Wyatt Smith
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Hello from Northern Nevada
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to AH! Once upon a time, I lived in Reno and Sparks for many years. Some other parts as well, but loved it! Lots of really great people on here with lots of helpful information! We look forward to hearing about your adventures!
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Welcome to AH lakeriedog! Have a great time in Africa.
Lakeriedog, welcome to the AH forum! Oh you‘re going to have a grand time on your first Africa adventure!
Have you got all your papaerwork done? 4457? Outfitter invitation? Notorized copies of your passport? SAPS paperwork? Riflepermits or some one meeting you? Etc.
Have you been practicing shooting off sticks? No more than 5 count getting on sticks and an accurate shot?
Never hurts to double check everything. Best of luck!
Have you got all your papaerwork done? 4457? Outfitter invitation? Notorized copies of your passport? SAPS paperwork? Riflepermits or some one meeting you? Etc.
Have you been practicing shooting off sticks? No more than 5 count getting on sticks and an accurate shot?
Never hurts to double check everything. Best of luck!
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Hello lakeriedog,
Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.
Nevada is a rifle grump’s paradise for sure.
I love the north half of that state, simply love it.
Best Regards,
Velo Dog.
Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.
Nevada is a rifle grump’s paradise for sure.
I love the north half of that state, simply love it.
Best Regards,
Velo Dog.
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Welcome aboard lakeriedog. Use the AH "search" function to look up topics of interest. We are here to insure that you get each and every one of your questions answered. The goal is no surprises.
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Welcome and good luck on your first safari. Will be watching for a report on your return.
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Welcome Aboard! I'll echo the comment about practicing off sticks. And add to reload immediately
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Grz63 wrote on roklok's profile.
Hi Roklok
I read your post on Caprivi. Congratulations.
I plan to hunt there for buff in 2026 oct.
How was the land, very dry ? But à lot of buffs ?
Thank you / merci
Philippe
I read your post on Caprivi. Congratulations.
I plan to hunt there for buff in 2026 oct.
How was the land, very dry ? But à lot of buffs ?
Thank you / merci
Philippe
Fire Dog wrote on AfricaHunting.com's profile.
Chopped up the whole thing as I kept hitting the 240 character limit...
Found out the trigger word in the end... It was muzzle or velocity. dropped them and it posted.
Found out the trigger word in the end... It was muzzle or velocity. dropped them and it posted.
Fire Dog wrote on AfricaHunting.com's profile.
2,822fps, ES 8.2
This compares favorably to 7 Rem Mag. with less powder & recoil.
This compares favorably to 7 Rem Mag. with less powder & recoil.
Fire Dog wrote on AfricaHunting.com's profile.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS FOR MY RIFLE, ALWAYS APPROACH A NEW LOAD CAUTIOUSLY!!*
Rifle is a Pierce long action, 32" 1:8.5 twist Swan{Au} barrel
{You will want a 1:8.5 to run the heavies but can get away with a 1:9}
Peterson .280AI brass, CCI 200 primers, 56.5gr of 4831SC, 184gr Berger Hybrid.
Rifle is a Pierce long action, 32" 1:8.5 twist Swan{Au} barrel
{You will want a 1:8.5 to run the heavies but can get away with a 1:9}
Peterson .280AI brass, CCI 200 primers, 56.5gr of 4831SC, 184gr Berger Hybrid.
Fire Dog wrote on AfricaHunting.com's profile.
I know that this thread is more than a year old but as a new member I thought I would pass along my .280AI loading.
I am shooting F Open long range rather than hunting but here is what is working for me and I have managed a 198.14 at 800 meters.
That is for 20 shots. The 14 are X's which is a 5" circle.
I am shooting F Open long range rather than hunting but here is what is working for me and I have managed a 198.14 at 800 meters.
That is for 20 shots. The 14 are X's which is a 5" circle.