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  1. James.Grage

    Victoria Falls

    Is there a chance that you take a few days 2 to 3 days and spend it together at the falls. schedule an evening dinner river cruse, helicopter flight over the falls, tribal village and then do the game drive at the nearby park. that is doable in 3 days and you will not be rushed. do the river...
  2. James.Grage

    Namibia vs Botswana - Plains Game hunt

    Afternoon Paul, Looking at your list of animals to go after, you will. need to find someone who will have all of them availabe. Looking at Namibia or Botswana you will find ranches in the 30,000 acre zone and some will be larger approaching upwards of 100,000 acres. if you find a tribal area...
  3. James.Grage

    Montana Rifle Company .416 Rem Mag

    Nice Rifle. Only issue I had with mine was feeding different makes of ammo. Montana smoothed it out, the trigger is crisp and one of the very best coming from the factory.
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    Alaska Airlines question regarding ammo

    Tape the ammo boxes both ends so that they will not open. Place the ammo in a bag that you intend to check. make sure that the bag is packed so that items do not bounce around in it causing the boxes of ammo to bust open.
  5. James.Grage

    Pulling front or back trigger first

    Checking your trigger pull for both triggers. One trigger will be less than the other trigger. That is the one that the gun was set up to shoot first.
  6. James.Grage

    DSC 2025 in Atlanta....are you going?

    Like sierraone said When the convention returns to Dallas my hunting will need to be close by.
  7. James.Grage

    Buying Ammo in Africa

    Let see now, I have hunted in 4 African countries and I have watched in a few of the different countries for customs/police to count my ammunition one bullet at a time. It usually starts where they count every bullet individually in each box to make sure they match your rifle. And they did...
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    Buying Ammo in Africa

    I am sure you are mistaken, as that would be against the law. When you leave an African country you are asked about your ammunition that you brought into the country. What do you tell them? Now, if you forget to pack your ammo and it is mistakenly left behind that is another thing.
  9. James.Grage

    Buying Ammo in Africa

    If you have your SA520 with you (that you completed on arrival to South Africa) at a firearms business you would be able to purchase Ammo for your Rifle. Bear in mind that the Firearms business will have a limited selection of brands and choices. The pricing on the Ammunition will make you...
  10. James.Grage

    Too Much Gun?

    I ran across this when I was looking for my first hunt in Africa. If the person saying you need to do this kind of hunt paying for it or are you paying for it. Bottom line, I do not care how much you like the person, You need to look for another outfit to hunt with.
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    Would you hunt with a operator hunting illegaly?

    Hi Lon Wishing you a great recovery from your cancer. Cancer is beatable you just need to take the treatments provided, my niece just went through an advanced stage of cancer and she came through fairly well. So South Africa has a great Medical and you should have a nice recovery. Take...
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    Would you hunt with a operator hunting illegaly?

    I have watched DVD of PH and clients following up wounded lion’s, Cape buffalo’s and leopards, plus other plains game, from the back of a bakkie. Some had shotguns others had rifles. The different countries is a give, so i am not up to speed on what is really being asked. It this were...
  13. James.Grage

    Perfect Safari or Tropical Hunting Shirt

    Depending on what country you are hunting in Africa, your clothing is usually washed each day and "ironed". Cotton hold up well when it is "ironed", I do not think the synthetic clothing would do the same. You see the ironing of washed clothing, is so that the water born bugs are killed. So...
  14. James.Grage

    BRNO ZKK-602 .458WM

    what part of Texas are you located? I will be in post Texas the week of September 15 - 17.
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    Cheaper than Dirt wont see anymore of my money!

    Have you checked with some business in Idaho or Oregon to have the ammo shipped to? That would give you a road trip to pick the ammo up.
  16. James.Grage

    Concerning your 458 Ruger. where are you located?

