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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #100998 - 31/03/08 09:01 PM

Peter,

What species have you decided to hunt? Perhaps I missesd it but which province are you hunting?

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: AspenHill]
      #101009 - 31/03/08 10:51 PM

the province is the limpopo.

and i hope for:

gemsbuck
blesbuck
impala
warthog
baboon

that should be 5 fun days, we will see what i get and dont get.

AR=accurate reloading

best regards

peter

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #101054 - 01/04/08 06:45 AM

Congratulations, I wish I was that lucky. When in august will you hunt there?

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: 450_366]
      #101063 - 01/04/08 08:06 AM

from the 21-27 of aug.

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #101108 - 01/04/08 05:26 PM

So then I will be there 2 weeks earlier. My first trip to africa as well.

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #101137 - 02/04/08 01:31 AM

A 6 day safari? That doesn't allow you much time at all.

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: ]
      #101144 - 02/04/08 02:42 AM

i know, but to be honest i really even dont have time for those days(you know about time robbing projects), but decided to go anyway.
this will give me a small taste of africa, so i can decide if i like it or not.

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #101168 - 02/04/08 06:59 AM

Well thats ok bro, just plan well now with your outfitter so you can roll out quick.

Have you read any material on what to expect there, and the proper gear you will need?

"In the Salt" is an excellent book for the first time Safari guy..

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: ]
      #101213 - 02/04/08 05:06 PM

I read "In the Salt" as well. I'm off to Africa in Oct this year. I thought it was excellent and also entertaining. best, Mike

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: ]
      #101220 - 02/04/08 07:15 PM

Quote:

Well thats ok bro, just plan well now with your outfitter so you can roll out quick.

Have you read any material on what to expect there, and the proper gear you will need?

"In the Salt" is an excellent book for the first time Safari guy..



i will get that book asap.

regarding gear, im told to bring 2 sets of clothing and my gun(which ever that will be )
and that should do it nicely, that suits me fine i like to travel light and dont need a lot of stuff to weigh me down.

this is my list so far:

2 sets of clothing
2 pair of well worn boots
wide brimed hat
the gun that might be the 9,3x74r with a QR scope on it
a knife(im nordic so dont leave home without it)
bino (zeiss 8x25)
ammo (plenty of that)
money(if you need something special buy it on location)

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #101238 - 02/04/08 11:16 PM

Peter, you spend a lot of time outdoors and by August in Sjælland you might have a tan enough, but I'd recommend some sunscreen, too. Just to be safe. We of Scandihoovian descent can't ever be too careful!

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: 9.3x57]
      #101239 - 02/04/08 11:34 PM

but of course

i get burned in a heart beat, so factor 10.000 is allways with me. but thanks for reminding me

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peter

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #101270 - 03/04/08 02:07 AM

You forgot the most important thing, single malt scotch!

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: ]
      #101274 - 03/04/08 02:12 AM

frederik told me that they were fully stocked in that area, if not then it will be my last safari with them

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #101280 - 03/04/08 02:27 AM

That's the attitude my boy!

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: ]
      #101285 - 03/04/08 03:13 AM

actually im not much of a drinking man. the reason is that i could be the poster child for the remark. INSTANT ASSHOLE, JUST ADD ALCOHOL.
knowing this im very careful about my drinking. but i do love single malt and good mead

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peter

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #103045 - 21/04/08 01:49 PM

I am going to Chewore in August too. We are lucky guys. I even got a great rate on airfare. I am returning on 9/11! Maybe me and the pilot will be the only ones on the plane....LOL!!

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #103054 - 21/04/08 02:38 PM

Quote:

Quote:

Well thats ok bro, just plan well now with your outfitter so you can roll out quick.

Have you read any material on what to expect there, and the proper gear you will need?

"In the Salt" is an excellent book for the first time Safari guy..



i will get that book asap.

regarding gear, im told to bring 2 sets of clothing and my gun(which ever that will be )
and that should do it nicely, that suits me fine i like to travel light and dont need a lot of stuff to weigh me down.

this is my list so far:

2 sets of clothing
2 pair of well worn boots
wide brimed hat
the gun that might be the 9,3x74r with a QR scope on it
a knife(im nordic so dont leave home without it)
bino (zeiss 8x25)
ammo (plenty of that)
money(if you need something special buy it on location)



Some other things to consider:

Head mosquito net - good for keeping the bugs off if they are a problem when having a lunch time siesta under a tree in the bush

Re boots. I always take a hunting pair, and another pair which are more for camp or town, but which will double up for hunting if needed. Most outfitters do not recommend heavy soled hunting boots. Soft quiet soled boots are better. Ask your outfitter/PH what is a good idea.

