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    Viper flex sticks

    Hi, That is a super sexy looking rifle. May I ask what make and caliber it is.
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    .308 Win vs .260 Rem/6.5 Creedmoor

    I hunt with a 30.06 and my kids hunt with a 6.5x55 swede. I have the utmost respect and affection for the 6.5x55 swede. In terms of larger species, my son has hunted a Kudu Cow and a Kudu Bull. My daughter has hunted a Kudu Bull. All three were effective one shot kills. If I were to choose a...
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    Is there a perfect plains game calibre?

    I agree, wholeheartedly.
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    Is there a perfect plains game calibre?

    My plains game rifle that is perfect for me is my 30.06 fed with Remington Safari Grade 180 gr Swift A-Frame. This is not as a consequence of confirmation bias. I am exclusively a meat hunter and the largest animal which on occasion appears on my list is Eland. I am always considerate of shot...
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    Veld binocular suggestions

    I hunt almost exclusively in the South African Bushveld where my preference is for an 8x42 rather than 10x42. I enjoy the wider Field of View from the 8x42 and also find the image stability to be superior than the 10x42. I find the 42 mm objective more forgiving than smaller objectives at dawn...
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    Why 180gr over 200+gr in 30.06?

    I have fed my 30-06 with 180 gr factory ammo for 31 years, on game ranging from the occasional duiker or steenbuck,springbuck, warthog, many Impala and kudu, upto eland. I initially used regular "brown box" PMP ammo. After experiencing primers which failed to ignite, I had since used Remington...
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    Hello from the North West Province of South Africa

    Hi, These are the pics of our last two uneventful yet very memorable hunts. My kids have accompanied me on 90% of my hunting since they were four years old. My son hunted his first Impala at the age of 13. He has since hunted numerous Impala, Warthog and some Springbuck. He has also hunted a...
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    Hello from the North West Province of South Africa

    Glad to be part of what feels like a wonderful community, Thank you. I sincerely hope that you will be return, and that you will pop by to say Hi.
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    Hello from the North West Province of South Africa

    Hi, Thank you to ALL for the most hospitable welcome. I appreciate each post. My apologies for the late reply, since we are living through stressful times, however that will not be table fare for this positive thread. I will try to summaries my hunting profile to the best of my ability. I...
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    Hello from the North West Province of South Africa

    Thank you for the welcome. Enjoy your Safari. Good luck. I am in a town called Zeerust. You most welcome for what is renowned to be an awesome cup of coffee, if it is convenient for you.
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    Hello from the North West Province of South Africa

    Hi, I reside in the North West Province of South Africa. We are a family of four who love the great outdoors. My 20 year old twin son and daughter share my passion for hunting. Although my wife does not hunt herself...yet, she adores the lifestyle. I hunt with a 30.06 and my kids use a 6.5 x 55...
 
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