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Saw a post by Karl Stumpfe which lead me to begin the countdown ...

Karl - did you put a yellow bow around the neck of my elephant so that nobody else takes him?

Also, the leopard - you gave him his dinner reservation and explained that "no shows" are dealt with harshly?

Just making sure ... tu2


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Now if the other, bigger-tusked elephant that Aaron saw on his recent safari would wander from Zimbabwe over to Khaudum, Namibia and if those huge leopards would simply hop a plane from Tanzania to join us we would have a grand old time.

30 days to departure ...


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Best of luck to you-Will be watching for a report.


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Thanks eyedoc,

Ran Upstate todayfor a few minutes of shooting with my DRs of choice. Two from each:



Should be OK, I think ...


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Man-That is some pretty darn good shooting. 50 yards might as well be a mile to me. rotflmo

Past thirty I am better off shooting my bow.

Do not get antsy if you are not seeing elephant behind every tree. North of Khaudum has given up some great elephants in the past, you just have to wait for them to come out of the park.

Hope you guys tag a monster!


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Man, after the .577 in Zim, you've got me wanting a .600NE. What's it like compared to the .577?

Good luck in Namibia!!


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What's it like compared to the .577?

You're unconscious for maybe 10 seconds longer than the 577 :-)
 
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What's it like compared to the .577?

You're unconscious for maybe 10 seconds longer than the 577 :-)


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Aaron - all I can say that driving Robgunbuilder's 750grain bullets @ 1,900 - 2,000fps is my fun "plinking" load. Eeker

In all seriousness, if you can shoot a 577 you can shoot a 600 just as well.

Though I wasn't kidding about the 750s ...


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4457s - done

Namibian Permit to Import Firearms - done

Excel Spreadsheet of stuff to bring - done (I get laughed at all the time for making one but it works)

Clothing - in a pile as it should be

Smile and Butterflys - bigger and more with each passing day ...

My 11 year old daughter asks every day when i am going to bring her ...

Already looking into next year ...


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Paul looking forward almost as much as you are. When a friend prepares for an elephant hunt.

Mike


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Thanks Mike - much appreciated, mutual feeling.


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Butterflys have become Blue Jays ...

Countdown continues ...


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Elephant and leopard. Should be great fun.I hope your biggest problem is deciding which one, among the many, is the one you want to take.LOL

Cell reception there is likely to be good enough that you can keep us updated if you want. Maybe not daily, without SAT phone, but any time you guys drive out to the highway.

The zebra there are beautiful, but there were none on quota when I was last there.

Look forward to hearing all about it.


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Elephant and leopard. Should be great fun.I hope your biggest problem is deciding which one, among the many, is the one you want to take.LOL

Cell reception there is likely to be good enough that you can keep us updated if you want. Maybe not daily, without SAT phone, but any time you guys drive out to the highway.

The zebra there are beautiful, but there were none on quota when I was last there.

Look forward to hearing all about it.


Well,
I hope that's the case with the elephant but I get the impression that is not quite so ... Big Grin

What brand/carrier cell phone should I pick up for over there and where should I get it?
Certainly makes more sense and would be less expensive than the Sat phone.

Thanks all. Pop just had a visit with the oncologist and looks like we are all good to go from his perspective. tu2


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I better get my ass in gear and do some reloading ...


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I had an I-phone and service with AT&T. Reception was good anywhere near the highway but lost it when we went into Khaudum.That was two years ago,so...

What route are you taking to get to Namibia this time?


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I had an I-phone and service with AT&T. Reception was good anywhere near the highway but lost it when we went into Khaudum.That was two years ago,so...

What route are you taking to get to Namibia this time?


Let's see if Verizonwireless does a better job for me this time than the last. I have my sat phone so no worries should I really need to "reach out and touch someone". Hopefully if I do it will be to share some notes of success. Cool

The route (SAA and Air Namibia):
JFK --> Jo-Berg --> Windhoek --> Rundu --> Karl's 'Cruiser (hopefully filled with petrol in the tank and air in the tires) --> Khaudum Safari Camp North.

