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Congratulations Jakub and "family". We look forward to hearing about her future adventures and yours of course. I have one boy and one girl. Both adults now. There is a special bond between fathers and daughters because you get to treat them like a Princess.

I like the choices here as I was wondering if 7mmrem mag would come up as it has the same bolt face. I'm glad @BeeMaa chimed in with his experience. Wondering where Uncle Joe is as he is another authority In the Blaser and avid R8 user.

Congratulations the Lion, would like to hunt one myself. Happy it pulled up before it got to you but it must add to the experience to have it charge. A once in a lifetime experience and a memorable one, allbeit a close call too.

G'day from Australia

Congratulations on the Bull. Sorry our rules make it hard. But at least you had your own rifle as part of the experience.

Should be quiet as answered above. I have the Dream station . It's bulky for travel but I can run it on a 12 volt lighter/accessory socket with an $80 lead. That works for me with a deep cycle battery in my vehicle so I can camp or connect to the caravan. Following thread as I may need a...

H If you do your research you may be able to access public land. You might need to look into options for international visitors but Australians from other states can apply online for the licence I think it's called Game Management Authority for Victoria. No idea what it takes to travel...

@Kevin Peacocke how far is Harare from here? I would pick up a Pithy and take a spin with you. Bob can sit up the back since he weighs 250 pounds. I don't delve too far into mechanical stuff but I will if I need too. Even Queen Elizabeth used to service them and there is probably no other car...

Seen plenty laying around in paddocks with original paint. The Aluminium body doesn't tend to rust and the paint just fades.

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A pair of Classics, the rifle and cartridge that is. Nicely matched.

Sorry to hear this. I did not know him but knew he was active member I remember reading something about his other interests being cars and Harley's I thought. Condolences to his family and friends. Barely older than me so yes much to young but sounds like he had a life well lived.

Bob, Not aiming to be broke, long way off being rich but wouldn't knock it back given the chance, but I think somewhere in the middle ground I would like to have experiences to make memories because it's all can take with me and they will be my own.

Good point but what sling do you use? The op is looking for a recommendation. I have a few from plain leather strap to plastic fantastic. I like the idea of the Canvas traditional style that has been mentioned but I also like leather. I just have a thing about old stuff . Somehow...

Bob's gonna love that answer. Bob, I own 2 Meopta. I own some other scopes that are clear and reliable but there are better scopes out there.of you are prepared to spend the money. Te hard part is the gain is not proportional to the cost. Don't get me wrongg if you are doing a once in a...

Sounds like Leupold 2-10 is going to get in the budget side but maybe get not be the best low light glass. If you are going to travel to hunt try find another $1000 and get into a good scope that fits your requirements. You might be chasing better glass as you get older so maybe it's better to...

As above the H4895 which is a AR2206H equivalent can be downloaded significantly. ADI Australia who make advise it can be loaded as low as 60% of max load. As @CJW found some issues look into it further but it's potentially an option once you find a reliable load. Alternatively how high can you...

Agreed, But the last sentence of point 5 says a 56mm objective would look stupid with a 25mm tube. The Kahles 8x56 was very popular in Australia for spotlighting. The ones I've seen and the one I own are 25mm tubes. Nothing stupid about it and it is excellent on low light. Schmidt and Bender...

@Badboymelvin are there any installments on any recent shooting activity?

I have had a lot of contact with Garry and don't believe he has lied to me. I also state he has not said anything against you personally excepting the fact there has been a disagreement. He is open about the fact you have had a difference of opinion. You removed his threads and gave some of his...

They look like Von Gruff knives. It's nice to see his work displayed here.

G'day from Australia. Welcome aboard Rolly, we would be happy to read about your hunts too.

I think if what you have suits your needs then it doesn't matter. You like what you like and you don't need to run the same brand or model to match them. On the other hand I have 6 Tikka centrefires. Different calibres and configurations but with some overlap. But there is also Howa, Remington...

