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  1. Tim Blackwell

    7mm-08 and Africa

    It will work. I had a mate take his this year. But I'd prefer a stronger bullet than the BT, a good bonded 140.
  2. Tim Blackwell

    Mark Sullivan

    He stars in the best comedies on YouTube.
  3. Tim Blackwell

    Accommodation at Victoria Falls

    We stayed at Lokuthula lodge, which is on the grounds of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and shares many of their facilities. But was more affordable for a family, especially on our Aussie Pesos. It's not 5 star but comfortable with a Safari feel. The Boma drum show & dinner is close by and a great...
  4. Tim Blackwell

    AUSTRALIA: 10 Days @BIG COUNTRY SAFARIS AUSTRALIA

    If you enjoy Africa, you'll love Australia's Northern Territory. It's super remote, true wilderness hunting that's game rich. You can bring firearms, but there's a bit of paperwork involved. Alex from Big Country would be the man to talk to.
  5. Tim Blackwell

    AUSTRALIA: 10 Days @BIG COUNTRY SAFARIS AUSTRALIA

    Fantastic photos mate, of an amazing hunting area. Looking forward to my next visit!
  6. Tim Blackwell

    Lechwe mount question?

    I'd show it for sure. It's unique.
  7. Tim Blackwell

    Australian info needed

    Hit up our forum sponsors Alex at @BIG COUNTRY SAFARIS AUSTRALIA he's the man to talk to regarding all things buffalo. ;)
  8. Tim Blackwell

    How many of you DON'T mount all your trophies?

    I'm trying. Got more taxidermy to pay for haha ;)
  9. Tim Blackwell

    How many of you DON'T mount all your trophies?

    Come on everyone, stop this negative talk. We don't need threads like these on this great site. Won't someone think of their friendly local taxidermist? We need to go to Africa too! ;) :)
  10. Tim Blackwell

    How long from the time you returned to your home did it take you to book your next safari?

    Isn't that what the plane ride home is for?? ;)
  11. Tim Blackwell

    Looking for Aoudad ( Barbary Sheep )

    I can certainly vouch for KMG Hunting Safaris. Myself and later two mates have All taken nice sheep with them, in incredible country.
  12. Tim Blackwell

    Buffalo rifle show and tell

    My Buffalo rifle is a bit working class compared to some of the beauties on here. But it works, and is only 9 pounds scoped. Mk. X Mauser 458WM. Topped with a Meopta R2 1-6 illuminated, in a B&C Medallist stock. It's has an NECG 3-position Model 70 style safety and a barrel band fitted, and is...
  13. Tim Blackwell

    Show me your African fireplace

    Here's my little slice of Africa. My wife & I planned it right after our first trip, and built it along with my trophy room a few years later. A nice place to sit with a coldie and think.
  14. Tim Blackwell

    African hunt 2026

    I've had several fantastic hunts with KMG Hunting Safaris on the Eastern Cape. They hunt the right way in my opinion, and hunt a lot of low fence cattle country. But certain species are in large high-fenced areas, it's just the nature of RSA. You could also look at Crusader Safaris in KZN who...
  15. Tim Blackwell

    African hunt 2026

    As a fellow Aussie who's hunted in several parts of Africa, I think 375Fox has summed it up well. In free range areas you're not going to find all those species, in fact I'd think they'd take a couple of Safaris or more to achieve. I'd look to a free range hunt in Namibia where you may be...
  16. Tim Blackwell

    Best airline from Johannesburg to PE?

    Airlink. 500 rand per flight extortion fee. ;)
  17. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris May 2025

    Surely at least a comment on that beautiful big Blue Wildebeest? ;)
  18. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris May 2025

    Very nice bull! I must admit, despite never being near the top of my bucket list, both my black & blue were amongst the better stalks I've done in Africa to date.
  19. Tim Blackwell

    Taxidermist Recomendations - NAMIBIA

    I can recommend Ingwe. Run a mile from Trophaendienste. And then another mile for good measure!
  20. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: Dream Trip With KMG Hunting Safaris

    That Nyala is a bus. Looking forward to the rest of your report!
  21. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris May 2025

    Wow, that's fantastic. Congratulations!
  22. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris May 2025

    Thanks mate. It's never been high on my list, but gotta admit I'm very happy with him ;)
  23. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris May 2025

    It was all lies I assure you ;) :) I hope you had a great hunt. What did you target and who was your PH?
  24. Tim Blackwell

    1st trip-How did you decide?

    Just over a decade or so ago, I joined this forum and asked similar questions looking for my first African safari. My list of expectations was quite similar to yours. After much research, I chose Namibia and it certainly ticked all the boxes. In particular, I hunted with Kowas Adventure...
  25. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: East Cape Species Collection Safari With LJ SAFARIS

    Congratulations, some really great trophies there
  26. Tim Blackwell

    Planning Your First trip To Africa - What Is Needed To Hunt Comfortably

    I always chuckle at PHs wearing Aussie elastic side boots like those Redbacks. I wear them daily to work in, but nobody here wears them hunting!
  27. Tim Blackwell

    Is South Africa still safe to hunt?

    I got back a few days ago. As always I felt 100% safe there. In large cities & airports you take the same caution you would anywhere in the world. Other than that, go and enjoy your hunt. ;)
  28. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris May 2025

    Thanks mate. Despite only having 3 animals on my wish list this year, I'm extremely happy with the quality of the animals I hunted!
  29. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris May 2025

    Yeah we kept him busy. But the lad is in peak physical form this year after his rugby pre-season. ;)
  30. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris May 2025

    I've hunted a few places where they are both present, but don't know of any instances of cross breeding occurring.
  31. Common Reedbuck Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

    Common Reedbuck Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

  32. Impala Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

    Impala Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

  33. Kudu Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

    Kudu Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

  34. Trophy Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

    Trophy Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

  35. Blue Wildebeest Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

    Blue Wildebeest Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

  36. Black Wildebeest Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

    Black Wildebeest Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

  37. Red Hartebeest Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

    Red Hartebeest Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

  38. Springbok Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

    Springbok Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

  39. Lechwe Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

    Lechwe Hunt Eastern Cape South Africa

  40. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris May 2025

    Ben wanted a Black Wildebeest so we headed high to an area that Marius knew often held lone bulls. Setting off on foot we found a couple of mobs, but climbing higher and crawling through the rocks on top, a couple of lone bulls came into range. Neither was quite what we were after but Marius...
  41. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris May 2025

    On Day 4 we needed up north into the Stormberg Mountains for a few days chasing my main target of Lechwe. Yabbie came along to target a Springbok, as well as another mate Ben who wanted to target a Red Hartebeest. We started with a large loop around the huge 20k acre property to get a gauge...
  42. Tim Blackwell

    SOUTH AFRICA: KMG Safaris May 2025

    May 10-19th 2025 KMG Hunting Safaris Another fantastic African adventure, my 6th safari, is now in the salt as I attempt to resume normal programming... This year I again took a group of Aussies to hunt with Marius Goosen and the awesome team at @KMG Hunting Safaris on the beautiful Eastern...
  43. Tim Blackwell

    Trophy clearance Australia

    Hi mate, I've used Raitt International Freight for many shipments now, they are trophy transport specialists.
 
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