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  1. TEX84

    Wanted New VX3 Or VX3i 1.5-5x20

    PM sent
  2. TEX84

    Wanted New VX3 Or VX3i 1.5-5x20

    Let me know if you have one of these scopes laying around in new condition. Thanks.
  3. TEX84

    For Sale Left hand Winchester 375 H&H With Box

    Thanks. This gun has been sold pending receipt of funds.
  4. TEX84

    For Sale Left hand Winchester 375 H&H With Box

    It is a control round feed model but not a pre-64. I don’t believe the left hand version was made pre 64. There is a sticker on the box with a date of January 24, 2006. That seems to make sense because I believe the New Haven factory shut down shortly after that. The serial number is G2598684.
  5. TEX84

    For Sale Left hand Winchester 375 H&H With Box

    I’ve listed this gun on gunsinternational for those wanting to see more pictures. Thanks.
  6. Left hand Winchester 375 H&H Rifle

    Left hand Winchester 375 H&H Rifle

  7. Left hand Winchester 375 H&H Rifle

    Left hand Winchester 375 H&H Rifle

  8. Left hand Winchester 375 H&H Rifle

    Left hand Winchester 375 H&H Rifle

  9. Left hand Winchester 375 H&H Rifle

    Left hand Winchester 375 H&H Rifle

  10. TEX84

    For Sale Left hand Winchester 375 H&H With Box

    Guys, For those that have been looking for a left hand dangerous game gun, I've got a new Winchester up for sale. This is a rare New Haven made left hand Winchester Model 70 Safari Express in 375 H&H. This gun was sold to me as unfired / new condition with the original box. Since I purchased...
  11. TEX84

    How large do you estimate this Blue Wildebeest bull?

    I would say his ears are probably 24 inches wide or so. That could put him as high as 33 inches.
  12. TEX84

    Customs and shipping costs

    I recently used Bullseye for finished taxidermy. My entire shipping costs to Atlanta were about $1100. That included two impala shoulder mounts, a blue wildebeest shoulder mount, a zebra flatskin, and two additional backskins. I think the weight was about 150 lbs. I used Coppersmith for...
  13. TEX84

    Damaged Taxidermy from South Africa with Delta Airlines

    This is really unfortunate. What is that crate made out of? It doesn't look like plywood.
  14. TEX84

    Zebra rug question

    Here you go.
  15. TEX84

    Zebra rug question

    Thanks guys. I went with the zebra rug. I'll actually be receiving it in a week or two. Just getting a little worried that it might look weird.
  16. TEX84

    Zebra rug question

    I mean, I didn't shoot a foal or the equivalent of a Shetland pony. I like to describe it as slightly undersized.
  17. TEX84

    Zebra rug question

    Has anyone ever had a rug made out of an immature zebra? On my last safari, my PH had me take a risky shot through some brush, and I shot a younger specimen. I still feel bad about it. Any thoughts on how the rug will turn out? Will it look bad because it is a bit smaller?
  18. TEX84

    Trophy Debate

    That's why I would go home empty handed sometimes. I'm not going to just shoot an immature animal because I found nothing better. If you don't find the trophy you are after, don't shoot.
  19. TEX84

    Trophy Debate

    Brickburn has nailed it. That is the question. I, for one, would not want to hunt with a PH that would let me shoot such an immature animal. PH should have said no or charged a "cull" price.
  20. TEX84

    Trophy Debate

    Billc--you are missing the point. A first-time hunter really has no way of judging an animal. So of course Dobber is happy. Heck, if my PH on my first hunt had told me to shoot an impala that was 18 inches, I would have been happy at the time. I just wouldn't have known one way or the other if...
  21. TEX84

    Trophy Debate

    The defenders seem awfully quick to say that Dobber is "happy" with the hunt and that he got "exactly" what he wanted. That may be so. But only because he was a first time hunter. How many veteran hunters would be happy with that kudu? None. My point is that it is the PH's job to say, "no...
  22. TEX84

    Trophy Debate

    Isn't it the PH's job to put a first-time hunter on a mature animal? dobber, I hope you didn't pay full price for that kudu. you should tell people you shot a mountain nyala. Because that is what an immature one-turn kudu looks like.
  23. TEX84

    Lionizing Cecil Makes Us Feel Good, But a Trophy Hunting Ban Will Accelerate Slaughter

    This really is one of the better articles I've seen that lays out the case for trophy hunting. I've shared it with a non-hunting coworker and he seemed to agree with it. I intend to share it with others, and I think everyone on here ought to do the same.
  24. TEX84

    Lionizing Cecil Makes Us Feel Good, But a Trophy Hunting Ban Will Accelerate Slaughter

    Good article - UC Berkley. This is a well written piece on the problems with banning trophy hunting: http://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/just-in/2015-08-03/lionizing-cecil-makes-us-feel-good-trophy-hunting-ban-will Lionizing Cecil Makes Us Feel Good, But a Trophy Hunting Ban Will...
  25. TEX84

    Zebra hunting

    Looks like Jaco's info came straight from here: http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/41013/0
  26. TEX84

    NAMIBIA: Two Safari Rookies Travel To Uhlenhorst Hunting Safaris

    Any game fences or was this mostly free range with some cattle fences? Nice report. My next hunt will be similar to this.
  27. TEX84

