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As with most Kuiu, it runs a bit small…

I have this parka - it was actually too much for most of the time in Tajikistan at -22! I wore my super down most of the time but the burner parka is amazing!!

Late July / August the bugs will not be an issue. At least no more than what you would experience in New Jersey in the late fall.. We have stopped at Pilanesburg on multiple trips at both the start and end. You guns are not an issue - we kept ours on our rooms. They will also secure them for...

Just curious.. I would consider using it on a Buffalo if I could not get close enough with my double but I prefer to get close.. Definitely would use it in croc and all the think skinned stuff.. I could not find the official policy when I searched.. Thanks everyone!

Is the 9.3x62 legal for DG in Zim?

Swarovski provides an app for your phone (naturally LOL) which connects to the scope via bluetooth. You zero the rifle at whatever distance you want (I zeroed mine to be dead on at 100 meters) then you enter all your ballistic data into the app and upload it to the scope. Elevation and temp are...

I dont disagree…. I think the best Ibex hunts are the European areas. European hunters and guides adhere to ethics, honor and hunting tradition, unlike 3rd world Asia…. My Bezoar Ibex hunt in Turkey was wonderful and of course Spain is hard to beat…

It seems to be the culture in Asia... I know from working in that region that little gets done without the proper bribes.. I had Greg Brownlee on the phone while this was going on and he was instrumental in helping me get it all settled so I cannot blame the agent - this seems to be a local...

Other hunters experienced in hunting Asia have told me it is not uncommon.. I did not mind tipping all 19, what shocked me was the audacity to demand more..

The Ram measured 59 3/4 - very pleased with both animals.. Definitely speak with them about tipping :-)