WildRose
AH enthusiast
- Joined
- Jul 3, 2015
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- Location
- Halfway between Lubbock and Dallas
- Website
- www.texasquail.com
- Member of
- AKC, GSPCA, SCI, NRA
- Hunted
- Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, N/S Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Africa
Well that's why I would not dream of taking anything with me without first making sure it would be OK.Semi autos are not legal for hunting in most SA provinces. Yes, there are exceptions but I doubt your friendly SAPS officers at OR Tambo are going to issue import permits for a semi auto without prior permission. And if it has a military look, like an AR does, then expect plenty of PITA! Why even risk it - just bring your favourite varminting bolt gun and ask the tracker to work the bolt for you if it's too much hassle for you
The only thing I'd even consider taking a semi auto for to begin with is predator hunting where multiple targets and quick engagement of them is common.
That is why the semi auto rifles are so popular with varmint hunters here in the US.
What I was considering bringing primarily was a Ruger 10/22 magnum which is a rimfire. They are great for predator/varmint hunting at 200yds or less and there's very little danger of secondary hits from a pass through or miss doing any real damage.
Good bit of info though, thanks.