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When you look at the cost of airline tickets and the safari itself, practice ammo cost is not as relevant. Reload and the cost drops even more. I have more faith in my reloads than some of the 'factory' rounds I've shot recently. I also run EVERY round thru my rifle to make sure it chambers...

Any chance you have any of the Baagh Shikari: The Last Tiger Hunter books left?

Many thanks to @Rare Breed and his sister for hosting this event. A fun time with great hospitality and Africa stories to spare. Your efforts were greatly appreciated!

I would like to attend, if it is not to late.

For more interaction, check the NRA site for instruction. The NRA does have reloading instructors available and there might be a course close to you to attend.

I used a light money belt to keep it hidden on my person. The new online SA system wants to know how much you are bringing in, but I was not checked on entry in Johanneburg. For tips, at least in SA, make sure the bills are in pristine condition. My PH told me the banks will not accept bills...

I would enthusiastically second the Pilanesberg National Park. Earlier this year I did a week long hunt followed by one day in Pilanesberg, which was the highlight of my trip. Saw 13 rhino's including a group of three at about 25' in front of the vehicle, numerous elephant, hippo and a...

I used a Tilley airflow on my second trip and an army boonie on the first. Both have chin straps but the Tilley has a bit wider brim and packs flat.

Monday, returning from O.R. Tambo on Delta, had my camera and binoculars taken from my rifle case. They opened four master padlocks, with two different keys, then closed them again! Locked the case in the firearms check in room and when we opened it at Atlanta they were gone. I figured the...

Best of luck here. The .405 brass is tough to come by with Hornady making runs only once or so a year. Might be best to go ahead and buy loaded Hornady ammo.

There's Something About Buffalo by Kevin Thomas

I picked up one of the Soul of the Leopard books from @franzfmdavis. Paid for it Thursday and received the book today, Tuesday. Great person to do business with !

I want a copy. PM sent

About the only way to bend the decapping rod is to have it adjusted down too far so the expander button was hitting the bottom of the cartridge.