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    Botswana Trophy Shipment

    My camera case and all of the sd cards from the hunt were "lost" at the JNB airport on the layover for the return trip. I had the camera case in a jacket pocket when we arrived from Maun and it was simply gone when we boarded the flight back to ATL. A tired traveler is an easy mark at JNB...
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    Botswana Trophy Shipment

    This trip I hunted with an outfit called Bokamoso. They have a large property that borders the CKGR and get a good bit of elephant and lion intrusion from that area (elephants make big holes in fences). There are some ties between Tholo and Bokamoso such as some common ownership and shared...
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    Botswana Trophy Shipment

    A large box arrived recently at my home containing the euro mounts from my Botswana hunt. Other than some minor damage to a BW mount that can easily be repaired with a bit of glue the mounts were all in good condition. Thank goodness for bubble wrap! The journey the box took was from Maun to...
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    NAMIBIA: AfriHunt Safaris Hunt Report Otavi Mountains

    Justus is a fun guy and the lodge is beautiful. Did he get you to lift his leadwood chairs?
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    Bolt hitting scope cover

    I have the same problem on some rifles where the scope is mounted low and caps are used. On these rifles I use Butler Creek flip up caps and carefully cut a notch in the plastic sleeve that holds the cap at the point where it would contact the bolt. The caps still stay in place and the bolts...
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    Market & Fair price .458wm Ruger M77 Hawkeye?

    Did you ever decide about adding a second recoil lug?
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    30-06 - "Life Beyond It" Article

    R. H. Boatman was (may he R.I.P) quite a character. He wrote books, columns, and blogs on subjects such as Kung Fu and firearms and was never short of either words and personal opinions. I do not agree with some of his opinions, and would never take any of his writings to heart without a...
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    30-06...Which Rifle?

    I use a pair of Winchesster M70 rifles in 30-06 and 375. Both the Winchester and the CZ models were owned by friends so I was able to handle and shoot them. I just did not care for the stock and trigger on the CZ rifles but they seemed solid. You should handle both the Winchester and the CZ...
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    The Quality of American Firearms...

    I am sure that the special Walmart-only packages are purchased differently. Approximately a half dozen times I have been allowed to scan through the distributors' books to help the "Firearms Manager" (aka clerk) identify the item that a friend wanted to order. The distributor books appeared to...
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    The Quality of American Firearms...

    As a good general source you might find this link useful https://www.law.cornell.edu/ You will have to know a few facts such as what court, etc. but you might find what you seek.
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    The Quality of American Firearms...

    I am not a big fan of Walmart. However, they do buy their firearms from distributors just like everyone else does so the talk that their firearms are substandard is largely not right. They do order some special packages that are unavailable elsewhere that may be different from the normal...
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    The Quality of American Firearms...

    Maybe a better questions is - Why would someone continually insult another man's rifle? Or better still - Would you insult another man's rifle to his face?
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    The Quality of American Firearms...

    My opinion is that they work quite well. This thread obviously was started with the intent to bash the large U.S. firearms manufacturers and to insult everyone that owns their products. It is a poor workman that blames his tools.
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    Any experience with new M70's made in Portugal?

    I have a Featherweight that was made in Portugal. The fit and finish are at least as good as ones made in SC, and better than the ones made in Conn. Very nice bluing and average walnut. As for function, it is solid and accuracy is about what you would expect with the recent production M70...
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    Kudu - Namibia or Limpopo?

    I like Gunter. Do you know who is doing most of the guiding for him now?
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    BOTSWANA: Two Weeks Hunting In The Kalahari With Kanana Safaris

    I will be hunting in an area just a little bit East of you in a few months. Is Hepatitis a problem in your area?
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    Favorite Safari Hat and Rifle Sling

    I originally asked - "What is the maximum length of the Trader Keith (Trader Rifle Strap)?" and also emailed the company, but no response. A reply would be appreciated if someone here actually has one of these slings. I am looking for a sling (this one or similar) that is at least 37".
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    Favorite Safari Hat and Rifle Sling

    What is the maximum length of the Trader Keith (Trader Rifle Strap)?
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    affordable binoculars

    Look at the Leupold McKinley 8x42 HD binoculars. They are just a shade under $600 and are as good or better than anything I have seen in the $1,000 price range.
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    Remington 798 375 H&H

    That is about $920 (U.S. dollars). Sounds like a reasonable price. My own preference would be either a Ruger or a Winchester, but the 798 is a solid rifle.
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    Recommend a good light weight hunting jacket

    I like the Carhartt Detriot jacket. Tough canvas with just a flannel lining.
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    Best chronograph and why?

