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Scanos reacted to Aussie_Hunter's post in the thread Verney-Carron Azur Safari vs Chapuis Elan with
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A friend of mine owns 5 Verney doubles, basically lives and breathes Verney doubles. He has never had an issue with any of his. -
I own both and both are great, but the fit and finish of the VC is better. I've had the VC for 12 years and it has been flawless. Of all...
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Scanos reacted to Hunter-Habib's post in the thread How many here have successfully hunted the Big 5? with Like.
Need a Rhinoceros Would also like a forest elephant and a dwarf forest buffalo. But Rhinoceros is top priority for me.
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Scanos replied to the thread Verney-Carron Azur Safari vs Chapuis Elan.I currently own both. The VC is hands down the better rifle.
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Thanks. To those who are turning this thread into a sniping match, how about a little decorum? One of our own is dead and another badly...
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This is almost always the cause of these types of incidents. It is something that could happen to anyone even with proper training and...
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Scanos reacted to Tanks's post in the thread 101 (or more) Things to Know Before Hunting Africa with Like.
On this topic, I switched to Pelican Air 1615 hardcase luggage for Africa and other remote trips some time ago. Very secure and not to...
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Correct - Ranier Josch hunted Lossimingmor. I think that was quite some time ago, ten years or more, when Robin Hurt had the area (?)...
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In my 63 years (and counting) of being an avid hunter & firearms aficionado, I’ve been blessed to cross paths with several excellent...
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Scanos replied to the thread .600 Nitro Express - Another video.No one round until collapse, my point is you never know what effect a big powerful bullet can have. Nobody is shooting sedated bulls...
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Scanos replied to the thread .600 Nitro Express - Another video.I don't see that at all. You have to be pretty jaded to go there. It looks to me like fairly poor shooting, but the large caliber. 600...
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Scanos reacted to IvW's post in the thread The most dangerous of hunts? The most dangerous game? with Like.
Most dangerous for me... Unwounded elephant in particular cows with calves or bull in must. Easy to kill and also easy to stop or stop...
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Scanos reacted to towserthemouser's post in the thread Official AH Get Together In Nashville During Safari Club International (SCI) Convention 2025 with Like.
I wish we all had taken more photos! We also had the chance to meet @AZDAVE and @Scanos and @ArmyAV8tor and several others. A good time...
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Scanos reacted to KWALATA SAFARIS's post in the thread MOZAMBIQUE: Heym-Time Niassa MOZ: KWALATA SAFARIS 2024 with Like.
It was a true pleasure to share this safari with you and your dad. I'd also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to both you and Amanda...
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Scanos replied to the thread MOZAMBIQUE: Heym-Time Niassa MOZ: KWALATA SAFARIS 2024.As I told you this past week, that second bull is a hell of bull! Congrats on doing your first buffalo hunt your way, up close and...