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    8.5x55 Blaser

    I have noticed on the blaser website that they have 8.5x55 Blaser Calibre in the R8 rifle. They say it is suitable for Moose and Large Antelopes such as Eland, Waterbuck, Kudu, Sable and Roan. It fires a .338 bullet in 230 grains. Now where legal would it be suitable for lion and leopard?
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    460 s&w for dangerous game

    I would like to know if the .460 s&w is suitable for most dangerous game in Africa. I will also be using .454 Casull in it.
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    Barnes bullet expansion problems

    I have seen on many deer stalking pages and it says not to use Barnes bullets as they do not expand well enough for UK deer stalking. Has anyone had any experience with Barnes bullets not expanding.
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    Best Leica or Zeiss Scope and Binoculars for Eyeglass wearer

    I am looking to purchase a new scope either a Leica or Zeiss Scope and Binoculars, however I wear glasses all the time as I am short sighted but have still managed to shoot and hit the target with a scope but I have to hold the binoculars slightly off my glasses to be able to see. What I would...
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    Spot The Snow Leopard

    I have found this article and also have uploaded the pic.From Discover on Google https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/can-you-spot-the-snow-leopard-in-this-viral-photo-from-himachal-pradesh-2142983.html
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    Conservation & Hunting

    We all know that hunting is a great tool for conservation. This article is from the telegraph haven't read it all. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comment/the-ethics-of-trophy-hunting/. You will have to register to read it.
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    Where are crossbows legal in Africa

    I am thinking about using a crossbow as well as a bow and rifles for hunting in Africa. I know that Nambia and Zambia do not allow crossbows and that some parts of South Africa allow crossbows. So where else outside of these allow hunting with a crossbow.
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    Double, Bolt action or Lever Action rifle on Dangerous Game

    I am wondering what would be the best rifle to use for stalked Dangerous Game (Elephant, Rhino, Hippo, Buffalo and sometimes Lion). I am pretty good with a Lever Action rifle as this was what I learned to shoot first but however I am thinking a double in either over and under or side by side in...
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    Prince William & Trophy Hunting

    Just been watching this at home and would like some views. I think this is very interesting. http://www.itv.com/news/2016-03-15/prince-william-itv-news-poaching-trophy-hunting-rhino-elephant/. I know Prince William the Duke of Cambridge thought that the whole Cecil the lion thing was...
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    .308 Winchester for Eland and Argali Sheep

    I was wondering would a .308 Winchester would be suitable for Eland (Giant and Common) and also for the Argali Sheep. I will be using Barnes TSX Bullets on both animals.
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    Solid or Partition Bullets for African Lion

    I got into a bit of a debate with a fellow Army Cadet Force Skill at Arms Instructor over bullet choice for hunting African Lion, we both agree that the calibres used would be between .375 HandH Magnum - .450 Rigby but it is the bullet choice, he says a Solid Flat nose would be best where as I...
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    first time safari spiral horned antelope

    I am wondering, what would be the best spiral horned antelope to hunt on a first time safari to South Africa, I'm thinking about a Cape Bushbuck but what other ones would be suitable.
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    Hello from dundee

    Hello everybody, I've hunted a lot in the U.K mostly after Roe deer but I have hunted in Norway after Red and Roe deer. I am mostly a Mountain and Plains Game Hunter but will hunt Dangerous Game if I have to. I am hoping to plan a trip to South Africa in the near future.
 
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