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Well done, with a modern flair reminiscent of Ruark.....

I have a 1969 Belgium in 30-06 that is supper accurate and a work horse that's never given a minute of trouble. I also picked up a current production 308 a couple of years ago as a host for a suppressor that is also reliable and accurate. Often overlooked rifles but well worth having one.

Miraculously I have received a message from the exporter advising that my replica lion skull and claws have been delivered to their office this week.... curious. Shipment is in the process of leaving and should arrive soon. I will wait to submit final report until it's arrival and inspection.

That’s why I didn’t elaborate more at this point. As the situation finishes playing out I will give an after action report.

Did you ever get this sorted out?

Not only me, but the other four hunters with me and a couple from other hunts are in the same boat.

Friend, there's no way that's the same bear. Ears are different (right ear is a different shape) and the color is way off. Blond shading above eyes is different also.

Well after getting the runaround for the past two years from a SA Taxidermist who was supposed to do a replica lion skull for me, I have decided to punt. Who here has had a good experience with a source domestically here in the States for one? Just looking for a realistic euro. Most of the cast...

Saw an earlier post and it got me thinking about my first African Animal and the experience, so I thought I'd start us a thread. A proper Nyala spot and stalk, second day, Winchester 70. 30-06 Barnes TTSX 180gn, shot distance approx. 120 yards, one shot bang flop, Limpopo SA.

Dang it

.223 (ammo availability) 308 (ammo availability) 30-06 375H&H

Kevin's is a great, old school operation. I've made the trek to their original store in South Ga several times and their N FLA store once. If you're ever in the neighborhood you should stop in and visit with them, nice folks.

I begin taking prescription Dox 2 days prior to my trip and continue after return for 10 days per my infectious disease Doctor. I've got 10 trips to Africa under my belt and between the above, Permethrin on cloths and Picardin on skin haven't had an issue. I've had a couple of friends that...

I have Trijicon Accupoint on quite a few of my hunting and work weapons, 1x6 on my 375, 1x4 on my 458, I have 1x4’s on five of my work rifles, I have 3x18 and 3x9 on several of my hunting rifles as well as MRO’s and RMR’s on shotguns and both of my doubles 9.3x74r and 450/400. I shoot...

I wear shorts hunting as much as possible. If I'm stand hunting deer here in the States in cold weather then no, but early season and if slip hunting yes. Alway in Africa. If you're worried about ticks, use Picardan lotion. Whether in Africa, Texas or Georgia....if you're hunting in thick stuff...

Definitely in, pm sent

Pelican Air

I’m in, let me know when

A then D

I'd go something along the lines of # 5 with the respective logos .....I'm in.

I still regularly shoot my S&W 686, that I bought when we went to Glocks. It was my first issued pistol when I went into law enforcement. Now days my favorite 357 is a S&W 327/TRR8 N frame 5” that wears a Trijicon RMR and Surefire TLR 1 HL light. This platform was designed for ballistic shield...

I've actually done that. No hard targets, just what piqued my interest....it was a great trip.

Great find and congratulations

Prayers

BENCHMADE Osborne 940

Like I've previously alluded to, I still use red dots on my work pistol/rifle/shotgun/launcher platforms daily and will agree that the larger MOA (3+) are advantageous at CQB distances of say 21'/7 yards and in for rapid target acquisition with both eyes open, which is what is occurring during a...

Bolt out inside its own case within the rifle case. Additionally, I take a spare optic within its own case inside rifle case also. The one time I didn't I got special treatment from a young TSA Inspector who was feeling her importance.

What have you got for a US 10?

1 MOA on mine. As a side note, all of my professional work weapons (pistol/rifle/12ga LL platform and 40mm launchers) all run 1 MOA optics.

Dang it

Nice, and good on your taxidermist on agreeing to rework the pose.

I'll be there and will be happy to assist with any grunt work.

There you go

Double, regulated at 50

I saw where Pedersoli (Italian Firearms Group) was releasing a new Double in 44Mag at SHOT Show. They didn't have anything on their website yet, so I gave them a call. The nice lady that I spoke with said that they would have photos, spec sheets, load regulation info up in the next couple of...

Well, I just pulled the trigger and preordered one from them at Italian Firearms Group. They said I was #11 on the list and it would ship the end of 1st or beginning of 2nd quarter. Shipping, tax, tag and title out the door was just over $2900, base gun was $2700 and change. You can pre order...

Truthfully, I've been doing euro's only for a number of years just due to space and cost. That being said, I do all my African animals euro due to cost of the taxidermy as well as freight as well. Additionally, I don't have them put on a shield, as is a very popular African option, because it...

Nothing on their website about it that I could find.

I have two, a Belgian made 30-06 and a Stalker 308. Great rifles for what they are designed for. As a side note I keep a couple of spare mags for each for quick reloads when hog hunting.

Barnes TTSX 180gn for my Winchester 70 30-06. 5 safaris, all plains game up to and including Eland, 1 shot kills, most bang flops.

A very clean and new to me Belgian Made BAR in 30-06.

And another from this past trip. Old boy, Winchester 70 375 H&H w/Trijicon Accupoint 1x6, Barnes 300gn TSX two shots (second for insurance) at 21 big steps. First shot was head on just under the chin into the top of the brisket which took out the heart, he dropped to his knees, and the second...

Welcome to the Forum from Euharlee GA.

There's no crying in baseball.....

I would absolutely cancel any hunt with said outfitter. You might go and have a great hunt, and nothing happen.... then again you might get over there and things go south and now you're at the mercy of the locals. Take it from someone who has worked/traveled out of CONUS for the past 45 years...

Condolences and prayers for the family

Murray Custom Leather, use C1, C2, C3 and C8 belt…..different shell holders for different applications

Holo Holo Hawaii Jon Sabati

This past year, while using a 9.3x74r that I got from Andrew62, with 286gn RWS, I had the opportunity on a fine bull. First shot buckled him and he staggered about 5 yards , turning to face me head down splay legged pouring blood from nostrils and mouth from a double lung shot. Second shot to...

I have a Winchester 70 458WM with a Talley mount and a Trijicon RMR on it.......bomb proof.