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    Sar insurance

    I noticed with global rescue. They cover search and rescue , evac etc if you call them first. But say you are incapacitated and local SAR comes and gets you from a remote mountain. It appears they do not cover that. Is there any insurance that does and what is recommended?
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    Christensen arms ridgeline

    Going to let my 300wm go. It a christensen arms ridgeline. Has about 300 rounds through it. Shoots well. I can include brass, projectiles load data and even dies if the buyer is interested. It currently has a Nightforce 20moa base on it and a titanium brake. I am planning on swapping the...
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    Nightforce NXS 3.5-15

    Night force 3.5 -15. MOA scope with the MOAR reticle. Does have a ring mark in one spot, I tried to take a good picture of it. Scope has been used and hunted with, but functions well, tracks well. NOT A ZERO STOP $1300 OBO will ship CONUS in the original box. shipping I will need to look...
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    Fly Rods For Sale/ Trade Orvis And St Croix

    [WTS/WTT] Two Fly Rods – Orvis Rocky Mountain & St. Croix – $200 Each Shipped (OBO/Trades Welcome) Thinning out a few things I just don’t use much anymore. I’ve got two fly rods for sale or trade: 1. Orvis Rocky Mountain Series 7'9" 5-weight Lightly used and well cared for Comes in an...
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    When to start a youngster on his first safari?

    Planning ahead a few years, But thinking about when to take my grandson on a safari,when they are about 10 years old. Depending on size, maturity and hunting desire. Going after members of the Tiny Ten , impala, etc. Something that a small bore can handle well, Probably South africa for ease...
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    M70 , 1958 375hh value

    I picked up a M70 in 375HH. Serial number puts it as a 1958 manufacturer. I know nothing else about the rifle. Except it shoots well and I am very satisfied with it. But I have a nagging burning question. What is it really worth? Did I pay too much or did I get a deal? If some would offer...
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    Fausti shotgun

    Came across this little gem in my local pawn shop. Fausti 20ga. Any idea on worth? Or quality. The quick internet search reveals most models over 2k and good quality. I know nothing about them. No model markings that I can see on it. Pistol grip stock. Single trigger. Screw in chokes...
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    Virginia youth turkey

    Helped a friends 13 year son get a nice gobbler yesterday. I don’t have the exact measurements. But about 20 pounds. Spurs 1-1/8, 1-1/4. Beard around 10 inch’s. Seeing that boys smile and excitement was something special.
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    Gloss scope

    Buddy of mine bought a Ruger African in 35whelan Looking for a gloss scope that would be appropriate for it. Unfortunately I do not see any one making new gloss scopes ,,, or maybe we ain’t looking in the right spot.
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    Great american outdoors show

    The great american outdoors show. Whos going? https://www.greatamericanoutdoorshow.org/ I have not made my mind up if I am going . I have hunts booked for 2025 and 2026 state side. Not sure what to do in 2027, alaska or africa and if its to far out to book yet?
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    Leupold vx5

    Looking to purchase a vx5hd 3-15 fire dot. Any one got a line on good deals ?
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    I may be done with africa, at least for a while

    Just recieved word that my trophies from last summer are done. Ready to be shipped. The importer I had lined up will not be taking shippments through NewYork any more. They refered me back to my exporter in africa for alternative destination. I am in VIrginia and would prefer Baltimore. I do...
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    Another airline ticket thread

    Heading to Johannesburg next june, When is the best time to buy tickets? Looking at hopper the app says to wait. Feel like a dog chasing my tail. Buy now and the prices drop or wait and they go up?
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    return to zero with throw lever bases

    Just curious, never have tried my self, But what is every ones experiance with removing and reinstalling a scope on a rifle with QD mounts. I am thinking of getting another scope with talley throw levers for my 375H&H. have a 1-6x and a 2-10/12x ready to go. I am cautious of the swapping...
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    Shipping the big 5

