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Here’s a few, killed a couple more but can’t find pics. It really is a great hunt and time of year!

Only Alaska Residents can hunt Brown bears without a guide. So most, even US citizens not from Alaska have to pay the same Guided prices you do!

Bowhunting coues deer over a water hole in Jan/Feb in Sonora is the best! Most action is between 10-3 so no waking up early or late nights. Great food, I love carne asada and nice break from an Alaskan winter!

Very nice, tempting for sure…

More money and More Time! But really that is a great problem to have, a "first world (wealth) problem" for sure. Giving great reviews and referring others to the previous outfitters is a good way to repay them and facilitate others in experiencing it as well. You can relive your time there...

What cartridge will it be for? I can see if using a marginal chambering for buffalo like say a 9,3x62 or a 45/70 that a solid may help penetration. In those cases I would definitely consider the Cup Point solid since you are basically substituting it for a soft and want more trauma. From my...

Seemed like his time to go.... lived longer than many of his contemporaries and lifestyle, and had a late resurgence with his reality show. Passing of an era

Nice numbers with an impressive BC for that style bullet at that velocity; but I don't see the market. Like mentioned won't catch on with any real shooting fanatics since you can't reload. Its not ideal for the many shooting sports, Bench, PRS, etc. That's where Hornady really hit big with...

Where did the arrow hit? One lung? Artery probably?

May not be financially worth the effort but for personal satisfaction and posterity may be. There is a very affordable way to do it called Storyworth that we got my parents. Now we have books of stories and pictures of their lives Congratulations for sure on getting it done

It looks like I would declare the croc at my first port of entry? So ATL or Newark and have a CITES permit number

I have a tanned/rugged? crocodile in South Africa- Can I fly it home (Delta? United?) in my checked baggage? What would I need to do that? CITEs permit? Is this recommended? The air bill to have it shipped to me is about $1,600 usd so figure flying it back may be cheaper… I would also need...

I don’t like the open mouth or the snarl, maybe because I’m a dentist and can’t get over the fake teeth :) And plastic tongue etc The snarl is also too much negative energy. To see that mean face every day no thanks. I really like the natural look of a relaxed cat. I guess I need to finally...

I don't think I would choose a 300 PRC for a Ruger #1 but you do what gets you excited. for me a 300 PRC is a long range cartridge, like hunting elk at 1000yds. Would definitely work though, a bit overkill I think, at least from recoil perspective. I guess if Eland, Kudu, Giraffe were the main...

I have the Hornady dies and have generally full length resize. I had Ken work over the rifle and will see about some CH4D dies

For those that reload for the 470 NE how many firings on average do you get out of your brass? I have 50 pieces new Barnes brass and just trying to gauge how long it will last. Thanks

New member selling nice firearms….. How about tell us more about yourself? where is the shotgun located? Do you hunt or only shoot clays? Can we come try it out :)

I like a jeweled bolt and ebony tip, makes it a bit nicer. For a cartridge to resale I would not go .338wm way less of a market. Really Alaska moose and brown bear is what I think of for 338 and a synthetic/stainless set up for wet and salty. A 300win mag would sell way easier and go with...

Post up some pictures!

that brochure is listing a Gobi at 80k Euros and an Altai at 140k Euros- with other expenses additional… lately have heard of exorbitant tips and bribes expected to make things go smoothly on a number of Asian hunts…. Marco Polo sheep have not gone as high, maybe due to more availability?

Very nice! I remember not too long ago when they were actually not that pricey to hunt. Sheep (Ovis) prices have gone bonkers the last few years.

I found this- https://hodgdonpowderco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/subsonic-data-final-1.pdf That has load data for the 45/70 which might translate to a 458 win. Remember for subsonic you want to do the “opposite” for reloading- start higher than you want and work down to the subsonic...

Looks like a good deal. Easy enough in South Africa

Yeah for B&C and P&Y just north of that line in that first map in Unalaska is where the top entries come from along the coast. I thought SCI also had some criteria on distance from salt water.

exciting times, following along. Hopefully all goes successfully. I would love to get a bongo some day

Thanks for that- I suppose that’s from the official book? I wasn’t sure about unit 11. Looks like SCI Utes 11,13,19 as grizz where B&C puts them as browns

No, that’s not what I want. B&C makes it easy to access their website and boundaries. I know SCI has specific units listed in AK I wanted to verify, and it’s not the same as B&C

I’m trying to find the official SCI boundaries for a Grizzly bear (not a brown bear) but when I search it seems like I have to be a member and have a login to access that information? Does anyone here have the ability to post up the official description for Grizzlies in Alaska specifically...