    Concerning your 458 Ruger. where are you located?
  17. James.Grage

    Favorite game to eat on your safari

    Lets look at this. Warthog bacon for breakfast was excellent. so was the bush pig and warthog sausage links. impala, sand grouse, ginnie fowl, and other birds and game were great appetizers at the campfire before you had the evening meal. Eland, gemsbok, croc, hippo, waterbuck, nyala...
  18. James.Grage

    .458 Win or .448 Lot

    the Lott came about due to the Ammo being produced when the 458 win mag started production. The different ammo makers now make premium ammo for the rifle. dead is dead if you do your part with your purchase. now have some fun.
  19. James.Grage

    Caracal and Blue Duiker mount

    great trophies
  20. James.Grage

    Gallagher Transport, Problems importing, rookie mistakes?

    I would ask to talk to the owner of the company. And see what he has to say. Find out what your storage fees will be and then make a decision on what you will do. you do have the option to forfeit your shipment. that is not what you want to do. however if your storage cost are between $300...
  21. James.Grage

    How to fix an unusable giraffe rug?

    I had my giraffe hide made into gun cases and purses and a throw pillow. I could not get mine to lay flat also and my wife kept tripping and when she almost fell that was it. I am not sure where you live, however look for someone to make usable items out of your hide.
  22. James.Grage

    Post Your Gun Collection

    The last time someone thought they knew how many rifle I had, was when my mother did a count. A lot of nieces and nephews become owners of some of my rifles that she counted. But then they were rifles that I had won over the years and were still new in the box and I had no intention of...
  23. James.Grage

    Rifle case for Africa

    Tiffpak and pelicans are the cases you see when you are in joberg picking up your firearm. try to have a good identifier on your case. I put some ribbons on my handle to set it apart from the other cases. and still I had some one who thought it was their case. make sure that you have...
  24. James.Grage

    Cross wildebeest off the list?

    Wildebeest are a good plains game animals to have on your hunting list. I have taken 3 black wildebeest with one shot each. between 75 yards and 250 yards. I have the opportunity to have taken one chevron wildebeest. this one was 350+ yard shot and after a 1/4 mile a finishing shot and he was...
  25. James.Grage

    Who does the measuring and when does it happen?

    You did not say what country you will be hunting. i suggest you ask your PH to find you to the best he can find. Using SCI scoring, you should also let your PH know that you are looking for bronze or better. Bering a hunter in the USA, would you like to shoot a 5 or 6 point a side whitetail...
  26. James.Grage

    March 20 SA Planned Protest.....

    I read South African news on my computer, and with Zimbabwe news. here is what i have read: S.Africa to heighten security as opposition plans strike: Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa warned Thursday that South Africa's security forces would protect the country from "disorder and anarchy"...
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    Travel with prescriptions, hearing aids and what would minimum rifle bbl length be for Namibia or South Africa?

    Make sure you have your yellow card up to date. You may be asked for it depending on what country you will be traveling through and hunting in. I visit with a travel specialist doctor, for every trip i have taken. Some times i need additional immunization and it may take months to receive...
  28. James.Grage

    Big bore recoil

    A bunch of good comments to review above. i would go with. stock fit Weight of the rifle being well balanced. Practice shooting standing up. I might add that shooting off a bench you will notice the recoil more. And if you are shooting off a bench wear safety goggles and double hearing...
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    Flying standby with firearms

    If you are on stand by and are the last to be called. Your luggage probably will not make the flight, it will follow you by a day or 2. i had that happen one time, and now when traveling stand by i do not take a firearm. If you take a firearm, i have a seat on the flight booked.
  30. James.Grage

    Blesbok or Impala

    Ok. This is your first go around. Shop for a nice older impala. Do not shoot unless you have nice horns. If the tops flair out that is a shooter. If the tops tip in that is a pass. Blesbok, again look at the horns. There are the close and narrow horns and then the horns that have a...
  31. James.Grage

    4 mounts from a Namibia hunt that I need to sell

    Tom, imam not sure what your tax bracket is, however if your give your mounts to a organization that allows you to use them as a donation you are money ahead. you would be able to deduct your taxidermist expense. Then i believe the shipping expense. Long shot depending on your accountant...
  32. James.Grage

    Long trousers?