Revisiting an old thread and noticed your reply to me. I was fortunate to have hunted Africa in early 2020. As for the Lion I don't think I can import one and I'm not likely to to spend that sort of money on a hunt. It's not impossible but it's not likely to happen in the near future. It's...

Bob, once again you are promoting the .25 calibre. You know the Creedmoor Crowd will argue their 6.5 has moor merit and a flatter trajectory right?

Wrong country, wrong currency or it would be a good fit on my 223 To the top, C'mon guys you know .223 bolts actions are more accurate than your AR's right?

Dear Bob, @Bob Nelson 35Whelen i don't have a Pink Tutu, I don't have a .35Whelen, I don't have a need for either.

He just wants to ensure you get the full experience, Flies and all. This is Africa. Come to Australia and you will find the Buffalo are in the tropics. Humidity is standard, prices are higher and it probably has Blow Flies and Mosquitoes. I have been that far north to elaborate but it's...

I would have thought a Land Rover would have made Kevin's list. I would like to do a tented camp, next stop from Buffalo would be to hunt a truly wild Lion. That would be my dream goal on such a hunt. I do like the idea of a remote camp and all the trimmings. In Australia we often roll a swag...

G'day from Australia

Great stuff

Nothing wrong with having a soft spot for hunting pigs. Doesn't matter if it's a trophy Warthog or culling feral pigs. Or seems there are many unique species to be found in different countries. This might be the start of something bigger once you bag the African species.

Nice offers.

I've read that before, bring out the popcorn and a wooden spoon.

On Ya' Tundra Tiger, Warthogs are Cool

But, they are Butt Ugly creatures. A trophy no doubt but I do like the Warthogs, I guess that's cause we have ugly pigs in Australia so Pumbah was something unique.

African Vegies I'm not sure but there probably are local varieties we don't see much. All those options it seems like they were holding out on me. It was all good food. The Lamb roast on arrival day was amazing. The Milk Torte for desert was great. I recall Gemsbok stood out among what we...

Nah, all good It's a great demonstration. Another point I was shown about the Blaser was that it can be loaded and not cocked. There is no way it can go off I was told. Colin, the owner went right into it but as an ex gunhop salesman I guess it knew how to make a pitch and show the features of...

I hope you wore the Pithy's hunting. That was a nice gesture from Kevin along with going along to meet up. @KWALATA SAFARIS apologised in open forum and offered to try compensate you in some way. Congratulations on the Bushpig, a challenging hunt no doubt.

Now you have done it. The old CRF vs Pushfeed debate is irrelevant because straight pull is more reliable works upside down My tip, don't take the snap caps on Safari. A last minute mix up might spell disaster when it fails to fire. All jokes aside BeeMaa I've seen my first Blazer R8 on the...

Great report. Congratulations on the Gemsbok. I didn't hunt one but we did eat some with the same outfitters. I think I said in my hunt report from 2020 there are likely to be little Cootzee's in the nerar future . I met Norman he and the other Skinner's who helped recover my Wildebeest when...

G'day from Australia

Plus 1 for all the pizza oven suggestions.

Are you on there daily too? Lol

In Australia we use a lot of gas burners for our Barbecue or BBQ cookers. I like a whole flat plate steel sheet for cooking some come with cast iron plates and some are cast iron grills. Having running water and a sink in the outside cooking area is a bonus. Power is good for lighting and music...

Dr Ray is right. Professional shooters rarely miss. Most exceed the accuracy requirements for the licence and they aim to cleanly kill humanely as it is required and also makes there job easier by working more efficiently. Kangaroos are shot in the spotlight so they are sitting still and...

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Is that tented accommodation? What rifles are available for hire?

There should be load data on the internet if it's a suitable for combination. If you are referring to @Bob Nelson 35Whelen regarding info I will page him. Calling Dr Bob.

Nice idea. I would like to see some croc come out with its natural colour. I just bought a piece of Croc hornback for display that is brown. It was $125 posted with a permit listed on used guns. Probably the closest I will get to having a crocodile hide. Everything native here is protected.