Search results

  1. Duke1966

    My Remington 7400 in 35 Whelen

    I hunted with several guys for many years that all carried 7400s or 742s and I didn't see "frequent" failures or "jams" and I still haven't won the lottery.
  2. Duke1966

    My Remington 7400 in 35 Whelen

    I received my 7400 Carbine in 30-06 as a gift in 1990. It was the only rifle I hunted with for over 30 years. I carried it between 20-30 days every deer season in the northeast. It has seen a lot of rainy, snowy days and probably didn't always get taken care of the way it should have been. It...
  3. Duke1966

    1 shot kills

    What broad head were you using?
  4. Duke1966

    1 shot kills

    I've killed a lot of whitetail deer in eastern woodlands and I'd guess about 50% drop at the shot and the other 50% run off and die. But, I usually don't see them after they run and I find them after a very short tracking job. I've noticed that in a lot of the African hunting videos, I've...
  5. Duke1966

    Best time of year to go?

    My PH suggested June for Kudu...so that's when I'm going
  6. Duke1966

    Truck - what do you drive, and why?

    My daughter has a half-ton Tundra and the ride is very stiff and harsh so I'd hate to see what the 3/4 ton rides like. I have a 2017 Ram Longhorn Laramie 1500 and it rides like a dream, has plenty of towing power and mileage is usually about 20 mpg. It's the only vehicle that I've ever purchased...
  7. Duke1966

    What did you buy or book at the SCI Nashville convention

    I booked my first African hunt, a ten day plains game hunt with Namibia Safari Corporation for June 2025. It was great to meet Jaco and his family. I wanted to just hang out and talk hunting all day, but I could see he is a busy man. It was nice to see others that have hunted with him stop by...
  8. Duke1966

    For Sale Remington Model 798 (Mauser 98) In 375 H&H NIB $1,400

    Ok I’ll still take it. Just need to figure out the logistics.
  9. Duke1966

    For Sale Remington Model 798 (Mauser 98) In 375 H&H NIB $1,400

    I'll take it if you're going to be in Nashville Feb 1 or 2.
  10. Duke1966

    I'll take the 375 if you're going to be in Nashville on Feb 1 or 2.

    I'll take the 375 if you're going to be in Nashville on Feb 1 or 2.
  11. Duke1966

    Official AH Get Together In Nashville During Safari Club International (SCI) Convention 2024

    I'll be at the convention Thursday and Friday, but unfortunately I have to head back home in the afternoon on Friday. I'm sorry I won't get to meet up with ya'll.
  12. Duke1966

    Whitetail deer season 2023-2024

    That's a brute of a buck! What state are you hunting? @ Fryeguy
  13. Duke1966

    "Original" M-65 Field Jacket

    Buyer beware. Just because the label says Made in USA doesn't make it so....I've see containers full of goods all marked Made in USA coming directly from China.
  14. Duke1966

    Hello from Kentucky

    Welcome to the forum. I'm also living in Louisville. I'd love to hear your recommendations on any local whitetail hunting. I've been doing some scouting but haven't seen much too promising. Take care
  15. Duke1966

    Best 375 H&H factory ammunition for thin skinned game?

    If that be the case I'll take corelokts. I love them. They always seem to shoot well out of every gun I own and have always performed well for me. It's just that i keep hearing others comment how they can't understand why people settle on "cheap" ammo for the trip of a lifetime, so I didn't want...
  16. Duke1966

    Best 375 H&H factory ammunition for thin skinned game?

    Thanks this is very helpful. I’ve been really stressing about finding the right bullet for Africa The Barnes Vor TX is about the only factory loads I can find for my 375 H&H. I’m planning a 2024 trip to Namibia and I’m looking forward to carrying the 375.
  17. Duke1966

    Whitetail deer season 2023-2024

    Great looking buck!
  18. Duke1966

    Whitetail deer season 2023-2024

    I shot this buck on public land in Ohio during bow season. Never scouted the area, just went on a whim and setup on a rub-line. I thought the triple bro tine was pretty cool.
  19. Duke1966

    Federal Premium 180 Grain Accubond

    I'll take them
  20. Duke1966

    Free Range Namibia?