    Has any one heard or had any issues shipping any of the big 5 back to the states? I just spoke to my importer and they specifically asked if I had any of the big 5, stating they didnt know if it was a anti hunting thing or not but some of the airlines will not transport them. Which causes...
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    South africa , limpopo 2025

    I have booked my second hunt in SA and my first Cape buffalo hunt. I will be in Limpopo 24 june-1july 2025. It will be my adult daughter and me, I am booked for a Buff and a wart hog, She is booked for a wildebeast, and caracal. I am confident in my outfitter and I am sure we will have a good...
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    Add on excursions before or after the hunt

    Next june/july 2025 I will be flying into to johannesburg for a limpopo cape buffalo hunt. I looking at other rhings to do before or after the hunt. Not looking to travel far, would like to go to Victoria falls some day but I think it may be more travel than I would like this trip and I will...
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    madikwe game preserve

    Could I get some one thoughts on this game preserve, I will be close to it and am considering visiting
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    SXS shot gun am I wanting something that doesnt exist

    I want a side by side with the following. sxs with screw in chokes or 2 barrel set. 26inch barrels. 2 triggers selective ejectors. grip stock, not a english straight.
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    kruger or victoria falls

    Heading back to LImpopo june 2025, Did a 4 day kruger trip last year. Trying to decide on a Victoria falls / tiger fishing or kruger trip. I would think the tiger fishing would be a bit slow in june/july. I really enjoyed the kruger trip, maybe I could just go see a differnet part of the...
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    Preparing for my next safari

    I have booked a 8 day safari in Limpopo June 2025, Need to sort out firearm permit, plane tickets and excursions. The outfitter will help with Firearm permits, and said something about PHSA helping also? I have heard Mr X mentioned numerous times here also. Need to decide if i should hire a...
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    Pre-64.com

    Any one ever send a rifle to pre64.com? Good / bad ??
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    Nightforce Rings

    30mm tube one inch high. Ultra light titanium model. I think it’s aluminum rings with titanium bolt. I have 2 sets available $125 a set. Shipped conus As always. Offers and trades welcomed
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    380 Glock Mag With Pocket Holder

    What you see. $20.00 obo
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    45 Colt Ammo

    45 colt ammo. $50.00 obo. Buyer pays actual shipping. Before warned I have never shipped live ammo. If the buyer would like they could just email me the shipping label and I will ship. One box of 50. One box of 20 one box of 15
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    Leupold Magnum Base & Rings

    Leupold one piece base off of my win m70 375. The front ring loosened in the base. I ordered new rings but decided to go with talleys. I was going to save the rings and base for a 300hh, but I think I will stick with talleys. Looking online. I think $50.00 is fair. If you think it’s to...
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    chronograph,,, I need a new one

    Recommendations for a new chronograph. Thinking either Labrador or magneto speed. Both have draw backs. either set up or price. Any other options out there?
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    Berger VLDH on plains game

    Does any one have Experience with berger VLDH on plains game? Specifically 30cal
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    trophy hunt or cull hunt

    I am heading back to Africa for a Cape buffalo in 2025. I expect that will be my last trophy hunt for the wall. I simply do not have any more room. I have a shop/man cave that I will be putting 9 animals in when ever they get here. I already have a spot picked out for my Buff, but past that I...
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    Safari bolt gun upgrades. Pre64 m70

    1/4 rib on a bolt gun. Worth it? Who sells and installs them? Cross bolts in a wood stock. I have a pretty custom walnut stock. No cross bolts. Any need for concern? 375HH
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    Arts and crafts today

    Made me some steel target frames today. Scrap steel I had laying around. The cross bar for the orange targets is a bent trailer axle I just replaced. The top is old bush hog blades I cut and welded to angle iron. Might not be pretty but it didn’t cost me a dime Targets I already had. 1/2...
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    300wm rifle scope

