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Buddy went turkey hunting and this walked up , any I.D on this African antelope? Young water buck ?

I was reading the Uganda hunter killed thread and was thinking is this normal “” Uganda Wildlife Safaris immediately made a call to a Medivac Company in Uganda. The charter company was ready to fly. However, it took time to get the Beechcraft and Medical team ready. The paramedic side demanded...

I’m counting on attending one of the expos in San Antonio to meet some of the outfitters, since Atlanta and Dallas kinda have problems this year. Any chance someone can post up the link or location? Thanks S-3

Just in time for my birthday the last tiger hunter arrived in the mail today! It’s definitely going to be a great addition to my Asian sub continent collection ! Very beautiful hard copy ! Hopefully a additional version on Africa is in the works

I got a email today that they are closing it up, due to severe drought and terrible poaching problems And are going to just concentrate on getting the poachers under control I guess other areas and outfitters will be having shutdowns or on hold safaris to? Waiting to hear what y’all think

I’m still looking at wood stock BSA & Parker Hale rifles in .243 & 6.5x55 And keep getting the answer “ acceptable accuracy “ WTH does that mean? I know some are 50/60/70 years old, what is average or best for these rifle I like wood vintage but vague description's about them are driving me nuts

My buddy bought a ruger #1 .243 24inch barrel that is a absolute laser So it got me thinking “ you need a .243 again “ ( I probably don’t) But I found a Remington 700 CDL .243 - 24”, Talley Rings, and with Carbon Fiber stock And a interarms .243 old classic of unknown accuracy ( nice wood in...

I have been looking for some swift .375 and when I get to looking it seems every caliber from .270 on up has a unavailable on the swift website, I presume swift has just made a choice to faze them out and ramp production of the Socorro Also seems Speer has discontinued the grand slam in .375 ?

I’m truly baffled with these guys post on rockslide that , a .223 , 22cm , 22-250 ,ect Shooting a 77gr match bullet , is more than adequate for hunting kudos, eland , gembuck , waterbuck, ect ( large PG ) , shooting a unbonded 22cal explosive bullet through the ribs , seems like a disaster to me...

I’m thinking about adding some verity to my diet and maybe adding some Sadza to lunch and Admit @ breakfast any suggestions on recipes

I like watching this guys test , because ammunition manufacturers imo try to live in people’s heads I am definitely impressed with this test swift bend over north fork takes over swift should have kept up with production of medium to large bore A-Frame

I bought a flat of Norma 308win 150gr oyrx on sale ( they were discontinued) $200 for the flat will these work on kudu, water buck , nyala? Or are they on the light side ? I tested them on some deer & aoudad but had complete pass through so couldn't get an answer if core separation is a...

We been seesawing between Zimbabwe, RSA Limpopo, Namibia capri for a buffalo hunt ( with additional of opportunity ) in 2025 and talked with Wayne @ Boss and requested referances but haven’t heard a response yet has anyone hunted with boss ? it’s my first safari and my buddy 2nd and he has been...

brand new tally rings and bases on my pre 64 m70 , leopold scope For some reason my scope is running out of windage ( it’s maxed out and still 4 inches wide) am I off geometry and need to adjust or something or should I ditch them and go two piece leopold dove tail , with the two screw...

With me now taking a 270win , my mind is having a tug a war between taking 150gr Norma oryx or Barnes 130 ttsx ? Or maybe something else that folks have been successful with in factory load. kudo and smaller game as I will have a 375 for heavys. or will 150gr C&C like S&B , federal, Winchester...

My hunting buddy chad was showing me some guns he just inherited some mint condition shotguns and a fabulous sig 375h&h , then he pulled out a Winchester m70 pre64 270 and asked what do you think about her ? I love old school Winchester and “said wow I love those “ much to my surprise he said “...

I’m thinking about just taking the 375 for everything ( buff , eland, kudos , waterbuck , nyala) then someone mentioned maybe I should take the .308 also for the smaller stuff just in case I don’t think there’s a just in case? ( wife definitely doesn’t want to hunt for anything, buddies wife...

My 1st trip to South Africa, Chad my hunting buddy 3rd trip to Africa ( last time was Zimbabwe chobe?), have zero clue what the lowveld offers, but our primary goal is buffalo, kudu , and one or two other animals of opportunity + maybe a bird hunt hopefully 10 days will be enough to keep us...

Hola hermon’s my 375 has a magazine/ ammunition clip, any suggestions on who makes a pouch that fits on my belt for quick access to reload my search has only produced equipment for law enforcement or military this is for a 375Ruger 3+1 mag

Chad and I have been interviewing different outfits for a combined buffalo & mixed plains game hunt we recently received a good offer and where sent a website and success photos some of the photos are of hunters with lions killed with crossbows, for reasons I don’t want to debate I don’t...

