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Miss his presence on AH. He offered alot of good information on this forum.

Welcome to AH! First trip planning should be fun, enjoy it!

Tried a recent manufacture box of Hornady 300 gr DGX on the 100 yard range for a comparison against factory Barnes 300 grain TSX, the Barnes TSX was more accurate in my rifle. So I proceeded with Barnes for a nilgai hunt and was successful with a 250 yard shot. I'd like to sort this out as I...

Once again utilized the services of @Mark Biggerstaff with @R&M FIREARMS for a couple desired items, as always a seamless experience, received quickly and very pleased with the condition of the items purchased. Pricing was more than fair as well. I have had multiple transactions and never have...

The death-like calls of a flock of Hadeda Ibis flying overhead, unfortunately. Much more appreciated were the Laughing Doves.

If locally in the midwest US, Wisconsin for Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock when the leaves fall. Where I live, it would be tree rats! I really like the start of our hunting seasons when it starts to move into autumn and finding a good spot to sit in some mature hardwoods. A rimfire rifle preferred...

5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum is likely the most difficult to secure ammo for IMO. Have about 1000 rounds for a Remington 591M. Aguila made a run of ammunition several years ago. No experience hunting with it. I'm not sure it would be a better choice than a 30 grain VMAX from a .22 WMR from my...

As for some current ammunition availability, wandered through a new Vance Outdoors store yesterday here near Cincinnati and saw a good amount of Hornady 17 grain Vmax on the shelf, likely close to a hundred 50 ct. boxes. This is the load I principally shoot in my Savage 17 Mach 2. $11 a box.

Looking at the shadow of the heron's neck and head on it's left wing. Color me skeptical. Although I would love to see this actually happen. I think at that point the heron would be trying to stab the hell out of that bobcat.

Biggest change for me at age 56 (after deciding to look at Africa when closer to retirement at 65) was the settling of my parent's estate, never expected much of that. I put aside a portion of inherited money and decided to go to South Africa in 2020-pushed to 2021 due to Covid. I have no home...

Blooded my new to me Winchester Model 70 this evening with a 296 lb field dressed Nilgai, using the Barnes 300 grain TSX factory load. Shot was 260 yards, through the shoulder, ran about 100 yards. Alot of firsts, first game taken with this rifle, first with 375 H&H Magnum and first with a...

He maybe had a meeting with a vehicle when that antler was growing? That was all I could figure with the really long brow tine. I had a short viewing window and pulled the trigger pretty quick.

My heaviest whitetail yet after field dresiing, using my Marlin 1895 with Winchester 300 grain HP, short range, high shoulder shot, Bullet fragments ended up a few places, the base traveled up the spinal column several in the neck. Evaluating future choices for bullets. I realize the short range...

Excellent transaction with @tarbe for a gorgeous No. 1 rifle, packaging was perfect and shipping was fast. Awesome guy to deal with. Thanks again Tim!

Rifle arrived this afternoon at my favorite LGS, photos that Tim posted are very accurate as to how attractive this rifle really is. Thanks again for the sale @tarbe! Definitely Tim is a seller that I would do business with again, in a heartbeat. Gun was packaged extremely well. Of course...

Prior to this was identical pricing for 308 Winchester with 180 grain Oryx bullet, which was another super deal. Recently purchased a few boxes of the 7mm Norma Vulcan 170 grain bullets to try in a future 7mm Mauser load, excellent price ($45 per 100). I find myself checking the Raven Rocks...

Zeiss Victory T*FL 8x32 binos that I use for birdwatching have been taken twice and last year used my Zeiss Conquest 8x42 binos. The Victory model is lighter. I have used these in the Eastern Cape, South Africa where 10 power would likely be better. Then again, the PH is using Swaro's and picks...

Sounds great Tim! If USPS tracking is accurate, Snail Mail (Priority Mail) came through this afternoon. Looking forward to a call from my favorite FFL!

I'm sure @Firebird will have you covered but I'll drop you a note as well.

Super nice gentleman. He got in contact with me a year ago after we hunted the same area in the EC, had the same PH. Met up locally for dinner and interesting hunting conversation. This is very sad news. Condolences for his family.

Can't wait to introduce this rifle to some HSM Bear Loads. Out of my Marlin 1895, they let you know when you pull the trigger!

I had eight days of hunting, Cull animals were springbok, impala and warthog primarily. I wasn't concerned about getting a trophy animal out of each cull species offered, so the owner offered the opportunity to hunt a couple culls like waterbuck cows (2), cape kudu (2), a mountain reedbuck and a...

