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  1. gxsr-sarge

    .300 Weatherby Mag. - Crocodile Medicine..?

    Resurrecting my own year-old thread.... I had to push back my hunt a year so I'm back to where I left off. I recently started another thread asking for some general input on a 2-rifle battery for my hunt that includes croc but I'd like to see if I could get a little more input on the croc...
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    Input for 2-Rifle Battery

    All Keep 'em coming! I think this will utlimately be a tough (and fun) decision. I must also say that I had never considered bringing only the 404 but that's now on the table....
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    Input for 2-Rifle Battery

    Royal! Yeah man. Had to take some time off as we had twins last year. I was back and forth with the tuskless. I finally decided to drop it for this next trip in favor of going to Nuanetsi. A buddy of mine is accompanying us but only to hunt plains game. Thanks for your input. The...
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    Rifle zeroing

    Consider the Maximum Point Blank Range. Here is an explanation (http://www.shooterscalculator.com/point-blank-range.php): "Let's say you are deer hunting. The vital zone of deer is roughly 8 inches. Using the calculator it tells you that you should zero your rifle at 250 yards and that the...
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    Input for 2-Rifle Battery

    Hello All, The time has finally come to start planning my hunt in 2016. Heck, that's half the fun! My last hunt was in 2013 (Leopard, Buffalo, Hippo and plains game). All I took and used for that hunt was my 375H&H. It worked magnificently on baboon/impala all the way up to hippo/buffalo...
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    scope for a 375h&h

    I used a Swaro 1.7-10 x 42 Z6 (first gen) on my 375HH. That was my only rifle when I hunted plains game, Leopard, Buffalo and Hippo (and Baboon) in Zim in 2013. Used it low power for Buffalo, medium power for Leopard (and the illuminated reticle was PRICELESS for that twilight shot) and high...
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    ZIMBABWE: Chifuti Safaris Cape Buffalo & Hippo

    Great work Royal!!! I'm so glad that you were able to have that amazing life experience! Isn't it gratifying to see how all of that planning, preparation and practice pays off! I was hoping that you could pop a hyena as they eluded me during my hunt with Richie. Maybe Richie is the...
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    ZIMBABWE: Chifuti Safaris Cape Buffalo & Hippo

    Royal, You'll have a first class experience with Chifuti and Rich! I can't wait to hear about your hunt. Enjoy EVERY SECOND that you are out there!! Good luck but more importantly, have a blast!
  9. gxsr-sarge

    .300 Weatherby Mag. - Crocodile Medicine..?

    I appreciate your input. I had that same concern (about the head/skin basically exploding) after having seen a bunch of videos, etc. of croc shots. I asked my outfitter and he indicated that the taxidermy process for the croc's head was different so the extent of skin/skull damage really...
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    .300 Weatherby Mag. - Crocodile Medicine..?

    Hello all, What do you think about this caliber for the classic crocodile side brain shot @ <100 yards. Has anyone out there used this (or another .30 or "fast .30") on a croc (assuming a precise brain shot)? I'm thinking that a 200 grain Barnes TSX @ 3060 fps delivering 4158 Ft Lbs at the...
  11. gxsr-sarge

    When have you needed your "back up" gun...

    Wheels Congrats again on the new development re your elephant trophy! I also plan to mount a QR scope on the 404J. My 375 already has one on QR rings but I've never touched them as it's a 1/2MOA shooter and I don't want to mess with it!. I plan to use the 404 with open sights for my DG...
  12. gxsr-sarge

    When have you needed your "back up" gun...

    Done, you can be the rifle sherpa.... LOL. I kinda like the idea of bringing a backup SCOPE and a roll of duct-tape instead of a second rifle. I guess that my field testing of the 404J over the course of the next year or so will determine my comfort level. If it's a real consistent...
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    what rifle to bring

    Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
  14. gxsr-sarge

    When have you needed your "back up" gun...

    Interesting... I was expecting to hear sad stories of how stocks cracked, rifle falling muzzle first into the dirt (and you without a snake or cleaning rod in the field), scope rings came off, airlines damaging guns or losing ammo, firing pins broke, etc.... (by the way, I always take a gun...
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    404 jeffery vs 416 Rigby

    The "standard" and classic bullet weight is 400 grains (for soft and solid bullets). I've seen 350 and 450(?) but I don't think that any manufacturer loads them so you'd have to make your own. I'm loading 400 grain Barnes TSX for my 404 for my next trip.
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    When have you needed your "back up" gun...

