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Roger, From the perspective of a Kiwi who has hunted several times in the USA with my own rifle, it is certainly doable as long as you don't mind the complex procedure for a permit. Applications should be made weeks in advance of travel dates although once an application is sent approval is sent...

You're not alone. I've been humbled too but on different game. Never hunted Leopard which are acknowledged for unpredictable results. As hunters we all want success but need to remember if we are genuine, honest hunters that sometimes nature will hold the winning hand. I remind myself that's...

Just amazing quality with all these bulls. You guys are making my heart ache for the heat and the chase. Thanks to all of you for your pics and part of your fond memories. There's nobody luckier than the hunter who has honestly pursued one of these beasts, nature's gift to those of us who live...

Apart from April thus year due to an ongojng bathroom renovation I usually get out weekly shooting a 243W for Hares, Rabbits and other pests and using from 1 to 6 shots. And every 3 to 4 weeks I would be out Deer hunting mostly using a 30.06 for 1 to 4 shots average. Actual range shooting would...

I shouldn't have opened this thread. Dammit ! So many wonderful bulls and I can't get enough. Now I'll be dreaming and scheming all afternoon instead of concentrating on what I should be doing.

Superb bull and I love the photo.

Wow, that must have been a fabulous hunt. Four great buff there. I'm admiring that with envy !

I chose 375 H&H as only one vote is allowed. But, equally, I would hunt with the 375 Ruger and would like to have included that in my vote.

Sorry, haven't read this entire thread but can offer some use experience on White River primers. Here in NZ we had the same primer shortage nightmare and I had to resort to any alternative when my preferred Federals were unavailable. So far I have used only WR LR primers in mostly Norma brass...

My experience too ...

Definitely NOT Hornady One Shot ! Plenty of optimal products. Apart from the above maybe a lube containing a little Teflon also ?

If needed you can always quickly adjust the focus ring on the Patrol scope to more exactly see your aim point. Not the same as adjusting parallax but still helpful on a smaller sized target. I do this myself but never felt deficjent with no parallax adjustment on my scope. My longest shots are...

The perfect result for everything you went through. The whole story rates among the best hunting tales anywhere. Congrats on a fine Leopard and a great hunt.

Great discussion in this thread. If this comment helps, I don't own or use any .40 cal rifles after finding recoil breaching my tolerance levels. .375 cal is where I'm comfortable and where recoil tolerance limits out for me. But I took oppirtunities to shoot some different 40 cal rifles here...

Interesting. I wonder if there is some overall airline rule regarding tape ? Few years ago I transited through Dubai and was pulled aside for a random Customs inspection of my carryon. Inside I had most of a Duct Tape roll after wrapping catches on a gun case. All very jovial and the nice...

Yes, agree fully. There are unlimited means by which baggage can be tampered with should certain individuals be dishonest enough, no matter how tough or secure luggage is. At the end of the day a proper system relies on the integrity and honesty of emoyees involved. In my case I don't believe...

A couple of years ago, traveling to Cameroon, I overnighted in Dubai. Repacked a little at the hotel and put a rangefinder into my unlocked suitcase instead of my carryon. Flew Ethiopian to Addis Ababa / Douala. The rangefinder was no longer there on arrival in Douala. I knew the bag had been...

Coppersmith. Used them only once but very good experience.

That bull is the perfect reward for a proper hunt. As I watched I felt I was right behind you. Loved every minute of it and seeing the whole team completely focusssed. Congrats on a great buff.

I continue to be amazed and beginning to appreciate why you built your trophy room on such a scale. Achievements for you and your family to be proud of. Simply wonderful and thankyou for keeping us all updated.

Any brass not sized for correct headspace can eventually succumb to head separation. The number of firings before this occurs is relative to several factors of which brass quality is one. The brass I found most easily failing in this respect is Hornady. Not saying I have used absolutely every...

Fabulous report. Thankyou very much for posting such a readable account of your hunt. I really enjoyed the read. I love all your trophies. They are wonderful. I have had some confact on and off with this same outfitter. They seem like very good operators.

Very well stated and 100% correct. A rising, new generation and their attitudes and beliefs are driving changes in our world. Commerce needs to identify where they can continue to remain relevant and adapt accordingly. Maybe it's coincidental but many of the newer, cost friendlier optics...

I have hunted only Namibia, Zimbabwe ( Zambezi Valley ), northern Cameroon. Would hunt any again in a heartbeat but would just as easily pick only Zimbabwe and Cameroon if choices were restricted. I have hunted the Zambezi three times. Simply love hunting there and think often of my great times...

Interested. Will PM.

Have had FTF issues with CCI LR primers from a couple of different batches over the years. Only sorted the problem on the second occasion. As some have posted CCI primer cups are a harder material than other brands and require a sterner strike force for ignition. I FL size my brass and am...

Only eaten Waerbuck once. Served as stew. Delicious. I have enjoyed most game meats I have eaten and I do like meat generally. I like to try meat from game I have hunted and shot. Something previously untried is always keenly anticipated. The only disappointments have been meats that had spoiled...