Impressive. Looks like a Brown bear walked across the line :)

Not sure how chemical castration can be permanent? Why mess around? Maybe do a lose one nut for the first offense, lose the second for the second, and the whole unit for the 3rd? At least give the few a chance to reform before dire consequences….

I saw a bunch in Namibia about an 1.5 hrs north of Windhoek. Unfortunately the property didn't have permits for them (they are limited) because the Mother-in-Law who was part owner of the ranch, thought they were so cute and didn't want any killed :LOL: They were in a rocky hilly area with...

I have always packed clothes around it. Arrows in a tube that goes in as well. If I pack 2 bows I either put foam in between or one bow will go in a soft case. I guess you could easily make a foam insert for the bottom… maybe I should look at that idea There is plenty of room in a Nomad...

Nice buff for sure! Thick heavy bosses are always nice! How wide was it?

The point is they will reduce the number of available tags if looong range shooting increases success rates. So real question is do the people want more opportunities (more tags more people get to hunt - lower success rates) or do they want fewer opportunities (less tags higher success rates...

Not a chance. Western states have been selling out all the non resident tags for a while. Could actually probably double the non resident prices again and still sell out. That’s the whole point of this issue- loooong range shooting can increase harvest rates and ultimately limit available...

If success rates increase tag number will go down. It’s already the case in many western states and already hard to get good tags. Hunters who live in some states with very liberal deer or game seasons may not understand the limits on western game, and how loooong range shooting can effect it...

Your setup will work fine. Be sure to get some video. I always travel with my bow in a Sitka Nomad. Has been great so far 10+ years and multiple trips per year. Huge advantage to not have to wait at baggage and everyone think it’s a firearm. If you are already checking rifles then it...

None of the above since I don't own any. That said if I had to choose from your list it would be the 404J since I prefer less recoil than more and from everything I have heard that would be plenty. I have shot a giraffe with a 458 Lott and that was pretty stout. I do own a 470 NE and a 375...

I personally have not shot or seen an elephant bow shot (yet :) but have spoken to PH that has. Here is a video but doesn’t say how long they waited-

You are absolutely missing how archery works to kill. Rapid organ failure happens rather quickly with a good shot. Both lungs can collapse and breathing impossible. A heart, or aorta shot will cause rapid blood pressure drop and passing out very quickly. Sure a bad shot into the muscle or...

Picked up a 29 ga 686 Silver pigeon and broke it in on an upland hunt in South Africa- Swainson’s francolin, crested francolin with the PH Turkish O/U in 12 and busted out my old trusty 12ga SBE II for big guinea fowl flocks. Fun times

I would say you have fallen into to confirmation bias. Looking for evidence that monos haven’t passed through. Hunters like to share pics of them because it is so rare to find one! And they look cool The only ones I have found have been on either very far shots, or going lengthwise (3’ or...

You can have the barrel bored out to a .416 Ruger if you find someone will to do that. I would call JES rebore in Oregon and see what he can do- http://35caliber.com/2.html You can also go wildcat and and say make a 404 Ruger or a 458 Ruger if you are experienced at hand loading

Very well. They really work well when pushed fast. So either hand load hot or the more common way is to drop bullet weight. They penetrate very well and break bone. The complaint sometimes is they poke right through without much damage or blood trail. That’s why you shoot faster for more...

What “size” is the belt? As in what waists measurement will it fit -38” waist or that’s how long it is? Would a 470 NE fit in the cartridge loops?

So you are looking for a Cape already in the USA? The best bet is to call taxidermist/outfitters in Africa but your costs will be high…

Am I missing something? Why would one come all the way to Alaska to look at a gun shop? Best time of year to be outside! Go fishing, hike a trail, learn some history etc. I see no point in going to a run of the mill gun shop with high prices etc, or small old shops like boondocks?? I...

There is a time and place for it. Being wise is knowing when relationships are more important than rigidity. I too was a Military officer, and am a Boss but sometimes not the best Father or Husband. Don’t let it get in the way of peace and happiness or become too judgmental or critical of...

Would be a great adventure for sure! What size buffalo would be expected there?

This is speculation but I have spoken to Chris before- he does facilitate sales of used Heym rifles. My guess it is to support the brand, and owners. Also they are so backed up on new ones I don’t think it affects new sales much- they rather some own a Heym than go with another available...