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    Buffalo or elephant?

    Tuskless ele! I hunted tuskless in Matsetsi/Zim, with multiple crawls into herds daily. When they start snorkeling and you hastily crawl back is excitement on another level. When the ele is down both regret and the relaxation of tension is flowing.
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    Filming the Hunt Recommendations: Capturing Memories

    I can suggest Mojanatu Productions, located in Limpopo but travels all over Africa. Megan and Ryno Botma are excellent as videographers and as company on a safari [emoji106]
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    Oak and Leather Case DIY

    I made a case for my double in 470Ne mainly for using to/from the range. The hides been used are Kudu, Blue Wildebeest and a Red Stag for the inner lid:
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    Blaser 500 Jeffery

    A great gun and caliber! I also have the R8 with 500 Jeffery, and reload with Hornady FMJ with 500grains and Woodleigh softs with 535grains at 2150 ft/s. Major impact in both ends of the barrel [emoji3][emoji51]
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    REPORT: Has anyone had any experience with Bullseye Taxidermy in South Africa?

    I’ve been using them extensively the latest 5 years and are very happy with the work performed.
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    .375 H&H Plinking Loads

    I shoot my 375 with 300gr Aframe, and have developed a load with the same point of impact at 100 meters with the Sierra prohunter 200gr bullet. With 68gr Norma 201 powder, winchester shells and federal 215 these are pushed out at 870m/s, with very little recoil.
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    New Here, Looking for Advice

    Welcome! Also check out Wayne den Bergh, he has some nice hunting opportunities going http://www.nyamazanasafaris.com/about/
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    Bringing a firearm to the UK for hunting

    A good start is to study this: https://basc.org.uk/firearms/visiting-the-uk-to-shoot/
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    Loading presses that accept 1-1/4x12 dies?

    lee 90998 classic [emoji3]
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    Big Bore Addiction Group

    The sickness can only be cured by obtaining more big bores and/or shooting them [emoji3]. Currently I have managed to collect and shoot 458lott, 470ne and 500jeffery...
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    Acceptable accuracy for Double Rifles

    My Merkel 140 470NE was regulated with Woodleigh 500gr SN, to 80m. I have developed the following load that shoots consistently 1-2 inch groups at 100m with federal cartridges, federal 215 magnum primers and 106gr Norma MRP
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    USA: Kings On St. Paul Island

    Thanks for sharing! I’m following the TV series «Deadliest Catch», who do crab fishing around the island - seems you made it back in good shape!
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    Soft or solid first?

    Or at least the new DGX bonded...
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    South Africa Export Permits

    I’m in the same situation with a container waiting for permits (now about 5+ months and counting). Seems the export permit process is extremely slow. A good idea is to ensure no daily storage fee are incurred during your wait...
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    IMPORTANT: New Firearm/Weapon Transfer License In Frankfurt Germany

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Firearms_Pass
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    IMPORTANT: New Firearm/Weapon Transfer License In Frankfurt Germany

    Got confirmation from my local SCI chapter who have been in touch with Frankfurt: If you are transiting Frankfurt and have a valid European Weapon Passport, there are no need for more paperwork..
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    IMPORTANT: New Firearm/Weapon Transfer License In Frankfurt Germany

    As I understand it, this is only necessary if the weapons are not checked through directly, i.e you need to collect and recheck weapons due to change of airlines etc?
  18. Merkel 470NE Double Rifle in Selfmade case

    Merkel 470NE Double Rifle in Selfmade case

    Outside is laden with Kudu and wildebeest, inside blesbok, and inside lid Norwegian Red deer buck.
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    Merkel 140 Safari 470 NE For Sale

    For inspiration, this is my selfmade case for my favourite Merkel 470NE double. There are a topic somewhere in this forum with more pictures. Outside is laden with Kudu and wildebeest, inside blesbok, and inside lid Norwegian Red deer buck. Congrats to both the buyer and the seller!
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    BETTER QUESTIONS To Ask When Looking For A Hunt

    Question: What type of game meat do you serve for dinner? Better question: Can I help cull some animals for meat? Edit: next question from the outfitter goes: Are you comfortably with head shots? With the better answer is «yes».
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    WIN a FREE Hunt, Taxidermy & Sightseeing Week in Romania with a Guest for 2019

    What's the difference between a hunter and a fisherman? A hunter lies in wait. A fisherman waits and lies.
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    WIN a FREE Hunt, Taxidermy & Sightseeing Week in Romania with a Guest for 2019

    I think it was this variant: [emoji51][emoji3] Some Swedes were hunting moose in Norway and manage to shoot one. When they started to pull the moose out to the nearest road they met a Norwegian who told them to tie the rope in the nose instead of the back legs. It will be more easy to pull the...
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    WIN a FREE Hunt, Taxidermy & Sightseeing Week in Romania with a Guest for 2019

    Thanks for the opportunity, this was/is the funniest joke ever: Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps, "My friend is dead! What can I do?"...
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    My Experience w/ Shipping Trophies...

