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    Are there benefits to using a suppressor for plains game hunting

    On my latest hunt I was able to purchase silencers for my rifles at the Wildman store in Kimberly South Africa . I purchased the warrior brand . The gunsmith there is very well stocked . He had multiple adapters for all worldly thread pitches . The warrior large silencers sized for 375 worked...
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    Atl to Joburg June 26

    Same seats I sit in. Best value by far. Put my backpack up against the bulkhead and put my feet up like in a lounge chair . Easiest flight from the states to Joburg. The food could be better and that may be the only reason to move to PS. They get the same food as delta 1 . We flew home the day...
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    Your 2025 Hunt Plans?

    10th trip end of May . We are celebrating our oldest son graduating from MSOE ( Mechanical Engineer ) and our youngest from high school. It’s been 6 years since the last trip. I can’t wait to be back on African soil. I am back searching this site for all the valuable info you all provide ...
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    Age of first African hunting trip

    My first trip over the pond was 28. I have been fortunate to have 9 amazing trips since then. Don’t wait to go. Shipping trophies home is getting ridiculous.
  5. Hunting in Africa

    Hunting in Africa

    Brothers in Africa making memories that will last a lifetime .
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    Once In A Lifetime Pictures

    Brothers in Africa making memories that will last a lifetime . So many memories . So many pictures .
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    Clearing customs thru Chicago Ohare with a firearm

    Guns and ammo boxes are found on the far wall from where you enter international arrivals . To exit to get to your domestic flight you will need to clear customs left of where everyone without guns exits. I usually walk to the left of the huge line and inform the customs officers that I have...
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    Best Practical Safari Tips

    What I have learned 1 - When bringing your kids under 18 you need birth certificates , passports, notarized letter from spouse (if not traveling with) and a copy of spouse passport. 2- I now bring a Polaroid camera. The pictures we keep and leave have become very cherished by all. 3- I have...
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    Original ammo box Requirement?

    The easiest way to find Mr X is via Facebook. Xolile Monakali As for ammo I use the plastic cases. The only question anyone has ever asked is “ Is the ammo in individual separated containers , or loose in a bag? “ They don’t want them loose and bouncing around. Make sure the small case...
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    Has Delta lost their minds?

    Chicago - amsterdam - joburg round trip $880.00 . This is leaving the end of may and returning the middle of june . Last year I paid 100 more. The online gun permit application is no problem. I wish South Africa would do the same thing and save us all some time in the police station at the...
  11. Hunt Warthog in South Africa

    Hunt Warthog in South Africa

  12. Springbok Hunting South Africa

    Springbok Hunting South Africa

  13. South Africa Hunt Eland

    South Africa Hunt Eland

  14. Hunting Warthog in South Africa

    Hunting Warthog in South Africa

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    SOUTH AFRICA: Reasons To Hunt With Magersfontein Safaris

    Property size - Greg's family ownes around 16,000 acres located where the lodge is. It is entirely fenced with electric because of the buffalo. - plenty of land for multiple hunters and ph's to not see each other each day. On the last safari we hunted 95% on Greg's land. He has many neighbors...
 
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