    I was just reading a thread where a lot of advice was given regarding bringing a second rifle as a "back up gun". I was just curious as to some stories where any of you have had to use your second rifle due to some mishap, etc. involving your primary rifle (whether in Africa or elsewhere)...
  17. gxsr-sarge

    What is the Perfect Plains Game rifle? and what is too much?

    +1 (180 grainer, specifically). Used mine from Impala through Eland...
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    what rifle to bring

    I shot my Leopard with a Swaro Z-6 1.7-10 w/ Illum Reticle. Attached is a screen grab from a video just a split second before it was hit. The photo is a bit darker than the actual video but you get the idea. If I didn't have the light gathering of a 30MM tube, the quality of the Swaro glass...
  19. gxsr-sarge

    Expected Announcement From U.S. FWS Will Close Elephant Imports From Zimbabwe, Tanzania

    Wheels, You're in luck. The Feds just revised the ban AS OF APRIL (in other words, anything taken from January 1 to April 4 is OK.
  20. gxsr-sarge

    what rifle to bring

    They'll both take down the Leopard (providing you make a good shot). It's nice to have an accurate rifle but whether it shoots 1/4" MOA or 1" MOA is not that much of a factor for these <100 yard shots. That being said, bring the rifle which you shoot better AND has the best scope - preferably...
  21. gxsr-sarge

    Expected Announcement From U.S. FWS Will Close Elephant Imports From Zimbabwe, Tanzania

    Wheels Very nicely drafted letter. While I'm sure that somehow your trophies will make it back to the US (as you pointed out, retraotive "rulemaking" is "no-no"), remember that we can't take any of that with us - it's the experience and memories that mold us. Please share some pics and...
  22. gxsr-sarge

    Ideas for Plains Game Backskins

    Those are some awesome ideas! Any pics?
  23. gxsr-sarge

    Ideas for Plains Game Backskins

    Hello All! Got my shipment of plains game trophies last December from my summer 2012 plains game hunt in Limpopo. Along with the mounts and zebra rug, I received a variety of backskins - impala, gemsbuck, kudu, eland, waterbuck, hartebeest, wildebeest, bushbuck and nyala (no backskin on the...
  24. gxsr-sarge

    ZIMBABWE: Hunt With Chifuti Safaris

    Billh That's exactly what Royal will be taking this year when he goes to Chifuti - a 375 and a 12 ga! As for my elephant hunt for next year, I've already acquired a CZ Safari Classics in 404 Jeffery. After all, despite the recommendations to shoot the ele with my Dakota 375, I needed an...
  25. gxsr-sarge

    404 jeffery vs 416 Rigby

    Gladly!
  26. gxsr-sarge

    Expected Announcement From U.S. FWS Will Close Elephant Imports From Zimbabwe, Tanzania

    The time spent with your son is priceless compared to the sticks he'd bring back! I'm hoping to take my 22 year-old son with me next year to Zimbabwe for a tuskless/buffalo/croc hunt.
  27. gxsr-sarge

    Expected Announcement From U.S. FWS Will Close Elephant Imports From Zimbabwe, Tanzania

    How the ban on lion hunting in Botswana killed more lions I just found this post while poking around the forum: http://www.africahunting.com/hunting-video-clips-watch-instantly/13049-how-ban-lion-hunting-killed-lions.html This guy (and the organization, I think) are "anti's" but I'm...
  28. gxsr-sarge

    Expected Announcement From U.S. FWS Will Close Elephant Imports From Zimbabwe, Tanzania

    110% Agreed. As a member of both, I expect them to "represent"! Also don't forget about the NRA!
  29. gxsr-sarge

    Expected Announcement From U.S. FWS Will Close Elephant Imports From Zimbabwe, Tanzania

    If the purpose is to protect the elephant population (as is what I gathered by Brickburn's posts), we're in trouble! We may slide by if the rationale is to somehow control poaching and the illegal ivory trade.
  30. gxsr-sarge

    Expected Announcement From U.S. FWS Will Close Elephant Imports From Zimbabwe, Tanzania

    As another example, the ATF (Notice 41P) is proposing a rule that would severely curtail the practical use of gun trusts to legally acquire Class III weapons. Here's a decent article: AMERICAN SILENCER ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ON ATF 41P That goodness we support organizations like the NRA and...
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    404 jeffery vs 416 Rigby

    I also have a giraffe on my list as well. The only issue is that I'll be primarily hunting in the northern Chiware area of Zimbabwe and there are no naturally occurring giraffe in that area. I'd have to fly to southern Zimbabwe or elsewhere to find one. My primary trophies are cape, tuskless...
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    404 jeffery vs 416 Rigby

