great report and welcome to AH!

What an experience! I have called and taken several. Watched one stalk and blow up a covey of quail at a feeder. Seen them off the side of the highway in Colorado and in Kansas. I think there are a lot more around than we see. Pretty sneaky critters. Thanks for sharing such a unique video!

This time of year makes me miss my GSP. We would likely have already been to a preserve for a warm up, then Montana for Huns and sharptails. Would be ready then for pheasant season in SD, NE, and KS. A day alone with a dog, wild birds, CRP corners, ditches, etc. Finally ending the day sitting in...

Absolutely grand adventure! Looking forward to “the rest of the story.”

My dad had a pith helmet he wore in the service. Not sure why because he never left the states. He was a math “whiz kid” that did deciphering. Sadly I didn’t inherit his skills. I remember as a kid wearing his and playing Frank Buck. Reminds me I have an old Frank Buck book I should reread. I’ll...

Excellent choices! Von Gruff only improves with age!

Africa dreaming! Only life has changed and it may not happen. I did book an Aoudad hunt for the granddaughter to go on in January 2025. She will graduate highschool in May and hopefully head to get her final welding certifications before her real world life starts. A possible Africa trip in 2027...

Oh am I envious! A grand hunt for sure! Congratulations and thanks for sharing!

All the above is great info! I would like to add a bit. First find out what your PH uses, ie tripod, bipod, etc. and practice with the same. My experiences: the tracker walks a couple of steps ahead, then the PH and finally you a couple of steps behind the PH. The tracker carries the sticks. He...

Thank you founding fathers!

I have an A300 Outlander (it came camoed) I got for coyotes and turkeys. Only shot a round of trap with it so far. Seems to work well, but probably going with a number of other guns to the auction since I never use it. Too many guns and not enough life left, so it’s reduction time.

Lon, please take care of yourself and get healthy. I know how difficult that can be as we age, but you can do it! Best! Phil

Hello Lon. Phil here. We had lunch in Boulder, Colorado a few years ago. This is definitely a dream hunt in a dream location. Approaching my 77 th year, so not sure I could handle all the walking. I only have a 375 H&H as well. This getting “long in the tooth” is getting in the way of my fun! Is...

I was on Omaha Beach on the 50th anniversary. A very humbling experience! The prayer a Dutchman gave in thanks to the Americans brought tears to my eyes. He was 14 years old on D-Day and his family had been brutalized by the Nazis. Also visited the American cemetery which was pristinely cared for.

Awesome! She did excellent!

Sad situation here in Colorado. Last season was likely my last opportunity to try to call one in and harvest it. Non-conservationist state! No understanding of the balance of nature and man’s part in it. Angry old guy!

As you can read above good info. Ask your PH. Get Dr. Robertson’s book “The Perfect Shot”. It’s not up to date on the latest and greatest of the monometsls, but excellent reference info on caliber, bullets, and where to shoot them. Definitely worth the money IMO&E! Have a great trip and don’t...

My heart goes out to all the families who had a fallen hero! May they rest in peace knowing they saved the rest of us.

What an exciting time! Thanks for sharing it!

Oh am I envious! Very fine trophy! A leopard and a hippo are pretty much the only trophies I miss not getting. Congratulations!

“Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue” and “Don’t Let the Old Man In” are my all time favorite country & western songs. My granddaughter told me of his passing (I don’t listen nor watch the news.) She and I were very sad to hear the news. RIP Mr Keith. You have done well for the rest of us. Thanks!

I had been looking for one of these for a couple of years. Finally found one a month ago. It has some issues I have to fix, but if this one is still around and I can’t fix the one I bought, I’ll get with you. I have one in Bob Nelson’s favorite caliber that shoots the first 3 shots in 1/2”...

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I don’t think any powder is manufactured in the USA. Canada, Eastern Europe and Australia are the only places I am aware of. Sadly now the biggest ammo manufacturers are being sold to foreign companies.

I’ve used a set of C&H dies in 243 for probably 50 years. Still working.

Yep I was a junior at East Texas State (A&M, Commerce now) and definitely lusted after her. I believe I recall her at the Louisville, Tx festival as well. Lovely lady! Thanks for the notice Red Leg. I wasn’t aware of her passing.

Pick up Dr Kevin Robertson’s pocket book, “The Perfect Shot”, showing where to aim on African game. A worthwhile pocket book in my opinion. Practicing off sticks is perfect! Learn to get a shot off within a few seconds and putting it in the right spot. You’ll have no problem using a quality 165...

TRIGGER TIME! What an exceptional learning experience!

I‘ll be waiting for a range report and hunt report!

Major Kahn, may you finally find peace.

I used permetherin before every safari and it seemed to work well. I also use it here in Colorado particularly in tick season (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever), but also for mosquitoes (West Nile virus). If there’s a mosquito within 100 yards, it seems to find me! I HATE MOSQUITOES!

Hmmm…I had to shoot one of my Hereford cows between the eyes with a .22 LR once. Does that count? LOL!!!

One of my 30-06s is a 1952 Model 70 Westerner I inherited from an uncle. 24” barrel and still shoots great as in under 5/8” groups with my handloads. A bit rough due to my old uncle horse packed into the Wimenuche in southern Colorado with a group of buds. I think they mostly got drunk and...

Envy! You are going to have a GRAND ADVENTURE! Any buffalo is a trophy especially your first! I’d have no issue taking a cow buff (better eating). May even be more difficult because they are always in big groups with more eyes watching.

Rare Breed, I think now you need to give us a report from Africa on how well it takes game like buffalo, eland, hippo, giraffe, etc. You know, all the little animals! LOL!

If this shoots anywhere near as well as my MRC in 375 H&H it will make someone a fine DG outfit!

If you can stand a Blaser R8, it is a very versatile option. BUT I hated mine! A year with the R8 and I couldn’t wait to get rid of it. It just didn’t work for me. My Montana Rifles Co in 375 H&H has performed well for me. It is essentially a Win 70 clone no longer in production. I have also...

Thanks Phillip! As always your excellent videos create a lot of interest. I also like your calm presentations. I grew up using a fixed 4x Weaver on my .22 and a fixed 4x Redfield on my 30-06. Shot elk at 30 yards in dark timber and antelope at 435 yards in Wyoming. Worked fine, but then there...

I use an old Crosman (renamed Diana) .177 springer or a Browning .22 springer pistol to eliminate trapped raccoons occasionally. One to the brain and done. A PCP has always been on my want list, but expensive and the technology seems like it changes a lot.

That is from Cabelas. I also have one from MidwayUSA which is a little heavier and has worked well.