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Due to flights I will be in Reno some days early. I don't gamble so what else is there to do? ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | ||
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Bloody typical of SCI! Even those in the US complain about flights to Reno! Is Reno in the backwoods of America??  | |||
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Take the short drive to beautiful Lake Tahoe... | |||
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Store your show gear and book a hunt! NRA Life Benefactor Member, DRSS, DWWC, Whittington Center,Android Reloading Ballistics App at http://www.xplat.net/ | |||
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Drive to Lake Tahoe and strap two sticks to your feet and have fun going down hills. | |||
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You may not have a car but perhaps you can hitch a ride somehow to Carson City. The Nevada state museum has a very interesting natural history and firearms exhibit. At least there was years ago. I think there is also a mining exhibit. There might even be daily bus service. Mike  What I have learned on AR, since 2001: 1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken. 2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps. 3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges. 4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down. 5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine. 6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle. 7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions. 8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA. 9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not. 10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact. 11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores. 12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence. 13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances. | |||
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Sadly not much. There is nothing to do in Lake Tahoe either. Maybe see a show in Reno? | |||
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Lake tahoe is gorgeous and there is skiing but you'll need a car. There is the automobile museum in reno. Plenty of sightseeing out of town but again you will need a car. Shows at different casinos. I have always been out in Sep. for the air races but i would love to go during winter. Cameron | |||
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You could go to Animal Artistry have a tour of there shop and visit with Mike. that will take up half a day and i like it, it is always different and they will be setting up displays for the show. They do some really nice work. If you like, a drive to Lake Tahoe would be in order, they have a few nice places to eat and if you would like to ski they have rentals on the south side. I am not sure if fishing is in your plans, as they offer guided fishing at lake Tahoe, chance for a big Lake Trout. That would be a great time if you like fishing, it would be cold, however nice. Drive West and you could go to San Francisco for the bridge, but one big bridge is like another. not a big deal. Plus you could check out some wine makers if you go this way. Sacramento, has a few museums that may interest you. I am not sure how driving in the Red Woods would be in January, however that could be a nice trip. Carson City is a nice day/half day trip. do a Internet search and see if there is something you would like to see or look at. Nothing north or east that i can think of that would interest you. I drive through and stay in Reno every year, and cannot think of any thing i would suggest in those areas. The casinos will have floor entertainment and you could take in some if you think you would like them. I do believe that there are still some movie / TV sets still set up for tours, again look on line to see if they may interest you. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "You've got the strongest hand in the world. That's right. Your hand. The hand that marks the ballot. The hand that pulls the voting lever. Use it, will you" John Wayne | |||
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Andrew go and terrorise the guys on the slopes! There are buses up and the skiing is quite good and reasonably priced. We are going between Reno and Dallas. | |||
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You two Souties can come and have a braai with me and Walter! Charl van Rooyen Owner Infinito Travel Group www.infinito-safaris.com charl@infinito-safaris.com Cell: +27 78 444 7661 Tel: +27 13 262 4077 Fax:+27 13 262 3845 Hereford Street 28A Groblersdal 0470 Limpopo R.S.A. "For the Infinite adventure" Plains Game Dangerous Game Bucket List Specialists Wing-Shooting In House Taxidermy Studio In House Dip and Pack Facility In House Shipping Service Non-Hunting Tours and Safaris Flight bookings "I promise every hunter visiting us our personal attention from the moment we meet you, until your trophies hang on your wall. Our all inclusive service chain means you work with one person (me) taking responsibility during the whole process. Affordable and reputable Hunting Safaris is our game! With a our all inclusive door to door service, who else do you want to have fun with?" South Africa Tanzania Uganda | |||
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Andrew, go to the front desk and ask them about "Pink Sheet" service. They'll take care of you :-) | |||
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Andrew, What constitutes a few days? A lot of the exhibitors will be there Monday to start setting up Tuesday so there may be some of your mates around. I think the suggestion to visit Mike Boyce's taxidermy studio is a great one. He runs a big and well funded operation. Call ahead and make an appointment. I would think he'd love to show around a Zambian PH who might give him some referrals. Rent a car for a day and just see what rural Nevada looks like. Other than the few cities that are here there just ain't many people in Nevada. You might be surprised at mile after mile of open barren country. I find the country beautiful including the desert around here in Las Vegas. Have fun! Mark MARK H. YOUNG MARK'S EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURES 7094 Oakleigh Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89110 Office 702-848-1693 Cell, Whats App, Signal 307-250-1156 PREFERRED E-mail markttc@msn.com Website: myexclusiveadventures.com Skype: markhyhunter Check us out on https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 | |||
