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    .458 Lott recoil is no joke

    I have the same rifle in .450/400 3" NE but have yet to run any through it. Should be fine!
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    .458 Lott recoil is no joke

    I rechambered a ZKK602 to 450 Ackley Magnum in 1996. I was lighter then and shooting the 500 grainers at 2380fps was giving me split lips, split brows, intense headaches and one bloody nose. It was no fun. So I gave up on the 500s and swapped to Hornady 350gr RN and loaded them at moderate...
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    BBC series: "Africa's Big Game"

    Years ago as a teenager I watched a series produced by the BBC called "Africa's Big Game". They interviewed a couple of professional hunters, an American hunting client, the then current and previous directors of the Kenya Wildlife Service and showed a lot of historical safari footage. Been...
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    A custom .375 H&H Mag. from Denmark

    Good lord she is beautiful! I've been sneaking about on the JRC website and the price for a standard gun are very reasonable. Beautiful rifles!!
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    Central African Republic president flees capital amid violence, official says

    I have a trip booked with CAWA for a month long full bag safari; I've been watching the whole fiasco quite closely and am a bit concerned about the viability of a safari which is a true shame for the local people, the outfitter and the hunters. I hope Erik and his team and Christophe are well...
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    Starting out in doubles.

    Dave, great that you have the passion and the conviction to commit to such a thing. It took me half a dozen safaris, a few ventures into real estate, a couple of kids and a couple of big bore bolt guns before I made the mental commitment to buy a double... and I still don't have my double rifle...
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    Why are Tsessebe so expensive and who is hunting them?

    I hunted a nice bill in 2009 and got him for we'll under $2k in RSA. We saw two bulls that were shoot able and we stalked up on them late one afternoon while we were out looking for warthog along the river the Matlabas River... My PH rang the owners asked if they were hunting them, quick yes...
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    Please Help Raise Funds for Pathways Residence in South Africa

    On our first visit to Africa we saw quite a lot of poverty in Botswana and Zimbabwe and seeing the good fortune our daughters have we sponsored a couple of World Vision kids in the region, it seemed the least we could do. Seeing the plight of Johnny and Bev for their daughter and others in...
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    HAPPY NEW YEAR and GOOD HUNTING

    Biding my time till I can get over there. Stay safe, enjoy the hunting. Have fun Christophe. Cheers mate, Dan.
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    Black & White African Wildlife

    Inspiring stuff Christophe. Big 5 look seriously good in B&W! Dan
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    Bad Taxidermy - What To Do?

    A 2009 safari of mine went in a much similar way. I didn't have the taxidermy issues as I use an excellent dip and pack mob in Pretoria and do all my own mounts here at home. MY PH/outfitter had failed to apply for a couple of the permits I needed making those species not exportable as there...
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    300 win mag with 150 grain impala solids

    I shoot a .300 Weatherby Mag with 180gr Woodleigh bullets and I find it very manageable, especially when out hunting. Having said that I've seen a few people receive a brow injury from this rifle and a couple of others I won and even eye copped a big hit 12 months ago when I let the rifle free...
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    Short Notice 7 day Zim Buffalo Hunt-$7,500

    Patrick this sounds like a great opportunity! I wish I hadn't been over there 3 months ago!!
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    Hunting Days India

    Hey Monish I'm well mate. It's been a long time since we spoke. My wife has been very ill but has come through the worst of it now so I didn't have much time for the forums for a while as I was operating solo with work and my little girls. Hope all is well on your side. I was chasing...
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    Hunting Days India

    Gaur, lion, tiger, rhino, buffalo, elephant, panther, bear, monster sambar - an old school Indian shikar - good lord Monish, this is the stuff that dreams are made of! Such a shame it's all come to an end! Monish I've not really done much reading around the topic of hunting in India - what...
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    Kudu Bulls taken with Kowas Hunting Safaris in 2012

    I love the second animal - at 52" he's not the biggest - but those points that tip out so deliberately at the end look amazing!
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    Rhino Poaching Syndicate Headpin gets 40 Years

