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Sorry for the misfortune. I hope you are well soon.

Elk at 1,000 yards +/- Given the circumstance. On many occasions I’ve shot targets at 1 Mile and up to 2,000 yards with my hunting rifle. These are Progressive 2 shot set ups with a spotter. 300 RUM. I consider myself a hunter first, not a long range target shooter. I had to get the right...

My prayers are with you and your family. RIP Deadeye.

I use Barnes TTSX 80 Grain on Black Tail, Pigs, and several African PG up to Wildebeest… I’ll have to check the load work up on powder.

I’ve been wearing this model Casio G Shock as long as they’ve been making them. My business partner, who is an anesthesiologists, (now retired) always wore one and still does. Fishing, diving, hunting, shooting, work, and general use. Tough and inexpensive…

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Glad to know I’m not alone. I’m right handed, right eye dominant, but do many things left handed and footed… Shooting rifles and shotguns are one of them. I shoot pool left handed… Rode a skateboard goofy footed… I shoot pistols right hand.

You definitely killed it…

Saw this for sale. I know nothing about Dakota. Not really interested in a 450 Dakota. It looks like a nice rifle… DAKOTA 450 DAKOTA LEFT HAND BEST AFRICAN GRADE- REMAINS in 98% ORIG COND- VERY NICE BASTOGNE WALNUT- PLENTY of AMMO- DEEP MAGAZINE BOX- TALLEY BASES Description: #R0102L, Dakota...

Understood. I was looking at a way to understand the significant difference between the two calibers…

Thank you for such a thoughtful response. I really appreciate it and everyone’s input and responses. Very helpful! Like a lot of people here, I started with a Daisy Red Ryder and killed a million little green plastic army men and fence lizards honing my open sight skills. Moved on to .22’s and...

I’ve heard that. Never an issue with either of mine. May have something to do with Left Hand versions…,

Welcome aboard!

I shoot Left Hand and now have several left handed rifles. I have two .375 H&H SAKO’s. Both great. However, I don’t own a larger bore than .375… I’m retiring in 3 years and certain I’ll spend extended periods of time in different African countries to hunt DG. Likely, Buff, Hippo, and Elephant...

My .375 wears a Nightforce 2.5-10x42mm NXS Illuminated. Works good…

Likely, a nice size Common Reedbuck. A better angle would help…

One of these? This one looks older… It got stung by a .243…

Training, accurate rifle, capable gear, and consistent practice. But, not years of shooting long distance. I knew I was a good shot to 330 yards. Beyond that, I needed help. The shooting school came with my custom rifle purchase at the time. I never thought I would shoot 2,000 yards. Let alone...

Do you have a link to their site? Thanks

I use this for long distance: And these are all Hunting Rifles that shoot 2,000: Actually, one of them was a 6.5 - It didn't get there. 3 Shot warm up (fouling In my clean bore) with my 300 RUM

I used to use Partitions on Plains Game and Elk. Switched to Barnes TSX and TTSX for everything up to DG with 350 Grain .375 H&H.

It’s not a big deal really… The distance I’ve shot is measured with these new fangled gizmos called laser range finders. This is what I use: https://www.zeiss.com/consumer-products/us/hunting/binoculars/victory-rf/victory-rf-10x42.html The rest solely depends on your level of commitment...

I’ve passed on shots that I knew I couldn’t make… Not an easy thing to do! Especially, on a nice Mule deer with a guide asking me If I was sure I didn’t want to try. I know I don’t want to wound an animal and have it run off and risk not recovering it. The embarrassment of missing wasn’t the...

I have to go back to NZ first, but since I’m close, I may as well…

I’d like to try my .243 to 500 yards and beyond. All my rifles are hunting rifles. They are not match rifles. Even the 300 RUM that I’ve shot 2000 yards and 1 mile targets with is a well made hunting rifle… I bought the Tikka .243 to practice with so I would be familiar with the SAKO .375H&H...

I guess I’ll have to take mine to Australia to find out…

I was going to buy one, but I had a hard time pronouncing Blaser… I kept saying BLASER! So I got a SAKO, then I found out I was pronouncing it Sako! Go figure…

I have both. One each for SAKO in .375H&H. Tikka - Detach Browning - Floor Plate MOA Rifle - Floor Plate A few others with Floor Plate. Remingtons… I guess I don’t have a preference or problem either way… I do bring a spare detachable box magazine with me for each rifle I hunt with. I don’t...

I’d like to hunt a Hippo and Roan on my next trip. Please post your hunt…

This is the method I subscribe to, with the exception of permitted animals. Although, Sable seem to be a great value these days!

It’s interesting to note that experience, or lack there of, plays a major part in sorting out rifle and bullet selection prior to a first African Safari. There are plenty of competent people on this site looking for helpful information and support. These members likely have experience hunting in...

Sounds like you have it all worked out? Who are you hunting with? A reputable outfitter, with good concessions and capable PH’s to guide you, should be able to get you what you need or want. Just be open to opportunity and don’t be afraid to alter your plans if an animal that may not be on the...

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Just need the Boots! Do they come in a EEE Width?

You can’t go wrong with a .375H&H! I have two… When I think about my first two Safaris, one of the important parts is my 7MM REM MAG and the 25 plus PG I took with it. Likely 30 because I shot warthogs, baboon, and I’m certain a Jackal that weren’t picture posting worthy… All the pictures in...

That sucks! Sounds like it could have been much worse….Glad you been lugging that old extinguisher around with you! Plus the Tag redemption…

If you shoot the 7MM RM well, I wouldn’t give up on it. I’ve had so much luck with it and Barnes Bullets. Both on PG from Springbok to Eland and up to Elk.

I think I’m over scoped…

Your outfitter should be helping you too. Good for you on the DYI… I use: https://riflepermits.com

Here is a fairly informative video/review of the 300 RUM. Mine is left handed. I met Bob Beck at SCI few years ago and after a little research I had MOA build a 300 RUM in LH. I also sent MOA my .243 Tikka LH, SAKO.375H&H LH, and a Rem .22-250 LH to customize and/or accurize and included...

I never thought I could repeat a good shot on a 1,000 yard target as accurately as I’m able to. Hell, It didn’t seem attainable for me to even hit a 1,000 yard plate. But, the same day I shot 1,000, I was able to do it on a 2,000 yard target… The most important thing for me was learning all the...

https://www.africahunting.com/threads/canada-saskatchewan-goose-duck-crane-hunt.71454/ Here you go!

I’m finding that what I’ve gleaned from 3 long range shooting schools and having the same scopes on all my rifles, makes hunting life much easier for me. I didn’t take my Kestrel with me to SA because my Bino’s have the DOPE in them for each rifle. The App is in my iPhone. Once you have it...

The Victory RF binocular laser rangefinder system incorporates a laser with an integrated real-time ballistics computer and on-board weather station. The consideration of all relevant factors coupled with user-based customization via the ZEISS Hunting App further ensures precisely placed shots...

Oh, Bob? No offense taken. I like Bob, respect his opinions (most of them) , enjoy reading his posts or replies and appreciate his sense of humor. He’s a great contributor! I’ve been a member at AH for some time, but in the beginning I was reluctant to post or reply because I really didn’t...

Really? https://www.africahunting.com/threads/south-africa-243-on-safari-in-the-waterberg-mountains.71047/ I guess I didn’t get that memo either…