Recent content by Beck

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    When to start hunting Africa?

    as soon, and as often as you can
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    Lion Bullet suggestions

    I used the 260's. Broke his shoulder so badly that you could rotate his shoulder 360 degrees in the wrong direction
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    Portable Bench Rest

    Not very
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    Portable Bench Rest

    holy shit those are expensive
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    Portable Bench Rest

    Does anyone have a recommendation on a nice portable shooting bench?
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    Hunt Africa, no room for trophies. Advice please

    This is always a struggle with African game is it takes up a lot of wall space, and high ceilings are always helpful. Back skins are always nice keep sakes as are photos. I detest taking photos, but I am always happy that my PH forces me to take dozens of them. You can look into making some...
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    New Rifle!

    Let us know how the irons work
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    Lion Bullet suggestions

    I used a Nosler Accubond in a .375 and it was very effective.
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    Ideal bullet weight for eland?

    Agreed, all three are great calibers for eland. I would probably choose the .338 as it is the most powerful and has the flattest trajectory. I would also use 250 grain bullets because I think they are a nice combo of sectional density and flat shooting.
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    Want To Buy SAVAGE MODEL 116SE SAFARI IN 425 EXPRESS CAL

    I know nothing about this gun, and cannot speak to its authenticity, but it appears to be an original .425 Westley Richards. Not a terrible price either...
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    Let’s be honest….accuracy off the sticks

    I zero from the bench, then I never see the bench again. I use water jugs and bottles for practice off of sticks. I can consistently hit a 20z water bottle at 100 yards off of the tripod sticks. I shoot gallon sized water bottles at 200/300 yards, and usually practice off the sticks that...
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    Fly with a High End Rifle to J'Burg?

    Hire Gracy Travel to help with your bags. Ask for Bruce specifically and make sure to tip him. Bruce knows Tambo like the back of his hand, and he'll make sure your rifle(s) are handled properly. Bruce has rescued me on a few occasions, for $200 it is the best insurance you can buy. P.S...
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    You guys want to read something funny Colombia is going to have a Hippo hunt

    Sign me up. I'll pay 10k for a Colombian hippo, and if they let me do it, I'll hold it over all of your heads. "Yea, but have you killed a Colombian hippo?"
 
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