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Yes, we also toured the butcher shop. Something I asked to do as I process meat as a hobbyist. They bring the game in one side and commercially sourced meat the other. I believe the UK allow accredited hunters to sell to the larder so a lot of Venison goes into the food chain. We have Kangaroo...

No problems with the food there. They own a butcher shop so I bet the sausages are going to be done professionally. We ate a variety of game and from memory I liked the Gemsbok the most. We had several meals with a variety of of blackstrap on the Brai that would have come from a previous...

Sounds like you are sorted. I hope you enjoy the Bundy. The recently found a neat little restaurant within walking distance of the Sydney airport as everything else seemed.expensive. They discount for cash too. https://www.ziopinopizza.com/

My longest shot in South Africa was ranged at 235m by the PH. 10 animals taken on the package all on the same property and most inside 200 I believe. There probably are opportunities to take long shots if you prefer and various opportunities might present if you are geared up and clued up...

Most “Hunting scopes” are second focal plane. The reticle does not change its size as you zoom the range of magnification. First Focal Plane scopes have the reticle set in a different position in the order of the lense assembly. Something like that. What’s important is First Focal Plane is...

Leupold and Swarovski are good lightweight hunting scopes. Meopta are clear but a heavier unit. How often do you shoot out to 3-400? It might be a consideration in magnification but it’s a personal preference too. I mostly look at 3-9x40 as a hunting scope but it’s what is right for you. I...

G’day from Australia

G’day from Australia

6.5x55 has certainly been proven for hunting and would probably hit the mark. The 6.5 creedmoor will do the job with hunting projectiles. It’s probably more readily available in various rifle and ammo options too.

+1, and the same for the Jurassic park reference. Science should focus on slowing the degradation of anything that is going extinct not throw money and resources at something that suits the purpose of a few individuals who are burning resources to genetically engineer something to see what it...

So, it’s like an artists impression? We don’t really know what Dire wolves look like. Well fossilised but not fresh, like a Mammoth. For all we know the prehistoric animals could have been Bright Pink or Fluorescent Orange. We assume they were green for camouflage but they did not survive...

Shoot first, ask questions later. By chance if you can import there’s a bonus.

Legal / Not legal, TKO, or sufficient energy, Really does it matter if it’s endorsed by Bob?

I’m glad you came through and decided to just make it happen. Nice trophies

I like the modern version, the 7mm-08 perhaps I should say I like both versions but I own a 7mm-08 and had great success shooting pigs and foxes from the vehicle

Probably above 6’ for head clearance of most or on a pedestal if you want a low mount.

Sounds like a dream hunt but adds to the expense. I think everyone would prefer a truly wild lion over a CBL. I don’t think Vilages in the concession would concern me so much if the were mostly living the traditional way and not impacting the hunt and tourism etc. even a hundred years ago...

I hear about this and people warn about this and using a standard cartridge may help in this situation. But, my question is does anyone ever have an issue with the firearms not turning up? If checked bags luggage can miss a flight I assume checked extras could be mislaid or miss a flight.

Just asking about people’s experiences or dreams of hunting a Crocodile in Africa. What is the minimum calibre or your minimum cartridge you consider or have used? I believe it needs something you confidently shoot accurately for a head shot. What distance is average or common when taking a...

@The35Whelen This should be simple enough to buy from Australia as Wyatt says.

G’day from Australia

#Namibia #The Colonel #Zebra # Whelen #Bob #.35 Bob’s going to have a field day. I have no experience with a Whelen. I hear they are good but I don’t have one. The .300wm will do all you are expecting of it and the ammo is probably easier to source while if required. Hopefully that doesn’t...

I think it will go as Field crafts are no longer produced. The funny thing is they always had good reviews

A Tikka would possibly meet that requirement. Most of them shoot well and with a handload worked up for the rifle you should be able to meet your goal of 1/2 moa

Varget is another that is produced for Hogdon. It is made in Australia by ADI a company owned by Thales group. H4831 and at least one other are sourced from ADI and bottled by Hogdon under a Hogdon label. Actually add Trailboss to that list too. My next point addresses the OP concerns. Aabout...

