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I have that question in to him right now. we are gonna find out.

Gun hoarders anonymous meets here every third Wednesday of the month.............:)

correct, nothing replaces asking a ton of questions.

If time allows, yes.

I work in the gun industry and will be at the SHOT show that is going on right down the street. If it is slow(like i think it will be) im going to run down and see if i can get in.

My advice is you look at outfitters/PH's that are sponsors/contributors with this website. They wouldn't be on here if they routinely screwed people over. Good reputation is everything in my book. right up and just as important as price. I could shave $1k-$2k going with someone different but i...

Well, i guess i'll chime in here. I dont do wildcats. I dont reload so i stay pretty Vanillia. BUT i think i have most needs filled in. Handguns: .22lr .38spl. .32acp 9mm- several .45acp .44magnum Shotguns: 12ga 20ga .410 Rifles: .17hmr .22lr .223rem 5.56nato 6.5 creedmore .308 win .300...

So the reason i am leaning towards the outfitter that I am is I had a very good friend that i trust hunt with them 2 years ago. I also floated the name of the outfit and the PH and i got good positive responses from here on the forum.

So for those concerned about the buffalo hunt, i am being told that the outfitter has 200,000 acres under lease. I am asking questions about how big the particular parcels are and how big a piece the buffalo hunt will be on.

Rifle permits has a service (i did budget for) that gets you thru customs, baggage and also does the rifle permits. Thats why i budgeted $370 instead of the rifle permit only price of $150. There is also $50 in there for access to a business lounge on the way back to the states. If i should do...

I am TSA Pre right now. Never heard of global Entry. I thought that in my budget with Riflepermits.com I specified the escort service from the meeting area to the Saps office? It also looks like Seattle to Doha to Joberg is going to be the best route on Qatar but that will ultimately decided by...

So kinda a side question, but what airlines are a NO GO for travelers with guns? second question, how far in advance does everyone think i should book the airfare?

Agreed.

Thanks guys! I woke up to 11 messages on my post this morning. Thank you for the feedback! Just to address some points brought up. 1. I AM going to run my airfare thru a travel agent. 100% so need not worry there. 2. I currently have verizon on my cell phone. 3.Thank you for the suggestion of...

I have read the thread about tipping. do you think i am OK in that regard? $1000 to the PH and $800 divided up amongst the staff???

You bet. i would like to shed the second gun (.300win) less ammo to carry as well.

Well, i just purchased a CZ550 in .375H&H. I guess i could do both. I may have to re think my scope. I WAS going to put a 1.5-5 in QD mounts on it.

Thank you

EXCELLENT. Congrats!

I will add global rescue to the list.

This is something i need to look into- i have a call in to Trophy Shippers right now.

The only need is a cartridge belt but everything else i have in my hunt gear

no those prices are a package all inclusive deal

Yes sir, i am spending 10days. I did not factor in the hotel in JBerg for the overnight before the polokwane flight. I have some animals such as warthog and impala on the adds list. I have $10k secured now and will have to do the rest a little bit at a time but should be able to pull it off...

Welcome Sir!

Obviously this does not account for pocket cash or trinkets and souvenirs as well. Im just dont want to omit anything big.

Well. ive got a quote from the outfitter of $9k for the Buff and $3000 for the kudu 53"-55" If i have extra cash while im over there, i can ad an animal.

Im having my two trophies done in Euro mounts and I think both will look good and not be that expensive. Im also hoping it will be a somewhat smaller size crate. I simply dont have house with a wall big enough for a shoulder mount Buffalo.

Oh absolutely! Im going that route. I just wanted to a cost that was hopefully in the neighborhood. I will adjust up if need be

So for the airfare, i did a search on Expedia. It came in at $1050. The flight from JoBerg to Polokwane was $250 Round trip. My thought was thru a travel agent it would be a bit higher. (expected) Airline was united, delta or Luftansa.

Taking my own guns. 2 of them. Flights from Portland, OR to Jberg RSA. two checked bags (one guncase) and one carry on.

Alright, take a look at this. I've don't some looking based on todays cost of a safari and i think i have a realistic budget. Keep in mind, i have a short List of animals. Very short. Im going after the two quintessential African animals. Buffalo Bull and a Kudu. Here are my thoughts. Please...

Very interesting read. Thank you for that.

So my contact at Federal says that .375 is made on a 24 month manufacturing cycle. In other words, they do a run of it (150-200) cases at a time every 24 mo. He did not know when the next run might be done. He did say they had a bit of the .416 calibers as well as the .470 and .458's still in...

I have a contact at federal who says that any direct dealer ordered today is being quoted mid 2024 delivery. 2024! Now that is not caliber specific of course but it shows you the state of todays ammunition market. It doesn't give me confidence. The Hornady ammunition seems to be whats available...

Rat Caliber??? :) your killin me...........

Yes, you can order it direct however showing unavailable at this time...........i will continue to monitor this site.

I dont reload at this time so a source for the loaded ammo is what i would be after

So for me, as of this writing, Swift A Frames are simply not available. I cant seem to find Federal Cape Shok TBBC either. I have spent time on Gunbroker and have come across the Hornady loads in abundance. I have some time to look for bullets' before i go on safari but i would like to spend...

So i would like to hear an update on the DGX BONDED Bullitt by Hornady. Anyone try this bonded version on Buffalo? Specifically .375 H&H? I know there are a lot of Fans of the A Frame and the TBBC but im just curious on this one. Have they improved any?

I guess i should be more specific. The address is Alldays and the accommodation is on the Limpopo river.

I like this idea .............im thinking if i have a small hit list, those would be two of the best animals to have. AND in the likely event i have a few hundred extra bucks, i can get an impala of a warthog or similar.

My outfitter im considering has 2023 wide open for bookings. With Buffalo on the menu as well as some plains game, what would be the best time to go? I dont want rain or freezing temps but no 100* F either. Thanks.

While it is possible to take kids under 12-13 depending on maturity level, i myself would not. Im thinking above 12 would be about right. Hell , im going on my first safari next year and i am taking my daughter who is 25!!!!!!!!! :)

Great advice FourFive8, thank you for that.

This is exactly the info im looking for. Thank you.

Caliber and throat erosion have a lot to do with barrel longevity. it varies. I know that on some of the Weatherby and Nosler rounds, they will go at least 900-1200 rds before the barrels are toast. While I don't own a Blaser, i would think you would have al least that much. Lets face it, the...

Yeah, based on the websites of some places ive checked, the taxidermy should run about $1200 or so. Its the shipping that has me worried. Question for Trophy shippers is; do i have an option of air vs Ocean freight?

Anyone care to guess or speculate how much in total it would cost to get a Euro Buffalo skull/horns, a Eland Skull and a gemsbok euro back to the west coast of the USA at todays rate? Im just looking at a neighborhood. $1500, $3000, $10000, what? trying to budget as best i can. Also, at what...

I just reached out to Tom @ Trophy Shippers. I left him a message. I also emailed my outfitter and asked about what Taxidermist they used. We will see what they come back with.