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We usually stay at Africa Sky when we get to Jburg. This trip we will be leaving early the next morning on a puddle jumper so thought it might be better to stay at the airport. Gilbert at Africa Sky is a great asset getting through saps, and we sent our gun paperwork to Africa Sky ahead of time...

Don’t pay attention to the middle hole it is a previous shot. There two groups of 3 plus the middle hole. The top group is 270 LRX the bottom group is 350TSX. I would like to be able to use the 350s for buff so if I move up a couple clicks the 270s will be just under 2 in. High and the 350s will...

For my hunting needs I use all Barnes ammo. Over the last couple years they have switched boxes. I was just wondering if anyone has noticed any difference in group size or point of impact change when switching over. I usually use blue box federal or reloads for practice and if I decide to shoot...

I picked up a couple rifles from a guy that said his hunting days were done. He told me it was unfired. I can’t see that it has. CZ 550 American 9.3x62. Most of you know what you’re looking at. If you need one here it is. If you don’t know what it is buy it, every hunter with Africa in his blood...

Still working on getting flights for July that aren’t going to break the bank. Has anyone flown into Cape Town. Is the procedure that same as JBurg? Is there a guest house to stay at like Africa Sky or Afton House. As we would have to fly back out to Port Elizabeth.

I have a fat wrench but just bought a new Swarovski scope and it calls for 17.3 pounds. With my wrench I hope I’m lucky to get it within 5 pounds. I don’t want to damage the scope so am wondering if there’s something out there that is accurate but not going to break the bank? Thanks

A friend that works at Scheels talked me into a Swarovski 2.3-18 scope that was on sale. I have a couple VX6 scopes that have Night Force rings. I have had them slip a couple times on my 375 RUM. My question is what would be the best rings to use for this scope on a kicking mule? I looked at...

This is my go to Africa scope. Shot everything from buf at 20 yards to Klipspringer at 340 yards. Sent one back for repairs, they repaired it sent it back to me, on the way back it was stolen. After a couple calls Leopold replaced it. They don’t make it anymore so gave me a 3-18. Anyway I’m...

I know this comes up from time to time but traveling rules seem to change daily. We have always gone Atlanta to JBurg and back. We are looking for tickets for this summer and it is getting time to get it done. They aren’t getting cheaper and for some time now it has been $3-400 cheaper going...

Ran across one of these today. Wondering what this is worth or the best place to find a value for something this high end. In perfect condition can’t say it is new.

Does anyone know a place where I can find Peter’s audio books, we are having difficulty finding audio versions on the book apps. I drive truck for a living and would like to listen while I drive. We’ve Googled and can only find Death in the Long Grass on one of the less unknown apps. Nothing on...

How I understand it you can export Hartmann zebra from SA but not Mountain zebra? 1. Is this correct? 2. What is the difference visually? Photos would be helpful if you have some. A friend and I are going to SA this summer. He would like to shoot the zebra with the dewlap. I feel like I...

Does anyone make a lever rifle that you can put a high capacity mag in? If not can you still get 10 round mags for Remington pumps? I am not a fan of leaving a round in the tub of a AR. Would like a 200 yard gun that repeats faster then a bolt. And hold a fare amount of rounds. Can be...

I have a friend looking for a 204 bolt action. He is a working stiff so nothing to crazy. Wandering what would be a good option. Be used for coyotes mostly. Also if any of you guys have anything you might want to part with. Thanks.

I have a friend that is looking to take a quick trip to SA. He is suffering withdrawal so looking to do a short cull hunt to get him by till next year. He’s looking for cheaper tickets, Delta is right at 2k can get United for $1400. Can you take guns on United. He would stop in Chicago and...

I bought this rifle for myself to be my deer rifle. I did some work on another rifle and decided to use it. Beautiful rifle I a great caliber. I have not shot it. As you can see in the top view the bedding job is a bit rough. I would like to get $1350 plus shipping. Cashiers check or I will take...

I bought this from an older gentleman that took it elk hunting a few times. He was selling his firearms because his heath wasn’t the best. He took very good care of all his guns. A beautiful rifle that doesn’t grow on trees these days. I’m thinking $1700 plus shipping. If you’re looking for a...

Many of you guy’s heading to Tulsa this weekend. We decided today to ride down there to see the shinies. Maybe it will be above freezing. Lol.

What do you guys think would penetrate better? A 270 with 130 TTSX or a 30/06 with 150 TTSX? My thoughts were the 30/06 but when I looked up the bullets the 270 has a little better SD at .242 compared to the 06 at .226. I have shot several animals with each but never the anything that I think...

After 20 years away from the game putting a couple semis on the road. Waiting for my licensing to come back so thought I would make it feel a bit more like home. Maybe a little over the top. Thought I’d never use those back skins. lol

Beautiful wood. Who ever did this did a great job. Wood is perfect. A little rust and some type of glue where the rings were. The barrel has been in someone’s hand a bit. I don’t think I have seen a ph’s gun that shiny at the muzzle. I’m guessing it came from Africa back in the day. I was going...

I bought this rifle new. Sure it has less than 100 rounds through it. I prefer Bobs favorite the 243 Lol. One mark on side, photo shows it, otherwise is in mint shape comes with base and rings. $825 plus shipping.

I don’t know much about this one I picked it up at a show. I thought I would use it as a project gun. Never got that far. Nice looking stock. Would make a cheap CRF DG rifle, or to build something. $875 plus shipping.

