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    Exchange rate US and SA

    Can anyone tell me the exchange for rand and dollars when I went last it was 7 to 8 rand to a dollar. Is it still in that area? Thanks for any help.
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    What are the (legal) obligations of South Africa outfitter to client in Zimbabwe?

    We are continuing to undergo heartbreak and disappointment regarding our 2011 hunt in Zimbabwe. We were taken aback by a recent email from our outfitter and now want to know from those of you who are in the know, what the outfitters obligations are. The situation is as follows: We hunted in...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Fantastic Hunt Lion

    Hunting report This is my and my husband's (Jamie) third trip of a lifetime to Africa and we hope it is not our last! Though we have enjoyed AfricaHunting.com for several years now, this is our first trip report. Our first two trips were unresolved for quite some time but now we hope we have...
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    WANTED: Time sensitive SA hunt wanted

    We are currently in Madikwe and had a change in our hunting plans which is giving us 2 days of free time before our next destination of Vryburg. We drug our PH along :biggrin2: to Madikwe so we are a bit out of his normal territory. Wanted to check with the good folks here to see if anyone has a...
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    recoil affecting accuracy

    I have a 375 RUM that will group under 1/2 inch at 100 yards off the bench out of a led sled. I took it to a 400 yard range and it would group under 4 inches off the roof of my pickup but it was 9 inches lower then I thought it should be. When I got home I shot it off the bench again and it...
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    Recoil lug thickness on 416 Rigby

    I built a 375 RUM and a 416 Rigby on Remington 700 actions and I'm having trouble with consistency on my groups. The gunsmith used standard thickness recoil lugs and I was wondering if it was possible if the lug is flexing under the recoil causing inconsistency in the groups.
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    TSX in 270 and 300 Win.

    I was wondering if anyone has used the 130 tsx in the 270 Win. or the 180 tsx in the 300 Win. They shoot great in both rifles, but after shooting 2 deer with the 270 (running deer not perfect placement) got the job done but I question expansion on small game, like springbok at long range...
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    Anyone travel through Amsterdam with firearms from the States?

    We are considering traveling through Amsterdam from the States with our destination being Tanzania. I have read some bad stories about going through Am with guns but wondering if those reports are the exception. Doing this would save us a day of travel both ways and a lot of $ for our tickets...
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    The Lord is Risen!!!!

    I know someone did this last year, but I felt the need to do it again. It is a great reminder as to what is really important in life. OUR LORD DIED FOR MY SINS!!! then ROSE from the dead that we may all live if we accept him as Lord and Savior. The Lord is Risen indeed!!! Happy...
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    spot and stalk black bear hunt wanted

    I am looking for a spot and stalk hunt for black bears. I've been looking at Alberta but am open to ideas. I was wondering if anyone has a good outfitter or area they would be willing to share?
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    Building new trophy room

    My wife and I are planning to build a new house and the focal point of the house will be a gathering room that is also going to be our trophy room. We are looking at something like a 30'x30' room with vaulted ceilings. The west wall will be mostly windows. Wondering if anyone has any...
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    Remington recoil pads as aftermarket

    Does anyone know if you can buy the new recoil pads Rem. is using aftermarket? I think they are made by limbsaver but they seem some better then the ones that you find on the shelf under limbsavers name.
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    Bullets for Lion in 375 Rum

    I am working up a load for lion in my 375 Rum. I have only hunted with TSX in this cal. I know that a TSX would work but from my experience penetration is fantastic and it is a sure killer. My issue is that it is not a fast killer it leaves a small hole. It is a great bullet for big animals...
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    Permits and trophy fees in Botswana

    Can anyone tell me how the system works in Botswana. Is the permit like a license that you buy one for each animal and is not refundable if you don't get the animal? Or is it the same as a trophy fee but goes to the gov.
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    Lion hunts in RSA

    I am trying to decide what my next hunt will be. I see that there are some reasonably priced lion hunts in RSA. I was wondering if anyone has been on one and if they are very sporting and what I can expect the trophy quality to be. I understand that it won't be the same as hunting were...
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    Anyone hunted Tete, Mozambique area?

    Our RSA PH is suggesting we go to the Tete, Mozambique area next since we've hunted RSA and Zim. We've read that the infrastructure isn't great there and just wondering how hunting has recently gone there. Wondering about the infrastructure (availability of goods, etc) and also about the trophy...
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    action for 375 rum

    I am looking to build a 375 RUM. I would like it to be on a push feed action, as that is what I am most accustom to using. I would like it to hold 4 or 5 rounds. I want it to be very accurate as it will be used for everything from duiker to buf in Africa and long rang elk in the States. I...
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    Vertical strings when hot?

