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Another vote for the Hilton downtown. Nice, clean, comfy and a friendly staff. Small street vendor, open market and some basic supply stores just across the street and easy walking. I needed a new charging cord for my phone and a staff member walked me across the street and helped me find and...

I took my tuskless with 400gr Woodleigh Hydros in 416 Rigby last December. Couldn't get close enough to feel comfortable for a brain shot, so took a lung/heart shot at 65 yds. As she whirled and ran, I hit her 3 more times with the same pill. Went about 80 yds and piled up, stone dead. The...

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I just had this exact shot at 28 yards last week. 470 NE with Barnes TSX 500 gr at 2075 fps. He wheeled at the shot, and I hit him a second time in the right hip quartering forward. It traveled up thru the gut and into the chest. We think either shot would have taken him. He ran about 40 yds...

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Won’t filing the rear sight make the POI lower?

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Rare Breed, I believe 3/8 would be too small for a 470 NE. 3/8=0.375. I would think 1/2” would be appropriate. Please correct me if I’m wrong. I use Trader Keith’s Kynoch foams. I believe they are the #2

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I used Kynoch foam wads from Trader Keith with the 15.5 or the 3031. The 4831 and 4831SC filled the case well enough that I did not use any filler. It will depend on the powder you use and the amount of case fill it gives you. JJ recommended 2gr of polyester. (Pillow stuffing)

I have been shooting my Chapuis 470 for the last couple weeks working on loads and consistency. I leave tomorrow for the Dark Continent and an appointment with a Cape buffalo. Mine seems to digest almost everything I throw at it well. Both barrels stay inside of 3 1/2" at 50 yds with several...

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I have a Nanuk 904 case that is reasonably compact and easily holds 2 boxes (40) 375 H&H and 1 box of 470 NE. Ammo and case weigh in just under 9 lbs.

Do you know if this will accommodate a an action with Christensens carbon fiber barrel?

Mountain lion turns white as well. Reminds me of pork in looks and texture. Makes fantastic breakfast sausage. Had elephant from my tuskless last December. Flavor was amazing, but you better put your good teeth in and be prepared to give your jaw muscles a work out. Asked my Zim PH about eating...

Thank you for the offer. Could you please clarify for me: Headline says $34,000 for the package. But then in the T/C's says trophy fees are exclude. Does this mean that trophy fees for leopard, hippo, croc and buffalo are in addition to the $34,000? I am very interested in this hunt. Just...

PH I hunted with in Zim last December gave me one as a gift. I took it apart so it didn't look too formidable and packed in my rifle case. No issues with CBP.

I hit JNB June 9

Have you ever considered getting replica horns made for the bushbuck mount and keeping the skull and horns on display? I did it with a B&C muskox. Skull and horns was just too cool looking to cut up for the mount, but the fact I will probably never take another and the hide is so thick and cool...

One. In Limpopo in March of 24. Headed back to camp after a day of tracking buffalo. Saw a stick (I thought) in the road ahead. PH was driving and on the phone. As we got close, I saw it move. Yelled "snake" and PH damn near wrecked the truck. LOL He hated snakes. We ran over it as we drove by...

Amazon has the MTM tripod and plastic top for $129.

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I flew Ethiopian thru Addis in March. I didn't take my own firearms, as layover is so short and Jennifer was worried if I would make my connection. I used camp rifles, and they were ok, but I would much rather have my own. Our plane was late. Addis was a cluster. I had my 82 yr old mother with...

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@Bullthrower 338 they sure are. Send me a PM with your shipping info and I think I can get them in the mail tomorrow.

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In response to @Quest#1 generous offer, I am putting up a set of Burris XTR Signature 30mm scope rings, and a Hardcore Extreme Tru level pic rail for Savage long action.

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Quest#1, I will take the Afton VIP package if still available. I just today booked flights for a June hunt, and booking meet and greet and lodging was next in line. Thank you, and I will get something good up first of the week when I return from Easter travels.

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Zim Makuti area December’24

Welcome. Your stellar reputation precedes you. I’m sure you will be a much valued addition to this site. I will look forward to your interactions. Jody

I did the same. Flew Emirates. Avoids an overnight in Joburg. And Emirates is a good airline. Left out of O'hare and the process was simple and didn't see my guns again until Harare. Although my airtags told me they were with me all the way.

I should add, my travel agent, Jennifer at Travel Express had sent me the paperwork for entry that they needed to have filled out so I was prepared. If I remember correctly, I waited to sign it in front of them.

I was there in December and took two rifles. I landed in Harare and did have my outfitter set up a greeter. They guided me through the process, but it was quite simple. You go to a small room where they have you open your gun case and ammo box. They look at and and photograph your rifles and...

I spent some time with them in Nashville. Seemed like great guys willing to answer any questions. Nice rifles, but I found the actions a little sticky and rough. I only handled the .375 (I think that's what it was) and the barreled action they had out on the table. Hope they do well. We can...

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Zimbabwe. Makuti Safari area. December’24

Yes. Drove roads until we cut tracks, then tracked. Rain a month before my hunt made the country extremely green and thick. Visibility was next to zero. Had to get in the bush to find animals. We were lucky on rain, as I knew it could be an issue. Rained 2-3 times but always during mid-day when...

I hunted tuskless and buffalo with Bruce in December in Zim. Fantastic PH and a good man. Had a blast. It was hotter than hell, and he and his team worked their asses off to make a successful hunt come true for me. Can't say enough good things about him and hope to hunt with him in the future.

I've used my Pelican 1750 for numerous domestic flights including Alaska, as well as Canada and Africa. Never had an issue. I cut foam to fit my rifles until my last trip to Zimbabwe. I needed soft cases as well for my Merkel double and Dakota Traveler. I removed the bolt from the Dakota and...

Signed up for GE in Oct. While in Zim first week of December, received notice of conditional approval and could conduct my interview on return to Chicago. When I landed after 20+ hours of travel, and having used MPC, I was ushered into the same line as everyone else. An hour wait to clear and...

Thank you all for your replies. I do have Mr. Wright's book and have read it thoroughly. From your information, I believe I am on the right path. I have been in contact with Merkel (although, they weren't too specific) about factory regulating loads. I have managed to put together a load that...

Sir, can you please explain the differences in handloading for a double vs a bolt rifle. I have begun loading for my 470 Merkel. I have had good results, but want to be sure I am not missing anything. Thank you Jody

While I agree with all your feelings towards wood and blued steel, I also feel that if the next generation finds plastic and camo attractive, support them. We need every new or young hunter to stay the course and help carry on the tradition of shooting and hunting we all love. Don’t dissuade...

Welcome. This place is a fantastic resource with so many helpful people. I found a discount hunt for two cow buffalo on an extremely large tract of land last March for under $5,000. It was a fantastic hunt with great PH and staff with great accommodations. Hunting was by tracking and we were...

Check out Keg County Outfitters in northern Alberta. Spot and stalk big blacks in grain fields. 2 bear limit. High success rates. We are booked for early September in ‘26. I haven’t hunted with them, but have had good references and my taxidermist does a lot of work with them