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    Broadheads

    You got some decent advice. This is what's your favorite color kind of question. Once again as stated, shot placement more key than arrow or broadhead. Fly straight, great advice. Spine follows broadhead, can't over weight the front on a poor spine shaft. Most the hunting shows, only show...
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    How many of you DON'T mount all your trophies?

    I saw the comment about the cost spent could easily pay for another nice hunt, elephant or otherwise. it's a tough deal as the cost of shipping and etc doubles the cost of the taxidermy. I have invested like many too much in to the taxidermy. Going forward, after reading comments, if the...
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    Merkel 140 .470 Nitro For Sale

    you are a scholar and a gentlemen to allow us to see and buy it. congrats to the lucky person. wow
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    KMG Hunting Safaris 2025 Season Photos

    Nice set of animals, congratulations. That Black Impala, very cool. That Kudu had very nice sweeps to the outside, great look
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    Does RSA have a minimum caliber for PG ? These .223 & 6mm test are infuriating

    It's all about the "cool" factor. otherwise there is no justification. To each his own, many of us remain stalwarts of proven history and results.
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    Is your scope as good as your binoculars?

    My bino passion far exceeds my scope passion. But that is due to hunting conditions, and my limit to shooting distances. Have Vortex Razor, Zeiss conquest, Mavens, Leica Geovid B, some in multiples. Leica are range finder, I can't go in the woods without them. Mavens are my favorite glass...
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    How many of you DON'T mount all your trophies?

    I did shoulder mounts of the main stay animals you think of in SA and others too, Wildebeest, impala, nyala, Kudu, sable, gemsbok, eland, cape buffalo. All the rest flat skins and euro's. From this point forward won't bring any heads back, but flat skins can make some cool stuff, so that is...
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    Kudu Bowhunt (June 2025)

    Great recap, great animals, they are perfect looking kudu and bushbuck
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    Try and convince me the 243 is actually useful

    Great gun for young hunters, there are many caliber options, this is one of them. Have a couple that my girls deer hunt with, more than adequate, and ammo available. it's not a multi tasker amongst other big game animals, for sure, but deer and coyotes, etc, does a great job. A great value...
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    The Dilemma of Great Professional Hunters and Outfitters

    This dilemma is one you won't be the only struggling with. Same here, all I've been able to do is take that "variety is the spice of life". and accept that even the trips that aren't awesome in comparison to the past, provide back drop for something to do next. And People are interesting, so...
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    Most Overrated Hunt and Most Underrated Hunt

    I am enjoying the answers to the thread. As I contemplate an answer, I don't think of it as overrated or underrated, as stated above, just wouldn't do it again. Hunt some northern WI woods for whitetail, as hard as anything else I have ever done. Chasing Elk where there are none, a pain...
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    We bought some land

    Owning land is a great feeling and sort of sets you free. Congratulations, not everyone does it, or can. Have fun playing and planning.
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    Many cheap hunts vs only one very expensive premium hunt in a lifetime

    So many well written points of view. No right answer, the key phrase though, "make something happen, don't put it off". One's man treasures is another mans ? Variety can be and has been the "spice of life". For me, finding another experience where you have a great bond or connection with...
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    ZAMBIA: Upper Luangwa River - Mwanya Fly Camp - First Safari

    we don't say it enough, thanks for sharing, what a fantastic "short report" congratulations and that is an awesome old bull. way to go.
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    NAMIBIA: Leopard Hunt With Nick Nolte Hunting Safaris July 1-15, 2025

    Journey, adventure, pain in the arse, hang in there, and sounds like you have great attitude. Good luck
 
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