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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Hello from Russia!.Privet Volodia ! Dobro Pozhalovat' - to a fellow hunter. Greetings from Kentucky USA. It sounds like you have some great hunting in... -
JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Safari Vehicles in America.I agree with you. I fell in love with the PH's bad ass Land Cruiser but knew I could not get one in the USA. I loved the old Toyota...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Help me join the 21st century regarding scopes.The illuminated reticle is a game changer and as long as you have an option, I would strongly suggest choosing an illuminated reticle...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Acceptable accuracy in a rifle! What’s that mean??.A lot of the older rifles may have struggled to shoot sub MOA mostly due to the relatively poor level of factory ammo and the bullets...
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I think budget scopes have improved disproportionately to expensive scopes. So the gap between a cheap scope and an expensive scope is... -
JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread Help me join the 21st century regarding scopes.If you plan to hunt buffalo with the same rifle, then a true 1 power on the low end with a illuminated dot or ghost ring reticle can...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread PLAINS GAME CALIBER.After many years of hunting, I have become convinced that "Enough Gun" has much less to do with the size of the caliber than it does...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread ARGENTINA: Epic Argentina Hunt.I am so glad that you had a great trip. I too like to learn some of the languages of the countries I travel in and hunt. I speak...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread ARGENTINA: Epic Argentina Hunt.GC - Congratulations on your outstanding hunt and thank you for writing this excellent hunt report. I was particularly impressed that...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread ARGENTINA: Epic Argentina Hunt.Great hunt report so far, GC. Looking forward to hearing more about Mui Grande.
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread PLAINS GAME CALIBER.My first Safari was a PG practice run for a later Safari for more challenging game. On the first trip, I took a 308 loaded with 180g...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread CZ550 MAGNUM, 458WM Situation.Goos chance it is just the long freebore of the 458WM chamber. But, the CZ can readily be re-chambered to 458 Lott also. If so, it...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread What is going on with tipping culture in the hunting industry?.I do not mind tipping and tipping well if my hunt is enjoyable. It is hard to not have an enjoyable hunt in Africa unless you are bit...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread O'Conner vs Keith (Small & Fast vs Big & Slow) - Which is Best?.Every hunter has his/her own personal recoil limit. I always wanted a 416 Rigby but having no experience with one, also wondered if it...
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JG26Irish_2 replied to the thread What gun do Professional Hunters like to use?.I think a lot of younger PH's will opt for a CZ550 or Bruno ZKK602 in 458WM/458Lott simply because it is a solid performer at a minimal...
