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[Vic]

Fellow hunters,

My name is Vic. I’m from the USA. I’m an avid hunter. I’ve been to Africa (Namibia and SA) three times. I look forward to hearing from all of you.

 

[JOHN GRENZ]

Welcome to AH. Lots of good info here. Feel free to ask questions or share your hunting experiences.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Welcome Vic to the AH forum!
Where are you from?
So, what have you taken?
Who did you go with?
What rifle/caliber did you use?
How about a report on your hunts?
Nag, nag, nag...just the kind of old man I am! Still glad to have you!

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH

 

[nztimb]

Giday Vic and welcome to the A H forums

 

[Vic]

Welcome Vic to the AH forum!
Where are you from?
So, what have you taken?
Who did you go with?
What rifle/caliber did you use?
How about a report on your hunts?
Nag, nag, nag...just the kind of old man I am! Still glad to have you!

I’m from Johnstown, Pa.
Most recently (03/19) I went to SA and hunted with Marius from KMG Safaris. He actually has photos posted of us on the hunt. I took a Cape Buffalo with a .375 H&H, a Hippo with a .375 H&H, and a spotted hyena with a 300 Win Mag. It was an absolutely awesome hunt!

I hunted in Namibia twice in 2007. I hunted with Hannes from Bergzicht. Between the two hunts I took a warthog, zebra, blue wildebeest, hartebeest, gemsbok, springbok, Blesbok, giraffe, greater kudu, and most importantly a leopard. I used a 270 Weatherby on all animals except the giraffe which I used a 375 H&H My experience with Hannes and Bergzicht was amazing.

I have been spoiled with my hunting experiences to Africa.

 

[Ridgewalker]

That sounds awesome Vic! It sounds like luck has been on your side at least for leopard!
Oh yes, my wife is originally from Apollo. I think it’s not too far from Johnstown, PA.

 

[meigsbucks]

Welcome to AH Vic. We’d like to hear about your hunts and your taste in rifles.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Welcome to AH!

 

[Vic]

Welcome to AH Vic. We’d like to hear about your hunts and your taste in rifles.[/

I’m from Johnstown, Pa.
Most recently (03/19) I went to SA and hunted with Marius from KMG Safaris. He actually has photos posted of us on the hunt. I took a Cape Buffalo with a .375 H&H, a Hippo with a .375 H&H, and a spotted hyena with a 300 Win Mag. It was an absolutely awesome hunt!

I hunted in Namibia twice in 2007. I hunted with Hannes from Bergzicht. Between the two hunts I took a warthog, zebra, blue wildebeest, hartebeest, gemsbok, springbok, Blesbok, giraffe, greater kudu, and most importantly a leopard. I used a 270 Weatherby on all animals except the giraffe which I used a 375 H&H My experience with Hannes and Bergzicht was amazing.

I have been spoiled with my hunting experiences to Africa.

As far as rifles, I believe a Ruger .300 Win Mag is hard to beat. I would use that rifle for just about anything.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Welcome to AH.

 

[Vic]

That sounds awesome Vic! It sounds like luck has been on your side at least for leopard!
Oh yes, my wife is originally from Apollo. I think it’s not too far from Johnstown, PA.

Luck was very much on my side for the leopard.

Is Apollo Armstrong county. It’s about an hour.

 

[Ridgewalker]

I believe you’re correct. She said it was about an hour away.

When hunting, or pretty much anything, I’ll take luck over skill any day!

 

[Vic]

I believe you’re correct. She said it was about an hour away.

When hunting, or pretty much anything, I’ll take luck over skill any day!

Isn’t that the truth. I didn’t realize it at the time, but a Leopard is extremely elusive. It is definitely a rare trophy that I’m very proud to have taken.

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Welcome to AH, Vic!

 

[Shootist43]

Welcome aboard Vic, you are amongst friends. Do you have any near term plans for an African hunt? If so, what is on the menu?

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH Vic!

 

[enysse]

Welcome to AH, Vic!

 

[sierraone]

Welcome to our forum. You have picked the best place to talk Africa and big guns!

 

[Vic]

Welcome aboard Vic, you are amongst friends. Do you have any near term plans for an African hunt? If so, what is on the menu?

I would like to complete the Big Five. I have a Buffalo and Leopard thus far. I know that completing the Big Five is a tall task, especially for an American.