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I’ve been pondering the subject of my inaugural AR thread for sometime. I didn’t want to start with the standard inquiry of some obscure PH with whom I’m already booked, or why my first DG rifle should not be a 45-70 Weatherby Mag. I found the AR Forum soon after my trip of a lifetime fell in my lap following the Reno SCI show. Since then, I’ve spent untold hours immersing myself in everything Africa. Needless to say, this site has been my number one source. And though I feel at home here, I haven’t contributed a whole lot – as evidenced by the recent giveaway and my lack of posts. Thanks to all the regulars that make this forum so informative and entertaining. Back to the subject. Some of you may recognize this as one of the many quotable one-liners from Capstick’s, Death in the Long Grass. I just recently finished it – my first– and would like to try another, but I can’t imagine there being anything further to say on the death inflicting capabilities of African game. Should I start another, or is there something more instructional to better prepare me for my upcoming trip? – 128 days to go! Thanks, Brian | ||
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Find copies of HUNTER by J.A. Hunter and SAFARI by Bartle Bull. They really give you a sense of the history of safari. They are not quite so "sensational" as Capstick. I've got probably 100 different "safari" books, and I still find new (or old) ones all the time. Selous, Baker, Bell and others wrote well for folks who obviously weren't professional writers. The more you read about the history the more fun the trip will be. JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous. | |||
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As a connosseur of large bustlines and subscriber to "the bigger the better, the tighter the sweater" axiom, I recommend you continue reading Capstick in addition to what the good judge recommends. Also, some of Craig Boddington's works and my favorite, Tony Sanchez-Arino, who by the way, has a penchant for tall, busty blondes. jorge USN (ret) DRSS Verney-Carron 450NE Cogswell & Harrison 375 Fl NE Sabatti Big Five 375 FL Magnum NE DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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Capstick's "Death in the Dark Continent" is good as is his "Safari" book (kind of a how to) book. I couldn't be without "Death in the Silent Places" either. I enjoy Capstick myself. Doug | |||
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In addition to the two that JudgeG mentioned, I like Brian Herne's White Hunters which is a collection of stories about various PHs. Informative and gives a good historical backgroung to the safari business. Regards, Terry  Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns] | |||
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I fully agree. The more you know about the country you are going to hunt, the more fun you will have. Especially if you are a bit of a nostalgia or African history buff or reader. Reading about the history or Africa can consume hours and hours of pleasurable reading. Each country is steeped in history and traditions of days long gone. With 128 days to go, you should be able to read more than a few books. Hope you enjoy any books you may get and have a great safari. Best, Phil www.go-on-safari.com Professional Hunter - Tanzania | |||
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Buy all the books published by Rowland Ward and Safari Press. | |||
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Why read books? Why not reload, practice with shooting sticks, reload some more, practice.... Peter. Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong; | |||
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Brian, Where are you in Nor Cal. If you like you can borrow my Perfect Shot, Safari the Last Adventure, Practical Guide to African Hunting. I live near Walnut Creek....and if your back by Oct 1 you can even borrow my imitation Tuff Pack. Mike Legistine actu quod scripsi? Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.  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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I'm quite young compared to Raquel.... But I still think she is hot..  375 Ruger- The NEW KING of the .375's!! | |||
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Thanks for the replies. JudgeG, I just put a bid on a copy of Hunter, it looks great. I certainly want to appreciate the history of Africa and safari hunting, but I also want to load up on practical stuff to help me this fall. But all that aside, Peter, it is time to get doing and stop daydreaming - although I have more time for the latter. I'm going to purchase an old BRNO 602 375 H&H at a local shop and have enough time to burn a few boxes, sorry, no reloading here. I may start another thread for a gun discussion. Lot's of questions there as well. Mike, thanks for the offer, I'll send you an e'mail, and Gatehouse, I'm also a few generations behind Raquel. If that line was written today, who would it be? Brian | |||
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If you are interested in more than the hunting, try Reader's Africa, Biography of the Continent. | |||
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I met a guy in Zimbabwe last week who's dad was one of the "old-time" white hunters in Rhodesia, Tanzania and Mozambique. He claims that many of Capstick's stories were taken directly from conversations he (Capstick) and his dad had at a different bars across the hunting grounds of southen Africa. There's never been much doubt that many of Capstick's stories are compiliations, but it was interesting to meet someone who claims first-hand knowledge. | |||
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All those note are very good. T. Carr noted B. Hearns "White Hunter"...a great read about history of the Safari business and the life and death of some of the first PH's! I really enjoyed this book! | |||
