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    Buffalo Hide Gun Cases

    I'm getting my Buff's hide tanned and making a few gun cases with it. I prefer wool Sherpa liner (absorbs moisture and is durable) This isn't available and my choices are: soft suede, fleece or canvass. Any recommendations for rifle and shotgun bags? Keep in mind that I live and hunt in Ohio...
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    1st safari in RSA - lessons learned

    Hi- just returned from my first safari, thought I’d share a few lessons learned - rifle permit through Henrys Rifle was worth it - booked flights on my own without issues. If you have a connection in the US on your return , you have to get your bags, and rifle. Then go through customs and...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Limpopo RSA With Ranchero Safaris

    Just returned from 9 days with Magnus Crossberg of Ranchero Safari. My first safari and target species were Buffalo, Kudu and Sable. First thanks to all the members and moderators for the great guidance. This helped with my preparation, travel and hunt. I’ll put up something on lessons learned...
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    Practice makes perfect

    I’ve been practicing a couple times a week off sticks, weather permitting, since February. As I’m 10 days from departure a decided to check the zero of my 375 off a rest at 100 yards. A couple clicks right is all I needed
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    Shot distance

    I’m hunting the last two weeks of April in Limpopo. Targeting Buffalo and then Sable and Kudu. I know what to expect for Buff but what’s your experience in average shot distance for plains games that time of year in Limpopo?
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    Kuiu Pattern

    Hi-I’m in Limpopo the end of April. A couple items I was to bring are some of my Kuiu gear and debating between Valo or Verde. Any suggestions for that time of year and location?
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    What animal to shoulder mount

    Folks- I’m hunt SA for the first time this spring; buffalo, kudu and sable. I’m only considering a shoulder mount for one, doing European mount for the others. Ruling out the Buffalo due to space. Interested in opinions for the kudu and sable
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    Taxidermy for first timer

    Hi- Im hunting in SA in April. Debating on best process (easiest and cost effective) for my trophies. I’m i interested in hearing the pros and cons of getting trophies mounted in country vs dipped and shipped
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    Wanted 375 H&H Swift A Frame

    My rifle loves them but I can’t find any!
 
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