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    Hunt Budget realistic?

    I have that question in to him right now. we are gonna find out.
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    How many is too many?

    Gun hoarders anonymous meets here every third Wednesday of the month.............:)
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    Questions regarding Hunt Size

    correct, nothing replaces asking a ton of questions.
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    Questions regarding Hunt Size

    If time allows, yes.
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    Questions regarding Hunt Size

    I work in the gun industry and will be at the SHOT show that is going on right down the street. If it is slow(like i think it will be) im going to run down and see if i can get in.
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    Questions regarding Hunt Size

    My advice is you look at outfitters/PH's that are sponsors/contributors with this website. They wouldn't be on here if they routinely screwed people over. Good reputation is everything in my book. right up and just as important as price. I could shave $1k-$2k going with someone different but i...
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    How many is too many?

    Well, i guess i'll chime in here. I dont do wildcats. I dont reload so i stay pretty Vanillia. BUT i think i have most needs filled in. Handguns: .22lr .38spl. .32acp 9mm- several .45acp .44magnum Shotguns: 12ga 20ga .410 Rifles: .17hmr .22lr .223rem 5.56nato 6.5 creedmore .308 win .300...
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    Questions regarding Hunt Size

    So the reason i am leaning towards the outfitter that I am is I had a very good friend that i trust hunt with them 2 years ago. I also floated the name of the outfit and the PH and i got good positive responses from here on the forum.
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    Hunt Budget realistic?

    So for those concerned about the buffalo hunt, i am being told that the outfitter has 200,000 acres under lease. I am asking questions about how big the particular parcels are and how big a piece the buffalo hunt will be on.
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    Hunt Budget realistic?

    Rifle permits has a service (i did budget for) that gets you thru customs, baggage and also does the rifle permits. Thats why i budgeted $370 instead of the rifle permit only price of $150. There is also $50 in there for access to a business lounge on the way back to the states. If i should do...
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    Hunt Budget realistic?

    I am TSA Pre right now. Never heard of global Entry. I thought that in my budget with Riflepermits.com I specified the escort service from the meeting area to the Saps office? It also looks like Seattle to Doha to Joberg is going to be the best route on Qatar but that will ultimately decided by...
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    Hunt Budget realistic?

    So kinda a side question, but what airlines are a NO GO for travelers with guns? second question, how far in advance does everyone think i should book the airfare?
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    Hunt Budget realistic?

    Agreed.
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    Hunt Budget realistic?

    Thanks guys! I woke up to 11 messages on my post this morning. Thank you for the feedback! Just to address some points brought up. 1. I AM going to run my airfare thru a travel agent. 100% so need not worry there. 2. I currently have verizon on my cell phone. 3.Thank you for the suggestion of...
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    Hunt Budget realistic?

    I have read the thread about tipping. do you think i am OK in that regard? $1000 to the PH and $800 divided up amongst the staff???
 
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