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Reviews aren’t everything. I’ve hunted with an outfitter who has zero reviews, no website, no online information, and doesn’t go to a single marketing or Sportsmans show. It’s 100% word of mouth and repeat clients. That said, have you confirmed the size of the property and location for the...

These details would have been great in your first post which should have been titled “Looking for a Travel Agent that specializes in Hunting”. You’re Booking Agent or Travel Agent passed away not your outfitter. Definitely helps to use the right terminology. You have an Outfitter - it’s Mokore...

This sounds like the TPW draw hunts. There are a lot of youth only hunts and opportunities.

This is an amazing opportunity but one I feel like likely out of my price range. I love the book and have bought copies for several friends before their first Safari. Have you thought about offering them to SCI or DSC for purchase and they in turn can auction them off to raise additional...

I’ve used them to arrange a couple of hunts (none in Africa). They’re a great resource when looking for specific locations or species. I’ve seen where they had a deal you couldn’t get the same pricing direct from an outfitter and I’ve seen where the outfitter would offer the same price or lower...

The hunts booked or your airfare is booked? What area of Zim? Who was the outfitter? Who’s running the operation now? What of your deposit? What the outfitter your PH or did he have a PH working for him? How long ago did the outfitter pass? How’d you find out and what’d they tell you was...

I've got a bunch of different types of 458WM including some newer Federal A-Frames, Solids, and potentially Bear Claws. I'll be home this weekend. Shoot me a PM and I'll get a list of what I have.

If you’re in the Hill Country area Los Caz should have both calibers. They did earlier this month when I was in 2 of their stores

@Red Leg maybe I’m different but when I travel for a big hunt or a limited entry draw tag I almost ALWAYS bring 2 rifles or confirm there will be a second spare rifle in camp. I learned that lesson in Idaho using horses to hunt and had a little incident and cracked the stock on my 700 BDL...

This is going on the assumption you just want to check the box and not go back to Africa or after any of these species again but IF you can do your Big 5 on a single 21 or 28 Day Trip (accounting for time in RSA for a Rhino or CBL if you don’t want a Wild Lion) it will be 100% more cost...

This is just my curiosity but I wonder if it has something to do with their hair/fur structure of those African animals or the distance. Has it only been on African Antelope or have you seen the same on US animals? I shot an Oryx with the same 300WM load you used in New Mexico last year and...

Looks like we’ve got very similar passions. Might as well add bourbon and cigars too. First up is a 73 Nova. This was my first car, bought when I was 15 as the second owner. I’ve been debating bringing here down to Texas and repowering/restoring her. Next we have a 1970 Lemans Sport I...

Y'all should look at Mozambique if you haven't. Your Moz, leopard makes me think you might already have the Suni and Red/Blue Duikers. If you dont and you pick your area right you can add Grysbok, and Oribi. I'm booked for 2026. Went back and forth between Zambeze Delta and Mashambanzou Safaris...

I bring something .375 or larger on every hunt, including plains game. You never know if you'll have a sudden reduced price opportunity at dangerous game. Happened to me in Namibia for Lion and Elephant. I also almost always bring another smaller caliber rifle like a .300 H&H, .308Win, .30-06...

Congratulations .... now tell us all when you plan to take her on y'all's maiden voyage to Africa.

I own a fair variety of calibers. Several of my preferred calibers (.257Wby, .257Roberts, .275Rigby, .280AI, .300H&H) aren't the most common or have the cheapest ammo options, but I still hunt with them anyways. The cost of ammo isn't something I consider, or the availability of it. Personally...

A lot can change price wise between now and 2028. Here’s how I book/plan future hunts; I take current pricing and adjust for a 5% increase for each year from present that I’m considering or looking at taking the hunt. Some outfitters will contract/lock you into current pricing for a future...

Yah it’s definitely a good baseline, especially if you know the rough parameters of what the differences are. If they’re comparing different bullets with the same gel and other variables at least the data set is flawed the same to give you some sense of an idea. I think the example they show in...

I’ve got a slightly older M70 that loves the old Federal Loaded 180gr Trophy Tips. Took an awe some Impala in Namibia with her several years ago. Luckily I stocked up on ammo before they stopped making it. Same gun didn’t shoot the factory Accubond loads or an old box of partitions worth a damn...

Welcome! Glad you got on the AH board. Not sure if you’re planning on being a sponsor to advertise but I’ll be one of the first to recommend your work. I’ve managed to talk myself out of starting/sending you multiple projects this year and we’re not even 25% through it

Not to nitpick but it should be noted that the Clear Ballistic Gel isn’t the same as True Ballistic Gel. True ballistic gel won’t be clear, it’ll be yellowish. The clear gel is super popular for YouTubers and can be bought cheap so it works great for videos. It’s also easier and less time...

