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I’ve hunted Niassa twice, once in July and once in early October. October was very hot (days upwards of 40C/105F) and dry (the rains start sometime early November). Most of the leaves had fallen off the trees and game was close to the river and other water sources. July was much more...

What an awesome hunt! I’m very sorry to hear about your father’s condition, but happy he was able to accompany you on the hunt. That kudu and 2nd buffalo are amazing.

Adventure Outdoors in Atlanta has CCI 250 LRM primers in stock. $120.00/1000.

For prevention, I use Birchwood Casey Barricade. If you are looking for a good way to remove minor surface pitting, try bronze wool coated in rem oil.

@SHGYJ, I pulled the measurements you are requesting from my Krieghoff Big 5 in 500-416. They are below (in inches), hope this helps. A=1.83 B=1.56 C=1.36

The most important piece of gear was my boots. I like and used the Schnees Beartooth as they fit my feet well. Pack was a Kifaru, rain gear was Kuiu. Rifle was a custom build chambered in 300 WSM topped with a Swarovski Z5 3.5-18. The load was: -180 gn Swift Scirocco ii -62.8 gn H4350 -Norma...

Some more pictures, the top one is packing the moose antlers back to the airstrip. Next two are the two horses I was riding throughout the hunt.

I booked this hunt at DSC in 2022 with Blair Miller of Stone and Folding Outfitters in Toad River, British Columbia. Initially it was planned as a moose and caribou combination hunt, but British Columbia shut down caribou hunting prior to the 2022 season. When this happened, Blair offered me...

Caveman was my “call sign” for the 21 years I spent as a Naval Aviator. I’ll leave the original origins of the call sign to be discussed in person over beers at an AH get together sometime.

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Leica Geovid 10x42 R. Mint condition, purchased new in January of this year and have been in the box on a bookshelf since. Comes with everything originally in the box. Selling due to getting a good deal on some 10x32's that suit me better for mountain hunting. $1050.00 shipped to the lower...

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Courteney Mens Safari Buffalo Dark, size 11.5 UK. Very good condition, purchased from Rigby and worn very little (probably less than 20 times). I like them, they are just too big for me and for reference, I wear a 12.5 US. Comes in original Courteney box with unused brush, conditioner, and...

Welcome to AH! I’m in the Chattanooga area myself.

I believe Splitting Image Taxidermy did that mount. If not, I know they can. Doug Cockcroft and his crew are top notch.

That is a Great Rigle!

Got this guy with my bow just before dark. He’s my biggest with a bow to date.

@Oermang458, let’s get on it! There’s a lion over there I’d like to go after!

@ACM I'm really not sure, both were proper cats, one definately will be full body, and I'll get the skull for both. I'm still trying to decide on what to do with both though.

@Safari1 Elephants are there, not nearly in the numbers that other places in Africa hold though. Saw several small herds, more really family groups of 5-6. Also saw several solo males. This one is a young male who likes to pass through camp from time to time. Picture was taken just outside...

“How did the shot feel?” Danie asked “Good” I replied, “did you see the hit?” looked good, he said. We still waited a solid ten minutes in the blind before calling Godfried and Nhlapa to bring the truck in. When they arrived, we all proceeded down to the tree with flashlights as well as...

The next morning we were up early. @Scanos had completed his hunt the day prior and departed back to the U.S. Jaco, left without a hunter, agreed to take a pig carcass to the bait site to hang while Danie and myself continued to look for plains game. It should be mentioned that the game quality...

@ACM Holler anytime brother, we need to catch up!

@Nkawu First shot ended up further back than anticipated. It hit right side back of the vital area and went into the liver. The entry hole was vertical, lengthwise of the bullet (wish I taken a picture). We figured there must have been a small tree or vine that I didn't see that the bullet...

@Chukardogs Thanks for the vote of confidence. It was a great hunt and I'm glad to have shared it with you and Kathy and looking forward to the next one! Also, I doubt Danie will care.

Country: Mozambique Dates: October 2-16 2023 Outfitter: @KWALATA SAFARIS PH: Danie Trackers: Godfried, Nhlapa Locations Hunted: Niassa Reserve Rifle: 416 Rigby Load: Bullet: North Fork 400 gr SS Powder: IMR 4350, 92.5 gr Primer: CCI 250 Case: Norma (sourced from @RAVEN ROCKS PRECISION) This...

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Adventure Outdoors in Atlanta has CCI 250 primers in stock. $99.90/1000.

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If this rifle is as good of condition as advertised, then this is a great price. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/993134281

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I had a great hunt with Kwalata Safaris, Jaco Strauss in Niassa last year, and would highly recommend him. Feel free to PM for more discussion. Here’s a link to my hunting report. https://www.africahunting.com/threads/mozambique-niassa-reserve-with-kwalata-safaris-august-2022.71148/

I’ve bought 416 Rigby and 300 WSM from @RAVEN ROCKS PRECISION. Very straightforward and attentive, a pleasure to do business with.

CRIES of the Savanna Thanks Sue!

Terminator, I think you are correct with your line of reasoning. @Christian Davis I did just weigh it and it came out to 8.8 pounds, however I did not weigh the rifle before, so I do not have a great starting point, only what Winchester says it would weigh.

@Captain Munro. I paid $1,800 and that included return shipping.

@TERMINATOR, yes that is the place. Look under the link at the top for “pre war bolt actions”. I had him perform his “Old African” package without re-boring/re-chambering. Give him a call to discuss what you want. He’s a great guy to talk to, if he doesn’t answer, he will respond back in a...