Recent content by trperk1

Fleece in this regard is a thin fabric. But a fleece berber would work. I’ll ask

I'm getting my Buff's hide tanned and making a few gun cases with it. I prefer wool Sherpa liner (absorbs moisture and is durable) This isn't available and my choices are: soft suede, fleece or canvass. Any recommendations for rifle and shotgun bags? Keep in mind that I live and hunt in Ohio...

The hunt was wonderful, I posted a review in the “hunting reports “ section. One thing I should have mentioned is that I traveled internationally for work over 25 years. That’s what gave me confidence booking my own travel

Yeah, it was unseasonably warm. I saw this when checking the forecast prior to departure and adjusted my clothing. I didn’t need binos for 2/3 of my hunting but did towards the end. They were a must have for Kruger

My PH said the same. Only two stops worked us for bribes. Unfortunately for them my PH’s uncle is a 20 year police veteran. Evidently these two crews had been targeted trucks with outfitter decals on them. They ran a sting a few days later and busted them

Hi- just returned from my first safari, thought I’d share a few lessons learned - rifle permit through Henrys Rifle was worth it - booked flights on my own without issues. If you have a connection in the US on your return , you have to get your bags, and rifle. Then go through customs and...

Didn’t measure him but he’s huge!

Just returned from 9 days with Magnus Crossberg of Ranchero Safari. My first safari and target species were Buffalo, Kudu and Sable. First thanks to all the members and moderators for the great guidance. This helped with my preparation, travel and hunt. I’ll put up something on lessons learned...

Barnes TSX 300 grain factory ammo

Rifle is Kimber 375 h&h Model 8400 Caprivi with Leupold 1.5 x 5 on top. Ammo is Barnes TSX 300 grain. Sighted in 1” high at 100 leaves me 4” low at 200 yards. Primary game is Cape Buff and Sable & Kudu afterwards.

I’ve been practicing a couple times a week off sticks, weather permitting, since February. As I’m 10 days from departure a decided to check the zero of my 375 off a rest at 100 yards. A couple clicks right is all I needed