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Glad it worked out with all your gear being in Edmonton. Hope you have a great hunt. I look forward to reading all about it. Thanks for sharing.

I am with @LivingTheDream, I’ve heard it more times than I can count. If it’s from somebody who actually hunts my answer is “It is, let me know when you’re ready to go and I’ll help you make a plan.” If it’s from a non-hunter, my answer is “ it sure is” and I leave it at that. I know what I do...

All are good bullets. Which shoots best in your rifle? I prefer the Accubonds.

@JHT, those look great. Looking forward to hearing how your upcoming hunt goes.

I had a similar experience last year with the same bullet out of my 300 Win as well. Blue wildebeest and a red heartabeast. Preformed flawlessly.

Ammo is SPF. Thanks

Pork chop, okra & maters over rice and corn on the cob for supper tonight. It wasn’t terrible.

I have had a pair of leica geovid for a couple of years now and have taken them to Africa 3 time, Alaska once and Utah once on hunts and they have worked great. I sue them all the time deer and pig hunting here at home as well.

An oryx in Namibia in 2009. An old, heavy bull with a broken horn tip on one side. Shot him with a 300 Win at about 100 yards. Was shooting 200 grain TBBCs, loaded by Federal. One shot and done. That Browning rifle and those cartridges served me very well for many years. Only rifle I’ve ever...

Best athlete I’d say Bo Jackson. Best competitor in their chosen sports, Joe Montana, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Derek Jeter, Greg Madux. These are some to come to mind. Obviously I am biased based on my age and who I watched regularly growing up.

Another vote for the Leupold VX5 3-15 firedot. I have those on most all my rifles.

That’s what we call them too is bee liners. You’re correct, they are as good if not better than the snapper. More liberal size and bag limits as well.

Yes sir. A mix of those and American red snapper.

What a great idea to put this type of hunt together. Congrats to all who participated and organized such a successful safari.

Turned these into a few good meals last week. Blackened and fried. A nice pasta salad as a side.

Deal with confidence, @Mark Biggerstaff is a true gentleman to conduct business with.

I use this cartridge slide along with a knife and leather man. Had worked very well for me

@Tanks, I agree on the left handed shirts, well made, fit well and love them as well.

@rookhawk, thanks for doing this. Should be helpful in screening out some of the scammers.

I’ve never been to the Eastern Cape of RSA. I need to remedy that at some point. Looking forward to your report.

Another vote for CitiLodge. I’ve stayed there on 6 of my 7 trips. As previously mentioned, convenient, rooms are clean and the food is good.

I have contemplated this several times, especially here lately. The first thing I would have done 30 years ago would be to buy left handed model 70s when they were being produced in each long action they made, 270 Win, 30-06, 7 Rem Mag, 300 Win, 338 Win and 375 H&H in the Safari Classic...

Great looking stocks. GLWS

That is beautiful wood and even better craftsmanship. What a wonderful piece of functional art. Thanks for sharing.

Glad you made it home safe. Hope you can get some rest and start to feel better.

Great write up. Wonderful animals taken by all. Appreciate you taking the time to share with us.

These are fantastic bullets. I used them on an on land hippo in 2023 and one of the recovered bullets looked like it could have been cleaned up and reloaded. If I was still in the 404 Jeffery game, I'd be all over these. I use these in .416 in my 416 Rem and they performed flawlessly last year...

FANTASTIC!! Congrats on such a well earned elephant. A true hunt of a lifetime.

Congrats on your hippo. Sounds like you’re having a true adventure safari. That walking is serious when after an elephant. Keeping the right mindset, adapting as best you can and having a great team is all you can do and you certainly seem to be doing that. Looking forward to seeing how it...

https://www.charleyssteakhouse.com/tampa-menu/ The best steak I ever had from a restaurant was from here. Perfectly aged, seasoned and cooked.

Looking forward to reading all about your adventure. I know you put a lot into making this hunt happen. I hope it was all you hoped for and more.

I got my leopard on my second safari but it was my first attempt at leopard. I shot my leopard on the 4th sit in the blind. This was in 2011.

I use 260 grain partitions amd Accubonds all the time out of my 375H&H on whitetail deer without any excessive meat damage. Just stay off the shoulder and you’ll get all four quarters, back straps, inner loins, neck roast and shanks. Might loose some rib meat but on my South Georgia deer, I...

Those look awesome

@LimbNoMo, congrats on the 416 Rem. Great rifle chambered in a great cartridge.

This....

That’s all use and have had no issues at all on everything from 458 Win down to a 25-06

Another vote for Talleys.

Venison back strap yellow squash and mushroom. Hit the spot for supper.

Glad you made it over without incident and you rifles and ammo made it as well. Now it’s time to put them to work.

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@PARA45, a couple of weeks ago I decided I wanted more coverage for my rifles than provided by just my home owners insurance, since I travel with and ship rifles fairly regularly. My biggest concern was how much of a hassle would it be if I actually had to file a claim for a damaged rifle...

@WoodencrossIII, PM me your mailing info and I’ll be happy to send you a piece of brass that isn’t Hornady.

@Acopperdawg, it just came down to my 416 being more comfortable to shoot in practice. My 458 Win was a little on the lite side and the 416 is a lot easier to feed than the 404Jeffery so I sold those two and just focus on practicing as much as possible with the 416 Rem.

I shot my elephant with a 400 grain Barnes Flat Nosed Solid out of a 416 Rem Shot my hippo with same bullet/grain as my elephant. It was just out of a 404Jeffery instead of a 416 Rem. I have shot 3 buffalo with AFrames. 300 grain/375H&H, 450 grain/458 Win and 400 grain/416 Rem Leopard 300...

Another vote for 3/4 inch plywood behind the sheet rock. Also, a light/neutral color paint on the walls to help the mounts stand out as it were. It’s 22 foot to my ceiling. Ceiling is South Georgia cyprus.

Congrats to you @swashington on an awesome rifle. When you get some time, you’re welcome to come bring it for a test run at my place. Hope all else is well and I am really glad it worked out for you and this rifle.

I have no need for the ammo but I can wholeheartedly endorse @Mark Biggerstaff as a great member to do business with here on AH. I have bought and sold several items with Mark over the years and have always been impressed with how he does business. Deal with confidence if this is ammo you need.

@Mtn_Infantry, I am glad I went when I did. I couldn’t afford to go for what they are getting now.

I use Talley bases and rings on all my Model 70s with great success.