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Happy Myles reacted to Paparock94's post in the thread 300 Winchester Magnum bullets for plains game with
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Which ever your rifle prefers the best as they are both great bullets (Barnes or Swift A-Frame). -
Happy Myles replied to the thread on a lighter note....They better get you out of there soon….and your roommate…..
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Happy Myles reacted to HankBuck's post in the thread What is the purpose of carrying a knife out in a safari.. with Like.
@JimP - Yep….I’m so use to having one and it’s gotten so bad that when I fly anywhere and Don’t check my luggage - first stop after...
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Happy Myles replied to the thread What is the purpose of carrying a knife out in a safari...I grew up in hard scrabble, sagebrush and rimrock cattle country and began daily carrying a pocket knife as a small boy. Have...
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Happy Myles replied to the thread Best range drills and wind calls?.In addition to your switching off and on with your 22 do a lot of dry firing if the crosshairs jump around focus on a steady back...
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Happy Myles replied to the thread What do you do for a living?.I am 86 and hoping I don’t get 86’ed. I have been a lucky man but think it is time to hang up my guns.
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It's really amazing how there 3 simple rules can, at least, keep you out of poverty: 1. Graduate High School 2. Do not have a child...
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Happy Myles replied to the thread Caliber recommendations.What are you currently using here in the States? For plains game you may shoot better with what you are used to shooting
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Happy Myles replied to the thread Reloads in Africa.Sixty five years traveling with ammo never a problem with factory vs handload boxes. Just make sure they are obviously labeled then...
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Happy Myles replied to the thread on a lighter note....Hey Pat, take care and good luck. Mention my name and maybe the menu will improve. I prefer crab to lobster. Get well soon
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Happy Myles replied to the thread Binos for Africa.I don’t think there are any poor binos anymore. It depends on how much you are willing to spend. I prefer Swarovski 10 by 42s. Here...
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Happy Myles reacted to 375Fox's post in the thread Possibly best all around African caliber? with Like.
Lots of cartridges have their advantages, but I’ll stick with the 375 H&H. Legal everywhere, good inside 300 yards, lots of ammo...
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Happy Myles replied to the thread Clothing? + gaiter recommendations.I wear one most of time. I feel I can see and hear better under a brim and if wearing a net it keeps net away from eyes and ears.
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Happy Myles replied to the thread What’s the One Piece of Hunting Gear You Can’t Live Without?.I seem to often hunt in bad tsetse fly country so keep a head net in a tiny pouch on my belt. Even if no tsetse it helps for a peaceful...
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Happy Myles replied to the thread Clothing? + gaiter recommendations.I hunt a lot in heavy, really bad tsetse fly country where I wear knee high gaiters made of soft silent material. Those terrible fly...