Recent content by jomw10

I’ll be onboard with a 404J left handed

I keep getting back to this post waiting for some play by play!. I cannot image the excitement you must be going through. Good look and shoot straight

I used Wise to pay deposit on my hunt

First you have to decide if you want leather or horn back. Leather if you want to make goods. This decision will dictate how the gator is skinned. I have one of each. Leather give you more options. I sent mine to Sebring taxidermy in Florida

Great folks to hunt with. I went last year with game4africa and had a great time. Visited both north and South camps

Meeting this requirement shouldn't be a big deal. If you cannot meet it, probably something is wrong with your rifle. I don't have an issue with it, but the implementation, that I could have... How are this proficiency test going to be done?, are there enough public ranges across the state to do...

You will get luxury accommodations in South Africa! and great service. I personally have use game4africa. Take a look at their packages, you can add anything on top of them. Many great outfitters here.

Another vote for Nilgai in South Texas!. A lot of meat and great hunts.

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You should be able to get some good dark color with the danish oil. Rub one coat in and immediately remove excess with a clean cloth. Come back some time later and with clean cloth and rub again. One coat may be enough. The Danish will offer no protection, you should apply a top coat after it...

Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x40mm with either a duplex or wind-plex reticle, it will serve you well for hunting up to 400 yards, and you will be below your budget!. Get your custom turret and you will be able to dial for 400 yards shots with no issues. You can go to a VX-5, if you want to have more...

I have no experience with ocean freight. But was told that while the shipping is cheaper, the fees are higher. Make sure you take that into account to make a decision.

Reach out to @GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS they will get you an honest quote. No surprises on the bill. Great accommodations.

You can get average to good taxidermy in South Africa for the most part. If you want the best, regardless of wait/cost, do it in the US, but don’t go with any taxidermy, find one that does a lot of African taxidermy. If you are happy with a good mount/quicker/cheaper do it in SA. Different products