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Lots of variables, but it's absolutely doable. Mostly depends on the lodge rules, what you are hunting and your budget. Was part of a 5 day hunt in 2023, first trip, enjoyed every minute, no regrets. First trip is and will be your learner and hopefully with a great experience. The follow-up...

Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!

Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!

Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!

Welcome to ya and hope you have a safe and successful trip.

Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!

Same here in NC, all fencing supplies are gold. We have a few patches of Locust trees that we will select cut for posts, once dry, better have some oil to dip ya nails in before hammering them in...

Had both, the red one is still on the farm, the blue one went away some time ago. Great saws, just could not keep up with the times.

Stihl 211, 440 magnum, Homelite super xl-12

Flew Delta, Greensboro NC to Atlanta to Johannesburg and back, mostly event free. On the return trip, long lines with customs and claiming our rifles along with the flight back to Greensboro being moved up caused the rifle cases to get delayed till the next flight, wasn't too happy about that...

This is definitely one of those calibers that l am wanting to add to my stash. Looking forward to the pro and con input from folks.

Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!

Since I don't have a nice one on the wall yet, probably not. But an impressive old bull that would carry a unique story.

Ya never know what to expect underneath, spectacular outcome for sure.

On the group hunt I was with, one fella was using .308. The largest game he was after was Wildebeest, in witch he took a nice blue and a stunning golden, both were one shot drops and in that 125 to 150 yard distance. I don't remember if he was using 150 or 168 grain, but it was Barnes solid...

Well for some of the smaller game, this isn't a bad choice, Impala for example. I took one with my .300 RUM using 180gr Nosler Partition, definitely way too much gun.

Here in the South, USA of course, that would fall in that "truck gun" category. And yes, I'd pack that.

Welcome and best wishes. Look forward to seeing some great critters.

Excellent batch of critters and that's some wide open country.

Outstanding job on your part and the taxidermist. So looking forward to the arrival of my 3 critters from an August 2023 hunt, but with any great taxidermist, expect a lengthy wait.

Looks like a really nice case and I completely agree about the lock. Old school case would have had a type of trunk draw bolt latch, most likely one on each end. I think the use of screws vs brad nails would be a better choice as well. Plenty of options for upgrading.

Nice addition to the gun cabinet, definitely on my wishlist.

Hopefully things will work out for ya, shipping was a concern for me too. Well the whole trip was as I was "breaking the ice". Safari Cargo Systems handled the shipping to Coppersmiths in Atlanta and my taxidermist picked it up for me.

A few more sitting around, a Stevens Crack Shot 26 and an Ithaca Flues 20ga made in 1917. These two have unique character in their appearance, but they work. The Auto-5 turns a century old in 3 years, 16ga, but it's chambered for 2-9/16". I find it strange that the barrel has Ogden, Utah and...

Also have a Parker VHE in 16 gauge that is 1919 vintage. It's in need of a good restoration, one of these days I'll be able to afford that.

I'll start off at the century plus mark, some might still be in use, maybe noy. Or like mine, in the reserve section of the gun collection. I only have a few and they are likely low end to some of the more affluent folks, but here goes. A model 1911 dated at 1918 The second is an 1887...

Yes, one of each and both are 16ga. The model 11 was my dad's, plain barrel, modified choke. The A5 has ribbed barrel, full choke but is difficult to shoot. It's chambered for 2-9/16" shells, short shells I've found are 2-1/2" and generally have trouble cycling the action.

I have looked at this and seems that you are correct, the picture on the ammo box doesn't match the cross-section of the manufacturers example.

Yes, Zebra is very unique for sure. They are not on my list, but think I would make an exception here.

Shot was about 160 yards, there will be no lead at base as lead is contained by copper jacket.

On our trip last year, two fellas were using TSX bullets, I think one was 165g in .308 and the other was 180g in 30.06, all hand loads. Was extremely impressed as all recovered bullets looked exactly like yours and what would be on an advertisement for said projectile. I was using 180g Nosler...

I do believe y'all had an awesome time, thanks for the share.

Yeah, what he said...

Awesome, definitely on my bucket list.

Great reporting, thanks for sharing your experiences.

I will stand up for the .40 short & weak, I personally think it fills the gap more to the 9mm side that the .45. But when it comes to cost and availability, the 9mm will win hand over fist. I bought my BHP in the early 90's, most will not like the target sights, o'well. This unit is 9mm for...

Extremely nice examples. Jokingly, your hunt is similar to a trip to the grocery store, go in for a couple items, come out with a cart full... Enjoy your trip, and thanks for letting us enjoy it with you. What ya got in mind for day 7???

Welcome, and thanks for sharing, ya got some great looking critters.

When .22 shorts come back down to .50¢, I'm in...

Yes sir, welcome.

Folks are struggling to save name, don't think this technique will prove effective.

Welcome, you'll make it to Africa, have faith.

Such a great report, thanks for sharing the great time and memories y'all made.

I too made a poor shot on a Gemsbok, will blame it on jetlag, but the PH and tracker team that assisted me was amazing. Was a solid hit, just a bit high over it's right shoulder. After about an hour, it was found lying in a thicket and I still had a hard time spotting it. Shaun with Wild...

I respect the end decision for any hunter, it's a choice of what the hunter sees in their sights and what their PH is telling them what they see. Do you research and homework BEFORE YOU GO. Do not become a victim of your on ignorance, mistakes will be made, I did. My first take was the Gemsbok...

Looking like a great time, I know it's off topic but I have to ask. How was Crap-Donalds? Passed several of those and KFC's during our SA trip. Same with England and Japan, but never stopped for a taste-test to compare with US. Thoughts

Hunting putty tats is not on my list, for now, but that is a fine looking example. Would like to see a human in picture for a better size comparison, it looks to be or good size. What would something like this weigh? Congratulations on a successful hunt.

This thread has been an adventure in it's self. An abundance of topics, scenarios and speculations have been debated with most employing some form of learning experience we all could benefit from, I certainly have. It is most unfortunate for the OP that the makings of a new experience was...

Same here, first day hunting, and with severe jetlag, I made a bad first shot on a Gemsbok. Was almost like my PH and tracker were smelling where the animal was, cause I wasn't able to make heads or tails on what they were following, but they found it. It was worth so much more than the tip I...