New Guy from Arizona

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Good luck with your planning.
 
Shootist43 said:
Welcome aboard TucsonFX4. IMHO you are the type of hunter AH can help the most. The biggest thing to remember is that you will more than likely be making a return trip. So, with more than "one bite" at the apple your first hunt doesn't have to fulfill all of your dreams and or expectations. It just needs to whet your appetite. Many first-time hunters take over a year to plan and finalize a hunt. Use the "Search" function to find previous reports on items that interest you.

Please tell us a little more about yourself as a hunter. Things like what have you hunted in the past, what type and caliber rifles you own, do you reload.
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You’re right, I fully anticipate returning from my eventual first hunting safari and immediately mentally planning my next one.

I’m not as life-long hunter, as I’ve only gotten into big game hunting the past few years. I appreciate the hunting style in AZ, spot and stalk or beating the brush or whatever term you prefer to use. It isn’t (at least for me) hours in a blind and then going home. I’m not against that and I hope to hunt that style in different states to experience a broader perspective, but I enjoy putting this type of work into it.
I currently have a .308, 7mmRM, and 300WM. My plan for my first hunting safari is to stick to plains game, and believe I would use my 300WM. I am starting to reload and in the process of working up loads for it now. I have a nice collection of bullets, mediocre selection of powder, and only one choice for primer. I sure hope these shortages end soon.
 
Hello TucsonFX4,

Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

Best Regards,
Velo Dog.
 
Welcome welcome welcome
 
Any info you may need feel free to ask
Lets get you to africa for a hunt
 
ToucsonFX4, you have a good battery of rifles for a first time PG hunt. What weight bullet were you thinking of for PG? Some get to be fairly large, and the 200 Grainers work better if not best on them. Depending on where you hunt, distances can vary greatly, but regardless of the distance, most PH(s) will be expecting you to shoot off "sticks." Believe me that is an acquired skill, start that learning process with a 22 LR or a 17 HMR.
 
Shootist43 said:
ToucsonFX4, you have a good battery of rifles for a first time PG hunt. What weight bullet were you thinking of for PG? Some get to be fairly large, and the 200 Grainers work better if not best on them. Depending on where you hunt, distances can vary greatly, but regardless of the distance, most PH(s) will be expecting you to shoot off "sticks." Believe me that is an acquired skill, start that learning process with a 22 LR or a 17 HMR.
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The first load I am working up for the 300WM is with 212 grain Hornady ELD-X, though I’m thinking of switching to the 210 grain Nosler Accubond Long Range. I also have the 180 grain Barnes TTSX that I thought would be a good choice for PG.

I definitely need to get practice with sticks. That is on my short term to do list.
 
And thank you for the welcomes, Velo and Tally-Ho. I’m looking forward to working with forum sponsors and hopefully picking one for my first trip.
 
Howdy from Texas
 
I took my 300 wm and hand loads the first time I went as well with 200 gr bullets. I like your bullet selection and feel your reloading shortage pains!
I love hunting plains game and the variety is awe inspiring. Can’t wait to get back there myself!
 
Welcome to AH and the posting side! Great to have you here and we are looking forward to you sharing your stories!
 
Welcome to AH and the posting side! let us know if you have any questions.
 
TucsonFX4 said:
Howdy everyone. I’ve been lurking a reading for a couple months, and figured I ought to at least join and be a part of the community. Tons of great knowledge here, such an amazing resource.

Im hoping to be able to go on my first hunting safari next summer or the year after. I’m sure if I were to start the process now, I would have plenty of time to be ready for next year. The problem is, I learn so much every time I get on the website that I don’t want to settle on a hunt and be all booked up only to find something new that I would prefer. On the other hand, I have some concerns about possible changes in regulations when it comes to trophy hunting, whether it be in Africa or the US. I don’t think I need to sweat any of these options or feel pressured one way or the other, it’s just what has been factoring in to my thinking.
I’m looking forward to continuing to learn and research on this site.

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Welcome to AH @TucsonFX4 !

Happy to answer any questions you may have! Please feel free to shoot us a DM.

Kind regards,
Dempsey Bayly & Michael Sippel
 
Welcome to the dark side, You picked a great place to start your journey to hunt Africa.
 
Welcome to AH. Enjoy the forum, it's very addicting. If we can be of any assistance with US Customs or shipping, please call, email, or send me a message!
 
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