I have a couple of Stihl saws. Used mostly Stihl in my work and fire roles. Some experienced operators don’t like Stihl but I don’t see why. So far they worked for me with dealers in every corner of the state.

About time you consider a .280a.i.

I don’t have any mounts. I guess I already know they would get pennies on the dollar and I don’t have money to throw away so I am content not collecting trophies. Unfortunately the same applies to most of my possessions. Tools and collectibles. For those who want to be buried with them or...

My only African hunt was completed with a hired 7mmRm and I took 10 for 10 one shot kills. Being a gun enthusiast I had conversations with the freelance PH guiding me who owns a .300wm as a hire rifle. I own a .300wm and don’t use it enough but I think it is a versatile cartridge and has many...

It hasn’t really been a problem so much but I try not let it become one. I started with a case of 200x 7mm-08 so I have everything correctly head stamped. I started my .280a.i loads with new unprimed brass.

For anyone interested in cars, bikes and transportation there are 2 large collections on display in Invercargill New Zealand. We had a quick look in the bike museum today that has hundreds of bikes and some history on “The world’s fastest Indian”. We did not have time to spend time in the...

Nice, don’t sell that. I like utes. Kinda keen on yellow Utes too.

Not really. Ammo is the cheapest part of the hunt. I have .308 and .223 for culling, pest control and volume shooting and I reload. To be fair I haven’t had anything super rare or exotic so average price is what it is. If I needed ammo that’s $5 or $10 a round for occasional use I would...

Sorted , done , solved. Sounds like all quality gear and you made the decision. a .243 is not so bad and it’s been doing it for decades.

G’day from Australia. Learning English might be a good thing as you can use it in South Africa.

Currently visiting NewZealand from Australia. It’s a stark contrast in landscape. Bumped into some Aussies from Victoria who know my home town and think the south island in NZ is the pick of them. Small world, they like me like my home town but it’s very different from here and other parts...

And I was thinking they are an Australian bird. I don’t know the science behind the plastic but some plastics like PVC use a primer that I think etches the surface before using adhesive. I think it etches the plastic a little. But, I don’t know if the same works for stickers.

Well it’s not gay if you claim your wife owns it. Just saying.

Sorry but I don’t think she done anything right there. Any of those people who you named possibly had approvals to do the capture of native animals that they filmed. With many species people say don’t touch it the mother will reject it. Some species even livestock will hide their offspring when...

G’day from Australia

@1Birddog! I can’t help with your import/export requirements but after reading many posts it seems that they are commonplace in South Africa and the outfitters like you to use them. A few people have asked the outfitter to buy one for them as the they sell at reasonable prices and there are...

Join some minority religion and they will take you. They import all sorts now to get the votes.

Sh!t Bob, I didn’t you were a a card carrying member of the Fellowship of Rifle Loonies. I just thought you were a regular loony. My only communication with Roger was around a project he planned for a wildcat of his own design. I sold him a single die I wasn’t going to use. It was a .243 die...

Leave the rum out of this. Bundy is the true Aussie Spirit. Mate, all you need to do is use the Bundaberg brewed Ginger Beer soft drink as a mixer and you have the amazing Dark and Stormy.

If Bob was an ambassador for Australia imagine what the world would think of us then.

If you believe that you haven’t met Bob yet. Improves looks? Haha, you haven’t met him have you? makes you a better marksman, wow, improves intelligence this is getting interesting, I’m stopping there I don’t want to know about his stamina. Look, the smartest thing Bob done is stumble on a...

Anything is better than nothing. I agree with everything said so far plus there is a level of personal choice best fit etc. I got some electronic muffs for Christmas but also happy to use passive noise reduction . Probably pays to look toward the styles marketed toward shooters. Might sound...

I prefer the idea of his price is his price. They have the option to cost it out and offer a set price based on costs plus a profit margin. Setting a fair price and consistent pricing across their offerings means people can base a decision on that and not consider if their are 20-15% tips...

Just having a dig at our friend above. Hence, the lol. I’m glad he got in early on the purchase.