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    Will the tariffs affect safari pricing or airline tickets??

    here is a man who knows what he is talking about
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    Will the tariffs affect safari pricing or airline tickets??

    Sometiimes money is not - the issue - however - is what it is !
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    Will the tariffs affect safari pricing or airline tickets??

    To be honest most of the PH's I have worked with prefer European customers - sad to say but they say we can walk as long as it takes shoot as needed and get the job done - is what it is !
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    Will the tariffs affect safari pricing or airline tickets??

    I will book with them ;-) they understand
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    Recent shipping prices

    Yes will be interesting the new tariffs on arrival stateside .......
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    Online International Gun Sites

    Sadly now with 25 percent import duty ..Uk 10 percent
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    What stocks are you trading today

    Imported guns - as any new supply from Europe is going to be plus 25 percent ! Never had the smarts for shares and such like !
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    25-06 Rem in Africa

    They work got a steal on that one...perfect for most plainsgame have used one culling Springbok Impala Besbok etc worked everytime.....
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1095623758 seems insane but again left handed people seem to not be able to find their pockets - begging to be a 458 lott !
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    How many guns is “too many”?

    Recently reduced mine to three 303 404 and 505.....as my hunting rifles Then have 318wr double and 470NE double Then My fun rifles Baikal doubles a few Baikal SB a few WW2 and before not scope of this post but perhaps ....a lot of fully auto ....relax my American friends in Europe we can own...
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    7x64 Brenneke - Opinions

    Yes my ex gf took 40 cull animals on a trip with one .....everything died 175gr ppu sp .... The calibre hits a sweet spot ...even dropped blue wildebeest and Zebra with ease....
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    Planning out a 10.75X68 build

    Go for it Sir I recently purchased an original in Europe .........built of a 98 mauser action
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    Opinions please: Pros/Cons of .375 Ruger vs .375 H&H

    375 Ruger solves a problem that does not exist. 375h&h lower pressure....ammo availability world wide...wider choice of ammo manufacturers....I could go on but think that would be sufficient
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    Indeed experience suggests that the one in 10 who walk amongst us seem to not be able to reach their wallet
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    What do you do for a living?

    Trade in firearms as a side Hussle ...like 30 a month ..every month ....have a small manufacturing business ....flip the odd car ...drive 12 yo car myself ...etc etc get to go to Africa most years is a 24/7 Hussle ..also organize trips to Africa and beyond
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    What was the .360 No2 intended for?

    A little bit less that a 318 WR or 333 Jeffery Rimmed - or rimless - so usual suspects - I have hunted with a 318WR and taken plainsgame from springbok thru blue wildebeest - would I take a body shot with on on a giraffe - yep if it was the gun in my hand and did have solids - Did put a second...
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    Indulge me...Ruger no 1 thoughts.

    Obliged for the advice - however clearly you are an enabler - if it cleans up I am going to need another one - for the 333 Jeffery !
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    What gun do Professional Hunters like to use?

    There is an excellent article https://www.africahunting.com/threads/rifle-lessons-learned-from-the-zimbabwe-professional-hunter-proficiency-exam.2604/ Suggests the problems etc
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    Indulge me...Ruger no 1 thoughts.

    waiting on a 7x57 - the barrel of which is trashed - however - if it does not shoot well - thinking of a re-barrel to 333R Jeffery just for something completely different !
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    Yes indeed the variability in France seems insane I have had both fast and very very slow - just spin the wheel and take your chances !
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    Sadly things change - its a complicated subject - usually Mericans expect them to me mailed the next week after payment - usual export outside of EU is 3-6 months - with associated storage charges and fees. Buddies of mine on here have come to me - I have a problem - happens it is expensive...
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    Does the price of ammo impact your choice of a rifle caliber

    I have no idea shoot 470NE 404J and 505 Gibbs - I purchase Kynoch from the factory - I live on ramen noodles - it is a life choice -I have learned to love them - please don't mention this subject AGAIN
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    Guys no idea - I dont understand your Merican ways - just threw it up there - Proceed with caution with any online purchase - Stephen
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    This seems fair for a CZ550 in 416 Rigby - stock looks a little interesting https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1096622853 Interesting to see where it ends up ! Have been advised it might be a scam - we do not have these in Europe - leaving it up to remind people - however if you contact proceed...
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    Be careful France is very hard to get firearms exported from esp to the USA - Been there done that - my current record is 5 years and we ain't done yet !
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    have been told lefties cannot put their hands in their pockets https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1093374507 but seems fair and decent
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    Where to move to?