24 inches. I think my Blaser R93 barrel is 25 + inches but gives no more MV than my M70 with a 24 inch barrel. That's with Barnes TSX 300 gns.

Good idea and I kinda thought Swarovski might try something along these lines. They could go to their top twenty dealers asking them to take pre-orders, maybe with deposits, and do a production run with, say, 10% extra, to fill that order. Then repeat in 2 to 4 years or whatever interval they...

Yep, something fishy about this site now that I've had a look. Maybe I'm wrong but my gut tells me to steer clear. Looks too good to be true, unfortunately.

Tasteful. Even the missus could not disapprove. Goes to show not every hunting memento has to be a full shoulder mount. Congrats, again. A great buff. Do you know if the colours used are the genuine and traditional organic materials ?

A few years ago I killed a Buff in Zimbabwe with 300 TSX bullets from my 375 H&H In my belt were several rounds loaded with 300 g Cup Point Solids which I had not used while killing the Buff. I wanted to try one so from about 10 yds behind the Buff I fired one shot into the Buff through one of...

@Philip Glass Sir, thankyou for that info. Good to hear they did well and a great pity DSC seems to have taken a poor detour. Can't argue that TTHA attendance costs are reasonable and I would agree they could see potential growth if some exhibitors are seriously looking for a DSC alternative. I...

@Philip Glass How did this TTHA show compare in size and exhibitor attendance to the last couple of DSC shows ? What was the entry cost per day, and for the full show ? If I'm not mistaken the venue interior looks to be the KBH convention floor .... ? Cheers

Whenever I open a new pack of bullets, regardless of calibre, I check weigh at least a few to ensure correct fit to specs. The only issue ever encountered was opening a pack of Hornady Interbond 30 cal bullets that were actually SST bullets that were the same as the labelled weight.

I have owned, and more recently started using, a 375 Ruger in Left Hand for a couple of years. I really like the Ruger M77 CRF actions and the Ruger company is one of those saintly manufacturere that makes good rifles for lefties. Manufactured in 2013 it has the excellent trigger used at that...

Congrats on your old man bull. He's a beauty. And a great, great hunt all round. Super that you made Dad part of your hunt. A great gift from son to dad.

Do any of the UK hunters still get around this by flying first to South Africa, then traveling on to Zimbabwe ? Or has this been discovered as a loophole and closed off ?

You might be right and there may be no internet sytem installed there. However, when there in August '23 I was able to get onto the net. There was something there that enabled me to connect once I installed an App on my phone. Maybe it was just a temporary thing that had been brought in by a...

I envy you, having your hunt booked and to look forward to. I wish I could say the same but believe my next hunt will be a few years away yet. I wish you the best of luck sir on your forthcoming hunt. Adventure awaits you.

Dande North is in the Valley. CMS has some nice camps there. You're right, October is usually hot. Latest I've hunted was early Sept. which was definitely warm but heat there doesn't seem to affect me much. Due to low humidity I think, unlike Auckland region where I live which is very himid and...

I think you're in for a great hunt. I hope you're hunting from one of the camps in the Zambezi Valley. I just can't get tired of hunting there. Absolutely love it. A big factor in my initial booking with CMS was knowing a couple of Kiwis who had hunted there a couple of times before I went. That...

Amazing !

And no matter who you are, prince or pauper ( like me ) CMS will work their backsides off to give you the greatest hunt experience ever. CMS don't ever forget that you are the client who, with your hard earned cash, is trusting them to provide an unforgettable experience. My suggestion is to go...

I have done three hunts with CMS. Almost without exception any reference you find to their hunts, concessions and PHs is nothing but positive. After experiencing my CMS hunts I know they are the real deal. Any future hunts I do in Zim will automatically be booked with CMS.

And, likewise in my dealing and communications with @9412765 who has been nothing but first class throughout. It pleases me to report he has been a complete gentleman with whom I would trade again without hesitation.

Even if you reload, as I do, practically the sole brass option currently available is Hornady made / brand brass. This brass is what I use to load ammo for my 375 Ruger. Sadly, brass quality is a bit lacking compared to other brands of higher repute. I simply don't get the brass life and have a...

@TnKen Depending on the calibre you shoot you might find H4831sc does the job. I shoot both a 300 Win Mag and 300 Blaser Mag and have found very close performance between these two powders. All my loads now use only H4831sc as it's a bit cheaper ( or was ) than RL22 and supplies have been more...

@Bob Nelson 35Whelen A man after my own heart you are Mr Nelson. The shortages were awful for everybody. And yes, some sought to take advantage by offering components for sale at exorbitant prices ( in my old fashioned opinion ) and while many complained I guess it's just market forces at work...

@Bob Nelson 35Whelen I can't be too critical of ADI regarding common rifle powders. We had a phase here of no American or European powders being supplied for a year or so. Many shooters with favourite loads developed with these were left high and dry. But ADI, bless them, who I imagine were...