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You are absolutely right. The best PH's are the ones most of us have never heard of, because they instruct (and oversee) their clients on how to take their animals with one proper shot to the vitals. The professional wounders seem to enjoy making videos of themselves killing their client's...

DYI hunts are getting much harder. In 2023, my son and I tried twice in WY and never got a shot at a bull elk on public land. Cost was about $5K for nothing. DYI hunts in the US, can be much better in GA, SC, NC, TN. It's Black Bears, Whitetails, and feral hogs, but, at least, it won't...

Maybe being "rich" with money is Sullivan's main motivator. Being "rich" with experience, apparently, makes a hunter less desirable, in his book. No thanks. Based on decades of looking at his videos, I'd rather hunt with my PH that no one has ever heard of.

I believe that absolute ignorance is to blame for a "hunter" to go on a DG hunt, who has no idea about proper shot placement with proper DG chamberings/bullets. If Mark Sullivan caters to this type of client, then whatever... It seems like he does. I won't be hunting with him...

1. Black Rhino in Namibia - Because most African counties have left this magnificent animal go to near extension, because of poor management 2. Elephant in Zimbabwe - Because Zimbabwe apparently, knows how to manage for elephant 3. Lion in a wild place - I would only want a mature, full-maned...

IMO, American guided hunts will continue to go up indefinitely. With so much light (Meateater, mainly) being projected onto western hunting now, points creeps will probably give me only 1 more opportunity for elk, pronghorn and mule deer in Wyoming. In the "good ole' days," - 20 years ago, as...

I'm in the camp of not wanting to hunt with Sullivan, because of SO MANY bad shots by clients, only to be finished off by Sullivan. I'm surprised by the number of his clients who can't make a good shot. (IMO, he should spend much more time in camp teaching them how to shoot.) I guess, I'm...

I have a few rifles with synthetic stocks, but they were chose for a particular reason. Rainy weather Near saltwater Bad conditions (like them riding in the rack of a UTV for 20 miles) Otherwise, life is too short to hunt with an ugly rifle!

I feel the same as you. With inflation, African hunts are still a very good deal compared to western hunts in the US. The price to hunt only one animal in Alaska has gotten ridiculous. Africa is a bargain compared to Alaska. (some Canadian hunts are still offered at a decent price) The...

Maybe, hardly any near me FFL's post their rifles. I've found some great deals at local gun shows on DG caliber rifles. Here in Georgia (USA) I have ran across fantastic deals, on African rifles, because there is hardly any interest in them. If a guy at a gun show has a table with a Heym...

My bad.

I don't understand the impossibility... https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/double-rifles-european/heym-470-nitro-express-model-88b-24-quot-ejector-barrels-overall-a-97-gun-trijicon-red-dot-sight-1-4-rib-with-2-sights-early-quality-sold.cfm?gun_id=103356653

IMO, the best factory .30 cal loading is a 165g Core-lokt in 165g in .30/06. I've taken dozens of BG animals with this factory ammo.

I'm perfectly aware of the performance of certain bullets at certain velocities for many animals. In VERY isolated circumstances with specific animals, certain bullets, are needed on certain animals, at certain distances. On the average PG hunt to Africa, with a .30 caliber rifle, you will be...

I'd check Facebook Marketplace and Criagslist for estate sales, if you can see the type of things that interest you. eBay is another option, but expect to pay much more. African-themed furniture can be had for pennies on the dollar at estate sales, if you get lucky, or you can pay "market...

I haven't taken them to Africa, but I've slayed a bunch of critters with Core-Lokt's with no problem whatsoever. Bull Elk with 180g in .300 WBY at 400 yards has been my largest animal. The 220g loading in a .30 caliber would be my preferred load for Africa, if they shot well in my rifle.

Our game is very similar to fly fishing. Very few participants, compared to general hunting & fishing. You would be surprised at how small some of these vendors/suppliers/etc. are when it get's down to the point of actually purchasing high-end equipment. Just be patient. They probably...

Do you have the rear iron sight?

Probably just irresponsible, because I was making $26K/year then! That was more than I had ever paid for anything, except my house.

Are you dealing with: Double Gun Imports Dallas, TX, United States (214) 606-2566 - info@heymusa.com

Should I feel guilty that I got mine for $11,700 through New England Custom Guns in 1996, made in the factory, to my specifications with hardly any wait time ??? Nah... Just lucky, I guess.

I would hold out for a Heym, unless an amazing deal in a true British DR came along. You might want to call some of the "high-end" gun shops in the US and let them know your a serious protentional buyer and ask to be put on a list, if they will do it. In Georgia we have 2 of which I'm aware...

IMO, the death penalty is the best way to deal with pedophiles who have raped children. I'm not talking about the 18 year old who had sex with their consenting 15 year old partner, but the absolutely perverted person, who has literally raped a child. I don't think these people can be...

I think we might just be in total agreement.

Thanks for the heart-felt post. Like you, I don't understand the dichotomy of those who wish death upon humans (who have no intention of causing harm to fellow humans), just because of disagreement about political matters. I also don't understand those who value animal life above human...

