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Thanks for the reply Rule, you have actually answered the question completely. And the answer is black and white. If there is even a small chance that the authorities require the Cartridge headstamp to match whats on the rifle then that's what needs to be done because there is no way that I would risk having my Rifle confiscated and a hunt ruined by taking a risk with some dumb but officious customs worker in Africa. Thanks again gents for the replies.

Matt.

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Matt, that's an over reaction. You won't get a rifle confiscated. A much higher chance of having the rifle get lost. They will mess you around at worst. BTW I once had a white btw, customs guy in Jo'burg airport and it was obvious he could hardly read and write. It was painful watching him try to fill out the forms.

A useful phrase to learn: " What can I do, or, How can I, to get you to help me?" US$10 fixes a ot of purposeful mis-reading of forms and mismatched ammo. But don't do it too early or quickly , it only trains snoobabs to do it more often.

Travel is different from being at home. Be prepared. Do what can be reasonably done before hand. Stay flexible. Shit always will or may happen in the third world.

BTW some people decide only to travel with shit rifles in case they get lot.

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John aka NitroX

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