    Hank That's very exciting news!!! What's on your list, Buffalo and.... Excellent optics selection! I put that same scope on (w. the illuminated reticle) on a 375 HH I took to Zim last year for my Leopard/Buff/Hippo hunt. I couldn't have made the shot on the Leopard w/o the illuminated...
  33. gxsr-sarge

    Expected Announcement From U.S. FWS Will Close Elephant Imports From Zimbabwe, Tanzania

    OUTRAGEOUS!!!!! I was thinking about swapping my 2015 tuskless elephant hunt in Zim to a bull hunt but I guess that may be all taken care of now.... I wonder if the import restriction will also apply to hide, etc.?
  34. gxsr-sarge

    404 jeffery vs 416 Rigby

    Shot my 404J for the first time! I finally got a chance to shoot my newly acquired CZ550 in 404J this morning. After my first shot, I just smiled and immediately knew how special this cartridge was. It definitely says "how are ya!" but it's not punishing at all. I shot a handful of factory...
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    375 Ruger vs 375 H&H

    Nothing like keeping a 4 year old thread alive... If you don't reload (or have the time to reload), factory ammo in 375 Ruger is much more limited that 375 H&H - pretty much Hornady of which I'm not a huge fan. 375 H&H factory ammo comes in all colors, shapes and sizes. You can get...
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    Delta through ATL to JNB Firearms/customs question

    Justin, I guess you can take a hint.... That was a good call in extending the connection time. Now you'll probably breeze through in 20 minutes! ;)
  37. gxsr-sarge

    CZ 550 express sights... useless?

    My understanding is that CZ makes replacement sights for the 550: CZUSA - CENTERFIRE
  38. gxsr-sarge

    WOW, it isn't that fast but ...

    You're not giving yourself enough credit for those loads!
  39. gxsr-sarge

    Delta through ATL to JNB Firearms/customs question

    If everything goes smoothly, you should have enough time. If you tend to your guns first, hopefully you'll get through quickly. Don't be shy about asking other hunters who may be in front of you in line at Customs if they have a bit more time in their connection and whether you can jump ahead a...
  40. gxsr-sarge

    WOW, it isn't that fast but ...

    That's impressive. I didn't think that the Hornady DGS's were so accurate. I was getting similar results using Barnes TSX for my 375. May I ask what rifle you're shooting (and barrel length)?
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    Delta through ATL to JNB Firearms/customs question

    Tips for saving time for your connecting flight in Atlanta Justin You have to collect your guns and other checked in luggage in Atlanta as it is the first port of entry into the US. You have to go through Immigration first and then go down to the baggage area to collect the rifle/luggage...
  42. gxsr-sarge

    Buffalo Hunt Booked! YEAH!

    Congrats and good luck! The anticipation is half the fun.
  43. gxsr-sarge

    Gun Packing for SA - 2 guns in 1 case vs 1 gun in 2 cases?

    I used a Tuff-Pak during my last trip to Zimbabwe. I did what James advised above: Put your rifle barrel down in the soft chase so that when you open the lid of the Tuff-Pak you can merely unzip the soft case and remove each rifle for inspection. You don't have to take the entire soft case...
  44. gxsr-sarge

    Hunt Preparation Starts Now!

    I have 18 months left for my next hunt (sounds better than "one and a half years"). I think the preparation/anticipation is more than half of the fun!!
  45. gxsr-sarge

    Advice needed for a new rifle scope

    +1 here. Used the Swaro 1.7-10x scope on my 375H&H. After a ton of research I decided on this scope for many reasons - all of which came to fruition: 1- Illum reticle for dawn/dusk shots for my Leopard. I ended shooting my leopard at dusk with minutes of light left. There was no way I...
  46. gxsr-sarge

    Priceless

    Great thread. I tell my PH that "he's living my dream job" but in reality you guys really sacrifice a lot being away from home months at a time. I'd still love to have your job though....;)
  47. gxsr-sarge

    Snap Caps for .404 Jeffery

    That's great. We're on the same timetable. I do agree 100% that the preparation and anticipation are MOST of the fun! Where will you be hunting? Zim? That's a very nice list. However, don't be surprised if you end up taking more plains game. You'll undoubtedly come across various...
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    Snap Caps for .404 Jeffery

    I appreciate your input. I especially like the idea of rubber from a tire. I think that'll do the trick. I'm still aways from my tuskless hunt which is in 2015. But in the meantime, you can check out the post from my previous hunt...
  49. gxsr-sarge

    CZ Safari Classic Magnum in 404 Jeffery

    Were the misfires "live" or during practice, sighting in , etc.??
 
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