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Zim Makuti area December’24

Welcome. Your stellar reputation precedes you. I’m sure you will be a much valued addition to this site. I will look forward to your interactions. Jody

I did the same. Flew Emirates. Avoids an overnight in Joburg. And Emirates is a good airline. Left out of O'hare and the process was simple and didn't see my guns again until Harare. Although my airtags told me they were with me all the way.

I should add, my travel agent, Jennifer at Travel Express had sent me the paperwork for entry that they needed to have filled out so I was prepared. If I remember correctly, I waited to sign it in front of them.

I was there in December and took two rifles. I landed in Harare and did have my outfitter set up a greeter. They guided me through the process, but it was quite simple. You go to a small room where they have you open your gun case and ammo box. They look at and and photograph your rifles and...

I spent some time with them in Nashville. Seemed like great guys willing to answer any questions. Nice rifles, but I found the actions a little sticky and rough. I only handled the .375 (I think that's what it was) and the barreled action they had out on the table. Hope they do well. We can...

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Zimbabwe. Makuti Safari area. December’24

Yes. Drove roads until we cut tracks, then tracked. Rain a month before my hunt made the country extremely green and thick. Visibility was next to zero. Had to get in the bush to find animals. We were lucky on rain, as I knew it could be an issue. Rained 2-3 times but always during mid-day when...

I hunted tuskless and buffalo with Bruce in December in Zim. Fantastic PH and a good man. Had a blast. It was hotter than hell, and he and his team worked their asses off to make a successful hunt come true for me. Can't say enough good things about him and hope to hunt with him in the future.

I've used my Pelican 1750 for numerous domestic flights including Alaska, as well as Canada and Africa. Never had an issue. I cut foam to fit my rifles until my last trip to Zimbabwe. I needed soft cases as well for my Merkel double and Dakota Traveler. I removed the bolt from the Dakota and...

Signed up for GE in Oct. While in Zim first week of December, received notice of conditional approval and could conduct my interview on return to Chicago. When I landed after 20+ hours of travel, and having used MPC, I was ushered into the same line as everyone else. An hour wait to clear and...

Thank you all for your replies. I do have Mr. Wright's book and have read it thoroughly. From your information, I believe I am on the right path. I have been in contact with Merkel (although, they weren't too specific) about factory regulating loads. I have managed to put together a load that...

Sir, can you please explain the differences in handloading for a double vs a bolt rifle. I have begun loading for my 470 Merkel. I have had good results, but want to be sure I am not missing anything. Thank you Jody