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    Best 2x10/2x12ish scope for the money?

    Swampfox Kentucky Precision 2-12 has a 44mm objective and lighted reticle. First focal plane. I got one with the Recce Mil and at 2x -4x it is almost like a red dot with plenty of FOV not occluded by a large reticle. Price is pretty good compared to the big manufacturers. Very solid scope...
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    Barnes bullet expansion in large calibers (375 and up)

    I second that. The velocity has to be a minimum of 1200 to get the hydrostatic pressure to open the petals. I have a .338 win mag and I actually keep it at a max range of 500 yards (1900 fps) because the petals don't open up enough past that range where I would feel comfortable. After that the...
  3. South Africa Hunting Kudu

    South Africa Hunting Kudu

  4. Hunt Kudu in South Africa

    Hunt Kudu in South Africa

  5. Black Wildebeest Hunting South Africa

    Black Wildebeest Hunting South Africa

  6. South Africa Hunt Blue Wildebeest

    South Africa Hunt Blue Wildebeest

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    SOUTH AFRICA: Eastern Cape Plains Game With Game 4 Africa Safaris

    Thank you. I used a Sako Grey Wolf in .338 Win Mag / Ammo - Handload Barnes TSX (225 gr), RE-19 powder (~2800 FPS) / Scope is a Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x. Shots varied between 100 and 250. All were one shot kills except the Black Wildebeest where I did not do my part and hit him in the neck. We...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Eastern Cape Plains Game With Game 4 Africa Safaris

    I was fortunate enough to be able to book a hunt with Wik and Colin Coetzee at @Game 4 Africa Safaris in the Eastern Cape. I traveled out in September from Honolulu, HI (long trip and not enough reading material). South African Airways was great regarding weapons check-in and ensuring it got...
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    Kudu & Plains Game Hunting Deal From Only US$3,800 (Save US$2,450)

    Is 2019 still available? May have some free time. If so please PM me.
 
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