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    Hunting in Second Half of October

    Hello, owner-managed PHs I'm looking for a decent buffalo hunt in the second half of October. At this relatively late stage, I'm assuming there might be some good deals by way of cancellations, or from PHs who haven't sold everything for the season. The essentials of what I am looking for...
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    ADDICT

    A friend of mine has become addicted to drinking brake fluid. I told him he was a fool but he says he can stop any time he wants.
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    MEN and WOMEN

    WOMEN Two ladies are catching up with each other over coffee. “So, how was your evening last night?” “It was a total disaster! My husband arrived home, late and drunk, and in 4 minutes he wolfed down the dinner that had taken me all afternoon to prepare, then he took me upstairs where...
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    The True Size of Africa

    I came across this the other day. It's an interesting explanation to illustrate just how large the African continent is. There are some inaccurancies (Alaska seems to be missing!) and there is some criticism in the comments that follow the article, but either way, it certainly is...
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    Working in the Garden

    I spent all of yesterday by my wife's grave.............................. ..........................................I told her I was digging a fishpond
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    Scope or no Scope for Elephant hunting

    Scope or no scope for elephant? I think that if you can take two guns, one scoped bolt action and one iron-sights (preferably a double) and are prepared for the logistical and expense issues that this involves, then that is probably the best thing to do. I went elephant hunting in Zimbabwe...
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    Rifle Lessons Learned from the Zimbabwe Professional Hunter Proficiency Exam

    This is a good article, which I have read before. Don makes his points with great authority. I agree with his leaning towards Mauser action rifles. Reliability is key in Africa and I would now only go with a Mauser when taking a bolt-action rifle. A few years ago I went to Namibia with a...
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    AfricaHunting.com to be updated with a new look

    Jerome I am a devotee of the AH site and find it extremely useful, viewing it regularly - well done for all your hard work. I would however, like to make a point about the format, which I hope you will view as constructive criticism. My issue is about the order of the threads within each...
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    Buffalo Hunting Tale

    That is a great story, well written. I love tales like that. A 500 Woodleigh certainly gives the Buffalo an argument. Thanks for taking the time to put this down in print.
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    Looking after the family

    Man checks in at a hotel with his wife and children. He asks for two adjoining rooms, one for him and his wife and one for their children. He says to the check-in lady: "I hope the pornography TV channel in the kids room is disabled." She looks at him in disgust and replies. "No. It's...
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    Bullets for Leopard

    I have successfully hunted Leopard and have never had to face a charge. From a client perspective, the issue is mostly driven by the number of guns and amount of ammunition you can practically take to Africa. It is quite difficult to go to with two rifles and even more so with three rifles. I...
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    What is Your Preference Hunting 2 on 1 OR 1 on 1?

    I've done both I will probably only go on a 1x1 hunt in the future. I agree with mikeh416rigby that 2x1 can be false economy in a way. Also, hunters tend to be competitive people (in my experience) and a 2x1 hunt with a good friend can often mean the end of a good friendship. I believe that...
  13. Buffalo hunting in the South Luangwa area of Zambia - 40 inch horns

    Buffalo hunting in the South Luangwa area of Zambia - 40 inch horns

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    Buffalo hunting in the South Luangwa area of Zambia - 40 inch horns

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    Buffalo Hunting Tale

    This is the tale of a Buffalo hunt I was on in the South Luangwa area of Zambia; I hope you find it interesting. We had been pressing a small herd of Buffalo for a couple of days and finally came on them in a small grove in the early afternoon, where they were lying up. The hunting party was...
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    Buffalo Hunting Tale

    Buffalo Hunting Tale This is the tale of a Buffalo hunt I was on in the South Luangwa area of Zambia; I hope you find it interesting. We had been pressing a small herd of Buffalo for a couple of days and finally came on them in a small grove in the early afternoon, where they were lying...
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    Zimbabwe--Safe?

    I was in Zimbabwe last year on a 21 day DG hunt. When I landed at Harare I had less firearms hassle at the airport than I would expect at Jo'Burg. As I sat outside the airport waiting for my PH to arrive and I felt I had gone back in time: there was none of the usual airport noise and bustle: I...
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    What do you get for under $400p/d?

    So, Mike70560, just out of academic interest of course, what's the name of the operator who has the camp with prostitutes?
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    First Double - need advice!

    I agree with your inclination to go for the Merkel. The safari model 140A is a great no-frills gun and is as good as you'll get, unless you start to spend serious money on having one made. I prefer the Merkel to Krieghoff and Blaser because Merkel has a long-term reputation that rests on...
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    Ruger 416 Alaskan

    I think if you are going to go to Africa then it's best to get a proven African rifle. I'm not convinced the 416 Ruger calibre has ever made it as a serious African contender. The best evidence for this is to look at the rifle that Ruger actually sell for true big game hunting. Their web...
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    Poor Responses from Hunting Outfitters

    I think people should try a giant leap forward and just pick up the telephone. It works for me.
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    Elephant wrapped round a tree

    Thanks for your thanks Billy. To answer your questions: I shot him at 10 paces with a Westley Richards 375 H&H using 300 grain handloaded Barnes Banded solids. He was closing fast.
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    What's the hunting gear you can't live without?

