New member - No safari experience

[MAH]

Hi guys,

New member from Australia. I've read a lot of advice on this forum over the last year but have never posted, but thought it was time. This forum is such a great resource.

I have never hunted outside Australia, and the biggest animal I have hunted is deer. I've always had a desire to hunt in Africa, over the last year I've purchased two big bore rifles. They are nothing special, but I love shooting them, and that's all that matters to me. I have a Ruger No 1 450/400, and a custom Weatherby L/H 404 Jeffery. I load my own, and love using the rifles with reduced loads for deer. I feel the more trigger time behind the rifles the better.

Anyway, once again thanks for a great resource of information.

Cheers guys!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Welcome! Sounds like those guns you have need to visit Africa soon. Perth to Joburg via SAA is a good option.

 

[petrusg]

Welcome to AH mate! good choice of calibre's they will work perfectly in Africa.

 

[enysse]

Welcome to AH!

 

[Philip Glass]

Welcome! Your Ruger #1 could be used for a lot of things especially if you shoot it well. Enjoy planning your safari.
Philip

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Welcome to AH!

 

[cpr0312]

Welcome aboard and hope you get to Africa!

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH sir. Your No 1 in 450/400 is a great rifle that will serve you well once you make the trip to Africa. There is a thread going right now about the attraction of the No 1 that you might want to check out.

 

[spike.t]

hi welcome aboard

Perth to Joburg via SAA is a good option.

and you dont have to bother stopping there either...saa fly here from joburg.......

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Welcome to AH!

 

[htx519]

Welcome MAH...! Cheers!

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH MAH! Glad you decided to join the conversation! Hope you will share some pictures and stories from your part of your world with us.

 

[Royal27]

Welcome!

Would love to see a pic of the LH Jeff. There are a few of us lefties around here!

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Welcome to the forum and good luck.
Witold

 

[BRICKBURN]

Glad you started posting. Welcome to this side.
Share those deer hunts with your new babies with us when you get a moment.

 

[MAH]

Cheers for the greetings guys! Much appreciated. I think I'll start planning something to get it all underway.

I have attached some pictures of my rifles. As I said, nothing special but I'm sure they'll get the job done if I do my part.

I'm actually in the market for some optics for the 404. Any thoughts on this?

 

[Bullet Safaris]

Welcome to the forum MAH, you are in the right place!

 

[ActionBob]

I'm actually in the market for some optics for the 404. Any thoughts on this?

Welcome aboard!

What is your budget?

For a great mid priced scope I suggest a Leopold VX 6 firedot 4. Great glass for the money. Trijicon has some nice options as well. Get something that goes down to 1 or 1.5 x for that close in elephant, buffalo, and lion hunt, and an illuminated reticle for the Leopard, and at least 4 power but up to 6 will let you dial up plenty of power for a longer shot at Plains Game. For half the money you can get a Leopold VXR 1-4.

 

[Royal27]

Love the 404!

Bob gives good advice on the scopes. Great place to start looking for sure.

 

[KHOMAS HIGHLAND HUNTING SAFARIS]

Welcome to the best forum @MAH! Enjoy!