According to Biebs and Elk88101, it's the last leg that should worry me. Wink


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Ok, 600NE done ...


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Looks like propper elephant medicine to me.LOL


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Please make sure you have a ggod sun screen. It is very hot at the moment. We wish you good hunting. Keep the cartridge as there is a guy in Germany who can coat it with sterling silver or 24c gold plus engrave the particulars on it.
Let me know if you would be intrested. I will mail you his particulars.


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Good luck Paul,

Good luck to you. This is the trip your father is going on is it not? Have a great time.
I am off in three days with my son and the 450NE that I got from you. It shoots like a dream.

I look forward to hearing about your hunt.

Good luck to you.

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Good luck Paul,

Good luck to you. This is the trip your father is going on is it not? Have a great time.
I am off in three days with my son and the 450NE that I got from you. It shoots like a dream.

I look forward to hearing about your hunt.

Good luck to you.

Hartley


Hey Hartley,

Best of luck for you and your son.

Yes - me and my pop. 72 years old, had half his right lung removed for cancer in May, went back to work on the docks 2 1/2 weeks after that. Now will teach me once again, how to do it right in Africa.

Thanks Hartley and am very happy that that double worked out so well.

Stay well and have a truly amazing and wonderful time.

Paul


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With a Lil E on the way courtesy of JudgeG, I'm feeling lucky!


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Best of luck, Doc.

I can't wait to hear all about it.


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Thanks JJ,
Hoping I have plenty to put in Hunting Report section in 3 weeks.
Stay well


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Wow Doc, I'm glad for you and your Dad and am looking forward with great anticipation to hear how the hunt goes!

I'll be praying for y'all.


Have fun and take care,
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Thanks Nemo, my friend. For over 40 years neither of us has gone hunting without the other - can't imagine going without my dad.

Stay well,

Paul


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Some nice shooting with that Flanged 375 Doc. Did you have it regulated for that specific load?


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Some nice shooting with that Flanged 375 Doc. Did you have it regulated for that specific load?


Thanks Jorge.
In answer to your question, no I did not specify a regulation load. In fact it was regulated ammo not available in the united states but shoots everything from 235 to 350 grains just as well.


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Thanks! venturing a guess, maybe 300 or 270gr Kynochs? did the test target specify?


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Man, after the .577 in Zim, you've got me wanting a .600NE. What's it like compared to the .577?

Good luck in Namibia!!


Why not go the whole way and get a 700?

With our full power loads, both the 577 and 600 pale in comparison to the 700! rotflmo


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Thanks! venturing a guess, maybe 300 or 270gr Kynochs? did the test target specify?


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300 grain Kynoch. I should have said "not readily available since someone probably does import them at a ridiculous price.


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YEah, there is an outfit in Colorado that imports them, say for WR's online store. Costs almost as much for a FIVE PACK that for an entire box of 20 loaded by Hornady. Piece of cake to order the brass from Bertram and Woodleighs from Huntingdon's and load them yourself to regulation speed. I have a plan... Smiler


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Do keep the catridges of the bullet. You can have it gilded and all particulars engraved on it.
Look at www.buffalocartridges.com
Just tell them you got the info from me.
It is a nice momneto
Good luck with your hunts.


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If I can find it (hopefully it is just an "it" rather than a "them") I will certainly consider doing just that.

Thanks for the suggestion


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Paul time is growing short. Excitement mounts.

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Best of luck Paul, to you and your Dad both. Love to see some pics of an ele liver if you're around after the necropsy. Curious about the size of that sucker!
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Sure does Mike. Just going over a few last things but we are otherwise all set.

Thanks again for everything! tu2


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Best of luck Paul, to you and your Dad both. Love to see some pics of an ele liver if you're around after the necropsy. Curious about the size of that sucker!
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Thanks Bill,

I'll try to do that - before my father askes for some of it fried up with onions ...


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