As I am researching, I’m seeing two distinct types of buffalo hunts on the package list, exportable and non, bull buffalo hunts. what is the difference? None = can’t bring the skull & hide home to the usa or Mexico? as I definitely want my buffalo skulls and hides , I need some clarification I...

A PSA remember to check what bases you need before ordering from tally they have 3 different bases and if you’re planning on a compact scope like I bought for a leopold 2-7x33 , you will need either the standard or 1/4 inch extension or 1/2 inch base extension depending upon your scope. save...

My 375 ruger has a hollow core stock , and weighs around 7lbs , was thinking about adding 1-1.5 pounds of lead or nickel inside the core and adding re enforcing foam and a new limb saver recoil pad about how much recoil will this relieve from this Meth fueled kicking mule ? recoil is above 2x...

I got a call from my buddy, he has an engineer from dar es salaam who invited him to come over to hunt . can a nonresident even try that ? The engineer has a family friend that is a PH that would setup the Location and camp where locals can hunt , and arrange the local government observer. imo...

Please let’s hear about any safaris y’all have been on and who or what safarI outfit to research or who will be in Dallas, San Angelo or San Antonio in January to talk with FTF

My buddy and his wife went to Zimbabwe, and the PH put the wife on a mountain zebra @ 350 meters and said they couldn’t get a better shot, she said she was uncomfortable with the shot with a .270wsm 130ttsx , she shot and says she missed, the tracker and PH looked for blood for 2 hours and...

Hello , I been shooting it open site and it’s time to put the leupold 2-7 compact on the gun smith is saying I need to do my own research on detachment rings because he doesn’t have many people setting up a safari rifle kinda disappointed “the expert “ doesn’t have any advice. figure y’all...

Hello my buddy is selling his 375 ruger to me , and I can’t seem to find any factory loads so he is throwing in a reload die and some brass and 235gr Speer hot cores any help is appreciated, 300gr barnes ttsx will probably be my buffalo pills or if someone has a better one and done for both PG &...

I’m starting to get frustrated my buddy has task me to find a banquet to meet and shop Africa safarI Reno is in Nashville Dallas is in Atlanta Houston is in the woodland and none are in a town we are able to meet in due to home location any help with 2024 convention locations, I am in San...

I read this yesterday and has me thinking any to read this only?? “” FYI for African hunters! Yesterday, 04:28 PM If any one receives the Safari Times from SCI, you need to read or give this edition (JULY 2023) to others that are going to Africa for a safari. It starts on page 3, titled, "US...

Let’s talk beer region to region, country to country in Africa what’s popular and what needs to be poured back into the horse it came from ? RSA, Namibia, Zimbabwean any good Pilsner?

Buddy and I agreed on rsa 7 -10 day plains game with a few additional animals for him buffalo & hippo his wife now wants to go and repeat a free range tent camp in unfenced area or larger concession me I never been and want a plains game, kudos, zebra, impala, ect, with a cow buffalo add on ...

Any idea where to purchase? I found thei website, but have had no reply any reviews on this brand ?

I know this topic is probably beat to death I need some new boots for my upcoming safari and also work help With opinions 1.Courtney selous ( very expensive and got a bad online review) 2. Bell Morgan 3. Jim Green Ranger 4. wildebees 5. Merrill 3/4 top water proof I truly can’t deside , maybe...

I’m thinking about buying a scout 35 whelen for my larger PG rifle, just not sure , if renting a rifle from the PH and taking my shotgun for our bird days is a wiser choice? ammo for the 35 is limited in the USA to barns 200 gr ttsx or federal fusion or 250gr Remington core loke my safari...

i am thinking about booking Qatar, my last international trip was American air and it was horrible! Cramped and full plane Dallas to Hawaii 1st class is awesome, but we are flying econo class so I want to book with the best

Heading to RSA for 7 day PG hunt then Zimbabwe for hippo and buffalo it my first ever safari, so thought I should ask, I want a few cocktails after the hunt do we bring our favorite rum & vodka, buy locally? Or contact the safari company? p.s what is a good local brand of rum to export home...

Hola amigos heading to RSA and Zambia and thought I would check this place out and see about my rifle caliber choice on our game list , my buddy says just bring the. 270 or 308 Kudu Gemsbuck or Burchell Zebra Blue Wildebeest or Black Wildebeest or Red Hartebeest Blesbuck Warthog Impala...