Recent content by TEXLNGHRN

Holy cow, I was thinking about this very topic just now. I'm noodling my long term 375 solution (right now thinking a semi-custom build or going the R8 Professional 2.0 route) but no matter what I want to run it suppressed, preferably with an over-the-barrel suppressor. Following.

With all the recommendations for Africa Sky, City Lodge, and even the Intercontinental, I was wondering where the love was for Afton and Mr. X / Afton's rifle permitting service. We've used the combo twice to overnight in Joburg before connecting outbound on Airlink the next day. Each time, a...

We've all heard "right tool for the job" but I didn't take that seriously about pants until my last safari. Heat isn't' a problem - I'm a Texas boy, and triple digit heat in jeans isn't a big deal. But durability... My last safari had a stint at Bokamoso in Bots. They had the thickest...

@jpr9954 Pleasant travels and good hunting! We are flying out May 22 to the Eastern Cape by way of Botswana. After 5 days tracking eland and looking for big kudu at Bokamoso, we'll have 10 days in the Eastern Cape - 5 in the coastal area and 5 in the Karoo. Get that big Eastern Cape kudu and...

Re: Suppressors in Botswana: when I inquired at Bokamoso, Bronwyn Lombard told me that "there is no problem bringing suppressors into Botswana." She is handling our rifle permits, so I'm going with her assertion and taking my suppressor. Re: Suppressors on CBP Form 4457 in general: I completed...

I'm having a custom 7PRC hunting rifle built by Alamo Precision. Bartlein Varmint/Sendero 22" deep spiral skip fluted barrel. For running it suppressed, the Scythe Ti caught my eye, but the multiple reports of failure on shorter barreled magnums, such as this rifle, violated one my priorities...

In retrospect, that's a good question. I'd say that suppressors are allowed in Botswana for hunting, as there are Botswana hunt reports posted on this site that contain pictures of suppressed rifles in the field. What I don't know about is bringing suppressors in; posted pics here could be of...

@MontanaPat Thank you for the report! Question - did you get a sense for what Calcatre would be like? My friends and I are seriously considering booking with Algar for red stag in 2027, and we have our choice of Algar Lodge or Calcatre. We prefer varied and elevated terrain over the "flat as...

Following. On my RSA trip in 2024, no issues with my suppressor, listed it on the 4457 and had copies of Tax Stamp and Gun Trust paperwork. Heading to BOT and RSA in May, planning on taking a suppressor, haven't heard of any changes on traveling with a suppressor.

Welcome to AH! Agree with the others that there are plentiful opportunities in Africa for you - all you have to do is get after it, and AH is the best place to start. Good luck and keep us posted! Quoted for truth, and this should be in the masthead somewhere given how many hunters on this...

There is a table near check-in where you can pay for parking @ $15+tax. I spent 3 hours walking the entire show, and that included four detailed conversations that yielded good info on hunting the USA and Argentina plus a custom rifle build. Yes, there were a lot of Texas ranches, but if you...

Bought a day ticket to attend on Friday. Though I want to talk to a couple of vendors on specific topics, I'm mainly curious to experience the vibe and to see how well it's attended.

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Came here to post about this. Here is the YouTube link for video: It's good to watch a conversation about this topic - conveys more than the written word. Primary content is what went into the move to ATL, the 2025 convention, and the future. Worth the watch, IMO.

Rifles like what they like. When I bought my Bergara Wilderness Sierra 300WM for my first Safari last year, I tried 180gr TTSX, 180gr Norma Oryx, 180gr Nosler Partitions, 200gr Terminal Ascent… and I stopped right there. Whereas the first three were grouping ~MOA, the 200gr TA grouped ~0.5 MOA...