I’ve flown DFW to RSA on BA with firearms. It’s possible to do. Make sure all legs of your flight are on British Airways planes. If there’s an American to British, code share that’s where you’ll run into issues with the guns. They consider that a carrier swap and won’t change the guns over.

Both the 175gr and 200gr 30 cal bullets are listed on Federal's website but unfortunately show unavailable right now.

I wouldn't say they're bad quality just not as desirable as other periods

I set google flight alerts and monitor. I've also paid much more than that and used miles to book other trips like 2024. Generally I use miles/status to upgrade rather than using it to book the flight.

Lots of the European Shops have moved locations, sometimes many times over the years. Production windows can be estimated based on these addresses, and confirmed with a full serial number search. The address on that gun corresponds to a move in the early 60’s, after the last of the Holland...

We’re all here to encourage it

Can’t say any of my animals have had hair blown off on an entrance wound like that, even with my 300WM but that’s interesting to see and hear. Did it just happen on the Impala or did it happen on other animals too

300H&H isn’t offered in Terminal Ascent and I believe all the Trophy Bonded Tipped SKU’s have been discontinued. I’ve got a bunch of 300H&H guns and stocked up on TBT when I heard i was getting discontinued.

I've spoken to (2) other taxidermists in South Africa and a large US based Importer and all have said they're unaware of any regulation changes. Take that for what it is

Congratulation on a great hunt. I've been waiting for your report and photos since you sent them to me via WhatsApp. Real question is when's your brother going back?

It was likely made between the 60's and 70's, so not the most desirable period

As @375Fox said, these are my preferred bullet, but unfortunately they're not loaded or sold as projectiles in all the calibers I shoot or it's likely the only thing I'd shoot. I shoot the 155's in my 280AI and the accuracy is sub 1/2 MOA if I'm doing my job. Over the last 2.5 years I've used...

That Klippie is insane! Fingers crossed for you. Congrats on 3 great hunts.

Rouan, not to derail the thread any, but are there any updates on USFWS import approvals for Elephants coming out of Mozambique? Is that something yall have been working on/pushing for? I know with the war there was a lot of poaching in Mozambique and that’s one of the reasons they haven’t been...

You’re not lying, this store is very deceiving but if I remember correctly they’re one of the largest Beretta/Benelli dealers in the country

100% agree, the end of the year is a great opportunity and likely much better than something closer to TTHA or the HSC dates. There are a lot of hunters who haven’t booked hunts but shopped several options. There are also a lot of outfitters who will still have a handful of open dates for the...

You might think about Turkey season. Typically it’s a little more action packed and doesn’t require the same amount of time in a single spot or style. Have you thought about out also taking your BIL hunting? Why convert 1 hunter when you can create 2.

Kevin’s is a really cool shop and well worth the visit. I’d also add Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna for sheer size or Gable Sporting Goods in Douglasville as potential shops if you’re up around the Atlanta area. Several years ago, I met Travis Tritt in Gable SG.

I didn't even catch the "African" on the base plate ... Kind of makes me want to compare the Super Grade marking to one of the ones I have, since I've seen a "fake" Super Grade Floor Plate. To me this points more to it being a parts gun that someone tried to clone or make into a fake African...

Congrats, can't wait to read/hear about the hunt. I know there's a fair number of us with the Sheep bug on here

All were newer guns, not Pre64’s. There have been a couple Pre64’s pop up over the last few years but only one was in any sort of “collectible” condition

Any of the free range areas offering Buffalo won’t have different prices by size. You might also see multiple different prices on the trophy fee, and this typically signifies 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th cost. Typically there’s a sliding scale that each additional buffalo (or duplicate animal) goes up a...

Listen to this man on Model 70’s!! @Rowbeeone you should prepare the estate to get about $2k. Their best bet is listing this on Gun Broker and letting bidders have at it/hoping someone gets caught-up in the moment. Below are the things I notice at first glance which detract from value, but...

Amazing offer Spike! If I wasn’t already slated to hunt Zambia in July of this year, I’d definitely make you an offer. Zambia has been on my list of places to hunt for a while now. Whoever does this should really consider trying to add some days and a Kafue Lechwe if Spike can...

Congrats, was waiting for the photos. Your focus and persistence always seems to pay off

I use Safari Specialty Importers. Wyatt is a friend and has done multiple shipments for me

Congrats on the stag, can’t wait to hear about the rest of the hunt

Glad to hear. I hope you videotape the hunt again and post another awesome write-up. Your self-filmed and edited hunt video from KNS was IMO better than 80% of the videos I’ve seen made by a contracted or paid videographer. If you didn’t already have a successful career, I’d suggest you get into...

@gizmo did a great floor pedestal mount with a Hartman’s zerbra. I’ll try to remember to take a photo of it when I’m home this weekend