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Back from Zimbabwe
02 April 2006, 22:21
N E 450 No2Back from Zimbabwe
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.
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02 April 2006, 22:23
Charles_HelmWelcome Back!
Now where are the pictures?
Seriously -- I'm glad you had a good trip and got back safely.
02 April 2006, 22:24
Widowmaker416Welcome home!
looking forward to hearing all about your trip.
And your traveling between towns!
"America's Meat - - - SPAM"
As always, Good Hunting!!!
Widowmaker416
02 April 2006, 22:28
SteveWelocme 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.
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-Steve
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02 April 2006, 22:48
JudgeGTony:
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 huntLooking 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.
02 April 2006, 22:53
Mike_DettorreTony,
Gald to see your back...enjoy retirement...
MikeLegistine 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.
02 April 2006, 22:53
465H&HWelcome back and I also look forward to your report and pics!
465H&H
Tony,
Welcome back home!
Looking forward to you pics and details of your adventure!
02 April 2006, 22:55
jorgeWelcome 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
USN (ret)
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02 April 2006, 22:59
577NitroExpressTony:
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!
577NitroExpress
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Francotte .470 Nitro Express
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming... 02 April 2006, 23:20
RustyWelcome back Tony! Lookf forward to your report!
Charles, give some time! He just got off the plane!
Rusty
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02 April 2006, 23:23
Charles_Helmquote:
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!
03 April 2006, 00:39
retreever
...Then let's hound the crap out of Tony for stories and pics... 
Mike Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
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03 April 2006, 03:26
MacD37Hell, 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!
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"If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982
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03 April 2006, 03:40
invader66Glad to see that you are safely home. I won,t
hound you for the PICTURES and REPORT, YET
Semper Fi
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03 April 2006, 08:36
lee440This outta be good! Welcome home! Lee
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03 April 2006, 08:47
Hog KillerTony, glad you are home safe and had a good hunt.
As for us "waiting" for your storys, we've been waiting the whole month you were gone.
Spill the beans when ever you are ready. We egerly await.
Hog Killer
IGNORE YOUR RIGHTS AND THEY'LL GO AWAY!!!
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03 April 2006, 09:47
mstarlingTony,
Dear God Man, give us the details and how the doubles performed!
Mike
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Knifemaker,
http://www.mstarling.com 04 April 2006, 00:34
BigFiveJackThe U.S.A. welcomes you home. Now, put your rifles where you can see them
FROM YOUR KEY BOARD AND START TYPING!!!!! 
Jack
OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.}
Good to hear that you are back safe and sound. Also good to hear your trip was great and your hunt went well.
JPK
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04 April 2006, 06:41
Doc52Tony,
Great to hear you are home safe and sound!!!!Now where are the stories!!!
Doc52
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Double Rifle Shooters Society
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04 April 2006, 07:51
Mighty JoeBeen checking everyday for a week. Glad to hear you are home. Can't wait to hear the details.
Prayer, planning, preperation, perseverence, proper procedure, and positive attitude, positively prevents poor performance.