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    Snow Story

    As long as she's out there, he should hand her a shovel.:)
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    Leica Binoculars For Sale

    Price reduced to $750.00 before I put them on Ebay.
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    Leica Binoculars For Sale

    I just looked on e-bay, and these are selling for between $800.00 and $999.95.
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    Leica Binoculars For Sale

    I have a pair of Leica 8X32 Trinovid Binoculars with the soft leather case for sale. They are in excellent condition, with no dings or scratches on the glass. I paid $1500.00 new for them, and would like to get $800.00 for them. Of course, they come with the transferable Leica Lifetime Warranty...
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    I called about a dozen and a half gun shops and finally found one that was interested in seeing it. I paid him a visit this afternoon, and walked out of his shop with $2750.00 cash in hand. Not as much as I was hoping for, but...a bird in the hand, etc., etc. I included 3 boxes of handloads for...
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    Looking for exceptional wildlife sculptures from Africa?

    For those of you who collect wildlife sculptures of African Animals, or those who would like to own a piece or two, I would like to pass on to you an email I received this morning. I've known Allen Hallett and his family for over 15 years, and his works and integrity are second to none. I...
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    I'm dropping it off at my gunsmith tomorrow to have it properly stamped.
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    Thanks to all of you for your comments and suggestions.
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    Jerome: thank you for posting the photos for me.
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    I can have my gunsmith stamp the barrel. A couple boxes of ammo will be part of the deal.
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    Here are some pictures.
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    Kind of like getting married. LOL
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    RED LEG...you have a PM
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    Just a couple of things to touch on: The barrel is currently stamped 375 H&H. I only have to have my gunsmith (who did the original rechambering job) add the word Ackley to the stamping, along with his name...M.D.Fix. Since Ackley cases for reloading are usually fireformed using the parent...
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    James...having my gunsmith (who did the rechambering) is no problem. He's got over 35 years experience, builds custom rifles, and is a Remington Factory Authorized Repair Center. He won't have to check the chambering because he did the original work.
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    DOCMAN...photos have been sent
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    Red Leg: thanks for the well thought out reply. Yes, Serengeti did fit and bed the stock. The reason I posted my request is because this past weekend I took the rifle to a well known outdoor store, hoping to sell it. The bottom line is, not only wasn't the salesperson on the same page as me...
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    I can take some photos tonight and email them to you. When it comes to posting photos, I'm not computer savvy enought to do that. Please send me a PM with your email address and I'll send them to you.
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    I have to part ways with one of my rifles :(, and I need your help in determining its value for sale. It started its life as a Winchester Mod.70 Stainless Classic in .375 H&H. I had it rechambered to .375 Ackley Improved, but never restamped the barrel so as to facilitate taking it to Africa...
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    Record Rainfall in Namibia

    I'd also add that there will be a marked increase in the mosquito population, hence a higher risk of malaria.
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    375 Wby - Good Choice?

    Ray, roughly how many buffalo do you think you've taken over the years, and which calibre and bullet do you feel has been the most effective.
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    Your opinion on Best Caliber for plainsgame in Africa?

    I've used the 300 Winchester on several safaris, and have taken game up to Kudu with no trouble at all. With a good premium bullet of 200 or 220 grains I'd have no qualms about using it on Eland.
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    Buffalo in the Caprivi

    Well done! Great story. Dries was my PH on my Cape Buffalo hunt in a different area of the Caprivi. IMHO he's one of the finest PHs in Namibia.
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    NAMIBIA: Buffalo Hunt In The Caprivi

    ikeda, upon reading the findings of the ombudsman, I extend to you an apology. My comments supporting Mr. Fulton were based on my personal hunting experiences with him, and based on them, I found your description to be unfathomable. I'm stunned that he has apparantly fallen on such difficult...
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    What's the hunting gear you can't live without?

    My Swiss Army Knife, and enough cigarettes.
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    Your opinion on "canned" hunts.

    A fence of that height would have no impact on an animals ability to jump it. I've seen Kudu and Eland easily clear a 2m fence.
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    Your opinion on "canned" hunts.

