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I'm a semi-retired physician. I would not pursue the vaccine UNLESS the CDC specifically recommends it for your planned location OR if it is simply required by the country you are visiting. My wife and I were on a photo safari two years ago where we were in Kenya and then entering Tanzania by...

I learned something new this evening! I'm loading .416 Rigby and had purchased a Lee Factory Crimp die for the cartridge. I don't routinely crimp but do for heavy-recoil cartridges and the Lee works the best. I went to put it in my Co-Ax and it wouldn't fit. Not even close. Huh? It wasn't...

We may be kindred spirits. I just bought a used Heym .416 Rigby and am heading down the same path, and I spend a lot of time shooting PRS style rifles at long distance. That .416 is going to Zim in April 2027 for another Cape buffalo. Couple thoughts: I agree--accuracy is always welcome but a...

I did; no reply but they may be busy at SCI. However, the importer has changed multiple times. Might try the parent German company--good thought.

I recently acquired a Heym Magnum Express in .416 Rigby. It is the older pre-Martini version. The trapdoor pistol grip compartment had a spare front sight, firing pin, and firing pin retaining pin. (Sorry about the previous "Steyr" brain fade) I inspected and cleaned the rifle, including...

I hunted northern Limpopo last August and we had no problems with insects. I'm a physician, and I would recommend malaria prophylaxis. We can treat malaria but we cannot cure it, and it can be the gift that keeps on giving. I always take generic Malarone to Africa. Your physicians back home are...

You likely need to more fully state your goals or desired animals to get good answers. I'm pretty sure that horns would have the same import requirements as heads or hides--you won't be able to just bring them back in your suitcase. You'll need to pay for "dip and back", inspections, and...

My wife and I have enjoyed several photographic safaris, but as she doesn't hunt she brings her Nikon when I bring a rifle. I would suggest contacting Guy Whittall at Roger Whittall Safaris in the Save Conservancy. You'll see all of the Big 5 and Cape buffalo are pretty affordable. Better yet...

Ernest, I rarely drop by AH. Thank you once again for a splendid South Africa safari. My wife and her Nikon enjoyed it every bit as much as me. Wighardt was wonderful and we had a marvelous visit of the Kruger area with Marita and you. I appreciate it!

Dropped by AH to learn about the DSC fiasco and noted this thread. I've hunted with Guy Whittall in the Save four times, for Cape buffalo, lion, and various antelope species. Guy is an excellent PH and marvelous companion, and my wife adores Turgwe Camp and the Conservancy. We made a side trip...

The Conservancy is huge, but Roger Whittall Safaris is based there, primarily out of Humani and ARDA. I hunted there last summer with Guy Whittall and will join him again this summer. You might contact them for details: http://www.rogerwhittallsafaris.com/ There are several other companies...

You might look for a lightly used Kimber Caprivi, and could get it in either .416 Rem or .458 Lott. I have a pair in .375 and .458 and very much like them. If you are a handloader, you have the option to load the Lott to your level of comfort. Mine are going to Zim in June, and the plan is to...