    I am making final preparations for Zim in Aug. I not used to shooting when it is very hot. Is it unusual to get vertical shot groups when it is hot 85-95 degrees and 70-85% humidy? Both guns that are doing this the 416 is worse then the 375. Both guns are in plastic stocks and...
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    Info wanted: Air Zim flights cancelled???

    We have a flight booked from Bulawayo to Johannesburg on Air Zim next month and I have recently read about many flights being canceled and extreme disorganization (flights may or may not happen and you may or may not go directly on the route you are booked for). I'm wondering if any of you...
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    Beding question on 416 rigby

    I have a Rem. 700 I had converted to a 416 Rigby. It shot fare 1"-1 1/2 but I had some feeding issues with the seekins box magazine so with 60 days to Africa I sent the rifle to Wyatts. I just got it back 30 days to Africa and it feeds great but strings its shots vertically 2 1/2"-4 1/2" not...
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    223 Rem. for small game in Africa

    I just had a thread going about taking a 17 Rem. to Africa and found that it is not legal in RSA. They have a minimum bullet weight of 35 gr. I was wondering if anyone has taken a 223 Rem to Africa, and if they had any problems as it is a military round. I haven't seen anywhere that it isn't...
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    17 Remington in Africa

    My friend is thinking about taking a 17 Remington to Africa for possible caracal, civit, duiker, jackal, serval, steenbuck. He asked me if this was a good choice I said he should use my 416 Rigby to make sure that he had enough gun. He didn't find the humor in that as he doesn't love recoil. I...
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    Questions on Chobe touring

    Our group is hunting in August and the wives want to go to VF and do the day trip into Chobe. We have read about doing these day trips but are wondering if you need to make a reservation or if you can just show up in Chobe and do the safari. I think our outfitter would be able to take us to...
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    Alternative to CBP form# 4457

    I realized after reading a post that we had done our CBP form# 4457 wrong last year (sometimes ignorance is bliss). Luckily it went fine with SAPS. As it is quite a distance to the nearest border or international airport, I was wondering if there is a alternative to the 4457 form. Someone...
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    clothing color in Zimbabwe

    I am making final prep for Zim in August. I was wondering what foliage color is like in the Hwange area in August. Should I buy dark tan/light brown, , or dark green.
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    Barnes TSX for Leopard

    I was wondering If the TSX in 375 would work ok for leopard? I am shooting the 350 grainer out of my RUM at 2700-2800fps. My primary goal is buf so I will be loading TSX and banded solids. I believe that the accubond or partition would be much better for leopard but would rather not have to...
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    470 NE ammo box

    I was wondering if anyone knows were I can find a 20 round plastic ammo box to fit the 470 NE round?
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    375 RCBS seating problem

    I have been having a problem with my RCBS seating dies in both my 375 RUM and H&H. When loading barnes tsx with compressed powder charges the bullet and seating die seem to form a vacuum. When I pull the cartridge out of the die it pulls the bullet part way back out of the case. This happens...
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    Wearing Camouflage in Zimbabwe

    I have read that camo is not legal in Zim. Can anyone tell me if this is true, and if so is it enforced or is it like speeding, you slow down when you see a cop then speed up after he passes. We will also be doing some sight seeing so we will spend some time in the public if this makes any...
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    Ramshot hunter in 416 Wby or Rigby

    I was wondering if anyone has used Ramshot Hunter in one of the big guns (416 Wby, Rigby, or 375 RUM). Many of the other powders listed are compressed, I don't care to load over 100-102% capacity. My worry is igniting 100+ grains of spherical powder. Ramshot claims that there powders are...
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    USA Leopard Import Papers

    I and a friend will be hunting in Zim. in Aug. his primary target will be sable and mine will be buf. and sable. As the outfitter has leopard on quota and will be baiting for the hunter before us, we both have added leopard to our list. Under these conditions I am not sure of the odds of us...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Anyone Hunted with Huntershill Safaris Eastern Cape

    I have read the report from Bobpuckett on AH and seen their reviews under the outfitters section...anyone else have experience with them?
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    Hogden hybrid 100v in 375 RUM, 416 Rigby or Wby

    I was wondering if anyone has tried hogden hybrid 100v in a 375 Rum, 416 Rigby or Wby. It seems looking at the burn rate charts that it would be quite suitable for these cals. I guess that it isn't cost efficient, because of low volume, but manuals don't seem to have as much data on big...
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    Hunting Zambia vs Zimbabwe

