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The last of the three metalized trophies. This would've been posted earlier but my wife was showing it off all over town. The horns were polished and head "metalized" by Link River Taxidermy in Klamath Falls Oregon. Nyala was taken with Victor Watson @KAROO WILD Safaris Flash and no flash

I picked this one up today. Very happy with how this turned out. As usual, photos don't fully capture the beauty in this beast. This was taken with @LJ SAFARIS .

I just picked this up. Photos don't really pick up the colors.

Hello, I took these bullets in on trade today but know nothing about them. I thought perhaps the wise members of this forum could tell me a bit about them. Are they good for hunting or should I load them and shoot them at rocks and cans? Thanks in advance, Randy

I found a little over 200 pieces of 404 Jeff brass for sale at a local gun store. It is marked "HDS" and I have never heard of this brand. Is the brass any good and what is its value?

Hello, I found about 150 Hornady 225 grain bullets and am looking for some recipes. The bullet was discontinued some time ago and I cannot find data. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Randy

Hello. I bought a large box today of contaning various bullets. I have use for everything but these two boxes. The first box has 48 while the second box has 42 for a total of 90 bullets. I had a few beers before counting so I'll guarantee 85 bullets. The boxes have the same lot # on the bottom...

What follows is a little hunt report for a Romania Roebuck hunt my wife and I did in September of 2022. It was a nice little hunt but the experience was so much bigger. The true value in this hunt was in the people and countryside of Romania, we truly had a wonderful time. The warm hospitality...

I found a fairly large lot of new RWS 9.3 x 64 brass for sale. I've read the toughest thing about this caliber is finding brass. I decided my next rifle build will be in this caliber so I bought the whole lot. What is pictured is what I wish to surplus out, a total of 11 boxes (of 20 cartridge...

We were scrambling frantically around trying to find a place to set up. Where to put the decoys? There! Where to sit? There and there. The toms were gobbling hard on this opening morning and I found myself strangely unprepared. Finally, we both were situated under a tree when my partner...

Warren parked the Land Cruiser at what, after three hunts, is now a familiar location. I took the .35 Whelen from the rack and we slipped into the donga. The three of us, Warren, myself and Patrick, worked our way up the dry wash, following the twists and turns as we moved our way into the...

I've been driving about lately to do some dog training. I train retrievers and we need new training grounds from time to time to change things up. I live in the Klamath Basin which sits in Southern Oregon and includes some of Northern California. While out and about my wife took the pictures of...

Over the last 5 years or so I have bought several Sportsman 78 rifles to be used for donor actions. One has already been converted to a 280 Ackley Improved. The above rifle will be rebarrelled and restocked as a 35 Whelen. As you can see, I found a jug of Bob's favorite, CFE223. I have the brass...

Can anyone identify this all copper 375 bullet. It possibly comes from South Africa but that is not confirmed. Possibly old GS Custom?

Ladies and Gents, I am looking at possibly purchasing this custom made rifle but cannot seem to find any information on the maker. At the moment this is what I know: The owner/seller bought the rifle at an estate sale ten or more years ago. When he bought the rifle he was told it was built by...

It is with my apologies to Lauren, Juan, and the rest of the crew at LJ Safaris that it has taken so long to post this hunt from May of 2019. What follows is a tale of a very nice hunt but also a reminder that hunting is not shopping. We always have hopes and expectations, but should not go...

My wife and I traveled to Buenos Aires recently to meet with the crew at MG Hunting to take them up on a hunt program they advertised for blackbuck and axis deer. After MG Hunting advertised the initial offer, a 2 day hunt, many, including myself inquired about other activities and additional...

Hello, I have done my search of this forum and have reviewed all threads regarding ibex and am beginning to whittle my way down to an outfitter to book a hunt with. I believe we are primarily interested in Spain and open to any of the ibex species. Looking for: outfitter/guide recommendations...

I hope to post a brief report about my recent trip with Rhinoster Hoek soon. In the meantime, here is a short story about how to make your host (and PH) very happy. In May of 2019, I landed in PE and immediately went to a Bed and Breakfast to sleep off some of the jet-lag I always seem to...

