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Originally posted by C.Wathen:
Is he seriously thinking about using the Mini-14 for hunting. They are very inaccurate. Hope he plans on getting close.

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Originally posted by Member199:
Yesterday I met a very lucky man. He's going on his FIRST SAFARI. Unfortunately, his favorite rifle is a well used Ruger Mini-14 in .243. I understand it is legal in Zim, but he's flying through Jo-berg. Does anyone have a link to the specific regs so he can make sure he complies AND take a copy in his carry on?

He's a good candidate for the Firearms Assistance services that are springing up.

thanks,

Safe Hunting,
Clint

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Getting a Mini-14 in .243 would require a lot of fabrication... much like the original post.

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Originally posted by Member199:
Saeed,
I hope you will take a look at this thread, and the wonderful benefit it provides to new members of our hunting fraternity.

The specific reason I did not send a first timer here to post was the flaming that has become the rule. When I first started posting on the old AR site, you could ask a question without ridicule. Now I see one of YOUR MODERATORS, George S. is the chief instigator. Pretty sad when a Metro New Yorker uses his "imaginary" knowledge to make snyde remarks to a ligitimate inquiry. Yet does he offer any real information, does he inform or provide ANY REAL BENEFIT for the air he is breathing... nope.
Well George, let me tell you a little about the South. It still contains tracts of land larger than your Central Park, and most are in private hands. When you own one of these, it is common practice to have a light, short rifle within reach while driving around your property. All manner of pests from feral dogs, hogs, cats and more recently, coyotes will present as "targets of opportunity". The Mini-14 fits the bill nicely (Have you ever really seen one George?)The 243 is a very popular round because it is the largest caliber for which you will find highly frangible bullets in every corner store. The calibers including and above 270 are usually loaded with hunting bullets, and those are more prone to riccochet. Hunting bullets will easily carry over a mile after deflecting off ground.
Dispatching animals up to and including deer is quite easy with properly placed shots (usually in the head); yes, even with these frangible bullets. When you've lived in the country (not Metro NYC) for any length of time, you know these things. Next time you're in Africa, take in a gunshop and notice the selection of 243 ammo. Hmmm maybe they're more like us Southern folk than you New Yorkers.

You know what George, you're really beginning to sound like some of the equally useless members of a SCI Board I sat on. All talk and no work. They try to elevate their experience with bravado and flashy accoutrements, instead of shoe leather and time afield.

George it sounded like you're inferring that I'm asking about myself. Well, I'm a Southpaw (that's left hander), and most semiautos fling the occasional bit of unburnt powder or debris onto my faces. Rarely painful, it is quite distracting. My favorite rifle is not a 243, but a 300 Jarrett built on a M700 LH Mag Action over a decade ago. Since it's barrel is pretty shot out, I've fallen quite hard for a M70 Jim Brockman slicked up for a Gunsite class a few years back. I'm not going to Africa this year, and next year's trip is Red Stag in Argentina. Until then I'll take in another shooting class with Randy Cain, and whack a few dozen more hogs and or deer during our state's unlimited five month season.

Now about the caliber. He said 243, and I'm pretty sure that's what the shell in his hand was. We're a little more trusting down here than you Metro NYC types. But the caliber isn't germain to the question: DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION ON GETTING A SEMI INTO ZIM?

Now, that's about enough time for you George.

Saeed, I somewhat regret responding in such a tone on your once fine site, but this George S. is listed as a moderator, and he needs to either moderate or SHUT UP. I've been posting on this and your earlier forums since the late 90's. If you still have the data from the old site, you can look up all my posts under Clint, Southpaw or Member199, other than a sharp response or so to the Crumudgeon (Ray), I've never belittled anyone. However, this site has become so petty, I rarely ever log in anymore. If as suggested years ago, you create a "invitation only" site for those who don't have the need to inflate their egos, please let me know.

Othewise, thanks for what you started, and good luck getting it back. You've got some serious culling to do.

Safe Hunting,
Clint

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Originally posted by Member199:
Saeed,
I hope you will take a look at this thread, and the wonderful benefit it provides to new members of our hunting fraternity.

The specific reason I did not send a first timer here to post was the flaming that has become the rule. When I first started posting on the old AR site, you could ask a question without ridicule. Now I see one of YOUR MODERATORS, George S. is the chief instigator. Pretty sad when a Metro New Yorker uses his "imaginary" knowledge to make snyde remarks to a ligitimate inquiry. Yet does he offer any real information, does he inform or provide ANY REAL BENEFIT for the air he is breathing... nope.
Well George, let me tell you a little about the South. It still contains tracts of land larger than your Central Park, and most are in private hands. When you own one of these, it is common practice to have a light, short rifle within reach while driving around your property. All manner of pests from feral dogs, hogs, cats and more recently, coyotes will present as "targets of opportunity". The Mini-14 fits the bill nicely (Have you ever really seen one George?)The 243 is a very popular round because it is the largest caliber for which you will find highly frangible bullets in every corner store. The calibers including and above 270 are usually loaded with hunting bullets, and those are more prone to riccochet. Hunting bullets will easily carry over a mile after deflecting off ground.
Dispatching animals up to and including deer is quite easy with properly placed shots (usually in the head); yes, even with these frangible bullets. When you've lived in the country (not Metro NYC) for any length of time, you know these things. Next time you're in Africa, take in a gunshop and notice the selection of 243 ammo. Hmmm maybe they're more like us Southern folk than you New Yorkers.

You know what George, you're really beginning to sound like some of the equally useless members of a SCI Board I sat on. All talk and no work. They try to elevate their experience with bravado and flashy accoutrements, instead of shoe leather and time afield.

George it sounded like you're inferring that I'm asking about myself. Well, I'm a Southpaw (that's left hander), and most semiautos fling the occasional bit of unburnt powder or debris onto my faces. Rarely painful, it is quite distracting. My favorite rifle is not a 243, but a 300 Jarrett built on a M700 LH Mag Action over a decade ago. Since it's barrel is pretty shot out, I've fallen quite hard for a M70 Jim Brockman slicked up for a Gunsite class a few years back. I'm not going to Africa this year, and next year's trip is Red Stag in Argentina. Until then I'll take in another shooting class with Randy Cain, and whack a few dozen more hogs and or deer during our state's unlimited five month season.

Now about the caliber. He said 243, and I'm pretty sure that's what the shell in his hand was. We're a little more trusting down here than you Metro NYC types. But the caliber isn't germain to the question: DO YOU HAVE INFORMATION ON GETTING A SEMI INTO ZIM?

Now, that's about enough time for you George.

Saeed, I somewhat regret responding in such a tone on your once fine site, but this George S. is listed as a moderator, and he needs to either moderate or SHUT UP. I've been posting on this and your earlier forums since the late 90's. If you still have the data from the old site, you can look up all my posts under Clint, Southpaw or Member199, other than a sharp response or so to the Crumudgeon (Ray), I've never belittled anyone. However, this site has become so petty, I rarely ever log in anymore. If as suggested years ago, you create a "invitation only" site for those who don't have the need to inflate their egos, please let me know.

Othewise, thanks for what you started, and good luck getting it back. You've got some serious culling to do.

Safe Hunting,
Clint

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Phs 22 hornet shooting impala and wart