Recent content by Big50

"Something old, something new:" For anything up to and including Kudu, I'm absolutely confident in my Browning X-Bolt Speed 2, chambered in 6.8 Western. It has never seen a target animal take a single step. For Eland, Buffalo, and Giraffe (because I'm just not interested in any others Jumbos) my...

Don't overlook the Nosler E-Tips for the .375! I run those (260 gr) in my .375 and 250 gr in the 9.3x74R. The .375 stays under an inch, which is FINE for anything I'd ever use it for... but the 9.3! Holeee Crrrrap! Quarter- to half-inch groups are the norm. And don't tell anyone, but they are...

okay, now THAT is trippy! Do we have a diagnosis? Could you tell if there was an injury or tumor? Was his ear compromised?

Good plan!

So this might sound odd, but I PREFER rather unique trophy mounts: I like my animals to have a lot of character. Stand two Gemsbok side by side, one with symmetrical 55" horns, the other with one 50" and one 23" horn, I'm gonna drop the weirdo every single time. That said, is it unusual for...

Good to know!~ Saved your info, and we'll contact you when it's time! Thanks

Thanks! that's good info.

Somebody DEFINITELY owes him money.

NICE work! That Nyala is gorgeous! Gemsbok has long been on my bucket list, and I finally get to bring one home next year! Hoping my finished product looks as good as yours.

So I've done my own taxidermy for decades now. Had a very successful shop mounting whitetails, hogs, and striped bass, with occasional forays into black bears, caribou, elk... So I have a pretty good idea what I'm doing in terms of the mounting and finishing process. HOWEVER... I'm curious...

Hey all- I'm planning a plains game hunt in SA, just getting started with logistics and building the bank account. I'd like to read other people's experience with the invisible costs of a safari: trip insurance, air fare, gun transport, customary tips (amount and to whom?) Price of shots &...