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Trip number three to the land of dreams!!!!!! Buffalo and tuskless cow elephant this time, with Chifuti Safaris. Guns have been shot at every imaginable range, and off-hand, off sticks, and several diferent improvised rests. Bags have been packed, re-packed, and un-packed several times. Meds are picked up, cameras tested and batteries charged, prayers tendered, money changers palms greased. Half the clothes and twice the money of the last visits. What am I forgetting? There must be some thing I'm forgetting, but can't think of a thing. How about some suggestions? | ||
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Best of luck, have a great time. Kathi kathi@wildtravel.net 708-425-3552 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." | |||
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Godspeed.....best of luck and straight shooting. Gary DRSS NRA Lifer SCI DSC | |||
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Candy for staff, shirts you don't wear anymore for your trackers, permanone (unless you like tick fever), mini-flashlight, sunscreen and rabbit's foot. Good hunting Blank! Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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Gaiters? Anti-malarials? Bug dope? Form 4457? Soft case for rifle(s)? Gun permit X4? Exact change for your entry visa? Individual Crystal Light packets (lemonade, tea, etc) are a nice addition to bottled water. Artifical sweetener for tea / coffee if you are accustomed to that rather than real sugar. Who will be your PH? Good luck and enjoy! Will J. Parks, III | |||
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Good hunting! ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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Blank, Have a GOOD one brother!!!!!!!! | |||
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Hope it is the best trip of your life...TH Good Hunting, Tim Herald Worldwide Trophy Adventures tim@trophyadventures.com | |||
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It's been a great season there so far, heavy and late rains kept the bush thick very late in the season (I was there in April and it was like Cameroon!!!!) You should have perfect conditions, and I know you'll have a great hunt. Good luck and shoot straight! Craig | |||
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Sounds like you are prepared. Go have fun! | |||
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Thanks to everyone for the words of encouragement and suggestions. Tomorrow will be the last trip to the range for me and my partner. Just 20-30 rounds thru each gun, and be confident with final zero's. Our guns of choice are Sako 375 H&H with 300's, Ruger #1 450/400 3" with Hornady DGS and DGX, and my Ruger Hawkeye in 416 Ruger, with 400 DGS and DGX. We are really looking forward to this experience, and hoping for the best. We have each been twice to Namibia and RSA, but never managed to do it together so will be a treat for us. Craig: How would Andrew and Paul feel about bringing some cigarrettes in for the crew? Know how much I enjoyed them when I smoked, and they probably would enjoy a pack or three from the duty free as a special treat. I plan on some hard candies for everyone, and a couple special items for the end of the hunt goodbyes. This weekend will be the final lay out and pack. | |||
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Blank, "the times they are a changin'!" Not all the camp staff smoke these days, but smoking remains more prevalent in Third World countries than in ours. I have never smoked, but I still pick up a carton in Duty Free (damn, expensive today, I'm glad I never did!), and those who smoke will greatly appreciate. Do you know who your PH will be? (PS: Pretty cool choice of rifles/cartridges) | |||
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Sounds like a great trip ... and there are some great suggestions on the other posts. The only thing I'd add is bringing $100 in one dollar bills. They come in handy for spot tips along the way, buying trinkets hither and yon, and the occasional backsheesh for the ticket and baggage handlers in Zim to overlook your overweight luggage and such. Have a great time and don't forget to post pictures on your return! Kim Merkel Double .470 NE Whitworth Express .375 H&H Griffin & Howe .275 Rigby Winchester M70 (pre-64) .30-06 & .270 "Cogito ergo venor" René Descartes on African Safari | |||
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Best of luck on a dream hunt from the MM crew.... HH | |||
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Blank, have a ball! I'm really interested in how you do with the 450/4003", cause I just sent the money for one, yesterday. Should get it the day you leave. Have a ball!  Mad Dog | |||
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Blank, I am really concerned about you going to the Dark Continent with an obviously inferior rifle, the 416 Ruger! On a recent thread in the Big Bores Forum, all kinds of experts have pronounced this to be a fact. I believe the terms "canoe paddle", and "tomato stake" were both used to describe your firearm of choice. DO YOU HAVE CONFIDENCE IN IT? I fear for your safety. 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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Enjoy every single minute of your Safari and don't forget: A detailed story and pics upon your return! | |||
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Peter: Thanks for the concern, I know I am living right on the edge! The bullets barely made it down the barrel, rattling all the way, and went thru the paper of the Perfectly Shot buffalo target sideways today. Sure glad we didn't use heavy cardboard for a backer!!!!! Takes about as long to reload my Ruger #1 450/400 as a muzzleloader does, too! Seriously, I really love all the practicing and getting ready part of a trip. All three rifles shot great, no problems with optics or gear, and we are set to go. The better halves are dreaming up ways to occupy themselves and spend money while we are gone, so we can probably shoot as much as we want without getting into trouble. Have most of the OTC meds that are available in Idaho, and will leave a lot when we come home. I have always found they can find a use for them in hunting camp. Good luck to all who follow us, and will see what we can show-and-tell you when we return. | |||
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Love it! I own a CZ in 416 Rigby and was lookig for a Ruger in 416 Ruger that had decent wood. Didn't find one. I look forward to the show and tell. 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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Take extra memory cards for the camera,,, take up no space and record more memories,,,,,,,, you can make more money, you can not make more time | |||
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Sounds like a heck of a hunt, enjoy your experience with both eyes wide open. Good luck. Anxious to see the report on your return. Rod -------------------------------- "A hunter should not choose the cal, cartridge, and bullet that will kill an animal when everything is right; rather, he should choose ones that will kill the most efficiently when everything goes wrong" Bob Hagel | |||
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Make sure to bring plenty of small US bills as well. We tend to bring big denominations to cut down on wallet thickness, but forget all the tidbits needed for baggage people, hotel staff, etc when we're getting to and from camp. | |||
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Good luck and have fun!!!! Brett DRSS Life Member SCI Life Member NRA Life Member WSF Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick. And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too. May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep. May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip. -Seth Peterson | |||
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