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[NIGHTHAWK]

Just booked a 2029 Yukon Moose and Brown Bear hunt… and got on their cancellation list.

I think I’m done for a while… Just need to sell a bunch of stuff and keep my day job!

 

[mdwest]

9. Did you use Nicole, Hannah, Shawn, Debbie, Gio? Nicole is the best.

Concur! Nicole is who we'll be calling at Gracy for all future needs..

 

[Throwback]

I also spent some time talking with one of the guys that does the 4-day SAAM Safari Training. I’ve been through similar training, but was specifically interested in the large bore dangerous game target training. I need to run through some drills and practice with my 450 prior to my next hunt. This course seems pretty extensive, but also expensive for 4 days.

Jury is still out on this one… 450 Dakota ammo is expensive. But, getting run through by a buff or stomped by an Ele due to lack of practice or being unprepared has me thinking more about it. It’s just a value consideration.

**Ok, I realize my example of being unprepared is a little extreme… My concerns are for making a good first shot and being prepared to make effective follow up shots. This requires practice off sticks at a minimum.

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First, congrats on a hell of schedule for yourself you booked, outstanding sir!

FTW, I cannot recommend it enough. My son and I have been 9 times in the last 5 years. We have taken all the courses, some more than once. Short version is, do it brother, you will learn some things and have a great time. It is run like you are in a hunting camp, you will have a lot of fun too.

Also, for the Safari course specifically, if you dont want to shoot your 450 the whole time they do have some Ruger 223 bolt action rifles that were specially made for them with heavy barrels, etc. to simulate a safari rifle that you can shoot. They have them so guys can take a break from shooting their big bores the whole time.

Lastly, just being there and around fellow international hunters, all the taxidermy etc... kinda motivates you even more to get out there and go on an adventure, but hey, sounds like you have plenty of motivation and are in turbo mode already! Good luck brother