    There are many, many places in Africa to hunt areas that aren't fenced, or minimally so. Some of these countries are prohibitively expensive (for me any way). For good value hunts for plains game, and some of the big 5, you have options like Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Namibia. I've hunted in...
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    Place to stay in Windhoek, Namibia

    I stayed at the Kahalari Sands Hotel once, and didn't particularly care for it. It's located inside an indoor shopping mall, and the entrance is on the second floor. I've stayed at the Safari Court Hotel three times since and I find it very comfortable, with a friendly staff and a good...
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    Anti-Malaria Medication Side Effects

    I used to use Larium, but I had some problems on several occassions with really wild dreams at night, and extreme high anxiety during the day. It affected me for the entire time I was taking it, and then for about 10 days to two weeks after I stopped. I've since switched to Malarone, and have...
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    NAMIBIA: My Cape Buffalo Hunt with Classic Safaris In The Caprivi

    As long as you're happy, and your choice gets the job done, that's all that matters.
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    5 most challenging species excluding the big 5

    Mt. Nyala, Bongo, Lord Derby Eland, Sitatunga, and Vaal Rhebok.
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    Which Brand Rifle in 375?

    Winchester is again making the 375 H&H. I handled one at a recent sports show, and fell in love with it.
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    Remington 798 375h&h: Scope Rings and Mounts

    A lot will depend on the size of your scope's objective lens.
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    What is Your Preference Hunting 2 on 1 OR 1 on 1?

    If I were hunting with a family member I'd hunt 2 on 1. If not, definitely 1 on 1. Remember, if hunting with a friend 2 on 1, your hunting time can be cut in half: more if your friend wounds a couple of animals and a lot of time needs to be spent tracking down the wounded game. When hunting 2 on...
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    Plains game rifle reccomendation

    You're not the first person who's commented on the accuracy of the Savage Rifles as they come from the factory. I've never owned one, but a couple of my friends do, and I must say I've been impressed with their accuracy, smoothness of the action and a decent, factory set trigger pull.
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    Plains game rifle reccomendation

    Based on your wish list I'd go with a .338 Win. Magnum. It's flat shooting, hits hard, and good bullets are available for it. Good luck on your Safari.
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    Your opinion on Best Caliber for plainsgame in Africa?

    When shooting the 416 Rigby, you know you've got ahold of a weapon that bites on both ends, but it really isn't bad. I've shot the 416 Weatherby and imo it bites the shoulder and cheek worse than the Rigby. I'll stick with my Rigby.
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    Your opinion on Best Caliber for plainsgame in Africa?

    I only picked up the 416 Rigby in 2008 for a Cape Buffalo hunt, so my experience with it is minimal, but successful. My favorite go to rifle is my customized Winchester Model 70 in 375 Ackley Improved. It pretty much duplicates the ballistics of the 375 Weatherby, but has the advantage of being...
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    Your opinion on Best Caliber for plainsgame in Africa?

    Monish, if, after buying the book, you don't find it informative, I'll buy it from you.
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    Preferred Shot Placement

    I imagine a volley ball between centered between the shoulders, then make my hold to hit the center of the ball. With a good, premium bullet just aim for the center of the ball from any angle.
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    Your opinion on Best Caliber for plainsgame in Africa?

    Quoting from Kevin Robertson's The Perfect Shot: For Africa: " , an average giraffe (bull) can weigh 1 1/2 tons". A very large bull will weigh up to 4300 pounds or slightly more. That's more than twice as much as an average Cape Buffalo bull. More quotes from Robertson's book: "Giraffe...
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    Your opinion on Best Caliber for plainsgame in Africa?

    Personally, I'd never attempt to take a Giraffe with any 30 caliber load. The shot would have to be nearly perfect. A Giraffe's shoulder is like a cement block.
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    NAMIBIA: My Cape Buffalo Hunt with Classic Safaris In The Caprivi

    I bought the 416 based on Vaughan Fulton's recommendation. On a previous hunt with him, while discussing Cape Buffalo hunting, he said that a 375, although adequate most of the time, isn't what he'd suggest. When pressed, he said that the 416 just seems to hit the buffalo a lot harder than any...
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    Your opinion on Best Caliber for plainsgame in Africa?

    I went with the 375 H&H because imho you are covered from Duiker at one end of the spectrum through Eland and Giraffe on the other end.
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    RECOIL!

    Well, it's nice to know I wasn't imagining things. :D
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    Greatly Discounted Bongo Hunt in Cameroon

    I agree. That does seem quite excessive.:confused:
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    NAMIBIA: Buffalo Hunt In The Caprivi

    The quote below from Mr. Fulton's reply to the negative hunt report posted by his client speaks loudly to the importance of being honest and upfront about ones physical ability and disabilities. "Kasika hunting is physically challenging 90% of the time, reason being flood plains and swampy...
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    375 Wby - Good Choice?

    The 375 Weatherby is an excellent all around rifle IMO. It will handle anything from plains game at a distance to Cape Buffalo. I have a customized Winchester Model 70 in 375 Ackley that has the same ballistics as the 375 Weatherby, and it's my favorite "reach for" rifle for Africa. I have about...
 
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