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    For sale or trade: Browning x bolt Hells canyon LR .300 WM

    Hey all. I've got my .300 Winchester mag up for sale. It's a browning hells canyon long range (not the McMillan stocked model). I'm the original owner and it's got about 400 rounds down the barrel. It's a good rifle. Doesn't weigh too much about 10lbs scoped with a full mag and a bipod if I...
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    How old to hunt Dangerous Game

    I tried the search function for a bit then gave up. We went to RSA last year with my 10 and 11 year old kids. They had a blast! Taking 7 PG animals between the two of them including blue wildebeest, warthog, zebra, impala, blesbok, steenbok, and springbok. While we were there they got to see...
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    USA: Annual Harding Ranch Adventure

    got back a couple weeks ago from our annual guys trip to the Harding Ranch 45minutes North of Del Rio Tx. This was my 5th year back and as usual it never disappoints. Always a fun time with friends Drinking scotch, smoking cohibas, and shooting stuff. Day 1: 4 of us headed over this year for...
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    Good old Fun

    Like I’m sure many of you did I grew up cutting my teeth on small game before I hunted big game. Sometimes it’s good to get out for a little something fun. Yesterday morning I took the .223 for a walk about 5 minutes from the house. Never shot a jackrabbit before since I didn’t grow up in the...
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    For Sale: Maven s.2 12-27x56 spotter

    For sale. I’ve got a 12-27x56 spotter in good shape with light use. Does have some. Minor marks on the eye cup from my phoneskope adapter being on there. But otherwise no scratches or anything anywhere. Will ship in all original packaging with all paperwork. It’s a good little scope and doesn’t...
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    For sale 5.11 taclite pro long sleeve shirt

    Olive green. Probably would make nice safari shirt. Size M (run large) new with tags. I’ll ship it to your door for $40. Prefer Venmo.
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    Upland Shotgun Recommendations

    Hey all. I am not well versed in shotguns. I’m looking at getting an upland gun. To be honest I’ve shot a bunch of birds with my good old Remington 870. It has been my go to waterfowl gun since i was like 18. I shoot it well but im 35 now and want something a little lighter and perhaps a bit...
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    Africa With Kids

    I will start this with I have now completed exactly one safari. But I did it with my Family. If your interested in my hunt report it’s here: https://www.africahunting.com/threads/south-africa-first-trip-to-south-africa-sensational-hunting-safaris.83234/ Prior to this trip I saw a number of...
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    Leather goods?

    What are the leather goods companies out of South Africa. I know African sporting creations is one. There was another one mentioned on here a while back but I can’t remember the name. Anyone have suggestions on where to get leather goods out of RSA?
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    SOUTH AFRICA: First Trip To South Africa: Sensational Hunting Safaris

    Well this might be a long one but hey I’ve got 5 hours to kill here in London while we wait to fly home to Phoenix, AZ. I don’t even know where to start really. It was awesome! Take that with a grain of salt as we’ve never been to Africa before so we have nothing to compare it too. This started...
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    Final packing list

    Well less than two weeks out now from our first trip over. I think I have everything packed. Planning for Limpopo in mid June as far as clothing goes. Thanks to everyone on here for item suggestions to take along. Family of 4 flying and we have everything packed on two carryons and each person...
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    Import to AZ. Best company

    So for those in the SW United States I have a. Somewhat specific question. 4 of us are headed to Limpopo in June for our first safari. Looking at PG. all standard stuff, kudu, Bushbuck, Impala, Wildebeest, etc. only importation issues could come from a baboon or warthog possibly but we are...
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    Packing list

    Hey all. June is fast approaching. Only 4 1/2 months til our first Trip to Africa! I’ve been thinking about what exactly to pack and obviously I’ll be in contact with our outfitter but still I thought I’d ask all you experienced folks around here about what exactly to bring. We are headed to...
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    Mid life crisis?

    I’m sitting here this morning waiting for the kids to wake up so I can cook breakfast and they can open presents. They are getting rock climbing gear mostly this year. Anyway the wife and I have been joking a lot about having our mid life crisis lately. We aren’t there yet being only in our...
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    Recent RSA taxidermists experience

    Hey all. Headed to Limpopo next June. Plains game of standard varieties is on the table. Probably your typical, Impala, warthog, kudu, zebra, blue wildebeest etc. Weighing the pluses and minus of dip and pack then mount here in the states, (usda approved taxidermist just an hour away) vs...
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    For Sale Kuiu Tiburon Shorts 34

    I’ve got two pairs of kuiu Tiburon shorts that are too big for me after some weight loss. I’d like to sell both pairs for $110 TYD. They $99 new per paid right now on kuiu’s website. They are in good shape with a couple spots that have a small thread pull on the khaki pair. One pair is khaki and...
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    How to tip?

    Simple question I hope. What’s the best way to tip in RSA, U.S. dollar in cash or do I get rand before we go over? Thanks
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    Limpopo plains game pricing

    Headed to Limpopo next year. Plains game and first safari. Picked up a package deal. 6 days of hunting, transportation from or Rambo, all inclusive except alcohol. Included in the package is (1) either zebra or black wildebeest or blue wildebeest. (2) of either impala, springbok, warthog or...
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    Up to date Plains Game shipping costs

    Anyone have any up to date total cost for dip and pack then shipped backed to US for plains game? Between me and my daughter I’m anticipating taking between 8-10 PG animals up to Kudu size. Probably only bring back hides for zebra and capes for impala, Nyala, and maybe gemsbok. Otherwise mostly...
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    British airways experience?

    Looking at flights and trying to sort options. Does anyone have any experience flying British airways through Heathrow to Johannesburg? The flight Options would be either delta from Phoenix to Atlanta to Johannesburg or British airways from Phoenix to London to Johannesburg. Cost isn’t really...
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    Scopes for Plains Game

    So I’m sitting here stressing about my scope. The rifle I’m taking to Africa next year is a very reliable Ruger .300 win mag. I’ve killed a lot of animals with this gun. Everything from small whitetails to mule deer to elk. I bought the gun when I was 16 and it’s always been topped with a Nikon...
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    Kid rifle for South Africa plains game hunt

    Hey everyone. I’m new around here and know next to nothing about African hunting. By chance 4 of us plus 2 observers are hunting SA plains game in the Limpopo province in 2024. One of the 4 hunters will be my daughter. She’ll be about 11 when we go (actually might turn 11 in Africa depending on...
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    New guy from Arizona, USA

    Hey all. New guy. Not new to hunting. On a spur of the moment auction buy we ended up purchasing a hunt package in South Africa with my brother. Just looking to jump in and learn what I can while I save as much money as possible over the next year and a half. Never been to Africa before so I’m...
 
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