    I have had a Pact chronograph for a few years. For the price it has proven to be very good. It gets carried to the range more often than the more expensive one (Oehler) does. I have seen guys at the range pop their Chrony models with sabots, arrows, and shotgun wads a few times. This seems...
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    Win 375 / scope mount

    I have the same rifle and scope. Warne QD rings with an extended front base work very well. The scope can be removed is a few seconds if necessary, and replaced just as quickly with the rifle shooting well. See through rings are not my cup of tea.
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    Hornady Bullets

    Maybe it is the PH that needs replacing. I have eliminated some outfits from my list when they become product fans and spokesmen, or experts on everything pertaining to shooting. General advice is appreciated ("use heavy for caliber bullets", etc.) but pushing or bashing products turns me away...
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    a quality rifle for a lefty?

    Good luck on your search. As I am sure you are aware picking the LH rifle you want and finding one for sale chambered in .308 are different quests.
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    Warthog Taxidermy Pictures

    Tusks on a shield look great.
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    a quality rifle for a lefty?

    You have described a Ruger Hawkeye left handed rifle. These are very nice and you could put a good scope on it and stay well under the budget.
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    7mm-08: What is your opinion as a plains game rifle?

    Yes it was a TSX bullet that I used, not the TTSX.
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    7mm-08: What is your opinion as a plains game rifle?

    Although the accuracy was adequate, the expansion was erratic. One warthog had an exit hole but no apparent expansion - confirmed by the PH and skinners. A similar sized warthog, at comparable distance, stopped the bullet under the skin of the off side. The bullet was expanded but failed to...
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    7mm-08: What is your opinion as a plains game rifle?

    I have used a .280 (reasonably similar) for PG with no problems. Wildebeest may be stretching it a bit much unless you have a near perfect hit or enjoy tracking. I used a Barnes 160 grain bullet, but I would definitely pick a different bullet if I use the .280 again. A 160 Nosler Partition or...
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    NAMIBIA: Ohange Safari Lodge

    I just looked up leadwood on some exotic hardwoods sites. The lodge furniture must be made of leadwood. It felt like I was trying to lift a Buick. That stuff weighs 76 pounds per cubic foot!
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    NAMIBIA: Ohange Safari Lodge

    Did you see the photo of a piece of furniture inside the lodge (second photo in the third group at bottom of their main page). I don't know what type of wood this is but Justus had a laugh when he dared me to lift it. That is the heaviest wood that I have ever seen. My wife loved this...
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    NAMIBIA: Ohange Safari Lodge

    This isn't strictly about hunting. My wife and I visited Ohange (Ohange Safari Lodge) and found it to be a really great place to relax a bit and dust off some of the travel stress. The hosts were as good as it gets and the lodge was beautiful. Although it is not connected to the main lodge...
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    7mm

    There is some confusion and misinformation about 7mm that is common on the internet. Here are a couple of tidbits: 1) There is no minimum caliber law that requires a 7mm rifle for plainsgame in Namibia. 2) A meter is 39.370 inches. A millimeter is .039370 inches. Seven (7)...
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    Does the 243 win have a place in Africa?

    This is NOT the law in Namibia, but rather just a recommendation of the guides association. Ask Jerome for clarification.
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    375 Ruger vs 375 H&H

    Sorry to hear that you have experienced lost ammo on a trip to Africa. What airline?
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    375 Ruger vs 375 H&H

    I think it is funny that about the only time I hear the "ammo is not common" comments is when the .375 Ruger is mentioned. Some guys opine that cartridges such as the good old 300 H&H, 6.5 Swede, any .257 cartridge, any Weatherby cartridge, etc. are just perfect for African hunting despite the...
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    help me decide between scopes

    A VX3 2.5x8 can be had for around $400. I have a few of them and have used them for some rough condition hunting for many years with no problems at all. It is a great scope for this type of rifle.
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    Best of the "Big 4" American rifles.

    If accuracy is top of the list I would start with a M700 for a non-DG rifle. Otherwise it would be either a M70 or a M77 action that I would choose. The other option would be a very distant fourth.
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    Rifle Lessons Learned from the Zimbabwe Professional Hunter Proficiency Exam

    I really appreciate the scientific approach the author has. He even timed exactly how long it takes to reload ("A two round reload took on average, twice as long with the Model 700's as it did with just about any other make of rifle."), compiled the data, and worked out the averages. I wonder...
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    Buffalo in SA?

    Thanks for the response. This sounds interesting, something to look into further.
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    Buffalo in SA?

    Did you arrow him from a blind? Do the buffalo act differently on a 7,200ha property than they do in an unfenced area? Would you do it again?
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    Buffalo in SA?

    Where in SA did you hunt?
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    Buffalo in SA?

    So you have done this?
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    Buffalo in SA?

    I am trying to arrange time for a cape buffalo hunt in an area that is not a malaria zone. Some outfits in SA offer buffalo, and I am assuming that they are in relatively malaria free zones. My wife travels with me and her enjoyment is very important to my well being. How will these...
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    Rifle Barrell?

    Douglas
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    Greetings from WV

    Currently near Morgantown. And you?
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    9.3X62 for Cape Buffalo?

    There is no such law in Namibia.
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    Lock for Ammo Box?

    TSA lock for the ammo. It has an excellent chance of being inspected.
 
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