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Thanks for the reminder... just called and ordered mine. Cheers, CK

Appreciate everyone's input.... We booked Qatar. That is what I was leaning towards, but further exacerbated by affirmation from Patrick at PWP Travel. Thanks again. Cheers, CK

We are in the final stages of hunt planning for the year.... we have flown Delta/KLM / AirFrance historically but by far the easiest route to Tanzania is with Kenya Airways both to and from with the connection in JFK and the direct offering through Nairobi. It seems to be a very...

I apologize for the delay.... was out of pocket skiing a few days with the family. I have not committed just yet but I do know that this year will 100% not work. I will be in TZ for a hunt this year and that has me pretty well covered for 25. Thank you for keeping me in mind though.

I have successfully now missed out on three of these for sale in the past 4 days to accompany my new vintage double.... any chance there is another member looking to sale their copy?

I have a ton of handloads and all the reloading components, so working up loads is not an issue. JJ very clearly said it was not a problem shooting modern ammo and I took that as gospel as from everyone I have ever met... he is regarded as the authority on DR's. That being said.... I am open to...

That is in fact what was inferred based off of a green light from JJ who went through and shot the rifle. If I need to heed further advisement, I am all ears but having the blessing from him seemed sound enough direction. The only caution I was given was not to shoot "older solids" as I would...

Congratulation @rhoward252. Thanks for the pictures, conversation and time. Beautiful rifle!

Not a hard and fast budget but based on outfitters we are considering with great reviews and seem to find success, I am seeing options from 25-35K. This is not saying I am not flexible depending on the right opportunity but as originally stated, looking for the best value for money. If money was...

Thank you sir... I did already send them an email and will be looking forward to hearing from them about what they may have available. It was nice meeting you at SCI briefly this year, I was working in the booth of The Safaris of Graham Jones as you were making your rounds welcoming and thanking...

I am doing my best to nail down an elephant for this next year and was hoping to garner some feedback, advice or wisdom from the group based on members personal experiences. My best friend and I will be doing this hunt together and are looking for the best value for money hunt. Who doesn't want...

I am curious as my wife was laughing at me this morning. Am I the only one that likes to do a "boudoir shoot" of any new firearms you purchase? Maybe it is just me but I like the vintage look and to me adds to the overall experience for me in appreciating a firearm, quite honestly, I never...

This has rifle is the result and culmination of 15 years worth of researching and wanting, and upon its delivery, I could not be happier! It is truly craftsmanship with a soul and I am thankful for the privilege to own such a fine rifle. I am not a handloader, so I appreciate the advice to...

All, I wanted to take a minute to say thank you for all the offers, inquiries, photos and conversations as I worked to sort out my first double. I am pleased to say I was able to find and purchase a rifle that I fell in love with when it was originally offered for sale a few years ago...

Thank you! This is only my second attempt at trying to capture an adventure that I did not ever think would be possible.

Ladies and Gents, If anyone is looking for something to do this evening and is interested in the ever present dream and pursuit of an African adventure... I have just premiered my second video on YouTube of an incredible hunt I was fortunate to be a part of along the edge of the famed Ruaha...

https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/rigby-rifles/j--rigby---co----mauser-m98-magnum----416-rigby.cfm?gun_id=102797132 I did not buy the scoped rifle... I purchased the other 416. I love the dark reddish hue and in talking with both Marc & Jerome at the Rigby booth...

I bought a Rigby in 416 from them on Sunday at the Nashville airport by calling after having sent an email inquiry. I wasted no time in giving them my card and solidifying the deal. I received the rifle Wednesday and today.... 6 full days later I received an email response apologizing the rifle...

I would be very careful if you fly Qatar as they are constantly changing who operates routes and to your point, if switched to Oman, they will not transport your rifle and you are stuck. Air France has been my personal favorite to Dar with KLM in a short second. Up until this year I had a direct...

I will say I have stayed at both the Sea Cliff and Blue Sapphire and without question the Sea Cliff is an amazing place to stay. The Blue Sapphire was fine for me with a super late arrival into Dar and early morning charter out of terminal 1. With the Sea Cliff being on the Indian Ocean and in a...

I appreciate the input and no offense to anyone who has and loves one. I have handled and shouldered lots of Merkel's over the years, just not the rifle for me.

