CptCurl
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| 23/12/10 11:51 AM |
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Re: DR choice for DG?
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The .500NE is my choice. It's known for its punch, fun to shoot, and just a marvelous round. Also, I happen to own one!
The most dangerous game I've taken with mine was a white-tail deer. I'll never have money to hunt the Africa big five, but I still can hunt with my .500NE.
Curl
Cpt, you just need to sell a double or two and go. I sold my 500/450 to fund my elephant hunt this spring. Do I miss the Royal?, yes but when I look at my 60lbs tusks and watch the DVD I smile!
470Evans,
I know. It's always a battle between that which can be held in the hand and that which resides in memory. For me, the memories are far too expensive. I have scratched together a few double rifles along the way, with my share of mistakes, but in the end I can sell the DR's and have something back. I can't sell the memories.
Believe me, I know what I'm talking about. I've been to Africa on a 21 day safari. Problem was, I was a non-hunting observer. But in the end, I think I had as much fun as the hunters I went with. I could have made any of the shots they made.
It's a rich man's sport. I'm not a rich man. One day I will cash in my chips. I can sell a double rifle. I can't sell a memory. Sad but true.
Curl