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    trophies are on the wall!

    Well, I have intentionally stayed away from the site for several months because hanging out here just makes me want to go back to Africa immediately. However, my trophies from my May 2012 hunt with Nico Smith at Amakulu Lodge arrived this week, and I now have them on the wall. While I am no...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Great First African Hunt with Nico Smith Of African Trophy Safaris at Amakulu lodge

    Below are excerpts and pics from our excellent hunt with PH Nico Smith of African Trophy Safaris. We hunted out of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, and we stayed at Amakulu Safari Lodge, where John and Hettie Ekkenberg were our hosts. Keep in mind as you read this that we initially planned on a...
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    Any Experience With Federal Fusion Ammunition For Plains Game?

    Wondering if any of you have had any experience with Federal Fusion ammo, especially in 165 or 180gr 300 win mag, for plains game. Considering that for 20 rounds a box is half the price of Federal vitalshok 180gr NP's, I picked up a box to see how they will group in my rifle. Thanks!
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    expected accuracy off sticks for .300 winmag?

    So I have my .300 winmag zeroed at 200 yards, and shooting 1" groups or better at 100yds and 2" groups or better at 200 yards in 180gr federal vitalshoks with both accubond and nosler partitions off the bench. Now I am ready to move to shooting off sticks, and I have no intention of going back...
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    share your rifle cleaning "ritual" and products used!

    Ok, I searched the site to find a similar post, but could not, so I thought this would make a good discussion that others might find helpful (if it has been discussed previously, just direct me to that thread). I am interested in finding out how others go about cleaning their rifles. For me...
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    "waterproofness" of Russell Safari PH boots?

    I am considering a new pair of boots, specifically for use on my trip to RSA in May 2012 (hunting out of Kimberley with Amakulu Safaris). For the past several years, I have hunted out of two pair: insulated/goretex Danner pronghorns purchased in 2005, and uninsulated/goretex Irish Setter Upland...
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    question regarding traveling with gun received as a gift

    Several years ago I received as a gift a .270 winchester Model 70 Ranger from a family friend, who has since deceased. It was basically a "hand-me-down," so I do not have any documention, etc., associated with the rifle. I plan on taking it as a second rifle on my trip to South Africa. Is...
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    Can't stop thinking about Africa!!

    Hello! My hunting partner and I just booked our first hunting trip to Africa a few weeks ago, and literally it is all that both of us can think or talk about! Our wives are already tired of hearing about it--which is too bad because it is still 11 months away. This site has been invaluable...
 
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