Peeked my curiosity...what makes it the BEST?

After having just returned from the SCI convention and successfully avoiding the temptation to place an order for the Shikari, although beautiful, I could not justify the extra expense for a rifle that if I am honest with myself, may only see a handful of hunts in the coming years. That being...

Great story, thanks for sharing Nathan. The thought of sheared off arm bones made the hair on my neck stand up!!!!

Congratulations! Need to get that hunt on the books sooner than later. Talked to John Jackson at SCI and desperately would like to take advantage of his knowledge and skillset on getting ivory imported before he decides to hang it up!

Been looking to try a Qsuite myself! Finally, after 15 years and 7 safaris, my wife finally feels comfortable that our kids are old enough for her to join me on a trip to RSA later this year. This will be my 40th birthday and delayed anniversary so I was gladly going to splurge, however, I...

Without having read through the full thread this may have already been suggested.... this was recommended to me by a PH in Zim to use in Tanzania this past year and to say "I was less than confident it would help" is an understatement. After a marauding group of Tsetse flies ate us alive and...

That is absolutely stunning! CK

I'm thinking 450/400 would suit just fine.....

Congratulations..... Beautiful rifle! Makes me think real hard about calling Mr. Sells, pretty sure a DR is in my near future.

I used Barnes 500GR. TSX out of a 458 Lott in October based on the outfitter recommendation. After 3 Buffaloes in 7 days I will not use anything else. I was traveling with a safari mentor who was use to the old 1 soft and all solid follow up, so he was skeptical at first. After the first bull...

Thanks @Red Leg , it was an incredible hunt and not only did I use the Blaser successfully, it solidified in my mind there is not a better option for the traveling big game hunter! CK

Thanks @PHOENIX PHIL ! It was an amazing trip from start to finish and I cannot wait to go back! CK

I am struggling with a very similar issue. I have the Blaser in 458 Lott with a 1x6 Schmidt & Bender and considering adding a 375 H&H barrel to the kit. Conundrum being that unless I am simply on a PG hunt I will want to have the Lott ready to go and when the old adage kicks in that you have to...

TANZANIA: Kilombero North Safaris 2023 https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https://www.africahunting.com/index.php?threads/TANZANIA%3A-Kilombero-North-Safaris-2023.79403/&share_tid=79403&share_fid=1542840&share_type=t We had an amazing hunt and the Blaser proved to be a great choice! CK

Thanks @Red Leg, the seller is completely open to it being inspected and will offer plenty of time for JJ to thoroughly examine prior to finalizing the purchase.

Thanks @Hunter-Habib, I talked with a pretty famous elephant hunter in Botswana and they constantly over last 20 years had several in camp and were used with great success. I have devised that there is a great deal of polarity of people that love them and people that know they have a bad "rep"...

There seems to be only one other topic that garners such polarity and difference of opinion and that is with saying the word "Blaser"! I get everyone saying get a Heym... would love to but looking at double the price. I have a hard time justifying a double rifle as I am sure it will only be used...

HAHAHAHAHA! Perfect

Seems like there was some deep rooted issues on both sides of that disagreement!

I have recently located a B. Searcy double that checks all boxes for me from caliber, stocking and LOP. I had the seller agree to hold it for me so that I could do some research on Searcy as they, historically over the past two years, have not been a company that I had considered prior as a...

I have had MOTV for a few years but have complained recently as they do not air full seasons of my favorite africa hunting shows. As I have inquired, I was informed that they sensor shows they consider as sensitive content. Ironic since I pay for it specifically to watch hunting??

Glad I can contribute to the addiction that haunts us all! KNS is great and depending on what you're looking for they have an excellent area for anything all over Tanzania. I instantly fell in love with Buffalo hunting and their Kilombero valley concession has some of the best if not best...

I am excited to put my hands on it at SCI....

Thank you! I am hoping to find myself back there again this coming fall but we'll see if I can convince my buddy to go back. Headed to SCI in a few weeks to try and figure it out. I am finding out that I actually tend to focus more on destination and experience than just quantity of animals to...

Welcome to AH!

Thanks for the heads up…. Will be calling when they open on Tuesday.

Beautiful Rifle! Congratulations. CK