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For my upcoming first Africa safari I’m taking both a 7mm RM (a Tikka circa 2000) and a 375H&H. For my 7 mag I tested many bullets and loads and the best ended up being the Swift A frame 160 gr. Which of course became almost impossible to find except for some great AH’rs saving my bacon. So...

Berettaco is the man, thanks!

My first African Safari rapidly approaching and I loved this thread!

No worries…thanks for trying to help!

Exactly, with CDS, what I have on my Ruger RSM 375 H&H and no I won’t sell it. :)

Quality scope, good value to get that nice a scope at that price.

Bullets or ammo? I’m looking for just the bullets for custom load.

A great AH poster came through for me with a box of bullets but challenges sighting in (scope lose) and one final test vs 168 gr AB LRs has got me down to one box and still final sighting in to do. Anyone have any out there? Thanks!

You snooze you lose, I might’ve been on this if I saw it…that just means it was destined to be CZ’s!

Exactly! It does hurt like hell but the 13-14-15 years you get of that amazing unconditional love and ever present companion is worth it! Ellie, our current lab…our 3rd. And a great pet and huntress!

If I’d have seen this in time I could’ve sold you the two back you sold me, they’re the right lot number. I won’t need them till Africa trip #2 for Buffalo in ‘25.

Fun read, enjoy all the opinions. For my first Africa hunt to Eastern Cape for spirals I’m taking a 7 mm RM (with 160 gr Swift A Frames) as could have some long shots and of course taking the 375 H&H (loaded with 260 gr Nosler Accubonds). Likely use the 7 mag for most and the 375 for Eland...

It makes sense it’s nose heavy, same barrel with less bored out. I guess we need to try the H4350, that’s a strong endorsement. Thanks for your comments.

Thanks @hoytcanon. We’ve done some loads of RL15 and a couple with IMR4064. I’ve only shot the 4064s and they did really well. Anxious to see what the RL15 does and may try your recommendation. I’m impressed how this RSM shoots, so far it’s shot the CX factory loads well and the reloads I’ve tried.

Thank you both! Tough call on staying in the waterfront area vs out a ways like Boschendal Vineyard which looks amazing! Perhaps our only time to hit Cape Town and it seems easier to see the sites and do tours right in town. Another question, we were planning to fly to Port E but see some have...

Bumping this thread as we’ll be hitting Cape Town in early May prior to hunting the Eastern Cape. How long (and safe) is the drive from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth? I hear some areas to avoid in Cape Town that google maps routes you through so was planning to stick with tour groups and fly to...

Good advice. I should’ve bought two boxes of the CX when I had the chance because they shoot well through it. I only bought one as I wasn’t sure how’d they’d do and didn’t know they’d be scarce when it came time. I have two boxes 300 gr Swift A’s but figure that will be my next trip Buffalo...

Does anyone have a great reload for the RSM 375 H&H? Or factory for that matter. I did have good groupings with the Hornady CX but their availability is limited right now. And I’m on a bit of a short fuse, leaving in 2 mos and still want to get a turret as well. Plains game this trip, 7 mag for...

I always appreciate the helpful information members offer here and my wife and I are spending 4 days in Cape Town before hunting the Eastern Cape. Are there any recommendations on places to stay and the must do’s? I hear there are good wineries and tastings so that’s on the list. Besides that we...

I’ll concur, I love my Moab’s and they are my go to hiking book and I’m on my second. They last forever and are instantly comfortable and supportive for me. I too would be all over this except for the fact they’re 3 sizes too big.

Opinions are like … everyone has one. The first person reviews are overwhelmingly positive and detailed on why they’re positive. The negatives ones come from one of two reasons, there are multiple groups in camp (although no one has said that translated to the field, they’ve had the hunting to...

Thanks, I had a lineup of TTX, Hornady CX, and the Swift A frames to test. As mentioned a certain load of the Swift A’s was best, followed closely by a Hornady CX. All were 1” MOA plus minus so all would probably by ok. The Swift and CX of choice were each in the 0.4” range so stood out.

We spoke with their head of Ops at DSC and what he said was pretty much confirmed earlier in this thread. I also have a home town connection to the #2 guy who wasn’t at DSC but did go to Shot. To the comment about Bill, I think their succession plans are good. As for why so far behind, besides...

I guess so! This interwebs thing is hard. :) It says ‘defective’, not sure I want to put my first African Safari animals in the hands of defective bullets…maybe the 175’s would work.