For me, the value of most "custom knives" are in the realm of the beholder. The knife that I use the most is a Marble's 80502 https://www.knifecenter.com/item/MR2210/marbles-plainsman-stacked-leather-handle-?srsltid=AfmBOoqfj3bBVCtBKp9F_VQA_1HpHxdrLdmHTGqvJ3arimzZ6eqLSB1n I was just...

Personally, I am not proficient enough with reloading a single shot to even try it on DG. It could work out just fine, but on the other hand, I would hate to not be able to fire a second shot very quickly, if the situation required it. (I'm the type who would rather my PH not be put into...

I'm probably the "odd man out" here, but straight stocks (like many Winchester Model 70's) kick the stew out of me. I prefer Monte-Carlo stocks (like Weatherby). Maybe I have a long neck, who knows??? I have a couple of CZ 550's with "European" stocks, and one with an "American" stock...

I occasionally work at a rifle range, and have seen hundreds of guys who could shoot sub MOA groups all day off a bench rest, but not even hit the target at 100 yards offhand. I've also seen a few guys who's guns weren't capable of 2 MOA, but could place every shot within 4 MOA when shooting...

This! My most accurate rimfire (Anshutz) , that I use for long range metallic silhouette will place the first shot exactly where my "dope chart" tells me it will. The next shot might be 2 MOA away, 3- infinity will be sub-MOA, but definitely not where the first, cold, fouled, bore shot hit...

.416 Rigby

Me too. I also found a Marlin 336 "Texan" in .30-30 last year. I've only bought 2 guns, so far this year (including one today). I try not to ever berate my wife's purchases, BTW. (Because, I'm probably much worse and I will probably, actually benefit from them)

For myself, most of the time gun shows are a waste of money, but occasionally, especially at smaller shows, (which are usually the worse) you can find a golden nugget. I picked up a CZ 550 in .375 H&H for $850 a couple of years ago. I picked up a Weatherby Mark V in .340 WBY for $950 last year.

Welcome!

Since I live in Georgia, I try to fly Delta when I can because I usually have many options with them, frequent flyer, etc., but I'm not going to pay a stupid price. If you are going hunting and taking rifles, I would pay a bit more and put Gracy Travel or Travel Express to work for me. Get...

We'll, I've worked for the government for the last 35 years...

Elon is about to be the world's first trillionaire...

.44 Magnums and .45 Long Colts don't count do they???

I got a little too "carried away" with lever actions last year. Marlin 1895 LTD in .45/70. The 24" barrel is 1/2 octagonal and 1/2 round. Also found an 1895 LTD-III in .45/70. 18" octagonal barrel.

Faith in Jesus can be a crazy leap for many people. It was for me. (I was "into" science, logic, etc. then) My "testimony" is that I was 17 years old and had a "feeling in my heart" that something just wasn't right. There was an old fashioned southern "revival" going on at my local...

I try to avoid politics on this forum, when I can, because mine don't necessary fit into any mainstream category. However, I've been around since the Iran hostage crisis that started in 1979. I've never understood why any US administration would let Iran proceed with making nuclear weapons...

State Farm offers a Personal Articles policy, if you have your homeowners insurance with them. Mine cost $221.00/yr for $25K in coverage. You can swap articles, in advance, at anytime. When traveling with guns, I insure the guns. If not traveling, I insure what's not in the safe. It...

I'm a 61 year old guy, who is having trouble coming to grips with my age. I wrecked a dirt bike a few months ago and now everything has finally healed. My orthodontic doctor told me to keep it up. My body maybe telling me to slow it down... I lean towards keeping it up! I'm plan to...

The professionalism of the staff and the abundance of game. Prior to my first African hunt, I had been on one guided BG hunt in America. I enjoyed the hunt and learned a lot, the American outfitters were OK, and I got a 5x5 elk on public land, but everything didn't run smoothly. We waisted...

What is the use case for the rifle? I think some of short-action cartridges, just lack something vs. true magnums. I have a .338 Win Mag and .340 WBY Mag. They are both heavy hitters, and I would gladly hunt the biggest game in NA with either. (I'd even hunt anything in Africa with them...

The only brand new rifle that I've sent back to the manufacturer was a CRF.

1. The Salvation of myself and all of my family over the age of 2 by my Lord Jesus Christ. 2. My family, brother's family, wife's family. 3. The fact that I live on my grandparent's old farm 4. The fact that I can shoot guns here to my heart's content, that is the culture around me, and no one...

You can easily do what you want for under $10K (excluding airfare and taxidermy) in Limpopo RSA, if you shop around. You won't even have to skimp on accommodations.

Either a used Heym DR or a Rigby Highland Stalker in what ever cartridge you would use the most.

My PH wanted me to bring an equal amount of solids and expanding rounds. He wanted me to shoot buffalo in this sequence (if things followed his normal routine): 1. Expanding 2. Solid 3. Expanding 4. Solid 5. Solid #1 killed mine, but he had me put #2 & #3 in for insurance, With TSX bullets...