Having been brought up in a mill family, and having worked in lumber mills while going through college; generally I know what it takes to get the trees from the forest to having the wood that built my home. With that knowledge, I thought I had an idea of what it took to find and make a gun...

I have several projects on the burner and have one in particular that I would like input on. When I first bought this blank, my intention was to attach it to a 280 Ackley Improved that I have assembled the parts for. I have recently considered attaching it to a .375 that I have yet to buy. I...

As I was planning for my 2017 hunt to RSA, I spent a lot of time on the computer looking for flight deals to Port Elizabeth. As I played with the flight planners, it soon came apparent that some dates were cheaper to fly than others and by adjusting my schedule; I could actually stay a few...

This website has cost me quite a bit of money over the last five years! If I knew what was best for me, I would ban myself from AH. As it was, my trip with Warren Rudman of Rhinoster Hoek Safaris started well before my previous trip to South Africa only the year before. As I was making plans...

Normally I don't share my work life but must admit I am quite honored. I was recently promoted to Sergeant First Class. Spent about 18 years of my career as a "game warden" and the rest on "patrol" or what some would call traffic. This is how I support my family, and with a lot of saving...

Gents, I have my third South Africa hunt booked for the East Cape in May 2017. It looks like my flight itinerary allows for another 3 to 3 1/2 days of hunting. I have considered, and am still considering, just booking more days with my outfitter; however, I would like to see another farm and...

I leave for Disneyland tomorrow to take my children to see Mickey. However, right now all I can think of is how to finance the next trip to Africa. Think I have it all figured out and then some outfitter posts another hunt that I just cant live without. You people are killing me! Argh. Had...

I've been home for a few days now and finally seem to be over the jet-lag. After our first trip to South Africa in 2013, I was determined to get back. The first trip was with my two daughters and thought the second trip would be without them. However, the youngest was determined to go back...

The kid drew a really good tag here in Oregon. I have been close to getting all my kids to quit hunting because of my style (deep back country and spot and stalk). In a last ditch attempt to keep this one involved, I kept it easy and it may have payed off. She is now asking about other...

This is a .58 caliber black powder rifle. I just have not shot it much in the last four years and have decided to part with it. I did use it yesterday to shoot an unusual little mule deer. I have taken at least 3 pronghorn, 3 deer and one elk with this gun. Built by The Gun Works in...

Each spring, especially March and April, the ground squirrels emerge from their holes and provide hours of opportunity to practice your trigger control. It is not uncommon for hunters to shoot over a thousand rounds a day. Elia and I were only out for about 2 hours and shot about 100 rounds...

Hello! It is my wife's turn to pick a vacation and we might be headed to New Zealand... perhaps on a cruise. Dumb question(s) of the day: 1) Names (and web sites) of a few good outfitters. 2) Is it reasonable to think that a guy could sneak in a 1 or 2 day hunt? To me touring to be...

After chasing deer in four states now I have finally come home so to speak. I live on the "boundary" of where mule and blacktail deer meet and often interbreed. Most folks dont hunt these deer because they are not qualified for any "book." In fact I have avoided hunting the family hunting...

Greetings! While on my hunt with Marius (KMG Safaris) I had the opportunity to use his gun and shooting GS Custom Bullets. The gun appeared to be custom built on a Mauser Action, chambered in .308 Winchester. Nice gun. He had it loaded with 130 grain GS Custom HV bullets. The girls and I...

My appologies in advance as I am going to post this report in segments. There is quite a bit going on around here that needs my attention, so please bear with me. Late last year I posted that I was looking for a hunt for myself and two of my daughters. My request was along the lines of we...

I must admit that this is not the best place to advertise pups... but what the hey. I am a hobby breeder of golden retrievers. I produce (on average) one litter a year. The breed is a good one but it is getting harder and harder to find a breeder that specializes in breeding a hunting dog...

Greetings, I have "lurked" on this site for about two years and finally registered today. I am looking to hunt South Africa in late March with my two daughters. I have extensive hunting experience in the western part of the United States. My oldest daughter (16) has taken two deer while my...