    We saw a lot of anti-poaching activity when we were there in August. Lots of signage, all rhinos de-horned, and road blocks with heavily armed personnel stopping and searching vehicles on arterial roads in the bush. It was good to see. Do they still have the 'shoot on sight policy' they...
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    Hyena hunting

    MJ75 how'd you go with your hyena hunting plans? I've ad a few safaris now and hyena is always high on my trophy priorities! I'm a huge fan of hyenas and other predators and the photos below we're taken in Botswana (Moremi and Savuti), South Africa (Kruger) and Zim (Hwange). All ver beautiful...
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    BOTSWANA: Three Botswana Tuskers Full Report & pictures

    That, my friend is an incredible elephant! Sounds like a brilliant safari. Might get to have another crack at them one day...
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    A Giant Eland well suited to its' name!

    Congratulations on your success Bob, you obviously had a great trip and wonderful success with the LDE. I'm very much looking forward to getting out with the CAWA team, looks like an amazing experience. What's next for you after this safari? Will you go back to CAR?
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    Leupold VX-3 1.5-5???

    I have four of this scope on various rifles, great scope and you won't regret the purchase. I use the standard duplex in all of mine as it's what I'm used to and I don't want lots of variants in the safe. ZKK602 in .450 Ackley Magnum Ruger No.1 .450/400 3"
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    Elephant hunting from 18 August

    Bluey you're about right - not much chance of sleeping tonight! I worked through last night just to get on top of a few things before I left thinking tht I'd sleep like a baby tonight - not the case! We're off in 8 hours.......
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    SOUTH AFRICA: First Sth African Adventure

    Bluey I've brought in trophies frm a few hunts and if they're tanned over there it's relatively staight forward. The process is quite simple ad only slightly complicated if you need a CITES import permit. I have had some trouble with zebra skins and capes when some smart #%ï½¥! In customs...
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    Elephant hunting from 18 August

    Guys, Spent Saturday at the bench assembling ammo for the .450 Ackley and the .300 Weatherby. Had to pick up a few last minute items and with ten days to go, all the paperwork is done and all we need to do is pack!
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    Elephant hunting from 18 August

    In lieu of any megafauna in the paddocks I roam, I hung milk bottles in trees with a great big mountain for a backstop. It was the only thing I could think to do to get myself shooting up at targets! No misses! All we have to do now is find an elephant hanging out if a baobab or a sausage tree...
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    "Murder case" in CAR solved

    Wonderful news that your back in the bush Erik! To be honest we weren't feeling so positive about this whole business but I'm impressed that at some level the system is working and the right thing has happened. We've been watch the situation closely at home, first in the very vague news...
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    Elephant hunting from 18 August

    We're heading across in 17 more sleeps - but who's counting? The plan us for elephant, brown hyena and spotted hyena and a few other species should we have the opportunity. Should be a great hunt nd a good break from the daiy grind. Was out smashing a few pigs last weekend and blowing up...
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    Booked Zim hunt 2013 - Safety Question

    Ado I was last in Zim in 2009 and hunted there for 12 days. I flew into Bulawayo having done a Sydney-Perth-Jo'burg run. Bulawayo airpourt was a tin shed but the staff were efficient and knew what was going on. They counted shells and checked head stamps and checked the serial number and...
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    Trophies from CAR

    Erik, good to see more input from the team at CAWA. Look forward to meeting you in camp! Cheers mate, Dan.
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Africa Sky Safaris Any Experience

    Is the hunt in RSA or somewhere else?
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Africa Sky Safaris Any Experience

    I hunted with Zirk in 2006 when he was contracting as a PH and yes, he was great in the field. To my knowledge he left African Sky earlier this year however he may still be contracting to them. I have known Riaan Viljoen who runs African Sky since 2004 and we always use Riaan and his team to...
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    Hey John. We're off on 18 August. Our plan is to hunt ele and brown and spotted hyena, a few...

    Hey John. We're off on 18 August. Our plan is to hunt ele and brown and spotted hyena, a few other species on the wish list but these are the top three. We're hunting for 14 days total, so short trip this time! What are you hunting in RSA?
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    My BONGO mount

    Nice mount Christophe, not typical for the bongo. I wonder how many weeks of the year you will be home to enjoy that one? Have a great season mate. Dan
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    Big Pig Down!

