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    Wild hog meat… do you eat it or is it too risky?

    European wild boar is excellent. But for each one shot, a sample is sent to vet office, to check for trichinosis. Feral hogs, anywhere I never had a chance to try. So, shoot the hog, send the sample to vet to check for trichinosis, and enjoy your meal later. No problem. Trichinosis is also...
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    Advice on planning a safari

    Its OK, for plains game hunt. Of the two, I would take 30-06 with high quality bullets, and if possible heavier then standard 180 grains. Swift a frame, tsx, trophy bonded bear claw, etc. Be ready to shoot from standing position, from the tripod stick, at usual hunting distances. I know a person...
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    Probable new No. 1 EA bohor reedbuck with KOS Safaris Uganda

    Congrats! This one is fantastic! Please dont keep us waiting for full report!
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    Advice on planning a safari

    308 win, 270 win, etc already cover anything from plains game species. What calibers do you have?
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    Advice on planning a safari

    That is correct.
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    Advice on planning a safari

    You can collect these trophies in Namibia or South Africa. You can choose any of the outfitters sponsors on this forum, they are all experienced and vetted by many forum members. For budget, you will need to plan by list: - Return flight tickets - Hunting package - Souvenirs, tips - Trophy...
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    UK Trophy Bill

    Sadly, I cannot open, protected by paywall.
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    Financially ready for a Safari?

    I will add to this topic. My last car lasted for 18 years. It died of natural causes. Although not crucial for my financing of safari, it certainly contributed to my savings. My next car was suzuki suv, 2nd hand, fairly new 17.000 km, when bought, 40% down from the price of the same, new car at...
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    Why all the 6.5 Creedmoor Hate?

    Absolutely! Plus factory production. Every factory makes 300 win mag rifle today, but not 300 HH rifle. Ammunition factories follow. Rifle action length dictates the popularity of caliber. We live in the age of short and medium action rifles.
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    Why all the 6.5 Creedmoor Hate?

    Well, grumpy old men have been young at that time. :-) However I will add two factors i see as most influential: The reasons to my understanding could be global distribution of 300 H&H ammunition compared to 300 win mag ammunition (1963). Even today. My first contact with 300 H&H was in 2018...
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    Why all the 6.5 Creedmoor Hate?

    @Hunter-Habib I think that all post ww2 calibers you listed were new in their performance and found very good place in hunting world for them, making them classic By early 2000, hunting world had everything from .17 up to .700, in increments of 0.5 mm, and case capacity plus additional rimmed...
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    Financially ready for a Safari?

    Incredibly many people that I know, have exactly that type of leisure living. Especially, the "car philosophy". Nothing wrong with that, but their priorities define them more then they know. Expensive car, no money for safari. Thas fine. But, this means that person is better driver then hunter...
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    PPU (prvi partisan) .375 H&H performance?

    You are correct. But thats why they have Solid, as well
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    PPU (prvi partisan) .375 H&H performance?

    PPU produces 4 types of bullets RNSP (soft point) FMJ GROM (type of expanding monolithic) SOLID RN (non expanding monolithic) https://www.prvipartizan.com/search_r.php However are they all widely available I dont know. I have rnsp, tried them on paper. (Training) I wouldn't mind hunting in...
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    Curious why cape buffalo have the same minimum caliber requirement as Rhino, Hippo and Elephant?

    I was hunting with 375 H&H twice, plains game. And hope to hunt buff with 375 H&H in foreseeable future. I shot number of plains game species from steenbok to eland with 375 H&H. And judging by effect on steenbok, I believe there is no overkill in hunting. Steenbok droppes on spot, just like my...
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    Pelican prerogatives - 1750 vs 1700 for int'l travel - experiences wanted

    Up to you. But at least two hunters travelling with me last time, travelled with blaser original case. I travelled with 1750 Pelican. They were walking like gentlemen with these short light cases, and I was struggling with my pelican 1750 like a dock worker.
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    Rebarrel a Tikka T3 from .30-06 to 9.3x62?

    458 win mag? If so, did you test it in Africa, on buffalo perhaps? How did it perform? It sounds like a good combination of factors: - tikka t3 has good reputation (i have tikka in 308), - general lack of CRF rifles on the market, - and 458 win mag (if is in question) designed for this...
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    Financially ready for a Safari?

    There was a similar thread, how to finance safari on this forum. Incredibly high number of individuals save the money by reducing the investments in their cars, they drive 2nd hand cars. Do not change cars every 5 years, etc.
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    Financially ready for a Safari?

    1. No 2, No 3. I did not reduce my usual spending to finance safari 4. Hard to say. But I based my decision on my available savings, not on monthly income. 5. I pay my retirement and health care dues, regularly - regardless of safari 6. Yes. I try, with a stoppage during covid pademics 7. No...
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    CRF vs Push feed

    For the convenience of the factory. PF actions are cheaper to produce. Much much cheaper. Remington 700 action was revolutionary in design for economic production, designed to beat Winchester m70 on the market with unbeatable price. To paraphrase your question: If PF is so much better, why all...
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    Lightly Customized CZ 550 Magnum .375 H&H

    Not unusual. Very common procedure as a part of customizing CZ and ZKK rifles in magnum action. Having said that mine I keep at original length (25 inch, ZKK).
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    Fresh From Germany: Mauser M98 125th Anniversary Cased Rifle in 8x57

    Just beautiful! You have two guns to hunt the world in fantastic calibers! Congrats!
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    Suni Subspecies?

