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I have used various methods in the last few years. The easiest by far was when the outfitters I hunted with had set up bank accounts in the USA. Second easiest method was using Wise (website or app) to send funds to South Africa. The fees weren't very high, but I couldn't transfer more than...

I usually don't use insect repellent. I have hunted Africa 7 times and I have only been "bothered" on three occasions: In Zimbabwe's Zambezi valley in late October (Mopani bees) In Mozambique's Zambezi Delta in late September (Tse-Tse flies) and In South Africa's Eastern Cape in mid-June (I...

Enjoying a Montecristo Petit Tubo in the Eastern Cape right now.

Some 223 Remington loaded with the 70 gr Barnes TSX BT for my CZ 527 (on the advice of @Philip Glass ) Hopefully I get to use them on Klipspringer and Cape Grysbok in the Eastern Cape later this June.

Coutada 10 in Mozambique, September 26th, 2024 while hunting Nyala.

I have two slings from Slogan Outdoors. They are made from a similar (same?) rubber material. I like them, but there is a bounce to them when carrying. Some people don't like that. I use the Slogan sling in foul weather or wet/muddy conditions. I use the Murray Leather A-1 in good conditions.

FYI: The current rate to have a buffalo backskin tanned and dyed in South Africa is $615.

Hi RLD, I wish it hadn't passed, but it did. It was implemented in early 2024 through the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (known as WAPPRIITA) by the creation of sections 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3 of the Wild Animal and Plant...

https://janegoodall.ca/our-stories/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-jane-goodall-act/ This effectively banned all imports of sport hunted elephant and rhino trophies into Canada, even from countries where elephant populations are well managed (and often over abundant). This was a...

I'm just curious to find out how others do this. Thanks for sharing!

I am flying to Namibia next week. I have followed the instructions appearing on SCI's website to apply for my Namibian Firearms Import Permit. I filled out and submitted form POL 573 (along with all the supporting documents) to the Namibian Police via email (firearmairport@nampol.na). I have...

I am a newbie cigar enthusiast. I am heading to Namibia next week on Emirates (via Joburg). Can you please recommend a few cigars that I will be able to find in Dubai's duty free shops? I usually like a smaller cigar (35-45 minute burn time), but I am open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance!

Ruger started fitting their M77 MkI (tang safety) with a black recoil pad towards the end of their production (late 1980's). The Ruger logo will be embossed into the recoil pad. The black recoil pad has identical dimensions to the previously used red recoil pad.

I know this thread is almost two years old, but I was just in touch with Talley Manufacturing over this same question. They advised that the "extended" front base allows the user to move the front ring rearward by 0.25", and their "double extended" front base adds another 0.25" of rearward...

Ethiopian Airlines flies directly from Addis Ababa to Mozambique (Maputo). Flights to Beira stop in Malawi (no plane change).

The second item is a pocket sextant.

I use my 20 year old Leica Trinovid 8X32 BN on a Rick Young Ultralight Binocular Harness. My Trinovids are compact but heavy compared to today's offerings. I am tempted to upgrade to the new Leica Ultravids 8X32 HD Plus or to the Swarovski NL Pure 8X32, but I am really fond of my old...

My advice would be to carefully read and understand the auctioned item's decription before you commit. Some offers are almost all-inclusive, and the only thing you need to do is basically to fly to the closest airport wher you will be picked up and dropped off at the conclusion of your hunt...

I didn't receive the apology email from ZPGA, but here is a picture of their advertisement on page 81 of the DSC Official Show Program.

I like Tracks Across Africa too. I do have Kambako on my list (under Chapungu-Kambako). I saw an episode of Blue Collar Adventures that featured a Niassa hunt with Kambako. Their lodge does look good.

I would like to hunt in Mozambique's Niassa Special Reserve. My main objective is a tracking hunt for Cape Buffalo in the late season. The other species I am interested in is the Nyassa Wildebeest and maybe a Roosevelt Sable. I have done some research, and I have already identified a few...

There are a few Canadian companies that specialize in the import and export of firearms between Canada and the USA. Prophet River: https://store.prophetriver.com/import-export/ Irunguns: https://www.irunguns.ca/category.php?parent=Import_/_Export I hope this helps!

Do you have any suggestions for a taxidermist specializing in African trophies located in Eastern Canada? (Ontario or Quebec) Thank you!

Good day, I am a member of SCI and therefore have access to the online Record Book, but I would like to add the actual hard copies to my library. Does anyone know when SCI last published the actual paper copies of its various record books? Thank you.

My guess would be 11x60 Mauser.. It is also know as the 43 Mauser.

Hello everyone, I too will be travelling to Johannesburg on Emirates via Dubai at the end of this month. I have cut and paste information from their website regarding firearms. I am somewhat confused by the last bullet (I have highlighted the font in red). Does the highlighted paragraph...

Now imagine if Anheuser-Busch decided to market its own version of Vegemite made exclusively from Bud Light brewer's waste. It would be the perfect recipe for a gender neutral strain of yeast infection...

Good evening Brickburn, @AB2506 has responded to my message and I am in now good hands. Thank you for helping me out!

I need help to contact the SCI Calgary chapter. I paid for a membership on their website on February 1st but I didn't receive any confirmation back. However the monetary amount has been charged on my credit card. I have tried twice in the last two weeks to contact them using the email address...

This is our coldest morning this winter so far. It was -34 Celsius on the thermometer just before sunrise on a bright clear morning. The temperature is supposed to go up to +3 C tomorrow.

Hi Steve. They are available for sale on Swift Bullet’s website. The price is $96.00 per box of 50 bullets. I hope this helps.

It was great to meet the members who attended the dinner at Gilley's. There is nothing like putting a face on a familiar username. Encore merci Jérôme d'avoir organisé la soirée. Cheers!

Here is a link to Leica's curent Magnus i 1-6x24 line of scopes: https://leica-camera.com/en-US/leica-magnus-i-models I am also in the process of shopping for a new scope for my bolt action 375 H&H rifle. The Leica Magnus i 1-6x24 is definately interesting. It comes in 3 different reticle...

Hi Rare Breed, First you will need a RCBS Standard Bullet Puller (RCBS part # 9440). Then you need to use the properly sized bullet puller collet. The caliber (bullet diameter) of your 450/400 should be 0.405" and am not sure which collet to recommend. You will either need the .40 caliber...

My thoughts as well. Rifle is chambered in 375 H&H. Leopards are solidly built but I would not refer to them as stout. A 375 slug should have gone through. I would really like to see that bullet.

Sincere thanks to all who provided guidance and opinions. I will certainly validate with my PH once plans are firmed up. In the meantime I will put your sound advice to good use. Cheers! Aardwolf

How far from the animal is the first shot usually taken when hunting Cape Buffalo with a medium bore rifle such as a 375 H&H or 375 Ruger (loaded with proper ammunition, i.e. Swift A-Frame or Barnes TSX)? What is a typical average distance while on Safari? What is the maximum range to be...

Hello all, Here are the species I have hunted over the years, ranked in overall hunting effort and success rate: Whitetail Deer (in the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec & Saskatchewan and in New York State, USA), Canada Moose (in the provinces of Newfoundland and Quebec), Black...

Neither...Go Habs Go!

Hello from Eastern Ontario, Canada I found this forum while researching dangerous game rifles. I really liked the contents, so I decided to join. I have a lot of experience hunting North American big game species. I have been to South Africa twice. I hope to go back to southern Africa...