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    Giraffe question from newbie

    Thanks for the info. I’ve always loved reading H Rider Haggard. In chapter 4 of King Solomon’s Mines he recounts a hunt in which a giraffe was taken and writes… “By the time the "scherm" was finished the moon peeped up, and our dinners of giraffe steaks and roasted marrow-bones were ready. How...
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    Giraffe question from newbie

    Why is there very little posted about giraffe hunting on AF? It just doesn’t seem many hunt reports or posts mention giraffe hunting. I’m sure there is reason l, but being a newbie I just don’t know the reasons.
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    Age of first African hunting trip

    Thanks for the answers. It seems like once the first trip is made most end up going back as often as possible. That says a lot about the great experiences most people have.
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    Age of first African hunting trip

    I’m 49 and plan to head to Africa in 2-3 years. What age were y’all on your first hunting trip to Africa. Just out of curiosity.
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    Oh Bob! They’ve done it!

    From what I’ve heard she is still there and if it can be done to a savage rifle she can get it done. https://www.nrawomen.com/content/7-questions-for-savage-arms-legendary-effie-sullivan/
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    Rigby rifles featured on Shooting Gallery from Outdoor Channel

    I just watched a really nice program on the Outdoor channel called Shooting Gallery (season 2020 episode 1) where they featured Rigby rifles. It was extremely interesting so I thought I’d share in case anyone else would be interested in watching...
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    Need assistance finding ammo and reloading components for 38-55 Win

    have you tried using 375 win brass. Seems to be easier to find. https://coastalfirearmshop.com/product/winchester-brass-375-winchester-bag-of-50/
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    General Pros and Cons of different countries

    That’s exactly the type of info I’m looking for. Plains game will be the focus of my first (of hopefully many) hunts. I am still contemplating my wish list of animals to hunt and I’m sure I will be asking many more questions along the way. This forum is great. Thanks Cullen
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    General Pros and Cons of different countries

    There is so much information to digest, for a newbie, when trying to narrow down where to hunt in Africa that it can be a bit overwhelming. I would love to hear a concise list of the general pros and cons of each country y’all have hunted (where they stand out and where they may fall short)...
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    Thoughts on this action

    I’m rather new here and have been very interested in building a 404 J. I saw this on Gunbroker and it peaked my interest. I just wanted to see what you guys with much more experience thought about it. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/989613926
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    Most durable wood stock finish/treatment

    I have had really good success with Waterlox. I began using it on my stocks about 15 years ago when I saw how it performed at one of my restaurants. I used it on a couple of our nice bars. It holds up to repeated spills/standing water marks and ever surface burns from cigarettes falling out of...
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    New from Memphis Tn

    Just on here trying to learn all I can. I am really enjoying all of the info. Planning on plains game hunt in 2023.
 
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