Other stuff:
* sun tan lotion
* bug repellant
* sun glasses - also good for open vehicles if bugs, thorny branches
* warm coat if needed for early mornings, at night etc
* camera - we will be endless harpies on you if you don't post any photos! + batteries, charger, film etc
* medications including anti-malarial if needed - I carry anti-allergy type pills as well - actually in my luggage I carry a travellers tropical diseases type kit, including spare syringes etc into any third world country
* water bottles
* day pack - someone may carry these for you anyway - good for carrying stuff needed in the vehicle anyway
* novel - for reading during bush siestas or elsewhere

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: NitroX]
      #103060 - 21/04/08 04:58 PM

+ gun case

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #103076 - 21/04/08 10:19 PM

Quote:

the province is the limpopo.

and i hope for:

gemsbuck
blesbuck
impala
warthog
baboon

that should be 5 fun days, we will see what i get and dont get.

AR=accurate reloading

best regards

peter




Peter
Do what you wish--but based on the animals you will be hunting and my experience hunting those exact animals in the past on more then one occassion--shooting the blesbok and especially the gemsbok..shots can and tend to be on the longer side for Africa..in addition. gemsbok tend to be unusually tough---shot my last one with a .300 Ultra-mag at a bit over 200 meters..using a 200 gr A-frame--he still ran for over 100 yards before he dropped in the bush..same for the black wdbeast...the ones I have shot were unusually spooky, amazingly tough and quite a bit bigger than any of the implala I have ever shot..and trust me--I have shot impala by the truck load...do what you wish--but if it were me I would take at least one firearm that is a big flatter shooting and scoped...either a 300 or 338 ...

Good luck on your hunt

Ripp

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: Ripp]
      #103094 - 22/04/08 12:23 AM

thank you all for the advice and please keep it coming.

ripp you leave me a bit confused, is it the distance 200 yards ? or the caliber 9,3 or 400 ?

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peter

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #103095 - 22/04/08 12:27 AM

Peter,

When hunting impala look for a buck who's horn tips turn outwards, he's your trophy. On warthog, big boars have noticably big tusks, look for one with a 'big smile'. Impala and warthog are both reasonably priced and I hunt them each time I go over.

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #103102 - 22/04/08 12:58 AM

I am merely stating that shots in South can be further than other areas--simply because of terrain and vegetation..at least this has been my experience..therefore if you are taking two guns and if it was me I would take one that "can reach out and touch someone"...

On my next trip I have decided on taking my .416 and .338 --reason for this is--no matter which gun I have in my hands at the time--if the shit hits the fan--either would probably do major damage on whatever I shot..however if a more precise shot is needed..ie; croc laying on a river bank and brain shot is offered--I feel much more capable with it in my hand that the heavy duplex 416--plus (it-(338) will be better suited for the plains game that will be shot for bait and trophies and might be at longer distances---

Again, each to their own..but that it my reasoning on this..

Good luck--look forward to your photos.

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: Ripp]
      #103105 - 22/04/08 01:12 AM

thanks ripp

i am limiting my self a bit, with the caliber choises, but im weird in that area as well. to me the stalk is everything and if i cant get close enough, i take a mental picture and keep that as the trophy.

if i get any trophys then i will have worked my ass of for them.(as soon as the 9,3 gets home with the scope on i will do a lot of shooting with it also at 200-250 yards, tankfully i can do this at home behind the barn) but i rarly take the first shot at more than 100 yards.

thank you for the clarification

peter

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Re: IM GOING TO AFRICA IN AUG [Re: peter]
      #103110 - 22/04/08 01:40 AM

Remember too--warthogs are tough little buggers--the last one I shot --he was facing me at about 100 yards--drilled him dead center with my .416-he squealed, turned and ran about 60 yards before piling upwe found the bullet under his hide immediately beside his tail...so he took 400 grains from stem to stern and still turned and ran....pretty amazing--

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