Recent content by Smitty

Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!

Thank you for a well written report and an exciting story! I am so glad you brought your son. I regret not starting mine earlier. Good job.

Awesome way to start a report! I am looking forward to reading your adventure. I hope you have a wonderful time and a successful hunt.

I love Trijicon, BUT be aware that they accupoint does not have locking turrets. If you buy the model with capped turrets, it doesn't matter. If you buy own with dial-up turrets, I would not get a scope without locking turrets on a DG rifle. I missed the biggest buck of my life because the...

My first was Eastern Cape out of Port Elizabeth, with Umlilo Safaris. It was plains game, spot and stalk. A wonderful trip and a great outfitter. My second trip was to the Limpopo region, with DK Safaris. I chose there for a different experience. Instead of spot and stalk, I wanted to watch...

I loved your report! Excellent writing and pictures! The pictures of the impala with the Baobab tree are awesome. Thank you.

I have only been to Africa 2X, both times with a Tikka 7mm RM. First trip, I used the exact same bullet you are shooting, Barnes 160s factory loads. The second time was using Barnes 168 LRX bullets. I shot 2 Kudu, Blue Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Sable, Zebra twice, and all the usual game...

Welcome aboard!

Thumbs up on the Tikka! I started with Tikka because they have a good selection of Left handed chamberings. I stayed with Tikka because they are accurate, actions are smooth, and the trigger is great. I have 4 or 5 Tikkas. My profile picture has a Tikka rifle in it. My Tikka 7 mag has been...

I would recommend Derian Koekemoer Safaris in Limpopo area. They are just outside the fence of Kruger National Park. I hunted with them this last spring, and I am 65. They can accomodate you. Their properties were fairly flat and you can spot and stalk from the vehicle if needed. Feel free...

@yukonspirit: I am glad things did eventually work out for you. It is very tough when you haven't been somewhere and are not familiar with the area, permits, etc. When I was dealing with the Florida partner, I did my best to reach out here on AH when I had concerns. I will say I was very...

I had a problem on BookYourHunt last year, with the same outfitter! It involved charging booking fees and the quoted price changing by several thousand dollars. I sent BYH( bookyourhunt) the whatsapp conversation and Elephant Trails was removed from the site..... less than a week later they were...

I am really enjoying your report so far! Especially the difference between your Father's attitude and yours! It makes me laugh because it is very similar to mine and my father's outlook. Keep it up! Great job with the report.

Good Idea.

I have had this problem with 2 rifles lately. First with a 6.5 creedmoor and also with a 6.5 x47 Lapua. Long story short, with today's tight chambers, it is more common to have dies that fail to re-size enough from mid case down to base. You can order a "small base die" from Redding or RCBS in...