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btglfer I posted yesterday on the thread "big buff" an extract of the book "White hunters" of Brina Hernes. Like T Carr and jjs, I insist You have a look at. This book is a gold mine. You'll find the evolution of hunting in Africa so everything of the hunting puzzle will fit perfectly. Good news, all in this book is real and accurate. No lies, no exaggeration. Capstick is definetely sensationalist, Bodington has a practical turn of mind. J.A. Hunter : is interesting, composed but faded. Most of other writers are only-one-book writer, though it's difficult to advise one more than another. Go to safari press, the best way to waste lots of money and worst lots of NICE time. J B de Runz Be careful when blindly following the masses ... generally the "m" is silent | |||
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Would love to see a current photo of this bustline. | |||
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Another good writer is Peter Flack (doesn't get much talk here) - Tales of a Trophy Hunter in Africa and Heart of an Africian Hunter. He also co-edited Africian Hunter II with CB. | |||
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Dogcat: what bustline? USN (ret) DRSS Verney-Carron 450NE Cogswell & Harrison 375 Fl NE Sabatti Big Five 375 FL Magnum NE DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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mmmm..Raquel... My favorite Raquel movie appearance was in Bandolero. Of course this pic was taken before I was even born (and doesn't really show off her bustline), but...  btglfer, if that line was written today, my bet is that Pamela Anderson would be the one referred to! Cheers, Canuck | |||
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Anything written by Boddington, Hunter, Sanchez-Ariño, etc...... And obviously African Hunter magazine !!!!! L | |||
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Dangit, when I read the subject of this thread, I thought that there would be pictures! jpb | |||
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" ME CAVE MAN, YOU RAQUEL!!! "   For some unknown reason I feel an unquenchable desire to find and re-watch "One Million Years BC". I quite enjoyed that film when I was 12. Don't know why ?  | |||
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Canuck, Nitro I knew someone would take the lead and spice up this otherwise ho-hum thread. Thanks | |||
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Are those cartridges 45-70!?  Regards, Martin  ----------------------- A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition. - R. Kipling | |||
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Brian, Before you leave PHC I suggest you also read his Safari. The details are out of date, but the commentary on hunting and animals definitely is still great. Good hunting... jim if you're too busy to hunt,you're too busy. | |||
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I must have dreamed it up. She had a bustline before implants. One of my good friends does "breast augmentation" for a living - a darn good living at that. He says that what us old guys used to call "falsies" create more business for him when the gals turn 40 or so. Gravity apparently does bad things to implants (stretches and sags). He is learning to do re-do's to a small firmer shape for the older ladies. He says that business is "busting out" for him. Oh well - at least there is viagra for us men. | |||
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The picture isn't loading but, if it's one of her with a SAA on her hip and not much else but a loose shirt... I've got an autographed copy. Pretty much the only cheesecake thing I've got around the house. I just checked her age. Born in 1940; four years younger than my mother. Ah, but when I was a kid... man, she was "it." I remember seeing her getting into a wet suit in "Fantastic Voyage" when I was nine years old and feeling embarrassed, like I was watching porn or something. Russ The doing of unpleasant deeds calls for people of an unpleasant nature. | |||
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Oh man, oh man!!! The pic fom One billion BC...Oh man, oh man... | |||
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I agree with 500 grains. Buy all of your books from Safari Press. I have kept them in business now for the last 3 years. I have read all of Capsticks and Ruark's books, have read many of Flacks, most of Boddington's, etc. You will not find a better library of Africa than Safari. The new African Hunter by Flack and Boddington is fabulous. Try the books on Great Hunters and Their Trophy Rooms as well for a visual feast of hunting. And Safari Press also puts out a great magazine in Sports Afield, which unlike most of the other outdoor magazines today, regularly covers African hunting. African Hunter magazine is good too, as was pointed out earlier. | |||
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Anybody remember her in Mother, Jugs, and Speed...??? Bill Cosby, Raquel, and Harvey Kitel? I think.. Mike | |||
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I am with you, cewe. But it is depressing to have to face the fact that Raquel is now (or is now fast approaching) retirement age and is (or will be) collecting Social Security checks . . . . Oh Death, where is thy sting . . . I think I just found it. Mike Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer. | |||
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In addition to continuing with Capstick's "Death in the Dark Continent", and "Safari the Last Adventure" I'd also recommend the Boddington Books "Safari Rifles", and "African Experience". For classic reading, can't forget Ruark's "Horn of the Hunter". One I finished recently is Terry Cacek's "Professional Hunters for a Changing Africa". Has stories of various PH's, their backgrounds, and some stories of their Capstickian adventures in the bush. Caleb | |||
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Mrlexma, you are a man of taste. She is nearing the age of Social Security... But pictures are forever. | |||
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Canuck In your first photo she badly needs a visit to the hairdresser for a trim. You gotta love redheads! | |||
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Canuk, Bless ya lad. I keep checking this thread just hoping it would spice up a little. mike "Too lazy to work and too nervous to steal" | |||
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They look like .38 Spcl to me! "What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value." -Thomas Paine, "American Crisis" | |||
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