Hey from Kevin

Hillbilly Marine

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I have been here for a while, reading and enjoying the myriad of posts and vast personal experiences. Just reading makes me happy (and to be truthful perhaps a bit jealous).

I spent twenty years in the Marine Corps and have been fixing helicopters my whole life. I have also been a lifelong "gun guy". My hunting experience has been mostly just deer and squirrels ( I do love hunting tree rats, yummy) in West Virginia and North Carolina. Having read way to much Rourke, Roosevelt, Bell etc in my youth left me with a desire, if not finances, to hunt Africa.

My rifle tastes are champagne to my beer budget. Part of the reason I joined is the great stories of the members firearms and observation of firearms topics. Little note here, I have discovered my CZ550 .416 Rigby is one hell of deer rifle, particularly with the old Hornady DGX rounds.

While I may not post very often I will enjoy the great company, wisdom, and often tomfoolery that I have enjoyed so far.
 
Hi and glad you started posting. Lots of us have champagne tastes and beer budgets when it comes to rifles. For me it is all about accuracy and reliability. African hunts, especially cull hunts are not unreasonably priced. Keep reading AH and you may find yourself going after all.
 
Welcome aboard!
 
Welcome to AH Kevin! Hope yo can make it to Africa soon.
 
Welcome Kevin, glad you signed up:)

You have the rifle now just "make a plan" to get to Africa;)
 
,................... Little note here, I have discovered my CZ550 .416 Rigby is one hell of deer rifle, particularly with the old Hornady DGX rounds. ................

I discovered that my copy of the exact same rifle scared everything into hiding just by being in the truck. I hope one day to test it and see if I can replicate your results.

Welcome to AH.
 
Welcome :S Welcome:
 
Welcome to the forum Hillbilly Marine! And thanks for your service!
 
Welcome to AH sir. Glad you decided to share a post with us. And yes your rifle is perfect for just about anything that walks the planet.
 
Welcome to AH!
 
Welcome to AH, Kevin !
 
Welcome to AH!
 
.416 Rigby, that just screams Africa. Welcome.
 
Welcome to AH my friend. Remember Rome wasn't built in a day. There are some great deals on this site. You will get there.
 

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robi wrote on hoytcanon's profile.
Just moving to DM. Yes, please ask your friend if he knows somebody who might be willing to support a persistent hunt in the snow.
MANKAZANA SAFARIS wrote on Paul Shirek's profile.
Hi Paul,
This is Daniel from Mankazana Safaris.

I saw your post regarding a hunt in Africa. I am sure you have been bombarded with messages and replies from other outfitters, so I will keep this one quick.
I have a feeling we have exactly what you need for a first safari.
If you'd like to hear more, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Yours sincerely,
wheelerdan wrote on ACraig's profile.
If you ever decide to sell this rifle, I will buy it with the dies, bullet, brass, the works. Dan
American marketing tour update!

flights are booked Uber rides confirmed, car hire deposit paid! Hotels booked!

Im getting ready to go but first I have a 3 week photo Safari tour scouting some locations in the Limpopo province for future Photo safari tours! watch this space for awesome updates and footage !!!

Remember ISE Show 8-11 Jan in Denver Colorado!

Then from there I will be traveling by car for over a week
 
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