I have read posts here for a while and finally decided to join. My passion is long range shooting and an occasional f-class match to sharpen my shooting and reloading skills. Of course, I love hunting a variety of game and just being outdoors. I also like to share my success and failures for new shooters and hunters.
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Hello from central North Carolina
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What part of central NC are you from?
What part of central NC are you from?
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I live just east of CLT
I pass through there often as I still have friends and family in Georgia. I also drive over and grab reloading supplies for me and about 10 shooters since I am the closest. Saves a few bucks on shipping and hazmat fees.
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That's where I'm at now lol. I work in Durham.
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Welcome aboard Arapaho. Just curious, what do you consider "long range?" What caliber rifles do you use for that? What sort of accuracy are you accustomed to getting at extended ranges? Have you ever given any thought to hunting Africa?
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Welcome aboard! I work in Graham and am out of the Triad.
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For f-class, long range is 1000 yards and I catch some mid-range matches as well at 600 yards. Keep in mind, I am definitely an amateur but am not a horrible shooter, just get beat up by the wind more times than not. I am much more accomplished at mid-range and generally shoot pretty well on that course with limited match experience. I mostly want to see where I stand with the big boys and with my load development. My expectation is somewhat different than most match shooters as I am usually shooting against myself or the guys I go with. I have only ever shot off a Harris type bipod and sand bag (not an f-class rest or 20 lb rifle). I thrive on a first shot X ring hit as a hunter and a wooden dollar from the club to boot. I have shot several calibers at both ranges including 7 RSAUM, 284 Win., 280 Ackley and 6.5x47 Lapua. Africa is on my bucket list for sure.
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Hello Arapaho,
Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.
Best Regards,
Velo Dog.
Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.
Best Regards,
Velo Dog.
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Arapaho, welcome to the AH forum! Looking forward to your input. It’s an excellent place to start researching your Africa adventure!
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Welcome. South of you in Spartanburg SC
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Woza it has been a busy few weeks!
Here below are the updated available dates for this the 2026 season
9-28 Feb open
21-25 March open
16-24 April is open
18-13 June is open this would awake time for kudu or Buffalo hunt!
9-19 July open will be very good for Kudu or Buffalo hunt!
14-30 September is open would be perfect time for late buffalo tracking hunt
October is wide open,
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Here below are the updated available dates for this the 2026 season
9-28 Feb open
21-25 March open
16-24 April is open
18-13 June is open this would awake time for kudu or Buffalo hunt!
9-19 July open will be very good for Kudu or Buffalo hunt!
14-30 September is open would be perfect time for late buffalo tracking hunt
October is wide open,
please contact me for more in
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