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take your machine gun about 20 miles down the first dirt road and just shoot it while spinning in a circle. you ain't lived until you cant hit anything [literally] or cause any damage to anything with a firearm. it's also a good chance to check your hearing by listening to your watch go tick,tick,tick. if you rent a car make sure it has satellite radio, the heater works, and is capable of going at least 80 MPH. | |||
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Damn, I believe that you hit the nail on the head by your very own caption. Fly to Vegas and spend your few off days enjoying warmth, sun and fun!  Forget Tahoe, come south and visit the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world (including Vic Falls) and 5 other US National Parks nearby. On second thought, just stay and enjoy a braai with Charl and Walter!  | |||
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Why is Reno unlike yogurt? Yogurt has active cultures. Jesus saves, but Moses invests | |||
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Thanks everyone for their suggestions. Only flight gets me in Reno on the 1 Jan. ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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January 1, you are joking correct? Where are you flying from? | |||
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Last time I attended SCI in Vegas it was 29 degrees and the water was frozen in the camp resort fountain. ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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Lusaka. Any variation adds large amounts of dollars or extensive overlays in airports. Problem this was a last minute decision from our end. ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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Thanks ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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Are you flying through Dubai? Are you staying in Dubai for a layover? If you are, let me know and we can have a meal together - assuming that I am in town. We would love to see you again. | |||
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There's no shortage of watering holes that you could visit and categorize on a scale of 1-10. You might even venture to the outskirts and view the game parks. | |||
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Do not follow Biebs advice unless you really want a surprise. Carson City and the Canyon would be my picks unless you ski ! | |||
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I repeat myself, but "Stash your gear and book a hunt!" Lots of feral hogs in Texas that need to be shot! Even a few in Oklahoma:  And even some exotics:  Year round hunting in Texas. NRA Life Benefactor Member, DRSS, DWWC, Whittington Center,Android Reloading Ballistics App at http://www.xplat.net/ | |||
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Tahoe's cute 'n all, but Pyramid Lake is genuine, especially if you are a trout fisherman. Then they're are the petroglyphs in Lagomarsino Canyon. And Virginia City. And all else that appeals to real people, outside of a casino foyer. | |||
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That is very kind of you Saeed but my time in Dubai is short. ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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That's 'cause we had to make you and Joyce feel comfortable coming from Alaska. | |||
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you ain't visiting any lakes in the Sierra's in January unless you really just wanna see a flat white sheet of snow. or what 20' deep snow looks like. you can look out your window in Reno, squint your eyes and pretend the flat white salt plain is snow without all the extra cold. | |||
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Well thank you Sir.  ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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The main body of Lake Tahoe does not freeze. The stored heat in the Lake's massive amount of water compared to its relative surface area prevents the Lake from reaching freezing temperature under the prevailing climatic conditions. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "You've got the strongest hand in the world. That's right. Your hand. The hand that marks the ballot. The hand that pulls the voting lever. Use it, will you" John Wayne | |||
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Have you looked at two different tickets. Perhaps Delta form Salt Lake City, or Southwest from Las Vegas to save some money? | |||
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IJL is correct. Pyramid Lake is a great visit, and full of Lahontan Cutthroat if you are inclined to fish. On the north end of the lake are some neat tufa formations and hot springs, though I understand they've fenced the hot springs since I lived there. Lake Winnemuca has some wonderful petroglyphs, though I understand they are also now fenced so you can look but not approach. The petroglyphs are quite old by north american standards, though not by African or European standards. Chuck | |||
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Remember if you drive a car we drive on the proper side of the road, the right side. | |||
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I forgot how deep it was. I understand it has the record for the lake with the most unrecovered bodies on the planet though. | |||
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Virginia City is a fun place to visit if you like Old West history. | |||
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Or do as we do 2 days hunting before the convensjon | |||
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What do you hunt and where? | |||
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I guess whiskey and hooker's isn't an option? Guns and hunting | |||
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