    I have a 300wm with a nightforce nx8 4-32x on it. getting the itch to swap the scope out. Looking for ideas. Needs to be tough, for horseback travel, utv/atv and overseas . like it to be lighter, needs to have good light transmission. I like to be able to dial it up for shots out to...
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    Win m70. Talley Rings and base

    I am looking to change my rings and bases on my pre64 m70 375. I would like to use talleys. But can not seem to find them in stock on the internet. I would not think that would be a hard thing to find. Using a 1inch tube scope. Thanks
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    CRF vs Push feed

    If a CRF is so much better, why are most of the tactical rifles push feed?
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    Travel to Namibia

    I have a trip to Namibia in the back of my mind. Spoke with a outfit from Namibia at a hunting show recently and it has perked my interest. I have a safari booked in another country in 2025 so it would be after that before I could go. I am just curious as to travel routes and time to get to...
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    found on gun broker Winchester Model 70 375 H&H

    https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1038564665 in case any one is interested, not mine but caught my attention
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    1959 m70

    I found a 1959 m70feather weight in 30-06. It is rough. Bluing worn, hack job of a recoil pad on the stock. Both sling swivels gone. Bore possibly pitted. Any idea what something like that would be worth. I don’t have pictures it’s at a local pawn shop. Asking $700. I offered 500...
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    Leupold dove tail base loosening

    I have a leupold VXIII 1.5-5 scope, rings and base on a Winchester m70 375hh. I was swapping the scope out for a newer 1.5-5 leupold with the CDS ZL turret. I noticed when I removed the old scope the front ring. The one that turns in a half turn and locks, That the bottom portion of the ring...
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    My 375,

    After much deliberation and reading on here about what to get, I finally settled on a pre64 m70 in 375hh. Listening to every ones recommendations this was best rifle for me to get. The pre64 was just a lucky find on my part. After owning this 375 for about a month or so I have learned some...
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    Barnes 270g bullets 375HH

    I was speaking to a PH at a hunting show recently, like most I spoke to he asked what I was going to be using. All the PHs seemed satisfied that I chose a 300g tsx for my load. One stated he preferred a 270g tsx for Cape buffalo over the 300 grain in a 375hh. He went on to explain that he...
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    Night Force 30mm 1 Inch High Rings

    Night force, 30mm rings one inch high. 2 sets. $100.00 per set obo. Buy both we will work a deal.
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    Eld Match. 30cal 208gr

    Sealed box. $35 plus shipping or trade for??
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    Rifle Sling

    Cow hide leather sling. I don’t think I will ever use it. It’s 2 inches wide at the shoulder. 36 to 41 inches long. Make a offer plus shipping. Cash, trade whatever. Lol
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    Leopard SA

    Talking to a PH in south Africa, He mentioned leopard MAY become available, seems the powers to be may be considering it. Any one else hear any thing? .
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    Well, I did it

    Just booked my second safari with motsomi. June 2025. Cape buffalo , warthog and…. For me. Night hunt and golden wildebeast for the daughter.
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    When is the load good enough for Dangerous Game

    I did a bit of load testing for my 375HH M70. I was pleasantly surprised at shooting a 300gr barnes tsx and IMR4064 most all the charge weights printed around 1 inch at 100yards. Seated the bullet at 3.570 which is barnes published spec. Its really a nice safe load that functions well. I...
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    Barnes tsx

    not to derail the post on the partitions, But how about a comparison of a 300gr tsx vs A frame. I have had really good luck with 30cal 180g ttsx on Pg and in NA. But what about a 300tsx on a cape buff? I will get a few A frames to load when I can, but right now with availability I am making...
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    Info on caracal hunting

    My daughter and me are planning our second safari, She wants a caracal. I am curious as to how they are hunted, And can they be imported into the US ? I am thinking a night hunt ? Thank you
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    Great American outdoor show

    Who all is going to Pennsylvania next month? I went for the first time last year and really enjoyed it. Goi g back this year during the week though.
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    M70 smith

    Recommendation for a pre64 smith to look over a rifle and take care of anything that may be needed.
 
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