I made it...!!

23 December 2008, 12:31

Idaho Sharpshooter

I made it...!!

got back about 9pm tonight. I cannot tell you about Africa. You just have to go to see for yourself.

Myles McCallum got me the best herd bull out of a group of 85-90 we chased all day on Thursday.
Pictures to follow.

Rich
Secouro

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23 December 2008, 15:32

Charles_Helm

quote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
got back about 9pm tonight. I cannot tell you about Africa. You just have to go to see for yourself.

That just does not cut it as a report!

quote:
Myles McCallum got me the best herd bull out of a group of 85-90 we chased all day on Thursday.
Pictures to follow.

Rich
Secouro

Glad to see Myles took care of you.

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23 December 2008, 19:51

Canuck

Welcome back Rich.

Looking forward to the stories, photos and field report on the 550!

Cheers
Canuck

23 December 2008, 20:19

Bill/Oregon

Rich: Look forward to your full report and photos. It must have been hot and possibly wet, eh?

There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author

23 December 2008, 20:21

Hog Killer

Good going Rich! Hope the goons at the airport
did not give you any trouble.
Now lets see some pics. and get a full report.

Keith

IGNORE YOUR RIGHTS AND THEY'LL GO AWAY!!!
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23 December 2008, 21:22

RIP

quote:
Originally posted by Canuck:
Welcome back Rich.

Looking forward to the stories, photos and field report on the 550!

Cheers
Canuck

I second that!
Way to go!

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com

Mike

Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.

23 December 2008, 22:41

boom stick

He is probably still sleeping from the jetlag with a grin from ear to ear...

I am especialy curious to see if any buff behind the one shot got skewered with them magnificent macifej solids.

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*we band of 45-70ers* (Founder)
Single Shot Shooters Society S.S.S.S. (Founder)

23 December 2008, 23:29

CCMDoc

Like any good Christmas present - I am sure his report will be well worth the wait!!!

Welcome back Rich

NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003

Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow

24 December 2008, 10:21

Ol Bull

Rich, congrats on your bull

and we want pics an the full story....oh..by the way buddy....Merry Christmas!!

" If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand which feeds you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countryman " Samuel Adams, 1772

24 December 2008, 18:08

JPK

Congrats. Sounds like you too are now adicted. Looking forward to pics and a full report.

Merry Christmas.

JPK

24 December 2008, 21:31

Idaho Sharpshooter

took the CZ 550 in 450 Dakota I got from Safari Kid with a 1.5-5X Leupold scope and the 550 Gibbs with irons for close up. Myles thought the actual velocity and whomp of that cartridge was what he thought he got with the 458Lott. I shot my Buff at 165 yds, clear shot across a gulley, and he was not able to move 10 feet. First shot with a Swift A-frame 500gr bullet. Weighs 468gr now. The Barnes solid 500gr weighs 499gr. See the post in African Hunting.

Merry Christmas to all...

Rich
Buffalo Killer

24 December 2008, 21:52

ScottS

Rich,

quote:
I shot my Buff at 165 yds, clear shot across a gulley

That is dangerous game hunting at it's best!!

Merry Christmas to you too. Glad to hear you had a great time in Africa.