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Well...Where do I begin? How about from the start. Two years ago my Dad and I decided it would be nice to hunt the Dark Continent. After a lot, and I mean a lot of research and investigating and traveling to sportsman shows, jumping through governmental bullshit hoops for exporting firearms...

Just wondering if anyone is headed over on May 29 out of JFK on South African Air. Might be nice to trade some tall tales before we get to Africa. I'm sure there will be plenty of really tall stories coming home.:A Banana: It is a loooooooong plane ride.

Time is getting close. Time to start the last bit of paperwork. Rifle permits and 4457. Rifle permits are self explanatory. 4457 is too, but what do I have to exactly declare on 4457? Rifle, scope, binos, cameras, iPads, spare scope etc. etc. Thx

OK folks. I've been following the taxidermy threads and even started a few myself. One question that hasn't been asked, or I couldn't find a post on, was who does REASONABLE dip and pack to US? Some of the more reputable taxidermist in PE area charge $90 to $200 an animal. What is a...

OK. I've been given the approval by the finance department at home to purchase a new scope. I have always been a Leupold man. I'm looking into switching to German glass. I would to not spend a fortune. My price point was something similar to Leupold VX3L line. I have both 30mm and 1 inch...

Well, spring is here and it is time to go to the range and try out new loads. One problem. The chronograph my Dad gave me is old, tired and no longer works. I guess I need to get a new one. Which one do I get and why? Which one/brand do you prefer? This is a whole new can of worms for...

OK folks. Ammo and powder are hard to find. I need to practice before the big trip to SA next year. I have a friend who is willing to let me use some powders he has on hand to make up a good load. Does anyone use Quickload software that can input some info and give me the max loads and...

Does anyone use ear plugs while hunting? If so, which kinds/types do you use and do they affect your hunt in any way?

OK. Here is the question. If you had to choose one "little" guy, which one and why? Duiker? Steenbuck? Reedbuck? Klipspringer? Etc. I already have enough on the wish list and was thinking about adding one of the little guys. Forgot to mention that I'll be hunting the Eastern Cape.

Hello all, Looking for advice on choosing a taxidermist on the Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth. Is there one that you preferred or disliked and why? I have some info on Wild Africa Taxidermy and Highveld near Johannesburg. Any others would be great. There does seem to be a large price...

Hello all at AH, Newbie here. I have been reading and looking around for quite some time and now is time for everyone to weigh in. My dad and I are going to SA in 2015. We plan on hunting plains game for 10 days. We have the guns and the gear, but are torn between a couple of outfitters. I...