I never thought that I would ever think this way, but my Safari days might me coming to a close. It's getting to the point where I can't afford it anymore.

Airfare has almost doubled in the last 5? years. The prices that outfitters are charging, outside of RSA and Namibia have skyrocketed.
For example, I shot a Leopard in Zambia 5 years ago for $20,000 total, and now the same PH is charging $40,000. And that's before baits, tips, govt fees, then dip and pack, shipping, customs broker, etc...

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Check out my test of this brand new head that just hit the market today. It did exceptionally well--got the Highest Score of any mechanical to date. It's worth a look!

I jave been searching high and low for a used heym 88b. When I see them inads they are already sold. Called Champlin Arms and all the heyms they had advertised were already sold. So frustrating!

Hello AH members,
I will post here two options for the upcoming season 2026.
One is a fixed price ( any trophy can be taken by chance) and by trophy size (weight) most common in European countries. Both offers are in very good areas with a high success rate
Dates available for this hunt are
• 17-22.10.2026
• 22-27.10.2026
Here are the details
Red stag 2026 fix price 4000 €
• 4 days of hunting, morning and evening (max 8 hunting outs, 1:1)
• 5 nights single...

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I figured I’d start a thread for some current projects everyone is working on. Help other guys get some ideas rolling and just a drop spot if you don’t want to make a dedicated thread.

Right now my current projects are:
Restocking a No.1 458 Win Mag (first time)

Building out an AR-10 in 308 for hog/deer
Constant tinkering with my go to AR-15

Planned projects:
The “Dixie Safari Rifle”, basically taking the Model 70 from my grandad and making it a DG style rifle for the...

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