Custom 338/06...Shoots As Good As It Looks!

OK, good for you, they will have such a great experience! No doubt with the extra attention by staff and PH because of your relationship. I have a similar scenario in Zimbabwe after nearly annual trips over the last 25 years. I am a hippo shy of my Big 5 and have doubled on everything else but Leopard plus all the plains game and tons of problem animal control with a PH friend.

As a pastor l am invited over for ministry almost annually to help an organization there with 165 churches throughout Africa and as a result have been blessed to have hunted extensively with two PH friends. They are literally like brothers to me. I could have never dreamed up such a scenario. It's so wonderful to introduce others like you are doing! I'm excited for you as you see the wonder and raw excitement they will experience as a result of your relationship there. I doubt if they can possibly imagine what awaits them!
All the best,
Gary
True words there my friend. You're so very correct in that they have no idea of what they are about to experience. The looks on their faces as things unfold before them will be a Kodak moment! I took my youngest daughter with me in 2019. She was incredulist at the sights she witnessed. She took 4 heads of game and made her old dad very proud indeed. I figure some day in the future both of my daughters will have tales to tell of their dad and the times we shared. I can't ask for more. Live each day for what it has to offer. That's worked for me for more years than I care to think about. Bye for now.
 
Let's drop the price to $2650 on the rifle. Today I confirmed the name of the gentleman who almost certainly did at least the checkering on the rifle, it was the master stock guru Al Biesen. This is definitely his pattern and style as seen on the rifle he did for Jack O'Connor and others. His work was exquisite, as is the work on this great rifle. Unfortunately, I cannot confirm the provenance since both Mr. Biesen and the gentleman who contracted for the work are now deceased. Be that as it may it is truly a work of art that shoots lights out. The fortunate person who will own this rifle next will not be disappointed in any way.
 
I just noticed the incredible M Lambert Full Custom 375 H&H ...WOW! That rifle paired with this 338/06 would make the perfect Africa set up!

Be that as it may, I need to let some lucky person become the new owner of this amazing 338/06 so I can buy my "heavy" African gun. As stated earlier I have lots of new 338/06 head-stamped brass and a number of great bullets in various sizes that would cover all your plains game needs or for anything that walks in North America plus a set of new Redding dies. Give me a shout and let's see what we can work out.
Thanks,
Gary
 
give you a shout on saturday....BUMP!
Did you have an interest in my rifle or have a 9.3x62 you were interested in selling or trading? I'm just trying to sort through responses for follow-up purposes before I make a decision. I don't have a favorite 9.3 x62 option as yet so wanted to hear back from you.
Call, text or post but my number is [redacted].
Thanks,
Gary
 
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I really can't believe this is still here! So with time growing short before I head back to Africa...I'm prepared to sweeten the deal. I am going to include all the reloading supplies and dies (nearly $500 worth) for the previously stated price of $2550! This deal will only be available for a short time because I need to recoup funds for what I need for Africa. Someone can score a sweet deal if they act quickly.
 

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Available Game 2025!

White Wildebeest.
CAustin wrote on ZANA BOTES SAFARI's profile.
Zana it was very good to see you at SCI National. Best wishes to you for a great season.
Hi gents we have very little openings left for 2025 if anyone is interested in a last minute hunt!

here are the dates,

17-25 June
25-31 July
1-28 Sept
7-31 October

Shoot me a message ASAP to book your spot 2026 is also filling up fast! will start posting 2026 dates soon!
 
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