Recent content by rprins

No calibre will offset poor shot placement. What is true, though, the larger calibre increases the permissible margin of error i.e an iffy shot has a bigger impact. Also, comparing 400g projectile in 416 to 300g in 375 is 2 very significant variables, caliber & projectile The 375 probably...

Unfortunately, many taxidermists are like politicians - promising the golden highway & delivering the goat track!...been there & got the lashes to prove (handed in a Rowland sized Impala & received just another average trophy) Insofar as kick-backs and not engaging the hunter in the selection...

Hi Chris, My son ended up engaging Schmidt Global Relocations & thus far received an excellent service from Stiaan van Zyl. To reduce shipping costs to a reasonable level, shipping will be via seafreight in a shared container as 'unaccompanied personal goods'. Yes, it will take longer than...

Buyer beware!! My son finally fulfilled a lifelong dream, hunting a trophy Livingston Eland. Everything went well until it came to exporting the trophy. We soon realised, EMIAC, reportedly a highly regarded export company, is gouging customers!! I understand the concept of a business is to...

I am expat South African now living in Australia. I was extremely privileged to enjoy the beauty & bounty of hunting in South Africa for many years. I am especially blessed to have introduced my son to hunting and thoroughly enjoyed the time we had under African skies; spent many, many days...