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    Gator Hunting Who's done it? Need advice

    I'm planning a group hunt for gators..don't know much about it but it looks fun. I've had to resort to researching and calling outfitters based on what google searches yield. I'd really like input advice from members here who have gone...specifically; 1. outfitter recommendations 2. Length...
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    Class 2 Firearms and Gun Trusts

    I might be pushing the expertise of this forum...but let's see: In THE LAST 6 MONTHS, has anyone successfully processed an application for a Class 2 weapon (suppressor, SBR,etc) under a Gun Trust? I inquired on making such a move today and was informed that this particular Class3 dealer...
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    Can a "proper" buffalo hunt be found in South Africa?

    This seems to be the time of the year when the urge to return beats a little harder...Safari Banquets, cocktail events with African Outfitters, mindlessly browsing AH, etc ,etc. My return will be for a buff, and limited PG left standif from my firstly plains game safari. I hunted South Africa...
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    WTB .375 Solids

    Looking for a dozen +/- .375 cal solids 300gr or larger. A friend and I don't have an immediate need for hunting but would like to shoot some without having to buy 50. -p
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    SOUTH AFRICA: John X Safaris & Splitting Image Taxidermy

    For a year now, I've looked forward to sharing our safari experience. First, I'm fortunate and thankful to have been able to take something like this on and I am grateful for the advice the members of this forum have given me. Hopefully my experience and shared insight will help others better...
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    FFL search help

    Dealers, I'm trying to order a Winch M70 Safari Express in .375 H&H, but my local FFL says he can't locate one. I'm not 100% sure on the process-but just thought I'd see if anyone on here also had access to different Wholesalers who might have one. And then give me that info to give to my...
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    WTB Reloder 15 Powder

    Looking for sealed/unopened WTB Reloder 15 Powder. Cash or trade for Hornady .223 loaded ammo.
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    Recovering Solids at the range?

    Planning on going out to play as soon as spring breaks-and would like to try and recover bullets at the range. Has any one tempted to do this with big bore rifles and solids? Wet phone books, homemade ballistics jell, bucket of wet sand, etc? I've been unsuccessful in being able to stop...
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    WTS/WTT Saiga12. For .375h&h or Kimber .45

    I have a Saiga 12 with 5 rnd stick mag and 20 round drum interested in outright sale, or trade for .375 or a Kimber compact .45. Depending on trade cash may also be on the table. For those not familiar it's an AK-47 12 gauge. I have pics that I can post when I'm not on my iPad.
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    Ruger's Website-Gun Control Please Read

    Ruger - Protect Your Rights With everything going on, I found this on Facebook...takes 3 minutes and contacts all of your Representatives on your behalf. Please share, tweet and keep this post/link active.
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    Lessons Learned from Shipping Trophies Home

    Like many other 2012 hunters, our trophies are scheduled to come back to the states next month. What are the lessons you've learned from your experiences? Sea/Air, insure? Clearing customs, etc. I'm not even sure what all the details are-our taxi is on top of the details-just thought...
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    Measuring and recording SCI... help?

    Can anyone explain the process/benefit for having animals officially SCI measured and registered with SCI? I'm and SCI member, what are the costs for registering each animal with SCI..and what do you get for doing so? My wife and I shot several nice trophies in RSA this past April...including...
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    Searching pictures..help with taxidermy poses

    I must be missing how to do this correctly. I'm attempting to search the photos/ taxidermy section by keyword..for instance only " nyala". But I can't seem to get any type of return tht I am looking for.?.:confused: I'm trying to get ideas of what poses I like best..and thought this to be a...
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    Rifle cases and oversize baggage

    It could be the last minute jitters setting in..3 weeks! But I have a Boyt double rifle case...80 linear inches. United's limit for standard checked luggage is 62 inches. More than this.... $200 charge. I called the folks at United to ask them about the situation and how strictly it is...
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    Bringing back souvenirs and US Customs?

    What is the protocol for bringing back animal/plant souvenirs from Africa into the US? Specifically tanned skins, coral/hair bracelets, carved wood, etc. I know that our taxidermy mounts will have to be cleared through customs when they come through in a year-but the items above I would...
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    Past SCI auctioned hunts...results?

    I've been browsing the hunts that will be offered at the convention in Vegas this year-and it got me thinking...is there any database that shows results from prior years? I'm curious to know if hunts can be picked up for below the listed "value" This is really the first year that I've...
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    Cape Town hotel suggestions

    My wife and I are spending a few days in Cape Town before our safari this upcoming spring. I'm looking for some hotel advice from those who have been there before. I am looking for it to be affordable but also close to all of the tourist activities.
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    Tanned Zebra and Giraffe Scraps??

    I am planning on building a pair of pedestals and want to inlay a design backed in both zebra and giraffe hides. Probably will need 2'x2' of each. Does anyone have any available? I'm just researching point right now..unfortunately my budget does not allow for these animals-but would like to...
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    Safari 366 days out! When to book flights?

    I know flights can't be booked outside of 11 months out from time of trip or so...but what is the best belief in booking flights with an extended lead-time? Immediately as they are opened up? (could be this summer, high fuel prices, higher ticket prices? 6 months out? Or drive myself...
 
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