    As most here, we travel with different sets of clothing to match the days hunt. first i treat all my clothing before i depart and this has work well over the years. I find dead ticks on the clothing, so I know it works. One can search on line for products to use for this. i take 2 kinds of...
  33. James.Grage

    In memoriam - Legendary Chasseur Professionnel (PH) Alain Lefol has passed away

    Wishing the family well. Another African legend has passed in to the great hunting fields to enjoy the afterlife we all wish for When our time roll around.
  34. James.Grage

    For Sale Winchester 70 458 Win Mag FN USA

    Sounds like you have it sold. thank you for replying
  35. James.Grage

    For Sale Winchester 70 458 Win Mag FN USA

    Toby, do you know what the weight of the rifle is with the McMillan stock?
  36. James.Grage

    Krieghoff adjustable barrels

    I have looked at the rifle, i am not positive about adjusting point of impact. Krieghoff office phone 610-847-5173 Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 PM eastern time
  37. James.Grage

    Krieghoff adjustable barrels

    Have you called Krieghoff office in Pennsylvania? their gun smiths should be able to assist you.
  38. James.Grage

    Krieghoff adjustable barrels

    Frank, are you looking at K-80 over under?
  39. James.Grage

    Scarcity of big bore ammunition and brass

    What i have noticed is that if you are looking for ammunition you need to check your go to web sites late evening and early morning. Now if you see it, you better order it at that time. to dally around and come back it will be gone. Brands are moving off the shelf as soon as it comes on...
  40. James.Grage

    Shot distance

    As mentioned, shots can be as close as 20 yards (maybe closer) to 200 yards. you probably will be in thick stuff tracking, only to find a long shot at times. As mentioned, zero your rifle at 200 yards or closer. I like to know where my rifle shoots at, 50 yds - 75 yds - 100 yds - 150 yds...
  41. James.Grage

    Bringing a gun to South Africa then Namibia

    Randall For South Africa you will need a SA 520 For Namibia you can go on line and have your application filled out and processed for you. both are easy to do if you want to them your self. I have done myself and used a firearm expert to do them for me. Both work. I take it you will be...
  42. James.Grage

    Montana Rifle Company Returning in 2023?

    I had read that the Montana rifle company would be coming on line Soon. I sent them a message on their site and have not seen anything from them. I probably will sent them another request for information. I picked up an Alaskan version in 2011 and it needed some adjustments after I purchased...
  43. James.Grage

    Special Hippo & Crocodile Hunt In Luangwa Valley Zambia

    Good day Michael, i have not been to Zambia, however i have been looking at some possibilities. What time period would be available later this year. I am recovering from knee replacement now. Is there a possibility to add a few days and possible have a chance at some additional game in the...
  44. James.Grage

    12 he 45 min Layover in Johannesburg

    My last trip to Namibia through joberg. We had to claim our luggage and re check the next morning. So a SA520 is in order. we did not take the early flight out of joberg however the 10AM flight. many motels are close by, however i stay at the city lodge and after breakfast walk over and...
  45. James.Grage

    Perfect Safari or Tropical Hunting Shirt

    Have you looked at KIUI shirts? They are built on the small side, however great shirts. Have you looked at HUK shirts? Good in warm weather. Need an. Under shirt when It is cool. Have you looked at Cinch shirts?
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    How Long Does it Take?

    Who did you have do your dip and pack? You need to call or e mil them to see what the hold up is. the exporter takes over after your items are inspected and have the proper paper work completed, before they can be put in a crate. That is something you do. After you have the items in the box...
  47. James.Grage

    Tipping Guide

    Wow Michael Dean... You would be beside your self when you see the items that I am taking this year for a school and a small village. All you have to do is pay extra to ship an extra bag, and that is easy. By paying attention and taking to your PH over the years you pick up some tidbits that...
 
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