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    VX-6 1-6x24 Firedot Duplex

    Leopold VX-6 duplex with firedot (lit center dot) in very good condition. Includes the Leopold aluma cap on the objective. Elevation dial is set up for 375 H&H with 235gr Barnes X. Talley rings aren’t included but negotiable. Scope was taken in on a rifle trade so no personal history but it...
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    SPAIN: Ibex, Mouflon & Stag With Adictosacazar

    Spain: Ibex, Mouflon and Stag with ADICTOSACAZAR The wife and I returned on 9 Dec from a hunting and sightseeing trip in Spain hunting Beceite and Sierra Nevada Ibex, Red Stag and Mouflon. As with my past reports, I’ll provide some of the details up front. If you want hunting pics, scroll down...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Adroda Safaris Hunt Report

    South Africa: Adroda Safari’s Free Range Hunt Report Michelle and I have just returned from a long Holiday in Africa, arriving in Johannesburg on 9 June and departed on 26 June. The trip was broken into two separate adventures across South Africa and Zimbabwe, this is part one! As usual, I tend...
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    Recommendations on Taxidermist in MS, AL, GA, NW FL area

    Any inputs on a good taxidermist in the South East? MS, AL, GA, Northern FL? Will have another set of trophies (hopefully) coming back after June Safari.
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    Reproduction Elephant Tusks

    I’m finally getting around to posting the final pictures of reproduction elephant tusks cast from my originals with brass caps from TCI in Bulawayo. These tusks are from my hunt in Oct 2018 with @Nyamazana Safaris, and a link to the hunt...
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    USA: A Whitetail Hunters Tale

    A cold misting rain continued to fall as I climbed up onto the platform of the tree stand, water dripping down my neck from the leafless branches. It’s 9 November, the second day of the North Dakota rifle season. I clutch the cold wet riser of my bow and nock an arrow, it’s 2:50pm as I...
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    Alert Taurus TX22 & $50 Rebate End Of Sept 2019

    Anyone looking for a great 22lr pistol? The Taurus TX22 is going for around $250 and there is a $50 rebate. Great fun gun, a couple of guys I shoot with have them and they are not finicky in regards to ammo, will even cycle Remington Thunderbolts. There are plenty of YouTube reviews out...
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    Sale Leica Magnus & Other Models

    FYI - picked up a NIB 1-6.3x24 Magnus for $1450.00, illuminated plex reticle. Should work nicely on my 416 Ruger! CameralandNY is having a sale on many different Leica models, some are Demo models, others new at some great prices. Edge
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    ZIMBABWE: Elephant, Leopard, Cape Buffalo & Plains Game with Nyamazana Safaris

    Safari operator: Nyamazana Safaris @Nyamazana Safaris Area: Zimbabwe, Bubiana Conservancy – Drummond Ranch PH: Wayne Van Den Bergh along with Sam, Cowboy and the local scout Dumasen Flight Reservations: @Travel Express - Lori Spears Gun Clearance: @riflepermits.com Dip & Pack...
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    RL17 with 300 gr 375 H&H

    Anyone with experience using Reloader 17 with 300 gr bullets in the 375 H&H? I’ll be using the 300 gr Peregrine mono-metal bullet. The long mono-metal bullets may create some volume/seating issues with some of the usual powders. Using QuikLoad, one of the top powders is RL17 giving...
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    375 H&H Fed loaded 300gr Hydros - Softpoint Companion?

    I'm using 375 H&H Federal Woodleigh 300gr Hydros and wondered if anyone has experience with a factory load for a 300gr expanding/soft point that shoots to the same point of aim or close enough? Thank you Edge
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    ZIMBABWE: 2018 Cast & Blast x2 With Nyamazana Safaris

    Hello everyone! Michelle and I are back from our second trip to Africa in as many years accompanied by my brother Jeff and his lovely girlfriend Dana. This all began after Jeff saw the pictures, read the blog and listened to me drone on and on about last year’s safari with KMG...
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    Delta 200 15 July 2018

    Anyone from AH on the 15 July Delta 200 flight from ATL to JNB? Would be great to meet some fellow AHers. There will be four of us traveling together, two ugly dudes with 2 attractive ladies! If anyone wants to meet up and have a beverage before the flight, I’m buying the first round and...
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    Grahamstown in the News! South African fossils rewrite early history of life on land

    Ran across this article and thought I would share as many of you have been in/around Grahamstown. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/south-african-fossils-rewrite-early-history-of-life-on-land/ar-AAymW6w?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=spartanntp
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    Peregrine 165 gr 30-06 Load Development

    DO NOT USE THE BELOW LOADS IN YOUR GUN, START LOW AND WORK UP. USE AT YOUR OWN PERIL! Started load development for the 30-06 and did some initial velocity testing to determine maximum with the 165 gr Peregrine VRG-5. I removed the expander ball from the FL die to ensure adequate neck tension...
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    30 Cal Bullet Quiz

    Anybody want to take a stab at naming the make, model/weight of the following 30 cal bullets? Some are going to be relatively easy...others...good luck! Edge
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    2nd African Safari Booked - 2018 with Nyamazana Safaris

    My brother decided he wanted to experience Africa after seeing the great time my wife and I had @KMG Hunting Safaris in 2017. I had a lot of factors to contend with; limited dates due to family commitments, my brother's "want list", my wife's inputs and the check book! WayneVan Den Bergh of...
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    Peregrine or TTSX - Lightweight 30-06

    Heading back to Africa in July (Zim) and will be taking along my 375 H&H and 30-06 for a plains game hunt with a slight chance of running into a Buff. I want to load my lightweight 30-06 with a monolithic on the light side for my wife as she will probably take a few animals up to Kudu size...
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    Just arrived: 375 H&H Mod 70 Alaskan

    Just received a new in box Winchester Model 70 Alaskan! First impressions: 1. Wow is this thing light! 7lb 12 oz light according to my digital fish scale. 2. Wood is pretty decent 3. Two cross bolts, they have a pattern on the ends, nice touch. 4. Fit and finish looks to be very good...
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    Hunting Gear - Combo Vic Falls/Plains Game Safari

    I've compiled a detailed clothing and gear list my wife and I used on our combo South African Plains Game hunt/Victoria falls adventure booked through @KMG Hunting Safaris Here is a link to the hunting report: https://www.africahunting.com/threads/south-africa-kmg-safaris-rocks.39278/ Since...
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    Hunters & Collectors 2017 Rates

    I've received a few questions on H&C's rates from my recent Safari. I will post my quote for the work I am having done as well as the 2017 rate sheet I received today. They are located in Port Elizabeth. Please note that the quote also includes the Kudu core polishing. Edge
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    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris Rocks!

    Africa Trip Notes Background Let me get this out of the way up front, @KMG Hunting Safaris is top notch. A huge thank you to Marius & Kim, Louw & Michelle and their three fine young boys, Nicole, Graham, Lindile and everyone else who made this trip something special for our first trip to...
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    The day has finally come, off to KMG!

    Finally, departure day is here! The wife and I are about to board Flight 200 to JNB and will be hunting with KMG next week followed by 3 days @ Victoria Falls. We are in the company with another AfricaHunting.com member who is on the same flight hunting with KMG during the same time. Hunt...
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    Black Wildebeest Euro Mount Pictures?

    I'm looking for some pics of a Black Wildebeest done as a skull/euro mount. I've found plenty of Blue Wildebeest euro but can't seem to locate a Black. Yes, I did a search and perused threads for over an hour and nada. I'm trying to decide between shooting a Blue or Black in June and I really...
 
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