Excitement for a monumental level hunt for me is all but overwhelming as the date closes in. And likely late for the moment, my mind shifted to a proper hat for the occasion.

I see all these cool action and adventure photos folks share, and of course trophy pics, with cool hats and I want that. I just can’t ever seem to sort what feels right for me, and when I do, then it looks funny.

I don’t often wear hats much any more despite growing up wearing a cowboy hat about 90% of the time...

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Greetings everyone. I am new to the forum but have been hunting for the last 50 years! I live on a ranch and hunt in South Texas and have hunted Africa twice before in South Africa for plains game and Tanzania for buffalo (Selous). My last trip there was in 2012 and I have booked a trip for buffalo and plains game in the Northern Cape for 2027! Anxious to start gearing up and getting some great insight from all of you here.

Have upcoming hunt in 2028 for Leopard and looking for some input from experienced hunters. Something internal tells me 300 is too big (don't want to damage the hide). Everything I have read 180 gr was too big to get the proper expansion compared a 150gr or 165 gr. Thanks for any input.

Show us your Big Bore Lever Guns so we can ignite the debate about whether they are fit for DG or not..
Here are some of mine. First, a trio of Bighorn Armory Model 89 500 S&W's. Next My Turnbull Winchester 1886 in 475 Turnbull.