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    Traveling with Night Vision Scope?

    Does anyone know if you can travel into and out of Africa with a Digital Night vision Scope on my rifle? This one works both day and night, not just at night like a Gen I or Gen II true night vision. I have a Pulsar Digisight N550 I want to take for some night hunting for the small cats. Does...
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    The Trophy Fee for Cape Buffalo?

    Heading over to Limpopo for plains game in June. The outfitter keeps asking me about my interest in Cape Buffalo. Have seen several ads on this site for buffalo specials but wondering what would be a good price for a cape buff? This will be my third trip and do have an interest but also have...
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    Trophy Giraffe

    While in RSA this past April, I saw a very dark giraffe with almost a birthmark on his face - making his face almost white. A giraffe has never been on my radar as an animal to take while on safari but after looking at the pictures of this old guy, I have had a different mindset. Most of the...
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    Tipped or Not?

    Hello All, This may actually be a post for the reloading section but here goes... I will be working up a load for my newly purchased Winchester M70 in 375 H&H. While shopping for bullets (I am a die hard Barnes fan) I found a sale on the 250 grain Tipped TSX at Cabellas but was...
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    Predator calls?

    I am leaving for Limpopo in two days and have packed my predator call just to see what will happen. I also packed a rattle bag (sine the rut is supposed to be in) to see if I can't call something in. Anyone ever tried to use a predator call or a rattle bag in Africa?
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    Range finder in carry-on?

    Leaving for Jo`Berg this week and am finalizing all my things. Seems like I have read on this forum that there is some variations on whether a laser rangefinder can go in the carry-on bag. I can`t find anything on Delta or TSA website about it. What`s the verdict?
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    36 inch Sable

    Hello All! I am leaving for Limpopo in 4 weeks. I called my outfitter today to discuss a few details of the hunt and he asked me if I was still interested in shooting a Sable. He tells me he got a special price on 3 bulls all around the 36 inch mark and is willing to pass those savings on to...
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    One Gun or Two?

    I am leaving for RSA in mid-April for my second ever safari. The first time I went I took my 270 Win and had no problems shooting 150 grain core-lokt bullets. This time I am planning on taking my 300 Win Mag with 180 grain Barnes TSX bullets. But, I am considering also taking a 270 WSM as a...
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    Jo'Berg in April - Use a Gun Service?

    I have booked my safari for mid - late April 2012 and wanted some input on the use of a gun clearing service. On my last safari in August 2008 when we arrived the "police" were going thru a shift change - which created a 30 minute wait. Then, all the guys were jockying for position to get in...
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    Remington Core Lokt?

    Hello All, Wanted to get some feedback on the Remington Core Lokt buller in pointed soft point. Personally, I went to South Africa in August of 2008 and it did very well with me shooting a Remington 700 rifle chambered in 270 Win. I shot a Kudu, Eland, 2 Zebra, an Impala, Warthog, and a...
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    Status of Lion Hunting in South Africa?

    There has been a lot of talk about the end of lion hunting in South Africa. Last I heard, the court hearing was to be held in November. Does anyone have an update on the future of lion hunting in South Africa and where we stand with the courts and hearings?
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    SOUTH AFRICA: SS Pro Safaris Review

    Bought a donated hunt at the Atlanta Chapter of SCI to hunt w/ Scott Van Zyl of SS Pro Safaris in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Went on this hunt in August of 2008. Was greeted at the Jo'Berg airport by the guide's brother, Able. Cleared customs and gun permits rather unevenfully...
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    Which Brand Rifle in 375?

    Recently I posted a question for AH member asking about the 375 Ruger vs the 375 H&H. The general consensus was that since I did not reload, the H&H would be the way to go for the simple reason of availability of ammo across the world. Since we have narrowed down the caliber, I am now trying...
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    Muzzle Brake?

    Just wondering why you don't see a muzzle brake on the "big bores" like some hunters will put on their 7mm Mag or 300 Win Mag? I think we would all agree the muzzle brake reduces recoil. I think we also would agree the 375 and 416 calibers kick substantially more than a 300 caliber. So why is...
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    375 Ruger vs 375 H&H

    Hello All! Have searched for a previous post on this topic and could not find one. I am looking for any discussion on the differences between these two calibers. Any recommendations on one or the other would be great. Would be used for dangerous game hunting in Africa. And not to get off...
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    Used Rifle Brass for sale

    I have several boxes of 270 win and 300 win mag empty brass for sale and am not sure where I could get it sold. I don't re-load so I don't need the empty bullets. Also have two boxes of 270 wsm. Was thinking of asking $8.00 per box. Can anyone help me get these sold?
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    Use a service for a hunt in RSA in early April?

    Planning a safari April 9 to April 18. We are to be the first hunters in camp for the year. Given this is so early in the hunting season, do you think using a service would be necessary for the gun permitting? If I were going in August, I wouldn't ask since this is prime time for hunting, but...
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    Wrong Animal!! Now what?

    I went on safari in 2008 and had my animals taken to a taxidermist in South Africa. Earlier in the year, I asked the taxidermist via e-mail if they had an official SCI scorer to measure my animals as most of my trophies would make the SCI record book. They confirmed they had an official scorer...
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    Best Month to hunt South Africa

    Hello All! I am planning a safari to hunt RSA next year and am wondering what month would be best? My only choices are: April, May, or September. What month is best for plains game? Also, with respect to hunting the new moon, given Africa has so many animals, does anyone have any...
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    Gun Case Size Restrictions

    With the new airline regulations that all bags must be under 62 total inches (L x W x H) most standard gun cases easily exceed the size restrictrion - and thus, are subject to an "oversized" charge which is often around $150 for each way of your trip (over AND back). On a recent hunting trip...
 
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