I have a Savage Mark II, didn't like the synthetic stock so put it in a Boyd's laminate. Hornady 17 grain V-Max had the best availability and I have mostly that. A little frustrating with shooting groups, I'll have 3 or 4 almost touching at 100yards in calm shooting conditions and then one or...

Looked closely at one last year for slightly less (no scope rings) and the wood quality of this rifle puts that one to shame. Ohio is a straight wall cartridge as well for deer so these are not easy to run across.

PM sent. I'll echo others responses, some of the prettiest wood I've seen on a No. 1.

I shot a warthog at less than 100 yards, broadside with no exit on offside, fell where it stood. Had the same with a Red Lechwe, same distance and found the base of the jacket under the hide on offside shoulder. This was a camp rifle 300 WM with the 200 grain ELDX. Nearly the same distance on...

I did a 20 animal cull this past July in the Eastern Cape with a few selected animals added in. You should be able to arrange in your time frame. Went with a sponsor on here, @Nick BOWKER HUNTING SOUTH AFRICA . Pm me if you'd like details.

Reading the OP's first comment, I comprehend these not as tips but gifts. As would these be a nice thing to offer, and not useful or appreciated. Tough crowd.

Quiet year for me after switching to a new company for work. No Africa trip this year, looking at 2026. I'm heading to south Texas for Nilgai this winter; Canada for a walleye/pike trip and northern Wisconsin for grouse and woodcock. Maybe North Dakota for waterfowl and upland birds. Some...

I visited my Sportsmans club this morning for getting my annual membership card (no interest in shooting at 7 degrees F and a fair breeze). Here's what was available and prices below.

Been awhile since shooting the PRVI 285 but I believe it was around 2" difference with the Geco ammo.

Kudu rut seems to begin n late April. Weather reminded me of early Autumn in Ohio. July was much cooler, I enjoyed both times in the EC.

I've used the (previously) economical and briefly available Geco 255 grain Teilmantel soft point load on two bucks in 9.3x62 on Whitetail deer, 25 yards, first one dropped immediately, second one had a short run, unfortunately straight downhill into a steeper creek ravine. The mobile deer...

I stayed outside on the northeast side around Hendersonville, using Hilton Honor points, under 30 minutes out. I only attended Saturday. Used Hilton Honor points as I'm sometimes a cheapskate.

I have enjoyed the 15 year the most of any of the Pappy's. Good on you. Congrats!

This is an incredible life story. Thank you for sharing it. I honestly don't know what else to say.

Congratulations on your successful hunt, I really liked reading your hunt report. Entertaining reading, you have a unique writing style. Very enjoyable!

Another excellent resource is @Mark Biggerstaff here on AH, with R&M Firearms. Chat with him once on the phone and I think you'll be a customer. I have gotten solid deals on ammo, bullets and a scope from him. Solid seller.

Glauber's in Carrollton, Kentucky had Federal Large Rifle Primers, Large Rifle Magnum Primers for $90 a brick. Some powders also available H1000, H4350, IMR 4350, Varget 1 lbs. Around $47 a lb.

Just a silly stupid good deal for anyone handloading. I bought a case and will pull the bullets to use in in a 30 cal magnum cartridge and use the already primed brass for my 308 Winchester. What a great offer. I recently bought an AH community rifle from Bill and it was a really good deal...

Thanks @wvfred , I've been looking for a scope like this. Greatly appreciated!

You have a gorgeous rifle. Hope for a successful hunt for you in 2025!

Thanks for sharing your trip report and great photos. Fascinating trip I had never considered. Congratulations! I enjoyed your report and hope to read more of your trip.

@TROPHY SHIPPERS twice so far (2021 and 2022) and will use again early next year. I have had zero issues on clearing and subsequent shipping to taxidermists.

I was passing through the Bass Pro Shop in Cincinnati, Ohio last evening. They had a fair selection of pistol primers but also Winchester Large Rifle primers. $90 per brick. No Large Rifle Magnum primers though. Nearly hatchery trout stocking season, had to get a couple red/gold Little Cleo's.

Sorry you weren't able to participate @Firebird . Congrats to raising another successful hunter!

Wishing you a very enjoyable hunt trip.

Outstanding! Congratulations to you both!

Really outstanding hunt report and especially your photos, which is greatly appreciated that you took the time to take and post. Please continue on!

A month or so ago on a classified thread here on AH for bullet sales, I posted what I wanted to purchase. Immediately got a message from another "member" about contacting another "member" who also had said bullets. Let Jerome know and those two were gone quickly. Amazing the extent that...