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One more thing I’d like to add. I haven’t looked through all the replies, so forgive me if somebody else has addressed this. Shot placement is paramount. And it should be with a PREMIUM BULLET. Bonded, monolithic…it doesn’t matter. You want something that will not come apart and will...

*Note: Pelican, Garmin NOT INCLUDED. But will throw in the foam cut to this rifle, if you wish. Fits Pelican 1750. Would also throw in the shoes, if buyer interested HAHAHA

Of course I ran all over creation last night when I got home. Here is one of the rifle I happened to have on my computer. I'll see if I can dig up some more here after a bit.

Thank you, sir. That was more or less a starting point, to include all the ammo. Certainly open to discussion/negotiation.

I certainly will, either this evening or in the morning. And thank you!

My apologies, all. That would certainly be of benefit, wouldn't it? Asking $2,500 for all. If it must be shipped, buyer will pay shipping/transfer fees. This is primarily based upon the scarcity of this rifle in a left-handed configuration in .300. Again, open to discussion. While I am in...

Hello, fellow forum members! I have a .300 WinMag that I will be selling soon. It is a Left Handed Ruger 77, FTW Hunter Edition. I've been trying to sell it locally, but most have scoffed at the price...if they want a Ruger, they seem to want the $500 American. At any rate, I thought I would...

Oh, please do! I look forward to reading of your adventures.

Welcome! You'll find this site incredibly informative. The perfect place to ask questions of those who know. After you go on your safari, you'll be a changed man. It really is something special!

Thank you all! My wife and I were just discussing this. Although we have an alarm system and gun vault, the coverage from our homeowners on firearms is…quite lacking. I will certainly look into the companies mentioned. Thanks again!

May I offer another piece of advice relating to boots? Wear them on the plane, or keep them in your carry on. Last October my luggage (containing my boots) was lost. Did not catch up with me until my return flight. I suppose I was cavalier, as I had never had a bag lost prior to this. My comfy...

Brother, this is my absolute favorite verse. Psalm 46:10. So simple, succinct, yet so powerful. I find myself in the same camp as you, Mr. Peacocke. I don't consider myself a worrier by nature, but perhaps "overly informed and thus prepared". Hence the reason I have iron sights zeroed in on...

Here I thought you were referring to the blondes that C.W. Richter and I were talking about...

I love to wheel and deal. When it comes to guns, three transactions "take the cake" in my mind. First was an old JC Higgins branded 20 ga. bolt action. I had just turned 18, and I was at the first auction where I could legally buy a gun. I bid and bid on an old Marlin .30-30, and thought I was...

I'm glad I'm not the only one that can relate!!!

Looks like a toad! As the others have said, good luck, and let us know what it goes!

@ Tbitty, you said it perfectly well. One must take into consideration the game, distances, etc. when considering bullet selection. I could be off base, but I feel as if there are generally three camps of people. The first insist on "premium" everything, without really knowing or understanding...

...and that's how we know when someone "ain't from around here" haha.

Safe travels and good hunting! Reading this nearly brought a tear to my eye, as I look forward to taking my daughter one day. She's just over 6 months, so it'll be a little while, but I cannot wait. Look forward to hearing about your trip.

I certainly would too!

Good afternoon, FallowJaeger (nice handle, by the way)- I live in SE TN, so not too terribly far from you at all. I've had the good fortune of hunting mulitiple properties and provinces in South Africa over the course of several safaris. If you PM me, I'd be more than happy to discuss anything...

Congratulations! I presume you will already try to figure out when you will be going back. Africa does that to a man. One thing that you touched on that I could really relate to is the hospitality. Although I hunted several times with a different outfit, I was simply blown away by how...

Way to go, and thank you for sharing! I, too, got the bug when I was young, and also thought it was a "someday down the road" proposition. The opportunity for my first safari came not long after my divorce, then a breakup, so it was quite cathartic, if you will. I see that Africa has already...

It's a slippery slope, my friend! I once had dreams of hunting all over the place...blacktail in Alaska, stag in Scotland...but after my first safari, all I can think about is going back again and again!

I traded into a left-handed Belgian T-Bolt a couple of years ago. It quickly became one of my favorite rifles. ONLY issue I have with it is that it is unfortunately one of the salt stocks. Fortunately it isn't too bad. Now if I could only find an original or reproduction receiver sight for it...

Oh, the nay-sayers...I'm not a betting man, but I'd be willing to lay money down on the fact that most of those that think hunting concessions, particularly those in RSA, are "canned hunts" have never been. It is a discussion that I have had at many banquets and conventions, mostly by the...

Awesome, man! You'll LOVE it, and I dare say, you'll be heading back. For my first hunt, I lucked into a series of very fortunate events, purchasing a hunt at a benefit auction. Included were several animals, and I too was torn on what to add. Although I had some ideas (and a budget), I am glad...

First of all, congratulations! Second of all, PLEASE "bore us" with all of the details! As you mentioned you are new to hunting, you'll quickly realize (if you have not already) that those details are one of the things that we hunters thrive on! I believe it was Ruark that wrote in "The Old...

Years ago, I saw one at the Cabela's in Dundee, MI. There was just something about that rifle I liked. The price was good, even then (ca. late '90's, early 2000's), but I just could not afford it at the time. Really wish I could have, but hey...it gives me something to search for at the gunshows...

Fascinating tale, and well writen! You must let us know when you get this published. I would love to purchase a copy.

Old post, but yes... I certainly do not have the experience that many of you do, but I could not agree with you more. In my mind, there is no harm whatsoever in the score of an animal, in and of itself. I too, get irritated, when the first thing a hunter asks is what the animal will score...

I’ve always enjoyed Petzal and Carmichel, and within the past couple of years I’ve had a growing affinity for Spomer and Von Benedikt.

I’m not a greedy fellow, but I think I want to hunt one of everything! There are those animals that, for one reason or another, strike my fancy. Animals that just kind of intrigue me, for one reason or another. On my first trip a nyala was at the top of my list, followed closely by a blesbok. I...

I truly enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing!

I flew Qatar in July of '21 from Atlanta to Jo'berg via Qatar. Airline par excellence. I will certainly look to them for my next trips. I flew with a rifle, and if I may, let me explain why I was so thrilled with their service... To begin with, this was during the time in which one needed a...

Thank you all so kindly! I cannot wait to read this book.

I had this very thing happen to me in '21. It was a private concession in Limpopo. Initially we had gone to this particular area in pursuit of a nyala. The PH and I hunted the first day, and upon returning to our quarters the outfitter sat me down. It is worth noting that this particular...

CRIES of the Savanna I look forward to reading this, whether I win a copy or purchase one. Looks like a good book!

Stunning!

Had the EXACT same thing happen to me...

This is purely anecdotal, but I have noticed somewhat of a trend... I personally know several people that laud the 6.5 Creedmoor as some sort of long distance miracle zapper. They fully believe that this cartridge is more than adequate to take cross canyon shots at elk and moose and bowl them...

Oh, how I enjoy thought provoking posts as this! I've always been a dreamer, and now I have something else to ponder. I'm not sure whether I should cuss you or thank you for giving me more ammunition for my day dreams.

My dad used to do all the euro/skull mounts for a taxidermist friend of ours. Said friend was just too busy doing shoulder mounts, so he essentially sublet the skulls to dad. At any rate, on occassion, customers would bring skulls that had been broken (roadkills, the dog got ahold of, even head...

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