    I live in Scandinavia and use this company for all trophy shipments: http://labradorcargo.com They have never failed, and deliver super service before, under and after a delivery. If you want more info I’ll gladly share.
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    Hunting a tuskless - What to make of the hide etc?

    I have hunted tuskless and are waiting for the hide. I’ve ordered the 5 panels of hide, to be tanned with natural color, and are planning to get done a couple of gun bags/sleeves etc. The feet made into 4 small sitting things, the ears done for wall backgrounds behind other trophies...
  26. One of a kind Rifle Case created by plywood and wood

    One of a kind Rifle Case created by plywood and wood

    Finally I came up with a plan how to utilize backskins from earlier safaris in Africa, a gun case for my Merkel double in 470ne. The case is created by plywood and wood, and covered inside and outside with backskins from blue wildebeast, blesbok and kudu, where the inside lid are covered with...
  27. One of a kind Rifle Case created by plywood and wood

    One of a kind Rifle Case created by plywood and wood

    Finally I came up with a plan how to utilize backskins from earlier safaris in Africa, a gun case for my Merkel double in 470ne. The case is created by plywood and wood, and covered inside and outside with backskins from blue wildebeast, blesbok and kudu, where the inside lid are covered with...
  28. One of a kind Rifle Case covered inside &outside with back skins from Blue Wildebeast, Blesbok & Kudu

    One of a kind Rifle Case covered inside &outside with back skins from Blue Wildebeast, Blesbok & Kudu

    Finally I came up with a plan how to utilize backskins from earlier safaris in Africa, a gun case for my Merkel double in 470ne. The case is created by plywood and wood, and covered inside and outside with backskins from blue wildebeast, blesbok and kudu, where the inside lid are covered with...
  29. One of a kind Rifle Case covered inside &outside with back skins from Blue Wildebeast, Blesbok & Kudu

    One of a kind Rifle Case covered inside &outside with back skins from Blue Wildebeast, Blesbok & Kudu

    Finally I came up with a plan how to utilize backskins from earlier safaris in Africa, a gun case for my Merkel double in 470ne. The case is created by plywood and wood, and covered inside and outside with backskins from blue wildebeast, blesbok and kudu, where the inside lid are covered with...
  30. One of a kind Rifle Case covered inside &outside with back skins from Blue Wildebeast, Blesbok & Kudu

    One of a kind Rifle Case covered inside &outside with back skins from Blue Wildebeast, Blesbok & Kudu

    Finally I came up with a plan how to utilize backskins from earlier safaris in Africa, a gun case for my Merkel double in 470ne. The case is created by plywood and wood, and covered inside and outside with backskins from blue wildebeast, blesbok and kudu, where the inside lid are covered with...
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    One of a kind gun case

    Thanks! Please feel free to copy it. The case will only be used locally travelling by car and at the range.
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    One of a kind gun case

    Finally I came up with a plan how to utilize backskins from earlier safaris in Africa, a gun case for my Merkel double in 470ne. The case is created by plywood and wood, and covered inside and outside with backskins from blue wildebeast, blesbok and kudu, where the inside lid are covered with...
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    First Hunting Safari to South Africa in June -- What Should be on the Hunt List?

    And the outfitter may offer you some very good deals when you’re down there - good to have som extra money available for these opportunities...
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    AfricaHunting.com Hunting Cap Giveaway with Random Drawing

    Cap arrived safely, thanks Jerome!
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    Importation or Transiting Procedures Through Countries with Weapons & Ammunition

    See this for an example: http://www.travelexpressagency.com/travelexpressagency/TE-uploads/SAPS_520_Completed_071210.pdf ...or call me :)
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    Debate time: .308 vs 30-06 for African game

    I may recall that 308 is not allowed into Moz due to its military background (same as 5,56 NATO)? That would maybe also be a consideration...
 
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