    NZ or Auz or indeed Russia - plenty of farming opportunities there esp if you have capital - a lot of RSA farmers moved there a few years ago - Also Eastern Europe Hungary or Czech / Slovakia are decent
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    Caliber 30-30 use in Africa???

    Savage 340 in 3030 of you prefer your 3030 in a turnbolt
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    What Watch do you wear when you hunt?

    Have never worn a watch on Safari - time is something I do not wish to be aware of !
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    Any South Africans Considering Relocating to US

    Quite a few have taken the Russian residency option. .seems to be better
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    Buffalo trophy lost in Africa-would you do this..........

    Have a roe buck on the wall above my head as I type this - I did not hunt it - saw it for sale and had to have it a beautiful mount - I have culled several 100 roe over decades - never thought about getting one mounted until I saw this chap - So go for it I say !
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    NEW Seekins Ph3 - 375 H&H - Exclusive first 10 NEW

    what the Gentleman Said !
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    Should I build a 318 Westley Richards?

    I am Irish got on the wrong plane 14 years ago .......of course drink was involved ....I am Irish !
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    For Sale Pristine 1978 .458 Winchester Magnum Ruger M77 Magnum

    LSB wyoming - and let it sell at Penny auction - that makes people put their hands in in their pockets
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    Any Bank Managers on here

    Well, I have found people here to be helpful. It's best to knock off the caps lock; people will think you are shouting and misinterpret what you are saying!
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    Has anyone else been injured while hunting away from home?

    Only my wallet - seriously been lucky - flipped a jeep - walked away - charged by a warthog not funny - stopped him - had a tree fall in Scotland one yard from were I was standing 2 min before !
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    Any Bank Managers on here

    Hi Guys need a bank manager - nope it is not a joke - own a USA LLC and need banking for it - have an EIN I am British living in Iceland - Can any of you fellows help. Import export from the USA all legit etc Stephen
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    Best calibre for Giraffe

    have culled a few - everything from 300 win (neck shot) 30-06 (neck) chest (8mm rem mag solids ) 375 (chest solid ) 416 (SP Chest) they have such high blood pressure - make a decent wound - they die - however on the 300 win tried a chest shot facing when it was dead and on the ground - did not...
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    North Fork 8mm Rem Mag

    Loved my 8mm rem mag - Rem 700 custom shop - sold it when I got the 404J - Regrets I have a few !
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    Should I build a 318 Westley Richards?

    FInally my build is starting - a 21st Century tactical sniper rifle in 318WR and 425WR because bad guys hide behind stuff - this will be tacky - tactical stock - flued Stainess barrel and finished in baby poop rattle can finish ! A nod to Rhodesia! Will update you guys when assembly starts -...
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    Matrix CZ 550 Safari Magnum 458 Lott

    Beautiful !
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    So you think you need to own a Stopping Rifle...

    But only creed. You have to keep the creed
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    Why a .338 WM in Africa?

    Doctari - culled 650 Buff with a 9.3x62 - Yes I have had PH's say - recoil shy clients - given them a 338 win and would be less hassle with wounded buff ! Though 20 years ago spent a wonderful evening with an 85 year old game warden who basically shot everything with a 303 Brit using FMJ or AP...
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    For Sale Ruger No. 1 450/400 3” Unfired

    Beautiful
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    Enter the Minefield of Double Rifles from Baikal

    Tell me more ...PM sent
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    For Sale: CZ 550 in .416 Rigby

    very fair price shame you cant post it to Europe !
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    That Domulin 308 Norma has returned - Spotted it on GB https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1085895965 currently more expensive than Simpsons were listing - still seems decent for a Domulin
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    Which Second Rifle?

    Indeed
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    LJ SAFARIS Plainsgame Hunt

    One hundred percent recommend these guys have hunted with them a few times ..they have some amazing places to hunt ...they are the real deal ...feel free to PM me for. A reference
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    Enter the Minefield of Double Rifles from Baikal

    The Single barrel rifles can be amazing - I have a semi-professional deer culler buddy in the UK - he uses a 30-06 single barrel -suppressor fitted - reloads with 220gr bullets at about a mid 308 win level - that is sub-moa - and takes about 150 deer a year! Sold both his Blasers and is taking...
 
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