    Kudu Terminology Curls vs Turns

    I'll agree that it is a 2 and 1/4 curls. Revised picture attached. I think the way to imagine the curls is like a full curl ram. When the horn completes 360 degrees, you get one curl. If you follow the horn of the kudu, you can see how many 360 degree turns the horn makes.
  28. TEX84

    Kudu Terminology Curls vs Turns

    CAustin, I would say that your kudu has maybe 1 and 3/4 curls and your son's has 1 and 1/2 curls.
  29. TEX84

    Kudu Terminology Curls vs Turns

    I see a lot of conflicting terminology when describing Kudu horns. Here's the way I see it: a kudu will rarely have more than two full curls. A magnificent kudu with tips that point out will have three turns, but only two curls. See the attached picture. Anybody agree?
  30. TEX84

    30-06

    Great caliber. Honestly, for the average hunter that does some deer hunting, might go on a big game hunt out west, and may take a trip to Africa, there is absolutely no reason to buy any other caliber.
  31. TEX84

    Price for Sable

    Good thinking. A free range combo of sable and buffalo is on my bucket list! I've got to save up for that one!
  32. TEX84

    SOUTH AFRICA: Tootabi Hunting Safaris What Is The Wounded Policy And Billing Issues

    I agree that Royal should get his refund. No blood, no pay. However, I want to know if Royal contacted Loodt about this issue before posting on AH. So Royal, did you contact Loodt privately? Seems like it would be only fair to work it out in private like men before going public.
  33. TEX84

    SOUTH AFRICA: Tootabi Hunting Safaris What Is The Wounded Policy And Billing Issues

    Royal, did you address this with Loodt privately before going public in this thread?
  34. TEX84

    Price for Sable

    From what I see advertised, it seems the price for a sable is going down. Looks like you can get one in the 6k range instead of 10-12k. Is this from all of the breeding going on in SA? Once they get into the 3-4k range, I may consider hunting one.
  35. TEX84

    NAMIBIA: Did Someone Go Hunting With Khomas Highland Safaris Or African Twilight Safaris?

    Anybody have any experience with Khomas Highland Safaris or African Twilight Safaris?
  36. TEX84

    Corey Knowlton Texas hunter bags his rhino on controversial hunt in Namibia

    Here's another article from CNN supporting the science behind conservation hunting: http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/21/opinions/rhino-hunt-is-conservation/index.html
  37. TEX84

    Airfare? IAD vs ATL

    Here is some good info: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Delta_Airlines/Delta_Airlines_Boeing_777-200ER.php
  38. TEX84

    Airfare? IAD vs ATL

    I would be curious to know what everyone is paying for flight 200. I booked in February 2014 for a flight in October 2014. Paid $1396.
  39. TEX84

    Handheld GPS

    Does anyone carry a handheld gps with them in Africa? Seems like it might be useful to keep track of where you are while hunting and in transit.
  40. TEX84

    Black or Blue Wildebeest

    Go with the blue. To me, the blue wildebeest is a classic African animal.
  41. TEX84

    REPORT: Bullseye Taxidermy Review

    Good to hear! I've got several shoulder mounts at Bull's Eye right now.
  42. TEX84

    2X1 Hunts - How does it work?

    Can someone explain how a 2x1 hunt actually works? Let's say I go on a 10 day hunt with my brother and we are sharing a PH. How will that actually work? Are we both carrying our guns at the same time? Who gets to shoot when? Wouldn't I be better off hunting 1x1 for 5 days and then spending...
  43. TEX84

    Left Handed shooters club!

    What are your thoughts on the lefty Sako 85 30-06? I'm a lefty and think that might be my next purchase.
  44. TEX84

    Kudu - Namibia or Limpopo?

    Thanks Brickburn. Let's get this thing back on track!
  45. TEX84

    Waterbuck - Challenging hunt?

    Well, here is the waterbuck that just kept begging us to shoot him. The PH thought he was 24 inches, and as a result, offered him at a pretty significant discount. We declined the opportunity. Who would have shot it?
  46. TEX84

    How many species per trip?

    Good suggestions! I've certainly thought about tacking on an eland in Namibia.
  47. TEX84

    How many species per trip?

    What are everyone's thoughts on the ideal number of species to take each trip? Sometimes I see pictures where it looks like someone shot every single animal on the property. I'm not saying anything is wrong with that; it can certainly reduce your overhead in terms of flight cost. But I think...
  48. TEX84

    Kudu - Namibia or Limpopo?

    Man, y'all need to quit showing me these pictures! I have a feeling I'm going to be back in Africa chasing a kudu sooner than I thought. I really like that kudu in the picture above on the right. I like those tips pointing out like that.
  49. TEX84

    Waterbuck - Challenging hunt?

    Don't get me wrong; I think they are beautiful animals. And they make great looking shoulder mounts. Just trying to decide if its actually a challenging hunt given the fairly high trophy fee.
  50. TEX84

    Waterbuck - Challenging hunt?

    Is hunting waterbuck challenging? I saw a few decent ones in the Limpopo province last year on a hunt, and they sort of just stared at us. If I had shot one of them, it would have almost been like shooting a cow. Is that typical? Or are they usually more skittish?
 
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