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I wouldn't be afraid to use the Hornady, they shoot extremely well out of my Kimber. I choose the TSSX as they shoot equally as accurately and the performed with perfection on a Cape Buff, Kudu and Sable for me.

Yes. You may have to provide a copy for shipping taxidermy too

Yeah, not sure why it’s not designated?? I’m using Louisville as it’s 200 miles closer.

Found the list. CVG is still not on it https://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2024-06/ole-wildlife-trade-wildlife-inspection-offices-2024_0.pdf

My taxidermy is ready and I want to see if CVG is accepting taxidermy now. I can’t find the list on the USDA website. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Last year in Limpopo. Near the border of Zim and Mozambique

Emphasizing what others have said. You and your PH are hunting as a team. I'm sure some just walk behind him and wait for him to point the game out, but that's not my style. The PH I hunt with appreciates my ability, it's really like hunting with a friend. With that said, he spots more game than...

I had a great transaction with @TOBY458 Good price and quick turnaround

Agree with you. I've only done one buffalo hunt but it was extremely thick cover. And why sight in for 200 yards anyway as I had no intent of a shot that far. Sighted in at 100 I was like a inch high at 50 and 5" low at 200.

I’ve shot a charging buffalo, right between the eyes at 8 yards. Exactly where I was aiming.

like others have said, I’d sight in at 50 but also want to be comfortable at 100 for a followup shot or if that is what the Buff offers you. I think it’s more important to develop a practice routine for dangerous game. Mine is 2 to 3 sessions a week. Short with 8-12 rounds each. I put up a set...

Ask for the tip guide before you book, or at least before you go. Calibrate on amounts if you're traveling with friends. Bring small bills for staff and tracker. Large bills are fine PH. Put your tip in envelopes and hand directly to each person. It my money, I want the joy of giving it to them...

The outfit that I hunt with in RSA discourages this for two reasons. 1. his staff grows to expect this and thinks the PH is skimming if someone doesn't tip at this level. 2. his staff will disappear for a few days after receiving this type of money

That's crazy high.

@jb1069 - your lucky day I guess

Nice buy!

Welcome to the forum. You'll find a lot of good advice hear. For the hunt itself, I know you won it but I'd compare the price of the additional animals from their price list to a similar package being offered here. It will help you confirm if the total outlay is a good deal or not. For a...

I have this rifle in a 375, it's a shooter. 100 yard target

My son laughed at me when I asked him that. He pointed to my Iphone pro and said that is the best digital camera you can buy! It's not the best but better than the ones I was looking at!

@Ontario Hunter - at home practice is a great addition. Get's you use to mounting on sticks and working a quickly getting a round down range. I give myself 5 seconds to mount the rifle and fire. Hard at first but gets easy and will result in more dead Kudu!

I agree. I would never use a outfitters rifle. It's so easy and inexpensive to bring your own, and one that you've practiced with all year leading up to the hunt. This has led to very successful hunts for me.

Visit Krueger or another national park while there. The experience is as good as the safari and incredibly inexpensive.

AR 223/556 12 gauge shotgun 22

I think it's a personal preference depending on whether you like aged meat or not. I do and in turn will hang my meat up to a month, just like good aged beef

Field and Stream Taxidermy in Massena RSA

I just got a quote of $1,800 for the shield, base and spear Gemsbok mount. I'm going with it. Thanks for the recommendation @PARA45

Convinced on pedestal. Thanks

Debating between a shoulder and wall pedestal. Room is not a problem, what is your favorite?

I worked for a global company with offices in Mexico for 25 years. Part of my responsibility was security training people traveling internationally. Up until 10 years ago, the cartels left Westerners alone. Not now. We had around 6 employees kidnapped for ransom until we put additional security...

I don't think the caliber has anything to do with this. Poor shot placement is just that, regardless of the caliber used. If anything you could discuss bullet type. A ballistic tip will increase damage on marginal shot say, but that still isn't the cure for a marginal shot. Fast expanding...

2x7 or 3.9. I wouldn't put a long range scope on a 30/06 as you don't need 15x or the weight. I personally, it just fit a pre-64 win.

Kudu on first safari to Limpopo. Mainly, I just had a hard time spotting them. It was a April hunt so I had the foliage working against me. We had some bad luck haunting us too, like flat tires. Then to make matters worse, I missed, twice. When I finally got it done, after 5 days, it was a big...

A frames and Barnes are two of my "go too" rounds but not all my rifles like them. Any quality bullet will work for the animals listed. Buy and 1/2 dozen different 180 grains each for the '06 and the .300, find what your rifle likes and use the rest for practice. Same for the .375.

I've never done this going into to S. Africa but love to bring wine back from there and other countries. I just package it carefully and check my bag. Never a problem. Pack your special bottle in your checked bag and don't worry about it.

Why cotton? By a 511 tactical or check our Duck Camps field shirts

Always the concern with international flights and why trip insurance may be worth it. Glad that your outfitter was reasonable. This is more of a risk than ever as there's a reduced amount of flights everywhere. Sorry to hear this as I can't imagine having my safari with my son cancelled.

I've hunted May twice. Once it was green and thick. Beautiful to see but made hunting challenging. Benefit, Kudu were in rut. This year it was dry and a lot of the leaves had fallen. Still not winter but made the spot and stalk a little easier.

I asked a friend of mine who owns a gun shop, one that specializes in Shotguns. They recommend Franchi as a good entry level. He said CZ makes a good entry level shotgun too. You can't go wrong with a Citori either.

I prefer the vx 1.5-5 as I've been using that scope on shotguns and lever guns here in Midwest for decades. It's never failed me and I'm used to it. And similar to Midwest hunting, I rarely have the time or need to dial up the magnification. If I do, 5x is plenty.

Yeah, I live in Loveland and am trying to avoid the trip to Chicago.

In 2023, after harvesting a stud Sable in a dry river bed. My PH and I were walking back to retrieve the vehicle when I caught movement out of my right eye. I single buff stood up from his bed not 12 yards from us. As he moved to charge I shot him in the shoulder with my .375. No sooner than me...

A few months ago a member posted that Cincinnati had recently been approved for receiving taxidermy. At that time, they had been approved but weren't able to accept taxidermy. As I have a pending shipment coming from RSA, and live near this airport, I delayed my shipment. Does anyone know the...

Welcome aboard

The DGX isn't a solid as some have stated by a bonded bullet. Really just a high performance Core-lock. I would hesitate to use it and look forward to your followup post in Nov!

One veteran's hunt was sponsored and paid for by the PH and Owner of Ranchero's safari. Magnus also allowed me to bring a photographer at no extra cost. And they both were treating like kings

The quote is there are so many saying to avoid donated hunts. My experience with a donated hunt was fantastic

I took some combat wounded veterans on Safari in Limpopo RSA this year. One of the hunters was sponsored by the owner, the rest donated by a nonprofit. We were all treated like kings and had a wonderful time. We hunted with Magnus Crossberg at Ranchero's Safari's.

I'm am talking Marlboro's from the duty free store not that local crap