Very sad, one of my favorites. RIP. I ain’t as good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ever was!

I didn’t see any NorthForks in 7mm on their site, so it appears like Swift there are none to be had. Thanks for the suggestion tho!

I have not, thanks for the info!

Anyone out there have any of these? My 7 mag shoots em best and would prefer to take on upcoming Africa hunt but may have to go with backup Hornady CX 150 gr. which it also shoots well. I talked with Swift guys at DSC and they said possibly in the fall which won’t do for May hunt.

If you’re at the AH dinner tonight I’m finding you and meeting you and standing next to you when door prizes are drawn. :D

You’re the man @mdwest! Thanks to you and @Bos en Dal SAFARIS for a great event. Amazing you open up your home and host us like that. A great time was had by all!

Hi Dave, Mr and Mrs Katy Darren would love to attend if still room. Mark B and Houston Bill can confirm I won’t steal the silverware. Thanks for doing this! Darren

In for wife and I, looking forward to our first DSC and AH dinner!

Congrats on the great hunt and beautiful animals. I really appreciate the report as we’ll be hunting with Koos and co next August. I’m still trying to figure out exactly what to do, the Free State property for a day or two then move to Limpopo main lodge or what. We’ll have a group of 4 hunters...

United is ok. Picking a good airline is basically picking the least worst.

Bill sells good stuff! I’ve bought at least two things from Bill, an ATV and his Zeiss Victory RF 10X45’s. Here’s what I know, he only buys quality in the first place and then takes care of it. No buyer beware, only buyer be here!

Appreciate it, PM sent to him.

Bump as I’m looking at these. Kuche uses Stable Sticks and Viper is very similar. I easily find where I can purchase the Stable Sticks (imported by JJ Perodeau) but I think I like the Viper-Flex Styx Journey better. I borrowed a friends and used this weekend to practice. I can’t easily find...

So I looked up Aldean’s song and listened to it and the checked the lyrics. Seriously libs keep showing how crazy they can be. Like you, Sheryl Crow. Good grief. Some of the rap lyrics that go uncommented on and they select this to go after? LOL.

Maybe the dog days of summer and vacation season slowing things…GLWS.

Wow, surprised this is still here! GLWS.

Trump picked up tons of moderate and ‘new’ R voters. He converted the party to the American worker party. He got the most minorities ever. The most votes for an incumbent ever. He’ll get plenty of non traditional R voters. The real question is if the Dems and their propaganda convince too many...

Keep taking em down Hook! LOL. Hey, repeat customers on such a big trip / commitment is huge. It really says all you need to know. I’ve seen enough responses here to know my first impressions and research are on point and this person is an anomaly.

I appreciate all those who’ve chimed in with their experiences. I have a group going next year to Kuche. I’ve met (at Houston Safari Club event) and interacted a good bit with Koos and Cobus, and have recommendations from other outfitters that know him that he’s a good guy and runs a good...

What he said! Wow, very well written and I think covered it all. But I’ll add some thoughts… I’ve enjoyed hunting and fishing my whole life and usually don’t get enough of either. My first thought when asked similar questions to this is it’s all about being out in nature and not just observing...

That’s a damn good day right there. I’ve introduced many to HR&G and always tell them you’re now spoiled for life. Fishing - or I should say catching fish - is not as easy as they make it out to be!

Happy Birthday Mark! Love HR&G, been there many times and have fished with Darney as well, he’s a good’n! That place and fishery never cease to amaze me. Been going since the 90s and it’s hard to believe how many fish they can pull out of there and it keeps cranking. Awesome way to spend your...

Can vouch, I’ve known Bill over 25 years now and he’s a man of his word and hunting and gun enthusiast. Take advantage of this thinning of the herd! For example, he just set up a mutual friend with a great value gun and scope in 300 WSM. If you need a 270, you’d be getting a good one.

Indeed to each their own, a gun fit is a personal thing. I’m personally very happy with my recent purchase of a 375 H&H Ruger RSM and will not be spending a cent further other than in ammo and range time and practice on sticks for my Safari. I’m very happy at the value I received finding a gun...

I met Koos and Cobus at the Houston Safari Club show. Enjoyed them both and instantly at ease and can tell they’re good hosts and cracked up at a few of Koos one liners. Really looking forward to it! I’d have done it this year but next is better for the rest of our foursome of hunters going (and...

There have been a few here who have hunted with them and commented. Perhaps a search would turn them up. I’m going with them next year so would be interested to hear your report on hunting with them!