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D1 now called L1 and I know the operator there. I have been hunting in the Niassa Reserve for 18 years and I haven't heard of them.

Who are you hunting with in Niassa (the province or the Reserve proper)? The Niassa Wildebeest is a beauty - it knocks the socks off any other Wildebeest. Be prepared for your plan to change when you see your first Niassa Eland - they are incredible. The Lichtenstein's is a worthy trophy too and...

The composition of your sable photo is one of the best I have seen. Fantastic animal and fantastic inselberg. Well done to you Sir.

Kambako has Block B, now called L8. They used to do something with Block A, now called L9 - I think Kwalata operate in there now? I stand to be corrected. Kambako has no access to Block C, or L7, as its now called. The safari company in L7/Block C has been operating there for 23 years.

Its a truly magically destination with great hunting!

Whenever an 'appie' here in Zim asks me calibre recommendations I always suggest a heavy in the .400 calibre. The CZ550 in .416 Rigby or .458 Win Mag (get it 'Lotted') is a far better choice for a learner to start out with. I agree most start off with the venerable .375 but they nearly always...

If a tracking hunt after dagga boys is what you want then I would suggest to look no further than the Niassa Special Reserve. The buffalo hunting is excellent and the variety of plains game is wonderful. Some of the biggest and most impressive eland I have ever hunted are in Niassa. We have...

Bowhunting crocodile is not permitted in Zimbabwe (SI 362 of 1990, section 53A part 3)

I see they advertise Marangira which is the neighbouring concession to the south of where I have been since 2006. To be honest I haven't heard of them (but then again that's not saying much).

Yes Dylan is a Zim PH, but hunts in many countries. He is a good hunter and friend of mine.

Ah, I remember this with fond memories! Great hunt!

As much as I love the venerable .30-06, I reckon they're on the light side for eland. In fact in Zim, its not even legal to use the .30-06 on eland (or giraffe and lion for that matter). Its a big animal, use enough gun. The .375 is just perfect! With a good A frame or Bear claw, you're good to...

@Nhoro you are on the money - the 9.3mm x 62 with factory loads is not legal in Zim, neither is the 74 R. The only one that makes the grade with factory ammo is the 64 Brenneke.

Yes that Sledge hammer is a marvelous bullet as well!

I am a professional hunter in Zimbabwe and Mozambique, and the Woodleigh round nosed solid and the Swift A frame have been my bullets of choice for years (I have also recently started using North Forks, pretty stoked with them too) However, as most of us know, the Woodleigh factory is now...

Would help if I attached the picture I am commenting on - what a numbnut..!

Probably one of the finer eland I've taken with a client! October 2021 in Niassa Reserve. These Miombo bulls in remote Moz are something else!

It sure was Tim, but dropped him in his tracks! Found him at the opposite end of a 'vlei' and he was switched on to us so we couldn't get closer. Good glass, fine marksmanship and a trusty A frame did the rest.

I have this rifle in 458 as well and it has never let me down! I guide with this rifle in Mozambique and it has been subjected to some very hard use. Where can I find replacment iron sights for this beauty and who sells replacment stocks for them? I should probably consider a composite, but if I...

You are better off using a .300 Win mag or .338 for eland. The eland is a big animal. Why risk it? Better to have a good entrance and exit hole = good blood trail.

Hi 375Fox, get hold of Zimfan and he can full you in on the details. The BVC is crawling with dagga boys. Excellent buffalo hunting indeed.

@Bullthrower338 Cody, hope you are well? 'Tacti-cool Tom' was in fine form!!

Ah "Zim Fan", what a trip! Thank you for choosing to spend it with me and my crew in the BVC. It truly is a special place. Here is to many more and hopefully a couple buff for the grandsons in the future!

Ah yes the 'Kevlar-ball-sacked-Chuck-Norris' Impala. That was quite something @Bullthrower338 !

Luederitz, thank you! This is the information I was after. Do you know what the factory stated muzzle velocity of this round is? My friend was considering using this on larger game but I will be advising him against this. If you have any other information please do let me know. Thank you.

Hello chaps I know this is a post on the 9.3mm x 64, but I have two pictures of a x62 and I would like some info from some of the 9.3mm afficionados are there! A friend has acquired this ammo and I'm not sure about it - further info is needed before unleashing it on a beastie. Its a RWS...

I echo your sentiments Nathan. Mozambique is a fantastic safari destination, and rivals any other country for quality of experience. I lived and hunted for many years in the remote and wild Niassa Resserve, managing a vast area there. I go back every year there with clients, sharing the magic...

Well said Sir

Well Tim, as our friend Cody likes to remind us ....:LOL::LOL: ... you know the rest!

Very special safari with very special people! Tim, Cody and Uncle John, you are gentlemen of the highest order. It was a rare privilege to be in the wilds of Zimbabwe with you chaps. By far one of my most memorable safaris to date. Thank you gents, let's do it again!

Cody I am still pissing myself laughing about this!

I've found the Nitecore range of LED flashlights to be exceptional. Their HC60 headlamp and their MH12GT handheld unit are my go to tools when I'm operating in the bush in Northern Mozambique. Believe me as a PH following something nasty at night, you want the best possible torch out there! Good...

So what should the crown look like if the gun is not one of those Cabela's ones with gremlins? Again, I'm one of those double gun tyros but am very interested in a Sabatti in either .470 or .500.

Will do my best!

Watch... some 'anti' will throw the blame game and try make it land at our feet, depsite hunting being banned there since the '70's Sometimes I feel there is no remedy for stupid...!

Too bloody true!

Guided a fellow to this lovely bull in Niassa last year, October '18. Took him cleanly with one shot at 220 yards with a .416 Rem. Love hunting these blue grey bulls!

That Sir, looks postively lethal! Nice!

Longwalker, much obliged for this, thank you!

This is why I enjoy this forum! The wealth of knowledge out there circulating amongst the members is top drawer. I appreciate your input here, as I do the other members.

Hi Cody! I've heard the same thing about the 450/400's. However I'm glad there is a solution! I think a .500 is on the cards for me in the not too distant future! Looking forward to August! Its going to be a good one! Best Dave

I think it comes down to sentimentality. The thought of the old .404 Jeff does stir nostaglic thoughts of a time gone by. However if a guest rocked up with either a .404 or .416 for his buff hunt, I would be a happy PH regardless. Both fantastic calibres! I had some fellows last year on buff PG...

Another question here guys... I have a Burris Fast Fire 3 that I want to mount on my CZ 550 in .458 Lott. The CZ's do not have picatinny's so make the mounting of reflex sights, particularly Trijicons and Fast Fire's, a bit difficult. Has anyone gone this route and can offer me some advice...

Hi Chaps I had a look at some lovely looking Sabatti's in 470 and 500 at the shows recently. They were going for $5800-$6000. I've heard mixed reports on these Italian guns so would like some more opinions from our valued members? As a practising PH, it looks like that cost is in my price range...

Being a guide in Moz and Zim my preference leans to a .458 Lott in a CZ 550. I like the quick target acquisition provided by red dot sights, be it Trijicon, Aimpoint or Burris. Definitely have irons as back up though. I like that large capacity mag on the CZ's and its been proven the 500 grain...

Hi Guys I've just done a safari in Niassa where my client took 2 wonderful old buff (with his 500 double) and a very nice leopard. He shot the cat with a 300 grain RWS cone point in .375. The shot whistled through as you might expect, and I recovered what was left of the bullet in the tree...

The antis making uneducated, ignorant rants as per usual. Why would they let science and fact get in the way when they can get more likes and attention tugging on heart strings?