Hello everyone,

I’m 23 years old, from the greater Munich area, and an avid hunter from southern Germany. I’ve been following this forum for quite some time and truly enjoy reading the hunting reports. They’re not only inspiring, but also great motivation to keep studying and working hard so that one day I can experience these hunts as well.

In 2024 I had the privilege of hunting in Namibia, which was an unforgettable experience. If there’s interest, I’d be happy to share a short report...

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This article speak about EU will likely keep lead in rifle ammo , partially due to the defense industry and the Russian Bear .

So one can hope they will do so , and not ruin many civilians firearms and ranges also .

But nothing is decided yet , one will wait and see .

Hi,
My first post on this fantastic and newly found forum.
Have a question for you about drilling as a back up for follow up on leopards and possible smaller potential hazardeous like bushbok. What is the experise opinion on a drilling in the 12/12 - 9,3x74r configuration with a aimpoint micro? Other preference for follow ups on these types?

Well, I've seen threads on "the best" and "the worst" and "what do you hate", etc..........so here is another one!

What reloading components have you come to know and love that have been suddenly yanked from the shelves because of whatever stupid reason?

I would like to see the older style Winchester "silver tips" in .30/30 and .35 caliber brought back. I would also like to see the Speer .38 and .44 caliber "3/4 jacket" bullets back in the line up (146 grain HP and 160 grain SP in .38/357...

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This hunt begins where my last report left off—sitting around a fire in the Niassa. I was staring across the Rovuma River, debating whether I could rock-hop my way into Tanzania—likely emboldened by one too many G&Ts and soaking in the memories of the previous 14 days as the sun set on another successful safari.

Thinking better of it, I struck up a conversation with a PH who was doing a bit of freelancing after the South African season had wrapped up.

His name was Jurgens Potgieter—or...

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