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  1. MarkD

    Rifle for Plains game

    Need opinions for a rifle caliber for my wife with plains game. We booked a trip for plains game next year. This will be my second trip but my wife’s first. She’s never hunted before and I’d like to get her a rifle to use. I bought her a savage 243 which she’ll use for deer here in Oregon this...
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    Next hunt booked!

    Well I need to say thanks to everyone for all the recommendations on outfitters for our next trip. We’ve finally picked our outfitter. We’ve booked with Adam Barnard at 4 Aces outfitters. His communication was amazing and prices were well inline with our budget. No the hard part. Waiting for the...
  3. MarkD

    Next Safari

    My wife’s decided she wants to to take me back to Africa for a hunt for our 20th anniversary. We’ve been looking at different outfits for the trip. We’ve got 2 packages we’re looking at. The first package is Sable, Nyala, Gemsbok, Burchel zebra, Waterbuck and springbok. My friend is looking...
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    Shout out from Oregon

    Any other Oregon guys on here? I went on a hunt last year to South Africa and would love to chat with others guys over a beer. Starting to plan my second trip and would love some others input.
  5. MarkD

    Caliber thoughts?

    So guys I'm looking for advice and opinions. I've been an archery hunter for over 20 yrs but I'm wanting to get a nice medium range hunting rifle. While I was hunting this year in Africa I wasn't able to just use my bow and used my PH's 308 on my Kudu and Impala and it worked great. I'm wanting...
  6. MarkD

    Pedestal Mount Pictures

    Hey guys so my wife and I have decided to go with a pedestal mount for my Kudu. I'll be able to do shoulder mounts on my Wildebeest and Impala and Blesbuck and still fit them in my man cave. Keeps the wife happy and I love the look of the pedestals so I'm happy. Just wanted some ideas on what...
  7. MarkD

    First trip pictures

    New member today guys. Wish I'd have found this website before my trip. Would have sped up the learning curve quite a bit. I got back from South Africa about a month ago. Had an amazing trip. I took 4 great animals with Zembe Safaris. Kudu bull, Blue Wildebeest, Impala and Blesbuck. Already...
 
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