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Just back from my Safari with Brooklands Safaris.
Had a good hunt and a great trip.
We had quite a bit of rain, the bush was very thick and green.
No major problems, No problems getting guns into SA or Zim including my handgun.
In fact there seems to be some good news from the South African Police Service. I will post that story first and many others as I get time.
We drove between the Safari camps and I got to see quite a bit of the country, including small towns and Bullawo and Harare.

My 450 No2 did its usual great job, however the real suprize was the 9,3x74R Chapuis double, but then I am getting ahead of my self. Big Grin


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Welcome Back!

Now where are the pictures?



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Seriously -- I'm glad you had a good trip and got back safely.
 
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Welcome home!

looking forward to hearing all about your trip.

And your traveling between towns!





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As always, Good Hunting!!!

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Welocme back,

Can't wait to hear about your trip. I'm off to Zim in 24 days. Like to find out how you handled currency issues, etc. And of course how your hunting went. Big Grin .

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Posts: 2781 | Location: Hillsboro, Or-Y-Gun (Oregon), U.S.A. | Registered: 22 June 2000Reply With Quote
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Tony:

Again, I enjoyed the flight over with you. It seems like I've been back 5 years!

Give me a call on my cell. I've erased yours for some reason.

I can't wait to see pictures and hear the story of the 9.3x74.

If you search, you'll find my "story" at

Ernest's Story of PAC hunt

Looking forward to your call when you can!


JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
 
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Tony,

Gald to see your back...enjoy retirement...


Mike

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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.
 
Posts: 10164 | Location: Loving retirement in Boise, ID | Registered: 16 December 2003Reply With Quote
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Welcome back and I also look forward to your report and pics!

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Tony,

Welcome back home!

Looking forward to you pics and details of your adventure!
 
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Welcome back. IT's good to know that things are still ok for hunting in Zim. As long as we can keep a "pulse" in the industry, the wildlife there has a chance at surviving. Looking forward t the stories and pics. jorge


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Tony:

Great to hear that you are back safe and sound. Looking forward to the trip report, pictures and seeing your video when it's done!


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Welcome back Tony! Lookf forward to your report!

Charles, give some time! He just got off the plane!


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Originally posted by Rusty:
Charles, give some time! He just got off the plane!


Patience is not one of my virtues, but I was just kidding! Big Grin
 
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Alright guys let's give the guy 24 hours of rest after such an exhausting hunt Eeker ...Then let's hound the crap out of Tony for stories and pics... mona

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Hell, tony doesn't need any rest, he's just teasing you! He can't wait to tell you what you want to hear!

Welcome home Tony, I'm just like everyone else, I'm finding it hard to wait, myself! beer


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Glad to see that you are safely home. I won,t
hound you for the PICTURES and REPORT, YET

Big Grin


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Posts: 1684 | Location: Walker Co,Texas | Registered: 27 August 2004Reply With Quote
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This outta be good! Welcome home! Lee


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Tony, glad you are home safe and had a good hunt. thumb As for us "waiting" for your storys, we've been waiting the whole month you were gone. sofa jumping

Spill the beans when ever you are ready. We egerly await. Wink

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Tony,

Dear God Man, give us the details and how the doubles performed!


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The U.S.A. welcomes you home. Now, put your rifles where you can see them FROM YOUR KEY BOARD AND START TYPING!!!!! wave cheers



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Posts: 2791 | Location: USA - East Coast | Registered: 10 December 2005Reply With Quote
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Good to hear that you are back safe and sound. Also good to hear your trip was great and your hunt went well.

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Tony,
Great to hear you are home safe and sound!!!!Now where are the stories!!!


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Been checking everyday for a week. Glad to hear you are home. Can't wait to hear the details.


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