    Good question Safari Chick. My answer is not really something that I couldn't live without when on safari, it's something I choose not to be without. I think it's a good idea to use the occasion to improve your mind. I take a book or books that I would otherwise never read, not just take the...
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    Hunting the Selous - Best Months

    Does anyone have a view, hopefully based on recent experience, as to which is the "best" month for hunting in the Selous? I haven't been there before. I am trying to decide between July and September. I went very early in the season to Zimbabwe this year and found the grass so high and thick...
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    NAMIBIA: Buffalo Hunt In The Caprivi

    I'm with Safari Chick. We need a lot more reviews, particularly where the reviews are critical in nature. A look at most safari operators web sites will show a host of satisfied clients, providing glowing references on what a fantastic hunting experience they have had. It doesn't take a...
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    Afton GH Gun Service

    Afton Guest House I stayed in Afton earlier this year, on my way to Zimbabwe. It's only a basic guest house but it's clean and comfortable and I would stay there again. I didn't use the pre-approved service as I didn't think it necessary. The guy from Afton met me at Arrivals and is very...
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    Which .416 and why?

    Let's hear it for the 416 Rigby! Every 416 cartridge measures itself against the 416 Rigby and they all strive to equal or better it, although none of them has made any advance of any significance. The fact that the 416 Rigby is still going strong after 98 years speaks for itself. This is a...
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    Hard Cases for Rifles

    I think Pelicases are the best you can get: crush-proof, shock-proof, bullet-proof. You can drop it from height then run over it without damaging the contents. I have two and they have served me well. It just doesn't make sense to get a good rifle and scope and then pack it in a cheap case; but...
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    Lighter/Faster vs Heavier/Slower

    African game is generally thought to be tougher that North American and European game. You are right in that your shooting distances are likely to be less than 200 yards. I prefer slower travelling bullets and use a 300 H&H when I am not after Dangerous Game: I believe the 300 H&H is the best...
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    Hi from the UK

    Hi Charly Welcome aboard. I am in the UK too, not far from you in Gloucestershire. Have you got any Fallow and/or Sika shooting? I have plenty of Roe and Muntjac shooting locally and I was going to Hamptworth estate for Fallow although I haven't been able get a reply to my recent...
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    Dangerous loads for Dangerous Game (??)

    I am hoping to get some wise words from experienced reloaders on DG loads for my 375 H&H. I went on a DG hunt in Zimbabwe recently, taking my 375 H&H, and my intention was to use Woodleigh 300 gr RNSP bullets and Woodleigh 350 gr solid bullets. I wanted to use 350 rather than 300 for solids...
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    22/250 - Reloading

    Good Load for 22-250 I shoot foxes in England with Hornady 50 gr V-Max bullets propelled by 36.0 gr of Vihtavuori N140 powder. The bullets come out of my Blaser rifle at 3,600fps and give a pretty effective group, usually half an inch at 100 yards. The range is generally less than 200 yards...
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    Leopard Hunting Accident Involving Craig Boddington's Daughter

    Here's a different view I am very uncomfortable with the reaction to this event and have been thinking hard on whether or not to post an opinion, in the knowledge that it is contrary to what everyone else has been expressing and knowing that it will make me unpopular by expressing the views I...
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    Would you spend your money in Zimbabwe?

    I support hunting in Zimbabwe. The PHs are a brave bunch who battle on through the most unimaginable difficulties. Hunting brings a lot of benefit to the immediate communities and good hunting management prevents what would otherwise be a total wipe-out of game in the country. Some of the...
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    Definition of Big Game

    It seems to me that the term 'Big Game' has been hi-jacked in recent years, to include anything that isn't a very small animal. An illustration of this is the forum '**NOT**PERMITTED**.net', on which the home page has a picture of a couple of Turkeys and the subsequent alphabetical Big Game list starts...
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    Hunting Fair in Germany

    I intend going to the next Hunting Fair in Dortmund, Germany, as I understand this is the biggest and best hunting event in Europe. Can anyone recommend any hunting guides/outfitters in Germany (preferably not too far from Dortmund) as it would be good to fit in a few days hunting at the same...
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    Let's dream...What new gun?

    Custom Made Mauser Rifle 7 x 57 Calibre by Hartmann & Weiss of Hamburg Mine would be a Mauser action rifle in 7 x 57 calibre, custom made by Hartmann & Weiss of Hamburg, built for 140 grain bullets, 23 inch barrel. I would want a high grade of wood although minimum engraving; the Hartmann &...
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    A Long Shot

    I don't consider myself a particularly good shot, I believe I am "adequate for purpose" when it comes to African hunting, by which I mean I can usually hit what I am aiming at and I stand my ground if things go wrong and the situation get hairy. However, if you hunt long enough, everyone...
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    Elephant wrapped round a tree

    Here are a couple of my favourite photos. I shot this Elephant at close range as he was closing fast, with serious intent. The first shot stopped him but missed the brain, the second put him down. This took place on top of a fairly steep slope; the Elephant slid and rolled down the hill and came...
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    Is the .375 H&H strong enough

    It's good to see so much informed comment on an important subject. I have a slightly different view from most that have been expressed and accept that I might be in the minority. First, I agree wholeheartedly that good shot placement is everything and it is always better for someone to shoot...
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    HUNTING Leopard

    Leopard Hunting is a facinating subject and it is not that easy to give a definitive answer on exactly where to shoot. Most authorities observe that the heart/lung area lies further back than for most game and a broadside shot should be sighted well beind the shoulder and on the mid-line of the...
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    Westley Richards Gunmaker

    Westley Richards Rifle I had a Westley Richards rifle built last year in 375 H&H. It is a beautiful rifle - I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS GUNMAKER HIGHLY ENOUGH. The value for money is considerably better than other well known custom rifle makers.
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    Gloucester

    New member signing in. I live in England and hunt in Africa every year. The site looks interesting and I hope to be able to learn a lot and contribute where I can
 
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