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Does anyone out there have a preference between Coppersmith, Trophy Shippers or Safari Specialty Importers? I'm bringing back a Tsessebe, Gemsbok, Blue Wildebeest and Kudu to Atlanta from my first safari. As a newbie, I've figured out taxidermy and shipping costs, but I'm having a hard time...

Thanks for the reply. I got a Tsessebe, Kudu, Gemsbok and Blue Wildebeest. Was thinking shoulder mounts but now, I'm leaning towards a wall pedestal mount on the Kudu and the Gemsbok. That has been factored into the price.

That's encouraging! Thanks for the heads up:).

Everything I'm hearing is Savannah cannot receive this, it has to go to NYC, Houston, or New Orleans. Coppersmith has an Atlanta office so I'm going to call them (based upon the recommendations I've received) and see what they suggest. With some of what I'm hearing about storage fees and other...

Just came of my first plains safari with the Kreik family and the Mattanu Private Game Reserve. Had a wonderful time and bagged four critters. Now I have to get them back to the US. Splitting Image Taxidermy is their preferred taxidermist and I'm in the middle of obtaining a quote. Here's...

My PH gave me 150 grain silvertips for a borrowed 30-06! Shot everything you named to include a Tsessebe. I would have thought 180's were the way to go, but 3 out of 4 critters got a lethal first shot. Only one needed a second because it was quartering away and I had to rush the shot. He...

Ditto Doug's comments! Love my 6.5CM but (while capable) is going to be light for the Blue Wildebeest and the Kudu, but wonderful for the other three:). Another factor in favor of the 30-06 is you'll likely be shooting from a tripod, which lessens felt recoil as compared to shooting one from...

Just completed my first safari 3 months ago. Took a Blue Wildebeest, Kudu, Gemsbok and Tsessebe all within 175 yards with a 30-06 shooting 150 grain silvertips:-0! I would have thought premium180's were the way to go but shot placement appeared to be everything, and that was not a problem:)...