Hello All. In my introduction post I mentioned my wife and I are planning our first SA Safari for spring (US) 2028. We have attended DSC and SCI Nashville and quite frankly our head is spinning from information overload. This is going to be a very special trip for us since it will be the year of my 60th birthday as well as our 40th wedding anniversary, so we want it to be a very special and memorable trip.

Desired animals:

• Gembok
• Nyala
• Kudu
• Red Lechwe or Waterbuck...

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My daughter isn't a hunter.

She's not an "anti-hunter," just a non-hunter.



She owns a handgun (S&W 380 EZ) and she can shoot very well.

She's only 5'2", so needs to get shoulder fired firearms that fit, but at a price point that is not excessive.


"Santa" gave her a Pointer Acius O/U 20 gauge for Christmas. The LOP is fine, but the grip is too large for Jack Dempsey.


Recommendations on 2 rifles?

A Ruger 10/22 will probably be one.


The other???

Fantastic scope, Japan glass. 4.5-18x44. Illuminated reticle. Comes with box and everything.

$775 shipped to lower 48

The USA has labelled both Canada and the EU as threats to their "National Security" in order to justify new duties declared by their military Commander-in-Chief on the international trade of steel and aluminum. So I suggest that USA made products such as firearms and ammunition should be sold exclusively within the USA so Canada and Europe can help our esteemed neighbour defend themselves and improve their national security. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that Canadians and Europeans...

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Long time hunter, working to book my first trip in Africa. Been wanting to go for a long time. From Texas, just live in Oklahoma