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Next to the last day, we sat in the shade in a secret spot and watched Impala come to the river to drink, waiting on a couple big ones. We connected again. :-) If you ever go with Chris on safari, ask him about why we named my rifle "The Freight Train" after taking that first Impala at...

We didnt connect with anything the next two days and the hunting got hard and slow, but that's why it's called hunting and not shooting! Waiting on the safari truck after a 2.5 hour wildebeest stalk. Busted...damn wind! The next day was my daughters day and she connected with a 51 inch...

OK all I know its been forever since I was on here a few eeks ago with a few quick reports about my recent safari with Chris Troskie but I'm home now and am posting a more detailed review of the trip. Pics and descriptions follow, enjoy :cool: We overnight-ed at Africa House upon arrival in...

Hey All, just a quick check in as the net is S...L...O...W here To those who think they recongise me, no ive never been to Afrcia before, this is my first safari. Beginners luck I guess :-) And of course a hell of an outfitter!! Here is a pic of my daughter's 51 inch Kudu bull and 26 inch...

Hey all, just a quick check in to give an on-hunt report with Chris Troskie. Im on day 2 of a 10 day hunt and took a nice Zebra yesterday. This morning I took this guy this from about 200 yds out. Took 3 solid hits from the 404 to finally anchor him. Spotted him yesterday but he gave us the...

^^^ Ill definitely put that one on the consideration list for her, thanks!

Looks like Im gonna have to do two guns only. Daughter is not 18 yet so I have to bring em both in, so probly go with the 404 and a 30-06 ( mebbe 270) for her. We'll keep the lever guns for hog huntin Have reloading supplies inbound for the 404 already, lookin to pick one up from CZ...

Just wanted to post that Ive made my selection of outfitter for mine and my daughters first safari. Ive booked Chris Troskie for June 6th-17th. Cant wait to go I was not only impressed by Chris himself on the phone, but a reference spoke very highly of him and I also found several unbiased...

Stupid rules! Forgot about that LOL

WOW! So what brand of ammo is made in China anyway? Ive never seen Chinese commercial ammo..... yet.

^^ appreciate the input for sure, and I may yet whittle it down to 2 guns. I just dont really want too LOL ;)

^^ Yeah, I kind of hated to put a deposit down before going to SCI in Vegas, BUT Chris had the time frame I needed available, pricing was fair, and Ive seen some great reviews and had great feedback on him. Plus we want to do one or two days on horseback, so that works out too.

A valid point and something Ive considered. I may drop one of the leverguns out of the battery, OR mebbe the 06. It will largely depend on what my daughter is most comfortable with. But I def am taking at least one levergun, just becasue. Damn the paperwork/fees/ammo It a friggin Safari and I'm...

I think Ive settled on the following for the safari battery 300 win mag-bolt gun (or mebbe a 30-06 as this will be my daughters primary/open country gun) 404 jeff-bolt gun ( my primary/open country gun) 45-70-lever with moderate loads (daughters secondary/brush gun) 450 marlin-lever with...

^^^ Well spoken Bert, well spoken, how very true! LOL :rofl:

Yeah, Ive thought of brining the 450 and the 45-70 both. Great short range punch and quick follow up shots, plus easy handling. Perfect brush guns IMHO

Ive settled on a new CZ in 404 Jeff and a second in either 375 H&H or 300 Win Mag I made some calls today and can get a CZ 550 Safari Classic with the grade A wood new for less than the used one if I wait for the SCI show in Vegas, so thats a no brainer. My daughter's a good shooter and avid...

So I've been looking at lots of guns for my and my daughters upcoming Safari, I had pretty much settled on a 375 for both of us or 300mag or 30-06 for her IF the 375 was too stiff. BUT Ive always kind of wanted a 404 Jeff just becasue. Something about saying 'yeah, that ones a 404 Jeffery", just...

Thank you, Im def looking for various outfitters to choose from peace

Hello again all, Ive decided not to take the RH safari down by Craddock, so am starting fresh and need some direction. What I am looking for is a 2 person hunt 7-10 days with primary species being Sable, Kudu and warthog. ( dont know why, but I want a warthog with monster tusks, I just...

Thanks for the responses, they pretty much firm up what I had been leaning towards deciding. I appreciate the feedback. Had not thought of google earthing it, DOH! Good idea :-)

Hello all, Ive got a couple questions regarding RH (Richard Holmes) Safaris. The back story is this, I was poking around in a local fine gun room looking at the selection and educating myself on the Safari Rifle subject ( I'm a well informed very experienced small arms shooter and instructor...

Thank you all!! Ill be here poking around and asking questions. Thanks for the warm welcome

Hello all. Im new to the forum and found it searching for info regarding usual Safari topics such as game, legalities, firearms for safari. Plan to take myself and daughter on our first safari mid 2012, will be attending SCI convention in Vegas in Feb. See you there!