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    Curious why cape buffalo have the same minimum caliber requirement as Rhino, Hippo and Elephant?

    And that is exactly the way they are! And at 5 yards they look even more maniacal!
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    A Very Nice, Affordable Shotgun - Beretta Orvis Uplander Waterfowler

    I think the 686 is one of the best guns Beretta ever put out. IMHO. Hmm my 20 ga 686 might need a companion
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    For Sale 416 Rigby Ammo

    Are the Wooleighs still avail?
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    NAMIBIA: Bwabwata With KOU KUAS ADVENTURES

    Sir, That was excellent and exciting. Spoken like a true sportsman. Thanks for sharing your experience
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    Flying standby with firearms

    Just an update. Had a fantastic Safari/ fishing/ family trip. Flew Premium Select out to Johannesburg without a hitch buddy pass. Flew Lufthansa back. Paid ticket. Absolutely correct about loads coming back. Thanks for the tip! Buffalo 42 inched not as close as las time! 18 yards between the...
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    Flying standby with firearms

    Thanks for all your input. I have purchased " back up tickets " The reason for all this excess juggling, is I'm in a decent position to fly on a " buddy pass" and possibly be in Delta one. Of course the back up tickets are on a separate airlines " United " refundable.. Camp rifle probably...
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    Flying standby with firearms

    Thanks gentlemen. As it gets closer I'll check the loads and make a final decision. Jim, I'm back for round 2 on Buffalo, a croc, warthog, kudu, blesbuck and a impala for our grandson. Adding on 2 days deep sea fishing for the Mrs.
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    For Sale 416 Rigby Ammunition Package

    Sir I've been off the site for quite awhile. Not sure if your still interested in the TBBC
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    Flying standby with firearms

    I am flying Delta flight 200 on standby next month. My question is. When you have checked rifle with TSA and you don't get on plane due to standby status, what happens to your luggage and firearms? Do they get pulled of plane prior to takeoff, or do they sail on to Johannesburg waiting for me...
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    Dealing with wounded Cape buffalo

    The follow up, back up caliber/ bullet on my buffalo encounter was a 375 H&H with 300 grain barnes TSX. The killing shot at very close range was through the mouth into to cervical spine. It would have been great to have a larger caliber with heartier sized bullet. But it all came down to shot...
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    In memoriam - Professional Hunter Chris Bolton passes

    It is with profound sorrow to relay the information that Chris Bolton has died. Information is scant right now as his widow is asking for privacy for her and her young child Sage. Chris was a friend and my first PH in Africa. A few members here have hunted with him with Zungah safaris. As I...
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    Tag Draws 2021

    Tom My Moose tag is for areas 39 and 46 close to Bailey Colorado
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    August 13 Delta flight

    Any hunters leaving August 13 Atlanta to Johannesburg? Your in great hands! My brother will be your pilot!
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    For Sale 416 Rigby Ammunition Package

    Price drop! 775.00 takes it all
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    375 H&H TBBC For Sale

    Dsd3160 Dang autocorrect. I have zelle or venmo
 
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