Recent content by Frontman44

Thanks for all the input everyone, I appreciate it. The straight pulls like the Beretta and Blaser interest me for various reasons, especially the multi-caliber capability. I started looking at them more from an "ease of operation" standpoint vs quick operation. Based on availability & cost...

I would absolutely love a wood stock R8 with the ebony cap on the fore stock...Downside is, they very rarely come available used in my area and ordering a new one is just too costly when paying for my first safari and saving for taxidermy/shipping fees.

The Impulse would be the least expensive option for me but I really like the multi-caliber capability of the other firearms. In my area the BRX1 can be bought new for about $2k with the composite stock. The grade 2 wood stock is another $700. So roughly 75% of the Browning cost. Only thing the...

I've decided on 30-06 chambering for the rifle I'll take on my PG hunt. The straight pull Rifles, particularly the Beretta BRX1 have been been intriguing me lately. For those of you who hunt with one, how do you like it compared to a standard bolt action? Are there other makes, models I should...

Good to know about the practice of painting. I appreciate the advice.

Thanks for sharing your photos and experience with the taxidermist. My hunt is still quite a ways off in 2030 but seeing your trophies makes me wish it was this summer. All those mounts will make my home made ones look 2nd rate. The thing is, I am completely fine with that. Each skull I...

That Oryx looks fantastic. I have to ask...what does he measure?

It's a shame about the broken cutter, that looks like an amazing Warthog you harvested. This is another species on my list to target, it would be nice to get one similar to yours.

They look great. I especially like the look of the skull cap. Something I might have to consider.

Those look great. That Kudu is exactly what I hope to harvest for myself. Thanks for sharing the photos.

The outfitter I will be hunting with recommends TROPHÄENDIENSTE TAXIDERMY. If all goes well I will have a handful of skulls for Euro mounts and I was wondering if anyone has a skull done by this shop. If so, would you kindly post a photo and share your experience? I have already done a search...

Thanks for the feedback. After reviewing my post with your input in mind I see how the questions I was asking were not as apparent as they could have been. I hope you feel better soon.

That is simply a gorgeous rifle! Personally a huge Weatherby fan and own three of them, nowhere near as elegant as that though.

Hello Everyone. I am in the planning process of my first african hunt in celebration of a milestone birthday a few years down the road. After doing some searches on here along with other homework I did before finding this community, I have it narrowed down to two outfitters with one being the...

Send me a dm sometime when you are down this way. If you have time on a Wednesday we can shoot a round or two of trap at my club.