After 5+ years at Accurate Reloading University, I am finally ready to graduate.

I leave on August 14th on my first trip to Africa for ten days of plains game hunting in Namibia, with Kudu and Gemsbock as my main quarry.

I shall be subjecting myself to the wilds of the Kalhari for my post graduate education with "Professor of Hunting" (PH) Karl Stompfe.

I wanted to thank everyone (especially our gracious host, Saeed) for the advanced education that I have received studying here.

Be aware that I will be badgering everyone here with endless questions for the next two months for any hint of necessary information on getting myself, my guns and luggage to Windhoek and then getting everything including my trophies, back home again.

That's great news Frank. I wish you the best and you should have a great time with Karl.

Just remember that when you return you have work to do on your postgraduate degrees and also research towards your thesis and dissertations that will require frequent return trips to Africa.

I think that's great. If you get it bad like some of us, it will be all-consuming in your future thoughts. Be warned.

It is like no other experience on earth.

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Originally posted by Fjold:
After 5+ years at Accurate Reloading University, I am finally ready to graduate.

I leave on August 14th on my first trip to Africa for ten days of plains game hunting in Namibia, with Kudu and Gemsbock as my main quarry.

I shall be subjecting myself to the wilds of the Kalhari for my post graduate education with "Professor of Hunting" (PH) Karl Stompfe.

I wanted to thank everyone (especially our gracious host, Saeed) for the advanced education that I have received studying here.

Be aware that I will be badgering everyone here with endless questions for the next two months for any hint of necessary information on getting myself, my guns and luggage to Windhoek and then getting everything including my trophies, back home again.

Make sure that Karl and Saeed sign your degree!

Congrats Frank!! I don't think I would have gone without this site.....

Have you started saving for the second trip?

Good Hunting,

Bob

I am excited for you. My son and I just recently returned on our first trip (plainsgame in RSA)and the folks here at AR were a huge benefit to me and enhanced my whole experience over there. Thanks again guys. As an "old hand" with one safari under my belt, if I can help I would be honored.
Jeff

Enjoy! I think planing and getting ready in the months leading up to my first safari was half the fun!

Brett

Wonderful. You realize, of course, that's how it starts. I took my plainsgame hunt to "get it out of my system" and found out the effect was exactly the opposite.
Get used to the idea that over the years there will be a lot of money very well spent.

Oh My ... going into the final stages of addiction, eh?

Seriously, congratulations!!!! You'll have a GRAND time.

BUT ... be warned! ... PSD (post safari depression) is real and usually results in the re-evaluation of one's financial priorities (so you can afford to go again )

Congratulations Frank!

I to am amazed, when I stop and think how much I have learned about hunting, Africa, guns , gunsmithuing, ,the history of things gun, such as Mausers and the British and German guns. That came either directly or indirectly from AR.

I very much appreciate what Saeed and everyone have done here. I have yet to make my first trip to Africa (but working on it) but I do enjoy living the trip vicariously thru others and learning.

So Frank, I look forward to reading about your adventure. It's especially helpful read about others thought process as they prepare for the trip (especially their first trip) and then read about their expenses'.

I haven't met Karl personally yet but have corresponded with him a few times and he sure seems to be a good guy.

Oh buy the way, Frank I love your avatar!

Allen

Frank;

I heard a rumor from another AR member that you were spotted at the range with a very large grin!!!

Can't wait to hear and share your anticipation over the next two months and then the "rest" of the story!!!

Best regards, D. Nelson

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Originally posted by D. Nelson:
Frank;

I heard a rumor from another AR member that you were spotted at the range with a very large grin!!!

Can't wait to hear and share your anticipation over the next two months and then the "rest" of the story!!!

Best regards, D. Nelson

Yep, there are some unsavory characters that hang around the range that I frequent!

Frank,

I can promise you this, you will never be the same... Two great big animals and don't forget a zebra a very African animal...

the best to you,

Mike

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After 5+ years at Accurate Reloading University, I am finally ready to graduate.

This isn't your graduation, it is your first mid-term.

You will never graduate. Nobody ever has. Although, some have been expelled!

Have a great hunt, you will likely be back for more.

Hey boy, you ain't graduating, your shooting for Rookie of the Year, and I will nominate you...All in favor say Aw S--t!

Congratulations, Frank!

Congrats on the hunt. What rifle are you planning on taking?

The price for our indulgence is a full report when you come back. Take lots of pictures and share your memories with us and when you think you've taken enough pictures, Take some more!
Have a great time.

Frank,
pretend by Karl to enjoy Joe's beerplace for a dinner or Da Luigi if you prefer seafood. more details on this arguments before your departure, if you want.

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Originally posted by Fjold:

Be aware that I will be badgering everyone here with endless questions for the next two months for any hint of necessary information on getting myself, my guns and luggage to Windhoek and then getting everything including my trophies, back home again.

You've got to be kidding? With over 43 hundred posts in the last 6 years, I'd think every question needed to be asked would already have been covered. Many times over.

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Originally posted by onefunzr2:

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Originally posted by Fjold:

Be aware that I will be badgering everyone here with endless questions for the next two months for any hint of necessary information on getting myself, my guns and luggage to Windhoek and then getting everything including my trophies, back home again.

You've got to be kidding? With over 43 hundred posts in the last 6 years, I'd think every question needed to be asked would already have been covered. Many times over.

LOL that's only 2 posts per day on the average and some of those weren't questions!

I'll be taking my in Model 70 in 375 H&H (Not doing so would make me a communist or something, I'm sure) and the second gun will probably be my 300 WSM. Although my 6.5x284 would be a possibility also, or the 7 Mag, or the 308, or.....

I'll probably let Karl pick the restaurant as I'm not to particular.

Yes, you would be a "commie" if you didn't take the Model 70, .375 H&H. In fact, you probably would be denied your diploma outright and might have to start all over again. By the way the .300WSM is also an excellent choice.