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    Solid before soft point

    Surgeon1, Those A-Frames really work! You do it right, getting close with your doubles. I enjoy hearing about it. 104 yds for a bang flop, good job! What cartridge was that? Best of fortune on your scrub cap. Brian
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    Solid before soft point

    For cape buffalo. The situation may change in heartbeat but I usually plan for an expanding bullet first, I usually shoot a single shot .500 or a .577. and always with the best bullets on the market. I seldom need a second shot. Not all solids are the same. Investigate CEB Safari Solid...
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    Traveling with rifle to RSA - do you need a "fixer"?

    Good info! Thanks, Brian
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    Is this typical of the US?

    Borderer, Before Trump came to government my wife and I would regularly travel to the USA for a week or two each year vacation. We always found, ran into and/or were amongst quality people as you describe. This includes our experience in Texas and the "South". We never seemed to bump into the...
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    Need a Plains Game Hunt for first timer in 2026

    Thanks for your timely reply. Yes, cow cull hunts are so common, Best regards, Brian Gallup
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    Need a Plains Game Hunt for first timer in 2026

    Kalahari, That sounds perfect. However, I think that Colorado Brian has found what he wanted at a Okavango River. As for me, every year I am looking for discount cape buffalo cows. This year I will probably hunt in the eastern Kalahari, 6 old cows, $2000USD each everything included, total of...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: My Buffalo Hunt South Africa 2026

    Those NF bullets and Cutting Edge Bullets have super terminal ballistics on cape buffalo.
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    Need a Plains Game Hunt for first timer in 2026

    Thanks to everyone! Colorado Brian has found what he needs. You are a good bunch of outfitters. Thanks again, BC Brian
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    Need a Plains Game Hunt for first timer in 2026

    I will send it to him right now. Thanks for you reply, he will appreciate it. brian
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    SOUTH AFRICA: My Buffalo Hunt South Africa 2026

    Two things, 1. You have chosen one of the few super bullets on the market. Good job. This makes a huge difference on cape buffalo. Also you have a decent cartridge. This is the most important part of your kit. The bullet is the only thing that touches your buffalo. 2. I have spoken with KMG...
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    Need a Plains Game Hunt for first timer in 2026

    Thanks, Spike.t, I will ask him to contact you. brian
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    Need a Plains Game Hunt for first timer in 2026

    I am out of touch with the First Time Hunter world in South Africa I am more connected with the cape buffalo farms. I am asking for a friend. He is a good guy from Colorado and just needs a little help getting started. I will get a short list of a few farms and then he will contact you. This...
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    Suggestions on things to take for first Cape buffalo hunt- Zimbabwe

    You are very well organized. Good job. I want to mention "Bullets" again. To me, the bullet is the number one consideration in your preparation for a cape buffalo hunt. You have chosen one of my favourite calibers for cape buffalo. With a 500 NE, a high quality premium bullet will often...
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    Just brain storming....450/400 for AK Brown Bear

    I have to agree with you. And bears are a lot quicker and more agile than cape buffalo.
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    SOUTH AFRICA: My Buffalo Hunt South Africa 2026

    Thanks, Good to know.
 
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