    Here on IUCN: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/14604/50191073
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    Ranking Plains Game, Ranking Dangerous Game

    In three safaris, I have hunted most of usual Namibia common plains game species. (I listed them in my profile) If I need to rank, I would say my top hunt is tracking eland. Some of those hunts have been also difficult, and not easy to approach within rifle range. Red hartbeest and blesbok, for...
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    Rhino bullets for dangerous game (375 H&H)?

    No, but simply because I dont have 7x57 caliber and I was not paying attention. Quick search shows they are on stock in local shop. 2.15 eur per round.
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    Rhino bullets for dangerous game (375 H&H)?

    I will not deny this. I am sure that on plains game they will work well in 375 HH and in 9.3. Not only for plains game of Africa, I can assume the same for animals of northern hemisphere as well. However, I havent seen positive reports on their performance on dangerous game. Generally...
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    Hunting multiple buffalo

    Yes, of course, I know a story from hunting camp: one client came, with the idea to hunt "all African species available around". he stayed long enough, to accomplish this, and probably will never return. he will go to some other country, and pursue similar way. I just love being in African...
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    How should I choose my Safari Hunting Outfitter? First time Hunting in South(ern) Africa

    You haven't provided sufficient information. First you need to define what animals you would like to hunt? Once you establish this, you can focus on finding the country and the outfitter. Provided that you dont look for bongo or mountain nyala on a first hunt, I would say, for first (few) PG...
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    Hunting multiple buffalo

    This is a good perspective, and seams doable. There have been offer for Tanzania, for two buffalo bulls, second one much cheaper. Generally speaking whatever you hunt, more trophies per hunt, will get more economic price per shot. One return flight tickets, and 10 animals, or two return flights...
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    Rhino bullets for dangerous game (375 H&H)?

    Yes, by internet order. Swift a frames, cannot be found anywhere. With swift a frames, I have about 100 rounds, more then enough for next safari, but I need to plan for the future. Occasional training done with PPU SP, easily available.
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    Rhino bullets for dangerous game (375 H&H)?

    So, for 375 caliber rhino bullets recommended weight is 330 grains (a bit over usual 300 grains)?
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    How many .375 H&H's and/or .416's do you own and shoot?

    I buy what I need. So, I have one 375 HH. Have no need for something bigger in my present inventory. Repetitive hunts on DG might bring a person in need of more of the big guns. Those are also expensive hunts, so, in general, I think that DG market and DG gun owner market is shrinking. So...
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    Planning First Safari

    The question is what are most iconic African species in your opinion, worthy taking home from first trip? In my book, some of those animals are: Kudu - longest horn in Afica, favorite prey of Ernest Hemingway Zebra - most famous stripes in Africa Blue Wildebeest - symbol of great migration...
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    Rhino bullets for dangerous game (375 H&H)?

    I have problem finding other bullets, such as swift a frame. There is shortage of ammo, and components in EU. Can be felt. But rhino are available in EU, thats why I asked about them.
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    Rhino bullets for dangerous game (375 H&H)?

    I was not able to find similar thread. So, what does community say about these bullets? Acceptable for DG?
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    Winchester Model 70 375 H&H vs CZ550 375 H&H

    In my opinion, work out on solution based on friends advice. Buy 550 Dont sell Ruger. Extra weight will add to more pleasant shooting, and less recoil.
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    Winchester Model 70 375 H&H vs CZ550 375 H&H

    Cz rifles, are on magnum lenght action and bigger magazine capacity. Thy have dove tail as a base for scope mount, safety on trigger WInchester has shorter action lenght, smaller capacity of magazine, drilled and tapped for scope mount, safety on cocking system of the bolt (firing pin block)...
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    Has magnum action today, really become history?

    You have a point, let me comment on each 1. Rifle weight of 8.25lbs (ouch) - for me not an issue 2. Capacity of 2+1 - thats just too bad, I dont like it. If double rifle has 2 immediate shots available, then bolt action should have at least 4 shots. 3. Proprietary cartridges - pain in the...
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    BRNO ZK vs CZ 550

    What OEM means? Pardon my ignorance!
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    BRNO ZK vs CZ 550

    Following.
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    1 shot kills

    Generally speaking, this forum is above average in their attitude and performance in the field. But not everybody is like that. We are gun nuts and African aficionados.:sneaky:
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    Cz550 sight question

    Thanks! In shooting clubs, and hunting courses we are trained for this type, 6 o'clock hold. I think that 6 o'clock hold is better for target shooting, because of the contrast between target rings, and sights, and sight will be preset accordingly to the distance required, with specific...
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    1 shot kills

    In my opinion, all combined plus variable field conditions. Question is: how much one average hunter trains for his home activities and then for African safari (sticks). At my place average hunter maybe zeroes a rifle from a bench, few shots, and thats it. I am not aware of anybody who will...
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    Cz550 sight question

    I apologize for my ignorance, but what is a 6 o'clock hold?
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    ZIMBABWE Hunting Information

    Whatever is the case, for me this is a turn off for bringing my own rifle to Zim.
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    Storing rifles

    Muzzle up, oiled slightly by brush. Anybody keeps horizontal?
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    Rowland Ward VS SCI VS Species - Which Trophy Method Of Measurement Around The World

    I never chase trophies by the size, so method is irrelevant. Generally, I prefer older bulls, where the trophy shows the age. Size and method of measurement irrelevant. My biggest trophy is experience and the memory of the hunt.
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    What Line Of Work Are You In

    hahaha I am sure some are retired.
 
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