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The Epilogue . . . Burkina Faso Group Hunt
21 March 2016, 06:28
SevensThe Epilogue . . . Burkina Faso Group Hunt
Can you tell us more about the rifle in the photos, please.
21 March 2016, 06:48
MJinesSure. I got the rifle from PSmith who posts on AR. It is a 9.3x64 Brenneke that was built by Wilhelm Brenneke in Berlin. It was built on an FN action with a Bohler Spezial barrel. Engraved floor plate and trigger guard. If I recall correctly the barrel is approximately 25". Has a left side two position safety. In the next couple of days I will try to snap and post a picture or two.
Mike
Mike. What an extraordinary hunt. As per usual, excellent read. You surely did well.
Jytte
Very nice trophys and a cool adventure. Thanks for sharing.
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22 March 2016, 20:38
David WMike, thanks for you report and congratulations on the fine trophies you took. Glad to know your wife is okay. I am headed that way next February. Looking forward to it...
Mike
23 March 2016, 00:19
Thunder Headquote:
Originally posted by Tim Herald:
I have talked with another operator there that has very nice food, still a fair camp, has someone for everyone that speaks English to go on truck, etc., but in fact the prices are WAY higher. I am trying to work with my guy and the concession owner to improve some of these things, but the owner is very wealthy, and i really don't think he cares about improvements as most of their clients are French, and they seem to be very content with the way it is. That being said, the food and accomodations are still much better than many wilderness hunts in Alaska, BC, the Yukon, etc. that cost a lot more. You just have to know what to expect, and realize there is a reason you are getting goo hunting at a really good price. It certainly is not for everyone.
You know,
Now that I have had plenty of time to get over the ride home and bask in the post safari memories. I don't know that I would want to change it "too" much.
Like you said the accommodation's and food are better than a lot of wilderness camps. The small hardships and mishaps are what makes for a grand adventure.
Now if mister money bags can get that highway repaved, Id be all for that.
I have walked in the foot prints of the elephant, listened to lion roar and met the buffalo on his turf. I shall never be the same.
24 March 2016, 20:21
R.JollyHi Mike
Another great adventure and report.
Those chalet maids looked more dangerous than the buffalo
24 March 2016, 20:34
MJinesExactly . . . like playing Russian Roulette with a six-shot revolver . . . only with five loaded cylinders instead of five empty cylinders.
Mike
24 March 2016, 22:12
PSmithWell, those pictures of the rifle ruined my day.
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24 March 2016, 23:00
MJinesLook at it this way Paul, you were just spreading the joy . . . for which I am very thankful.
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24 March 2016, 23:29
Biebsquote:
Well, those pictures of the rifle ruined my day.
You still have your Jeffery double...quit yer bitchin! :-)
26 March 2016, 03:30
John ChalmersVery nice rifle Mike,class, thanks for taking the time to post them. Great animals hard safari.jc
26 March 2016, 16:35
R.Jolly" Exactly . . . like playing Russian Roulette with a six-shot revolver . . . only with five loaded cylinders instead of five empty cylinders."
Quite right Mike, definitely a time for having your cylinder remain loaded.
Obviously your abilities as a speed shooter wouldn't be an advantage
26 March 2016, 18:33
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26 March 2016, 19:03
fairgameI am thinking of getting a bar maid for camp.
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26 March 2016, 21:53
Todd WilliamsGlad your wife is well Mike.
Sounds like a great hunt and one I would enjoy. It also sounds very similar to my previous Russian Brown Bear hunts in terms of language barrier, accommodations, food in camp, go with the flow mentality, airline issues and schedule, etc., up to including the DG in the last photo!
27 March 2016, 02:15
MJinesThanks Todd, I appreciate the comment, and the gesture. Definitely not the trip for anyone that thinks a safari should run like a Swiss watch or the German train system!
Mike
27 March 2016, 05:50
L. David KeithWell done Mike, excellent view of BF and what to expect. Congrats, I like each of the trophy's.
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27 March 2016, 19:01
Toomany ToolsI've always felt more memories are made on a trip like that than one where all is scheduled and scripted. Glad you had a good trip.
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