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I have been to South Africa just once. It was last June. It was a 10 day hunt that I won at a Banquet. The hunt included 2 animals, just... -
trperk1 replied to the thread Just won a 10 day trip Need Advice.@jb1069 - your lucky day I guess
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I haven't seen anyone comment on hunt dates, so I will. Don't go in late Oct or November as it's too hot. A lot of new comers don't...
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trperk1 replied to the thread Purchased first Dangerous game rifle!.Nice buy!
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trperk1 replied to the thread Just won a 10 day trip Need Advice.Welcome to the forum. You'll find a lot of good advice hear. For the hunt itself, I know you won it but I'd compare the price of the...
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trperk1 replied to the thread For Sale Kimber Caprivi 375 H&H.I have this rifle in a 375, it's a shooter. 100 yard target
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trperk1 reacted to Tundra Tiger's post in the thread 101 (or more) Things to Know Before Hunting Africa with
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I do not begrudge anyone the choices that make them happy, but using my own guns (indeed, my own ammo) is a huge part of the enjoyment... -
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I always used to take my digital SLR on trips to Africa. On my last trip, the pictures taken by my PH on his iPhone were so much better...
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trperk1 reacted to coreydb's post in the thread 101 (or more) Things to Know Before Hunting Africa with Like.
Trip insurance and emergency medical evac insurance in case you have to be lifted out or flown back to the states. Also, max 3 pr of...
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trperk1 reacted to Altitude sickness's post in the thread If you could only keep three guns, what would they be? with Like.
If only three. I would keep self and home defense weapons. I would prefer an AR platform. But I’m limited to 3 weapons I’m assuming...
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trperk1 replied to the thread 101 (or more) Things to Know Before Hunting Africa.My son laughed at me when I asked him that. He pointed to my Iphone pro and said that is the best digital camera you can buy! It's not...
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trperk1 replied to the thread 101 (or more) Things to Know Before Hunting Africa.@Ontario Hunter - at home practice is a great addition. Get's you use to mounting on sticks and working a quickly getting a round down...
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trperk1 reacted to Ontario Hunter's post in the thread 101 (or more) Things to Know Before Hunting Africa with Like.
Adding to practice: Practice mounting and dry firing your rifle at home. Costs nothing and it will get you (keep you) familiarized...
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trperk1 replied to the thread 101 (or more) Things to Know Before Hunting Africa.I agree. I would never use a outfitters rifle. It's so easy and inexpensive to bring your own, and one that you've practiced with all...
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trperk1 reacted to Tanks's post in the thread 101 (or more) Things to Know Before Hunting Africa with Like.
I strongly disagree with this, especially DG hunts.