    Which one that I suggested are you referring?
  21. Duke1966

    Free Range Namibia?

    I don't want to make a decision based on price alone but it is a factor and what I was asking is why such a big discrepancy? That's almost twice as much for the same animal in the same region.
  22. Duke1966

    Free Range Namibia?

    Yeah you're doing your best to talk me out of going at all
  23. Duke1966

    Free Range Namibia?

    Hi Kevin P Thanks for the friendly response. Something you said touched on exactly what I was getting at ...So many of these outfitters advertise so many different species to hunt that I realized that they all can't be native to every part of Africa. Am I not right? I'd prefer to hunt in an area...
  24. Duke1966

    Free Range Namibia?

    Ugh...It figures that would be the first response. I didn't say only. I honestly don't have a clue and this is exactly what I am doing "my homework". The only information I have really is this forum and it has been pointed out on numerous occasions by numerous members that it is one thing that...
  25. Duke1966

    Free Range Namibia?

    I'm leaning towards Namibia over South Africa basically because it just sounds like it suits my style of hunting a little better. South Africa seems to have a lot more fenced areas and they seem more like game farms. I'm sure the critters are very wild and spooky (it's just their nature) but...
  26. Duke1966

    Hunting SA or "Wild" Africa - Which is Better

    The Wildebeest wouldn't be a deal breaker...I guess I just assumed they were plentiful. They seem lower on the list as far as trophy prices.
  27. Duke1966

    Hunting SA or "Wild" Africa - Which is Better

    Thanks for that reply. What I am learning is that there are almost too many options. Logistics - I'm hoping that the outfitter can take care of most things other than me getting there (my commercial airfare)...CITES, taxidermy arrangements, etc.. I'm retiring this year and will hunt Africa...
  28. Duke1966

    Hunting SA or "Wild" Africa - Which is Better

    After reading this thread I think I'm more confused than ever about what and where I'd like to hunt in Africa.
  29. Duke1966

    Well boys, what's your temperature like now?

    -22 last night..truck battery dead
  30. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    I ended up going a different route. I got this Sako .375 H&H. Thanks for all the input.
  31. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    Is the 20 inch barrel a concern? I just noticed that.
  32. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    He says it's been fired twice.
  33. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    Can anyone tell me what is meant by "target" barrel in this rifle? I don't see any reference to it on the Mauser website.
  34. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    Any comments on this one? Thanks for your help guys. I appreciate the opinions.
  35. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    The seller states that it was just re-bored and only test fired
  36. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    What issues mounting a scope to this set-up?
  37. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    How does this look? Anything I should be aware of? https://www.gunbroker.com/item/966385393 Great Post war Browning FN Deluxe Sporter "1948" mode. Rebored to 9.3x62 MAuser, cut rifled 24" barrel with 1 in 12" twist. Pachmeyer pad and has 13 1/3 LOP. Original Armstrong peep and front bead...
  38. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    Beautiful Elk
  39. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    Thanks...I'm looking it over.
  40. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    Thanks I hadn't thought about that. I actually own a couple 30-06s, one Rem 700. I'm not familiar with the process. Is it as simple as sending it to be re-barreled? What's a fair estimate for the re-barrel?
  41. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    https://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/guns-warehouse.com#:~:text=Guns%20Warehouse%20is%20a%20scam%20if Yeah...Looks like the consensus is that these guys are scamming.
  42. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    Yes that's what I was thinking, that custom work was at least the price of the listing.
  43. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    Wow never looked here. Is anyone familiar with them? They only accept crypto or Zelle??
  44. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    Actually, I guess I could go this route, but I know very little about Sauer. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/960071853
  45. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    Yes that's what bothers me, knowing that typically these guns should be at about half the prices I'm seeing. But I sure can't find any.
  46. Duke1966

    9.3 x 62 Opinions

    Yes that's exactly where these two are listed. Thanks for the reply
 
Top