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26 April 2003, 08:30
Will
Imagine My Dismay
I get the latest copy of African Hunter and flip through a couple pages and there is the Swainson's ad.

Again with the picture of Nickudu and his buffalo. Can I never get away from that photo?

I've seen that photo in more magazines/ads than photos of the Dixie Chicks.

Will
26 April 2003, 09:59
Aspen Hill Adventures
I was wondering if that was our Nick.
26 April 2003, 10:21
T.Carr
As well, our very own HunterJim's article on Page 12.

And Don Martin's article on Page 21.

[ 04-26-2003, 01:27: Message edited by: T.Carr ]
26 April 2003, 12:05
Nickudu
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26 April 2003, 12:22
Canuck
470Mbogo and I watched your video last nite, Nick. A most excellent evening of entertainment. Got to fondle his new 470 as well. All in all a very good night!

Your video is very professionally done with a lot of excellent footage! That 505 is sure a beautiful and deadly rifle. [Smile]

Cheers,
Canuck
26 April 2003, 12:30
Nickudu
Canuck,
Glad you liked it. Yes the .505 with the 570 grain "X" bullets is deadly, indeed, especially when you hit something! [Big Grin]
26 April 2003, 12:44
Aspen Hill Adventures
Cute, nice buffalo too! [Big Grin]

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26 April 2003, 13:23
Nickudu
Man, what a brutal hunt that was. 116 degrees everday and 100 at night, in the Zambesi Valley.
We were all exhausted when the merciful end came, with 4 days left. I recall other guests leaving nearly a week early. Can you imagine? Just too damn hot. October '99. Two good buffalo though. 104 and 110 SCI.
26 April 2003, 13:48
Will
Nickudu,

Gee Whiz!

Here I point out you out for your 10 seconds of fame, and all I get is a disgusting reply! Not a self-portrait, I surmise!

Will
26 April 2003, 13:55
Nickudu
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27 April 2003, 09:50
x-man
Nick.
How fast are you pushiing the 570X ?
Where can I get a copy of your video.

Jamie
27 April 2003, 00:12
tonto
how come the rifle looks so small in that picture? looks like a 270. [Big Grin] [Big Grin]
Dean
Nice buffalo!
27 April 2003, 00:20
Nickudu
Jamie,
- 2,325 fps. You can check out the full data on the AR Reloading Pages.

Will,
- I'm quite sick of it myself. You should take solice in the fact that I haven't chosen it as my "AR" signature photo! Just why Swainsons elected not use a 2002 pic, I do not know.
27 April 2003, 00:26
Nickudu
Tonto,
That will be quite enough out of you, my friend! I'll have you know, the featured rifle is my dinky little .458 Lott, not my .505 and I deeply resemble your remark! [Wink]

[Big Grin]
28 April 2003, 04:56
Atkinson
Having studied this page for a number of hours, I came to the conclusion that is about the best buffalo I have ever seen and would pick him over many 50" bulls I have seen, man, what a helmet!! a real prize and I lust for one just like it...but the hunter is one ugly dude! and he is packing a fine rifle, albeit it simply has a funny stock of substances that toasters, can openers and such are made of...mores the shame, [Big Grin] [Razz] [Wink]
28 April 2003, 13:04
Nickudu
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28 April 2003, 14:10
Aspen Hill Adventures
Nick, that guy looks very familiar. Who is it?
28 April 2003, 14:22
Nickudu
Ann, I'll give you a hint. He regularly has a booth at S.C.I. and will be bunking with Walter this fall in Tanzania IF Walter promises to stop bathing in the skull boiling tub.
28 April 2003, 17:09
LV Eric
quote:
Originally posted by Nickudu:
Man, what a brutal hunt that was. 116 degrees everday and 100 at night, in the Zambesi Valley.
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Man my heart goes out to you, but somebody had to be there and hunt in that weather.
28 April 2003, 17:11
LV Eric
I just read Rays post and looked at that pic for a while and that is one hell of a buffalo. It might be the best looking head ever all things considered. [Eek!]
29 April 2003, 00:53
Nickudu
I appreciate favorable comment from experienced hands very much, indeed. At 41" he's not bragging size but he is the best I've bumped into of my prefered configuration and I am well pleased.

[ 04-28-2003, 16:10: Message edited by: Nickudu ]