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Ripp,

I've done some digging and apperantly there is a faction within Air France that does not want guns and ammo on the same plane. Your baggage story and mine are becoming the norm not the exception. I have heard that Ethiopian Airways is going to start a direct Douala from JFK flight, I have my fingers crossed.

The jam with the Sako is disheartening. Do you think a controlled round feed action would have prevented the issue?

A crappy PH can ruin a trip, been there and unfortunately done that. All things considering you turned lemons into lemon aid, good on ya mate.

I am seriously considering using the camp rifle for Bongo next year, it is such a hassle that travel with a back pack and small duffel as carry on makes a lot of sense.

I plan on going back in 2018 for Bongo/Sitatunga and 2019 for Eland/Buffalo again. As bad as the travel is it's an awesome place to hunt!

Thanks for sharing.

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On the way back they (Air France) would not allow the ammo in my luggage. I had to send it by itself..picked it up in the airport in Minneapolis and once through customes put it back in my luggage in front of the checker for Delta..where it is no issue..and yes, it isn't just you and I, my friend has been to Africa 5 times in the past 3 years..and everytime with Air France its been an issue..that and I have one other that has had the same issue...so Air France has an issue somewhere. Anti??? several years back flying into Canada was an issue never getting ammo..after a few years some investigation led to just that..was no longer an issue after that..or so I am told ..

As to the rifle..honestly I don't know if controlled round feed would have or not..but was looking at a Kimber this past weekend which does have controlled round feed..and stainless which I would cerakote to get rid of the shine and protect it from the elements..have no idea what the bongo hunt will entail but pretty sure it will be wet..and attimes could be very wet...can use it for the jungle and in Alaska and not have to worry about the stock warping, etc...

We are booked for Bongo/Sitatunga in March of 2018 as well..so once again we will have to reports about a similar hunt in the same country..rather ironic..

Have a good one..

Ripp

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