Recent content by DLSJR

This is interesting as I’ve never tried any powder except RL15 in my .416 Hoffman. The Nosler data for the Remington is identical to my Hoffman, as I shoot 79.0 grains in my 416, getting 2405 fps, but my rifle has a 22” barrel vs the test barrel being 24”. I originally used to load 81.0...

I’ve just used ATT’s International calling plan and had no issues on calls from camp. I’ve talked to more than a few clients in the middle of the night with crystal clear connection while sitting under the stars in The Selous.

I think that the distance the first shot is taken from is less important than how the overall hunt is conducted. Getting in close to dangerous game is a big part of my enjoyment, whether the shot is ultimately fired close or farther away. Thinking back on first shot distances on all dangerous...

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! We all have much for which to be Thankful.

Jack Jr, and his brother, Keith are both ‘stand up’ guys, as is Bob Kern. They’re the kind of experienced and reputable agents whom one can book through with confidence.

Why? Because it’s so easy to go with a really good safari company and PH that I will never understand why anyone books through an online source with unvented operators. This company doesn’t appear to vet the hunts they represent. When I use an agent, I do it the old fashion way, I talk to him...

That’s an excellent scope and one of the very best options for a .375. It’s what is on my .375 and I love it. But, I’d absolutely be sure to get one with a Firedot as I think it’s a total game changer.

The simple fact that ‘BookYourHunt’ even carried them tells me that BYH is an agent to avoid.

This is exactly why all hunters should only deal with experienced, reputable booking agents when booking hunts if not going directly with the safari company. There are many good operators right on this website whom you can book with directly and enjoy an excellent safari. I book about half...

Mine is a .416 Hoffman (think Remington Mag) 22” barrel with medium contour, which works well. The rifle is well balanced and not overly heavy, 9.2 pounds without ammo. If I were building it again it’d be a Remington chambering. But I think the Taylor is very cool and a damn fine cartridge...

This has been an interesting thread since so many of us have escaped close calls that could have ended our lives. It makes me wonder about the outdoorsmen who can’t write these stories due to not surviving their misadventures. I’ve written here before about being charged by a bull elephant...

If you ever flew into Mather from ‘87 onward, you literally flew right over the top of my house. I’m on final, 7 miles from the runway, on top of the last ridge before the valley. On a clear day I can look down the length of the runway and see the VASI lights at end of the runway, but as a...

But… Did you get lucky that night? :ROFLMAO:

That’s the only way I’m shooting a buffalo with any 250 grain bullet, if I’m shooting one with my .338.

Just remember that you only have to get Malaria once and you’ve got it forever and that should tell you whether to take a prophylaxis or not. I always take Malarone before leaving my tent in the morning and have never had any adverse effects. I also take Doxy along but keep it in reserve...