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    NAMIBIA: My Hunt With Kalahari Hunting Safaris

    Thought i would start my post as i head home and finally have some internet for a few minutes. I just wrapped up a 3 week hunt in Namibia with http://www.kalaharihuntingsafaris.net/ I have never been treated so well, they went way out of their way to make sure my hunt was a trip of a...
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    Packing ammunition for flight?

    I just got all my ammo loaded tonight and am packing it up. my question is can i use these ammo boxes packed like this?
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    Can you put your knives in your gun case for air travel?

    I have been looking and can't find an answer. does anyone know if it is ok to put a couple of knives in my pelican 3300 storm with my rifles? I don't see a problem with it but i can't seem to find the answer, will be flying delta from cedar rapids iowa to atlanta then straight to joberg. any...
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    Krieger Barrel 6.5cal 1-8tw #18 LV @ 29" 1.200 X .875 350.00 shipped

    I have a brand new barrel blank I don't need it is a Krieger Barrel 6.5cal 1-8tw #18 LV @ 29" 1.200 X .875 still in box $350.00 shipped or best offer pm or email.
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    Recommend a good light weight hunting jacket

    Looking for recommendations for a good light weight jacket or a good jacket to take on my safari. i heard the mornings can be chilly and am in need of a new jacket anyhow. any and all input welcome and appreciated.
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    Camera choice help

    to start off, I have a canon eos rebel xs with a standard 18-55 lens and a 75-300 lens. I was planning on taking it but think it is prudent to take a nice camera i can fit in my pocket and not always lug around the eos and my gun. i have been reading posts and researching and have narrowed it...
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    plane tickets are bought the wait is going to kill me

    We finalized the dates for my first african safari yesterday and got the tickets bought. Now the wait really begins. I am so excited i don't know if i can stand it. we are leaving the 28th of may starting our hunt on the 1st of june and getting home on the 18th of june. We are going to...
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    What vaccinations needed for Namibia?

    going to Namibia in june for my first safari, Where do I find out what vaccinations if any are needed? does anyone know which ones are needed/required? any help would be appreciated. thanks
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    shooting sticks?

    I saw this talked about in another thread but didn't want to hijack the thread. Is it ok or common practice to bring your own shooting sticks? I have been practicing with my 3 legged sticks -- i just shoot better off of the 3 legs versus 2, my sticks are convertible so i can use them...
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    6.5-06 is it an ok caliber for africa and help with bullet choice

    I just had a 6.5-06 custom rifle commissioned and want to take it on my safari. is it a capable caliber for namibia game? What bullet/weights woudl be good to use, i was thinking barnes 130 ttsx or the 127 lrx, nosler accubond 130 or 140 or maybe the hornady gmx. any and all input...
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    NAMIBIA: Kalahari Hunting Safaris In Namibia Anyone Use Them Or Info?

    I was invited to go on my first african hunt with a friend / customer of mine, he has been several times. He used Kalahri Hunting Safaris Kalahari Hunting Safaris I am just trying to get some reports from others that may have used them. are they good to go? I trust Tom but i like to get all...
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    Hello from Iowa

    Hello everyone, I am Bruce and i am in north east iowa. I own and run an auto repair shop along with building wet tumbling systems for cleaning cases. I joined today to start planning my first african hunt and this looks like the place to get a lot of answers. I have the opportunity to...
 
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