    I see there aren't any hunting reports for Zambia. Is there a reason for this? I am thinking of changing my plans to go to Zambia instead of Zimbabwe (long story). Anyone have any experience hunting in Zambia?
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    Do I need to carry ammunition in original boxes

    I just bought some Honady 416 Rigby brass for a trip to Africa. I thought that they would come in a regular ammunition box as they are sold by the twenty, but they are in a bag in a box. I understand that you should travel with ammo in an original box. I was wondering if I can use a plastic...
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    WANTED: Need recommendations for Buffalo and Plains Game hunting outfitter for Zim

    If you've had a great experience with an outfitter who operates in Zim I'd appreciate some suggestions for someone to book with. Would love to hear from those who would book (or have booked) with the same outfitter again. If you would NOT book with the same outfitter I'd also appreciate a PM...
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    Where to report problems with outfitter/PH/shipper

    We are having some issues and wondering the appropriate organization would be to report to. Who are outfitters/PH/shippers accountable to? We are having issues getting our trophies home. It has been 8 months since our hunt and we are not getting any closer to any answers.
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    WANTED: Zim buffalo, leopard, plainsgame hunt

    We are inquiring about a need for an outfitter for the first three weeks in Aug 2011 for a 2x2 hunt. Hunter 1 is interested in buffalo, leopard, sable, kudu, bushbuck. Hunter 2 is interested in leopard, sable, kudu. Both hunters are interested in various other plains game hunting. Wives will be...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Are These Outfitter Issues Unusual

    My wife and I went on a SA hunt in Aug 2010. We went with another couple who had gone to the same outfitter the year prior. At the time of our hunt in Aug 2010, the other couple had not received their trophies from 2009. There were numerous excuses (some good reasons) why they had not yet...
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    Rigby on a Rem 700 action

    I was wondering if anyone has built a 416 Rigby or one of the big Wbys on a Rem 700 action and if so anything I should watch for? I will be using a seekings precision bottom metal and magazine, so I should have the COL taken care of in that area. I am using a custom bolt with a Sako extractor...
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    416 Rigby brass

    I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find some Hornady 416 Rigby brass. It would be really great if the price was good also. Midway is out of stock until 1/2012 and several other online stores are also showing out of stock.
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    round nose vs. flat nose solids

    I am looking for solids for my trip this summer. I am leaning towards barnes as I plan to also shoot tsx. I thought that flat nose would be better but I see that barnes also offers round nose solids. I was wondering if one is better than the other and why. any input would be helpful.
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    Remington stock for a 416

    As I am new fairly new to this forum I hope that you guys aren't tired of my questions yet. I the guys I hunt with and my gunsmith are mostly varmint hunters and or long range shooters, so the info that I get from this forum is nearly priceless for my Africa adventures. My query for the day...
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    primers for the 416 Rigby

    I see that most manuals show fed. primers in the 416 Rigby I was wondering if anyone has used rem. 9 1/2M in the Rigby? I use rem. primers in all of my other cal. including the 375 RUM. and it would be nice to not have one more thing to get mixed up on my reloading bentch.
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    416 Wby loads in the 416 Rigby

    I have just started a project to build a 416 Rigby for a up coming trip to Africa. I noticed that the dimensions, less the belt of the Wby, of the Wby and the Rigby are about the same. Then some one told me that the Wby was based on the Rigby case. I was wondering as the 416 Wby is based on...
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    375 RUM vs. 416 Rigby

    I have a trip to Zim in Aug for buf plains game and possibly ele. I have 2 375 RUMs but as it is troublesome to get 2 guns of the same cal. through SA. I was thinking of building a second rifle to take. I'm trying to decide between a 416 Rigby, or either a 366 RUM or a 338 RUM. As I will...
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    Rifle as a Tip for PH

    I was interested in knowing if anyone has left a rifle in SA as a tip for their PH. Also if there is any legal issues involved with not bringing the rifle back to the U.S.
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    Doc needed to export gun to SA?

    My PH in SA was looking for a brono 375 for his clients to use but said the ones that he could find were poor condition or very expensive. I found a CZ 550 that he would like to buy from me. My ? is has anyone had experience leaving a gun in SA, weather as a gift or sold? I'm told that he can...
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    SA with two 375s

    I'm going to Zim for buf, ele, leopard, and to SA for plains game. I have two 375 RUMs 1 with a 1.75x6 scope sighted in with barnes 350g TSX and solids and 1 with a 3.5x10 scope sighted in with barnes 270g TSX. I would like to take both to Africa so I have load and scope more suited to the game...
 
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