Recent content by Tim Blackwell

  1. Hunting Red Stag

    Hunting Red Stag

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    Hunt over water; Shoot from truck

    I've done four safaris now and haven't shot anything out of a truck or blind. Not my cup of tea. But nothing against anyone else - it's your money, your hunting ethics, and your story to tell. Just be resolute in how you wish to hunt and clear in your communication.
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    Question On Heart Shots

    This Red stag was a heart shot, complete bang-flop at 270m. Dead in his tracks. Not a mark on him externally, but massive internal damage from the 135gn Atomic 29 copper bullet in my 7mmRM. I put it down to the heart being empty or full when hit, as of course most heart shots will run a bit...
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    Namibia Taxidermist, Trophaendienste

    They most certainly have, thank you. Although I'm yet to venture back to Namibia. One day, perhaps. I am glad you had a much better experience and are happy with the results. Good hunting.
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    Age of first African hunting trip

    38 for my first Safari in Namibia. I'm 45 now, about to set off for trip #5, with #6 already booked as well
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    Reloading for Dangerous Game

    I reload for everything, including the DG hunts I've done. I'm pretty cautious anyhow with a good system of checks, but will admit I go to a few extra lengths with DG loads to ensure consistency.
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    Namibia Taxidermist, Trophaendienste

    Cheers mate. If you follow to the end of that thread, you'll see photos of a much more recent batch of tanned capes. Unfortunately, nothing has improved from where I sit. I cannot and will never recommend anybody to use their services. As I mentioned in that thread, in Australia we have the...
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    Namibia Taxidermist, Trophaendienste

    I couldn't agree more and will never waste another cent there. My recommendation for Namibia is Ingwe Wildlife Art.
  9. Ruger 77 Mk. Ii .350rm Rifle & A 2-7 Kahles Scope

    Ruger 77 Mk. Ii .350rm Rifle & A 2-7 Kahles Scope

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    Any .350 Rem Mag Fans?

    Yes, still have it mate, hopefully it'll have a date with some sambar later this year on a walk in hunt.
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    Any .350 Rem Mag Fans?

    Make it a rum and I'm sold ;) That 6.5 would be a cracking cartridge.
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    Most Iconic Animal of Oceania?

    Banteng for me. A special animal in a special place. But more people would probably say our Water Buffalo, or locals might say Sambar. I'll also second the posters mentioning free-range Tahr, one of the most challenging hunts anywhere.
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    Any .350 Rem Mag Fans?

    Love my Ruger 77 Mk. II .350RM. It wears a 2-7 Kahles scope in Warne mounts. Loaded with 225 or 250gn Woodleigh PP's, it's been great on camels, sambar, pigs and a range of smaller stuff.
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    Safari Season 2024 Has Started - Where We Going?

    Back to KMG Safaris on the Eastern Cape in August for Sable. Heading over with a bunch of Aussie first-timers which will be fun.
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    Hunting wild cattle/bovines...

    Those were all late season hunts around September. So it's extremely hot & humid. Water has dried up to only permanent pools. It can be thirsty work, but a very rewarding time to hunt if you can hack it!
 
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