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    If money were no object, where would you hunt and why

    First I'd call Jumbo Moore and book that elephant & buffalo hunt to Botswana that I balked at because of the price. Then I'd book a hunt in the Yukon with Jim Shockey for bear and moose just because I've always wanted to. I'd like to try for bongo or sitatunga and would like Ryan Cliffe to be...
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    At What Point Are DG Hunts No Longer In Your Future?

    I'm with a lot of the other folks my age who are responding; I shot my first cape buffalos with a handgun when I was late 60's, first elephant when I was 70 and have my next elephant hunt scheduled next year and I'll be 72. As long as my skills hold out, I'll be in the bush somewhere. When my...
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    Ugliest Rifle

    Muzzle flash isn't too bad but the concussion can be savage. Good hearing protection is a must!
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    Ugliest Rifle

    I have a contender in 45/70. This BFR is also 45/70.
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    Ugliest Rifle

    No wrist brace but for some of the really severe kickers I wear wheelchair gloves that have thin pieces of gell foam over contact points. Grip shape and angle matters a lot. the .400 H&H is worse than my .416 Ruger because I can only fit 3 fingers on the .400. A .458 winchester I shoot hurts...
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    Ugliest Rifle

    The .338 isn't bad but the 400 Holland & Holland is fierce.
  7. Lord Derby Eland Hunt

    Lord Derby Eland Hunt

  8. Compeditor Corp in .400 H&H Gun

    Compeditor Corp in .400 H&H Gun

  9. Savage Striker In .338 RCM Gun

    Savage Striker In .338 RCM Gun

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    Ugliest Rifle

    My rifles aren't rifles but I have a couple ugly / plain guns that I do use. A savage striker in .338 RCM with the original black plastic stock and a Compeditor Corp in .400 H&H. neither one much to look at but they do shoot.
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    Why you dont want to hunt elephant..?

    Sorry, it's been a while since I've been here and just saw this. I hunted with Chapungu-Kambako out of Ngamo Sikumi camp that borders Hwange National Park. I've hunted with Jumbo Moore and his crew several times now and recommend them highly. I'm going back to Zim next spring and will hunt...
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    Most Coveted Animal in Africa?

    OK, just saw this one and I change my answer!
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    Most Coveted Animal in Africa?

    A big bull elephant in the 80 /90 pound range. 2nd would have to be a Lord Derby eland but a true world class one. I've been blessed with the SCI #3 handgun Livingston eland and I'd like to get a Lord Derby for a matched set.
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    Would you or have you hunted with an outfitter because of a “Hunting Celebrity” or Influencer?

    That's what is great about Craig Boddington...He gives you his actual opinion. You can ask him anything. I've hunted with him and enjoyed his company and all the conversation we shared along with his advice when needed. I do agree that most TV and video celebrity's endorsements aren't worth...
 
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