    What a great pig! Very nice trophy and all the more special for having been such an effort and a pod deal of hard work. Enjoy your bush pig mate!
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    Comment by 'daggaboyblog' in media 'Zimbabwe - Big Game'

    John I've said it before and I'll say it again, your photographs out hunting are amazing! The most creative and insightful images I have ever seen brought back from safari! Unreal mate, I just wish I could afford a pro like yourself to come along for the ride!
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    Bushbuck, two species?

    Chris and Tilde Stuart suggest tat here are up to 29 sub species of bushbuck in Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Africa.
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    What are you wearing for boots?

    I'm a huge fan of the Italan Scarpa. A very strong and well cushioned sole. Full one piece leather upper and a guested tongue. Goretex lining. They are not the lightest boot but I think more than acceptable. A stiff shank keeps my foot in line as I'm very prone to rolling my ankle. I have...
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    what caliber is to small

    Hey Bluey. I think the .243 will be fine if you use a mono metal bullet such as the Barnes-X where you won't have explosive expansion. I just had a look and they offer an 85gr bullet which should work well. Another option might be the Impala Bullets coming out of South Africa. They are...
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    Hunting Hyena - How many have hunted one?

    We had a great hunt and collected a very nice hyena on a cattle property along the Matlabas River in 2009. It was a brilliant hunt and there are photos of the big dog earlier in this post. We're heading over again in August of this year for three weeks with three species on the list for the...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Numzaan Safaris Wild Wildebeest Lodge, Mike Watride PH

    The quartet of springbok is difficult to pass up once you have a couple down. One to go... maybe in August! And yes, that is a lovely black wildebeest and a heavy bushbuck. Great hunting by the looks of things!
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    Elephant hunting: explaining the benefits

    Enjoying the banter but it hasn't really added anything to the questions raised in he original post. We're already paying money to hunt elephant today How are elephant hunting quotas determined? What is the government office that is responsible for selling elephant quota and is it...
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    Elephant hunting: explaining the benefits

    Thanks for input guys. To clarify, I'm not trying to justify the ethics of why I want to hunt, I'm happy with my conscience. What I would like to do is crystalise the tangible benefits for the local people, the environment and the elephant population as a whole. Just cold hard fact, nothing...
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    Hey Ado - good to "see you" here. Loads of dramas on the frontline. I wish I was just working...

    Hey Ado - good to "see you" here. Loads of dramas on the frontline. I wish I was just working late, that would be too easy!
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    Elephant hunting: explaining the benefits

    I enjoy hunting and I don't sit around all day trying to justify why I hunt to anyone. Everyone I know understands that I hunt and accepts it at some level with a few facts over a beer. This year I'm going elephant hunting. I'm doing this hunt because I want to, because of the adventure and...
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    You know you are a safari addict when…

    When you measure every day-to-day household expenses in your own unit of currency - the warthog... "...those jeans cost half a warthog..." "...that car service cost me three warthogs, and those tyres another two..." And those bloody groceries, that's a warthog every week!
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    How big is this kudu?

    I have a kudu at home that is shy of 50". We're over there in August and should this fellows cousin step out of the thorn bush he'll be in my sights for sure. More than big enough!! A beautiful animal.
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Another Great Hunt with CT Safaris

    Diamondhitch, what a great hunt! Some lovely animals but what I really liked was the rugged country you were hunting. Beautiful country. Have bookmarked CT Safaris - looks like a great operation Chris.
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    SOUTH AFRICA: My First African Hunt

    MrBuck001 - having made some grand plans for safaris as part of a retirement plan, I was struggling to wait having spent a decade reading - so at 30 I had the same realization that you had at 40! Plenty of opportunities for a hunter with adventure in his blood - so now having hunted at 30...
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    Hunting Giant Forest Hog in Central Africa

    Christophe this is a wonderful write up with some excellent photographs and footage I have not seen before! As everyone who knows me knows, I have a soft spot for swine! Here at home they are by far my favourite game to hunt. I generally stalk, track or ambush them and the habitat varies...
 
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