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    Athlon Rangecraft Chronograph - Due In April! $349.99

    Thanks for the feedback gents (y)
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    Athlon Rangecraft Chronograph - Due In April! $349.99

    Has anyone on AH maybe used the Athlon Rangecraft by now? It is quite a lot cheaper than the Garmin Xero, and I am seriously considering the Athlon over the Garmin at the moment just for price if no other reason. I am looking to upgrade and replace my old Caldwell chrony that is cumbersome to...
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    Does it matter to you?

    In South Africa where mostly PH’s work as independent contractors to outfitters, the rifles they work with and carry, and that are rented to clients, are owned by the PH and not the outfitter. In fact, a PH is normally not employable and won’t be used by an outfitter unless he comes with his own...
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    Game Department Rifles

    In South Africa most PH’s personally own the rifles we carry and rent to clients, i.e. not owned or supplied by the outfitter or government. We carry our own sidearms for the protection provided by the game scouts in other countries.
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    Hunting Boots, Did I do alright?

    Forgive me for asking, this is an honest question, could you maybe please give some more explanation about why soft-soled shoes are more noisy walking in the veld? I can't honestly say I have ever noticed this or not, but if it is a thing I want to take note in future.
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    Back country carry gun

    I am not sure if this has already maybe been asked and answered on this thread, but can anyone maybe give advice on bullet choice for 10mm as a big animal defence gun in the field please? I read a lot about "hard cast lead bullets" heavier than 180 gr being required, but I cannot find any...
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    What did you reload today?

    I did make it to the shoot yes, PM sent
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    What did you reload today?

    Those are some exceptional trophies in that end of safari photo above your reloading table
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    Is Annealing important for hunting loads?

    Disregard, I found the answer:
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    Is Annealing important for hunting loads?

    Does anyone maybe have a trick to stop Tempilaq going hard in the bottle once it has been opened and used ? I have a bottle of Tempilaq, bought it a year ago and used it once, wanted to use some again this morning and it has gone rock hard FFS.
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    What did you reload today?

    50 rounds, 458 Lott, Claw Unbonded RN 500gr, Hodgdon Varget. Range target load, ready for BASA shoot this Saturday.
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    Red Dot & RMR Sights For Dangerous Game Rifles

    Thanks very much, I appreciate the info
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    Red Dot & RMR Sights For Dangerous Game Rifles

    @BeeMaa do you maybe know: if I mount my Aimpoint Micro on an EAW 19mm dovetail mount for the front dovetail of my CZ550 Magnum, will that mount be compatible with a standard Weaver dovetail on other rifles...
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    Cape Buffalo Euro on a pedestal

    W Wow, what a TROPHY, very very nice.
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    Red Dot & RMR Sights For Dangerous Game Rifles

    Thank you very much, I saw that product online, just wanted to see if there were any negative experiences on the Forum. Will give it a go, thanks
 
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