Looking to get some cash to go towards a new venture. So I will be putting quite a few guns up for sale in the next bit. First is a Kimber 84 in 308. Beautiful wood!! Comes with base and rings. Very light, just 6 pounds with the base and rings. Take it up the mountain or for a wife or child...

I had four scopes that needed repair. VXl, VXll, VX5, and VX6. They went in Dec. 27. We got a notification a few days ago that they had been shipped back. On the 17th they were delivered to my brothers house. They had the wrong address, we live in the country and he lives a mile up the road...

I have been going through all my brass and am going to try to get rid of some of the calibers that I don’t have anymore and some that I just have a bunch of. 75-80% of it is once fired another 10% would be twice the rest would be good as I threw away anything I thought was not ok. It is all...

I’m trying to simplify things a bit by getting rid of some stuff. I got rid of my 260, 6.5, 7mm08. I kept my 243s and 308s and thinking about getting a 358. I got rid of my 25/06 and 280, and kept my 270s, 30/06s, 9.3x62s for now, and am building a couple 35 Whelens. I have a 300win I really...

I have never cleaned brass without a shaker before. I was a little disappointed with how the primer pockets looked, and there were 30% that had walnut media in the flash hole I needed to clean out. Other than that I was really happy with how it looked. My question is. Do you have to blow the...

Picked up 2 Sakos in 375H&H today. Think I will shoot them, but will probably be up for sale shortly. Gotta say I think I love them both.

Looking to put a better trigger in my AR. What is your preference? Best for money? Single or two stage? I’d like to get it to 2 1/2 pounds. Thanks for your input.

Loaded some 17 Rem tonight. Last few years been loading 375 H&H and 375 Rum. Kept dropping the little 25 grainers, and every powder drop I thought it got hung up in the tube. Lol. Brought back a lot of great memories hunting fox with some old friends that are no longer with us, so had to share...

Went to a gun show today and going back tomorrow. Found a couple guns for my left handed stepson, that I could use some advice on. First a BPS that is a 31/2 inch. Will it feed 23/4 shells well? The price is right but we will use mostly 23/4 shells with a few 3s. There is several other BPSs...

I have three young men 20s and early 30s that I’m helping get started hunting. All three have a little gun experience. I asked on another thread a bit ago about a rifle for one for deer and possibly coyote. I loaned him a tika 223 to practice with and try to shoot a coyote. Now another one of...

Found this at a gun show a few years back for crazy cheap. I shot it and wasn’t real impressed and trigger was horrible. It sat in corner of shop a few years, when I was cleaning found it and decided it needed to stay or go. So I’m not a great smith but thought if I screwed it up I would just...

With the weather in my neck of the woods didn’t get our Christmas shopping done yet. I have a hired man that has never hunted but has done a little shooting. Seems very interested in hunting but doesn’t have much money. Thinking about getting him a 350 legend. He could use it for deer here in...

I have a friend that is interested in shooting a mountain zebra. The way I understand it mountain zebra can’t be imported into the States, but the Hartmanns can. If you google it they are the same as best I can tell. So my question is can we import either, if so which? and what are the...

I built a 375 for my wife, to keep recoil down a bit I went with a heavier barrel. It shoots great but is a bit heavier than I think it would need to be. I have some fluted barrels but I always bought them that way. Was wondering if I could send the rifle to someone and have it fluted to drop a...

If you are from Georgia please get out to vote. The election is going to have national effects for the next 2 years. Our voice needs to be heard.

I have a lousy question. But the is no dumb question right? The wife and I are driving from Iowa to California for Thanksgiving with her family. I would like to take some extra time and try to do some hunting on the trip or the family has a close friend that has a large ranch that I’m told we...

I’m doing research for a local radio show that I’m doing. Is there any commercially available rifles built for the 35 Whelen and or 9.3x62. Looking for something of value if there is anything. Thanks.

Those of you that have a FFL and sell some ammo and a few guns do you you carry liability insurance? If so what can you tell me about it? Thanks. Had a FFL years ago. In the process of getting it again. Mostly for selling big caliber rifles locally, and shipping rifles. Will also carry some odds...

My wife is very good with a bolt rifle and Glock, but has not used a shotgun. I like to keep a shotgun in the bedroom with buckshot in it for any two legged intruders or unwanted coyote or coon that come to close to the house. I always keep the chamber empty and 4 in the tube on a 870. My...

As I wrote in another thread I have a friend going leopard hunting in Namibia. Due in part to the post on that thread he is planning on taking his own rifles. He is a older gentleman and I usually take care of his paperwork. I haven’t been to Namibia before. What paperwork do I need to get, to...

I have a couple related questions for a friend. And it really is for a friend. He has the opportunity to go leopard hunting but doesn’t want to take a rifle. The outfitter has a 6.5 needmore. My friend asked me what I thought. It sounds a bit light to me but I don’t know much. After all the...

Has anyone traveled with more then two guns in a case. In 2019 we took 3 guns and the case weighed, I believe 52 pounds, and no one said anything. The wife and I are both going to hunt buf, so we are taking 4 rifles. The case weighs right at 60 lbs. just wanted to see if anyone else has tried...

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One step closer to Africa! 18 days.

When flying from JBerg to Port Elisabeth you need to have your ammo in a locked box other than your luggage. Does the lock need to be TSA or non TSA. Thanks.

Just received this from LJ safaris. First to let you know. Secondly does anyone know why?

Is there a cap on the number of rounds a mag can hold in SA? We are taking a 308 and 243 as our small game rounds. Both have Detachable mags. I have to buy a couple of spare mags as we have never used both rifles at the same time. I was thinking of getting a couple 10 rounders so we don’t have...