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    30-06 Rifle for Plains Game - How Big?

    I took Impala up to zebra and sable with a 30-06 and Barnes 168 gr. TTSX No problems
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    Global Rescue

    I just booked mu second trip. Will be going in April 2026. I am finally hunting buffalo. I have been thinking of getting rescue insurance thru Global Rescue. Anyone have nay thoughts or recommendations about this. Thanks for any help
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    375 ruger brass

    I have an African trip planned. I am taking my 375 ruger for Buffalo. As everyone knows, I can't find brass to load. I am thinking of trying to form some from 300PRC brass. My question is: will I have trouble taking ammo into South Africa if the head stamp doesn't match the rifle caliber...
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    375 ruger brass

    can you send me his contact info?
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    I’m ready for Thursday!

    Luv mincemeat pie
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    375 ruger brass

    thanks for the help. what die should I use for the 338? 338 win mag, 338-06, 338 lapua? No one ever said which
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    375 ruger brass

    This may be a stupid question. I have no experience forming brass. I have heard that 300 PRC brass could be put through a 375 Ruger resizing die to form 375 brass. Is this an option?
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    Ruger Hawkeye M77 In .375 Ruger

    If not already sold, I would be interested in the ammo and cases.
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    375 load

    No chronograph but book says some where around 2550
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    375 load

    I think I have my load. 76gr Win760 with 300gr barnes TSX. The string on the left are mr adjusting scope. The 2 in the middle are final shots at 100 yd. Should be good for Buffalo
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    30-06 Rifle for Plains Game - How Big?

    I took zebra, wildebeest, and sable with 30-06 Barnes 168gr TTSX. All 1 shot.
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    I may have created a monster

    I feel your pain. I went on my first African trip in May. My wife, who never cared for hunting, went too. She loved the country and enjoyed going along on the hunts. Now she wants to go back and do some hunting herself. At least I get another trip
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    Hornady 375 Ruger DGS 300gr

    interested. how does shipping ammo work
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    Betram Brass Options - Feedback Requested

    I would be interested in the 375 ruger brass
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    375 load

    I want to work up a load for my 375ruger. I am using 300gr barnes TSX and Win 760 powder. Barnes says 71.5 to 78.5 grains for this powder and bullet. Any one have any thoughts on this?
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    30-06 165 grn TTSX fast enough

    I shoot 168gr TTSX over either imr4064 or H4350. The Barnes people say the longer 168gr is made for 30-06. The shorter 165s are for 308 shorter action. worked great in Africa on everything from Impala to zebra and wildebeest
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    Ruger African barrel profile

    Mine at the muzzle brake is OD 0.8 in.
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    Any Tips and tricks for first time South Africa hunt

    If you want full length pants 5-11 makes great ones I wrote the green on my trip My PH luvs them
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    Which scope

    got it for 419.99 at Optics Planet
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    Which scope

    Ok settled on the Leupold VX-3HD 1.5-5x also got a good price on it. Thanks for all your help
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    Which scope

    thanks I like the reticle on the leupold more. will be used to hunt buffalo and some plains game. want to keep shots under 200yds. Buff under 100
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    Which scope

    Oh yes on limited budget so please don't go high end on me
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    Which scope

    Just acquired a new ruger african in 375 ruger. Needs a scope. My choices are leupold freedom LPV or Votex diamondback also LPV any suggestions
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    new recoil pad

    Just bought a Ruger Hawkeye African in 375 Ruger from a gentleman here in the classifieds. The rifle is great. I'm looking to replace the ruger pad. Will a pad for the mk77 fit this rifle? I can not find specific listing for this rifle. Appreciate the help Oh looking at Limb saver
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    Ruger 77 .375 Ruger NIB

    Payment sent
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    375 for plains game

    I want to take a 375 for buffalo and shoot 300gr TSX. would they work on plains game too. trying to keep my packing down
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    Savage Dangerous Game gun

    Thanks I have a chance for ruger african in 375H/H I think I will take it
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    Ruger 77 .375 Ruger NIB

    would you take $1000 for it?
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    Savage Dangerous Game gun

    Any thought on savage brush hunter in 375 ruger? I have heard they have some problems with fast working of the bolt and jamming
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    shooting 375 H/H

    Any thoughts on a Savage brush hunter in 375 ruger? I have heard some problems with the bolt jamming when in a hurry. Not a good thing in a DG gun
  31. Sable Hunt South Africa

    Sable Hunt South Africa

  32. Impala Hunt South Africa

    Impala Hunt South Africa

  33. Warthog Hunt South Africa

    Warthog Hunt South Africa

  34. Zebra Hunt South Africa

    Zebra Hunt South Africa

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    Impala Hunt South Africa

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    I will be going to Africa!!!

    I waited years and just got back. Had a package similar to yours. Add the Kudu. I got a once in lifetime deal on an old bull Sable and had to take him Good luck
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    first trip

    Here are some more pics
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    shooting 375 H/H

    I am going back to South Africa in 2026. Want to hunt buffalo this time. My PH says the have a 375 I can use. I can practice here with a friends 416 Rem. since I have never shot a DG rifle before my question is how does the recoil compare between these guns?
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    first trip

    am trying to post photos bear with me
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    first trip

    hunted with Motsomi Safaris. they were excellent. the food was wonderful. I hunted Impala, Blesbok, Zebra, Wildebeest, warthog, and of course the Sable. My PH was PC ,the son of the owners. He was very knowledgeable, and great to hunt with. this was all in Limpopo province
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    first trip

    just got back from my first hunt in south africa. It was the best vacation yet. I collected all five animals on my package plus a beautiful old sable bull as an add on. My wife loved it so much she is already planning our next trip. she now wants to hunt as well. hope to post some pics soon
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    165 or 180 grain bullet for 3006

    I am shooting barnes 168gr. Have used IMR 4064 49.5 gr and H4350 55gr both shot very well
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    need new load

    Thanks for the offer. It sounds like you are in Texas and I am in Pa. I just bought a couple of pounds of H4053 so will give that a try
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    need new load

    I was working up a load for my 30-06 for an up coming SA hunt. I decided on 49.5 gr of IMR 4064 with a Barnes 168gr bullet. Now I can't find any 4064 any where. I have been thinking of trying H4350. Any one have any thoughts on this choice?
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    Which bullet - Should I load TSX or TTSX?

    I am convinced. I have both TSX and TTSX but I will be loading the TTSX for the trip Thanks for your help
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    firearms paper work

    I am going on my first African hunt next May. Unfortunately, I did not book travel thru a hunting agent. I will be flying over on KLM thru Amsterdam, and returning on Air France thru Paris. Not good I know. I have downloaded the Dutch customs application and the KLM/AF letters for approval...
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    Which bullet - Should I load TSX or TTSX?

    impala, wildebeest, zebra, blesbok, and warthog
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    new member

    Just joined as I am finally going on my first African hunt. Hoping to learn a lot here
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    Which bullet - Should I load TSX or TTSX?

    I am going on my first African plains game hunt in May. I am taking my 30-06 and loading Barnes 168gr bullets. My question is. Should I load TSX or TTSX? Using 49 grains of IMR4064
 
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