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    Most Under Rated African Trophy

    The Hartman Zebra in Namibian mountains was my toughest hunt as well. Tried without success for 2 days, and scored on the 3rd day.
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    is south africa the best

    My first trip was in Namibia in May 2008 with Kobus Honibull of Africa Thirstland Safaris - I would definitely recommend him for a family venture.
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    .270 Winchester for plains game

    I took my .270 to Namibia in May 2008. Talked to PH about my comfort level with the gun and he was fine.
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    .270 Winchester for plains game

    Christian, I used a .270 with 150 gr Winchester XP3 Elites on my hunt in Namibia in May 2008. PH originally wanted a .30 caliber (at least), especially for the Blue Wildebeest and the Zebra. However, I told him I was very comfortable with my .270, so he said "Ok, bring it, and maybe you will...
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    Federal Fusion Ammunition for South Africa

    I went to Namibia in May 2008 and hunted the same animals, plus a Hartman's Zebra. Shot all of them with Winchester XP3 Elite in 150 gr. .270. Your 30-06 should be fine, but you really want a good bullet for the tough wildebeest.
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    Plains game rifle reccomendation

    Your .270 should be fine I hunted in Namibia in May 2008, and used my .270 to take each of the animals that you are pursuing, with no problems. Unless the rule has recently changed, there was no issue with using a .270. My PH wanted me to use a .30 or bigger for the wildebeest and zebra, but...
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    5 most challenging species excluding the big 5

    I agree. It took us 3 days of hunting before I got my Hartmann stallion. Each time, the zebra saw us before we saw them and took off - we usually only heard them running up the next hill! Finally got mine by shooting from mountain to mountain, and he still knew we were there and was jumpy.
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    Unique Trophy Pictures

    How about this photo? PH really took some effort with the photos. The wildebeest is in the "buffalo" pose.
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    Your opinion on Best Caliber for plainsgame in Africa?

    .270 I took my .270 with 150 gr Winchester Elite XP3's, and it performed well. Took springbok, gemsbok, kudu, blue wildebeest, and Hartman zebra. Wildebeest walked about 100 yards, then fell over dead - I had shot him straight on in the chest. Bullets performed extremely well, and the...
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    Why go:

    I am headed to Namibia in May for the first time. I know it will be a great experience. Seems that this is a very new website.
 
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