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    ZIMBABWE: Return To Zimbabwe

    Just last night returned from what I think is my most memorable trip. It was my first hunt in the Omay along the banks of lake Kariba. Had booked the dates better part of 2 years ago to hunt with Dalton & York. This was my 16th time in Africa and I am currently planning 17&18 for 2026 and 2027...
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    Hunt from Hell

    If we sit in the LazyBoy all the time, probablity is pretty low to getting hit by a cab. So, those of us who are active are sooner or later going to have a bad trip or some other unpleasant experience. My most recent trip to SA was one of those. It began badly due to weather delays getting to...
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    Possibly best all around African caliber?

    Just walked out of the gunroom where I was loading ammo for the next trip which happens in June. I was struck by the thought that I may have happed upon the best all around cartridge for hunting the Dark Continent. I realize that heretofore the .375 H&H has been the holder of that position with...
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    Wanted .375 Bullets Needed 300gr Solids

    Hello to my reloading and hunting brothers. I am in need of a handful of 300 gr. Premium solids for my Ackley. Leaving for a trip next month and have searched Swift and Woodleigh distributors to no avail. Have .375 factory loads but was hoping to utilize the full potential of the Ackley on an...
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    Wanted Double Rifle

    Cajun Hunter is looking for a nice double. 416 Rigby would be optimal but would consider other calibers. Nothing really fancy but practical hunting tool is what I’d like. Know there are some old guy’s out there who may not be using their stuff anymore so let’s chat.
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    Buyer Beware!

    Hello to all my brothers in arms. Having just returned from another safari, felt it is time to plan for the next one. Not that any of us need an excuse to purchase a new gun, thought I would get one for the trip I was planning. Found a site called CZ Gun Shop. Their ads indicated them having a...
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    Dark Continent Again, and again

    Just returned from trip number 8. Hunting was awesome as always. Spent time in Limpopo with Marval Africa Safaris. The wife was on her 3rd trip and was successful on 4 really good animals. I hunted Hippo and Lion. The trip home was really challenging as United cancelled our flight the night...
 
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