Working on some loads for the next trip to Africa in Oct...416 Rem and 22 Hornet with 45 grain X bullets...hope I can handle the wicked little Hornet!

We’re kicking off the 2026 season at Tallyho with a fresh look and plenty of upgrades across the farm. From lodge revamps to some much-needed blind upgrades and clean-ups — along with a few brand-new blinds — it’s been a busy start getting everything ready for the season ahead.

This thread will be a running collection of highlights from our 2026 season — from early morning sunrises and wildlife sightings to memorable hunts as the year unfolds.

For now, we’re starting with a few glimpses of...

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I am a planner. My first trip to Africa in 2024 was booked 2 years in advance. My second trip is already booked and I do not go until June of 2028. So.... I am already thinking about a 3rd trip in 2029. Both trips so far have been to South Africa. The first trip I took 8 different plains game species. On my second trip I have on my list a Cape Buffalo and 5 more plains game species. For my 3rd trip I am kicking around the idea of Leopard. Leopard is the one animal that I see a fair amount of...

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I went back to Alaska last year for 5 months after being gone 16 years .I was shocked that reloading was disapearing in Alaska big time with people under 35 .I also went to several large gun shops and very few had reloading supplies .I dont know any kids down here that reload .I did see lots old reloading equipment left to their kids and it was being sold by their kids .I took lots of kids hunting but only got to teach one to reload .Its alot of work in Alaska my ammo for 338-378 weatherby...

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Good day members

I am currently contemplating building a 8x68S hunting rifle. I really would like it very much if you who owns a 8x68S rifle will give me feedback regarding this caliber. Good points and not so good points will be more than welcome ...if you can have a second 8x68S what would you like to change on this rifle? I want to use this rifle to hunt plains game at longer distances than with my 8x57 JS and my .308 Win...

Gert