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  1. Sturgeondrjb

    Age of first African hunting trip

    I was 49 in 2017, my daughter was 28. Best memories I have with her! Took my then girlfriend in 2019, she took a great Impala,her first animal ever. Went last year,got married one evening upon returning from a full day of tracking Buffalo. Plan to return for another buffalo hunt for our 5 year...
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    Wanted Nikon Monarch African

    He's been a member for 2-3 days it appears... Buyer beware!
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    45/70

    I used Barnes factory loaded 300 gr TSX in my Marlin. Shot Eland,Zebra,Blue Wildebeest,Nyala, Bushbuck,Impala and Warthog. All one shot kills. Only recovered bullets from the Eland and Zebra. Both weighed over 298. All were one shot kills,with no issues. Would not hesitate to use it again. I...
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    New Member / Andy Larsson

    Welcome!
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    New member

    Welcome!
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    Rimmed (only) Cartridges

    30-30 45-70 450-400 NE The 30-30 was the first rifle I bought as a teenager, killed my first deer with it. I took my 45-70 on my first two trips to South Africa, took a number of plains game with it. Used my #1 in 450-400 on my last trip to kill my first buffalo.
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    New member

    Welcome!
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    Sorry I'm late, I got here as soon as I could

    Welcome from Wisconsin!
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    Newbie to forum

    Welcome from Wisconsin!
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    Any reviews on Mr X?

    Had an excellent experience with Mr X last May. Money well spent!
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    What sticks in your mind about Africa?

    All the bird noises and activity at a water hole as the day gives way to darkness. The smell and sounds of the buffalo as you track them, waiting for it all to come together... The stars at night...
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    Any AH members in Wisconsin??

    Madison area as well
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    450-400 3" DGX Bonded

    GunBroker has DGX bonded for those looking.
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    Practice session with the Ruger #1 450/400

    Yes I did, before mounting the scope on both rifles.
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    WIN One of Three CRIES of the Savanna Book by Multi-award-winning Author Sue Tidwell in a Random Drawing Giveaway

    Just finished reading CRIES of the Savannah Excellent work Sue Tidewell!!! It is now in the hands of my fiance.
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    Practice session with the Ruger #1 450/400

    Getting ready for my upcoming Cape Buffalo/ Kudu hunt with Ken Moody. Using 400 gr Swift A-frames at 2200fps. VX3 1.5-5 for optics. Second rifle making the trip is a Zastava LK M70 LH in 375. It has a Nikon Monarch 1.75-6 that I purchased from a member here. Gunsmith just finished up bedding the...
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    New From Wisconsin

    Welcome from Wisconsin
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    Alaska Arms QD Ruger Rings 30mm

    Are these 1" or 30mm? Thank you
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    375 H&H Ammo?

    R&M will get you squared away. Fast shipping and problem free transaction.
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    Brass, Ammo, Bullets & Scope For Sale

    I will take G
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    Wanted 375 H&H Ammunition

    Check with @R&M FIREARMS. They are a site sponsor. I ordered 375 TSX ammo today from them Mark was very helpful.
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    AH Loaded Ammo Special

    Called in and ordered today. Thank you Mark for the member offer & the free shipping on 4.
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    New to the forum

    I should add that I have a hunt booked with Ken Moody Safaris. Can't wait to get back to Africa!
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    New to the forum

    I am from the Madison area.
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    New to the forum

    I hunted plains game with Fig Tree Safaris. Brought back blue wildebeest,impala,eland, bushbuck, gemsbok,jackal and zebra. Had a great time.
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    New to the forum

    Greetings from Wisconsin! Looking forward to learning from others here. I am excited to be returning to Africa May '23. It will be be my third trip. First two were for plains game,this next trip will be for buffalo. Thank you all in advance for any information you may share.
 
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