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    A reintroduction....and some wisdom some here imparted to me

    I feel like I need a reintroduction....as its been a while. I'm a middle aged father to 4. Married to my high school sweetheart some 20 years now. Professional wood artisan, holder of a college degree in history (Go Rutgers!), brewer of beer, sailboat owner, gardener, musician, world traveler...
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    Okay folks...how about the 500S&W in a rifle for Africa!

    Just a hypothetical, but how about the 500 S&W in a rifle. 22" barrel turns it into a different beast than the handgun. Commercially available ammo statistics HSM Bear Loads 440gr hard cast, 1960fps/3753 Ft lbs......Double tap 400gr, 2240fps/4457 ftlbs at the muzzle. Obvious rainbow...
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    Shipping Rifle instead of bringing it with you....

    Does anyone know if shipping a rifle to your destination rather than checking with your baggage is possible(I.E. UPS, or fedex, DHL etc.) I was just trying to think of a way get your rifle to Africa with out the hassle of moving it with you thru airports. I'm just in the beginning of my research...
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    Does the 243 win have a place in Africa?

    I have to admit on of my favorite rifles is an H&R 243. I know, I know.....it's not exactly a high dollar custom gun, but as a famous person once said "Only accurate rifles are interesting" Well....this one can shoot, a real tack driver, and with the satin finish and basic stocks I haven't been...
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    Ruger No1. in 9.3x62 good Africa Rifle??

    Okay folks....this is only my second post here so please be easy on me. I have recently read quite a bit about the 9.3 and love the history of it. Recently also I have found a ruger No1 tropical chambered in the 9.3:cool:( IMHO a gorgeous rifle). My question is what do you think of the...
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    New Guy Here from the States!!

    Greetings from New Jersey...Happy to be a part of a group of such fine folks:cool:. I'm a long time outdoorsman (hunting fishing etc), raising a family and passing on the tradition to my children. I have a life long dream of going to Africa for a hunt. No doubt instilled by listening to my...
 
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