Recent content by Doug375

I flew to Windhoek 2 years ago via Qatar through Doha. No issues at all with firearms. TWG arranged it and we provided the necessary paperwork well in advance (I think the deadline is 30 days prior to travel) and had zero problems.

Thanks for sharing your story and pictures. Looks like you had a great time. I really like your Kudu and Gemsbok. Magnificent. I'll be in Namibia in 4 days and can't wait!

Mauser's Model 98. It's 120 years old and nothing has improved upon it. Not any of the variations or hybrids have improved on the 98s design. Browning's 1911 is 107 years old and no better handgun has been designed. The .30-06. The .375 H&H. There are plenty of more modern rifles, pistols...

Have a great safari! May God bless and keep you both safe.

It's old. It's common as dirt. It's not a magnum. It doesn't win bench rest competitions. All it does is kill stuff with boring regularity.....and has for for 112 years. I love all sorts of calibers new and old. Why is it that so many people can't appreciate a tried and true round AND the...

Take that .375 and go huntin'. It's an excellent choice for everything except Elephant and maybe Rhino on the top end and isn't too much for anything with the exception of the tiniest stuff. The 300 gr TSX is a killing machine. I'm taking my .375 to Namibia in one week. I've packed .235 gr...

Your post got me thinking about a "someday I will" that has been in the back of my mind a while. I've always wanted a Ruger RSM in 458 Lott. So after reading your post, I started hunting the internet gun shops and found one at Cabelas in Wheeling WV. It is described as in new condition with...

If you'll be hunting from a ranch, just use the outfitters home phone. If you're going to be in the boonies you can rent a sat phone from an outfit like globalcom. I did that on my trip to Zambia. It was relatively cheep and worked fine.

Here's my Custom Express in .375HH. It came out of the New Haven custom shop in 1994. I bought it 5 years ago NIB. It's ready to be packed for a trip to Namibia in 11 days!

I have a 416 Ruger Hawkey African and used it on a Cape Buffalo. It did the job well. However, if you want just one rifle to do it all, I think you'd be better off with the .375 Ruger. You don't give up much....At least nothing a buff will notice....but you will have a caliber that is better...

+ a Custom Express in .375HH

That's a beautiful rifle! The wood is super nice. Great acquisition.

Good luck and enjoy the experience! I'm 17 days away from my 2nd safari in Namibia. I can't wait to get there. I live in the STL area too. Maybe we can meet up over a beer and swap stories once we're back.

I hear ya friend! Just 19 days until I leave for Namibia! I'm having trouble focusing on anything else. I've packed and repacked several times. Have a great time in RSA. I'm looking forward to your report and pictures.