I'm asking all you hunters out there for your feedback on the following 2 questions:

1. What is the minimum 3 shot group size that you are willing to go on safari with?

2. What is the maximum distance for your first shot?

I know there are countless variables I left out so please allow me to try and narrow things down a bit.

Concerning question number one I am assuming you have zeroed your rifle from the bench and were happy with the results. I'm referring to the group you are shooting...

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Rolex has to be the stupidest, lamest company I've ever dealt with. I want a specific Rolex for the wife. The conversation has gone like this:

[Big Rolex dealer in Boston] "I can neither confirm nor deny that we have that particular watch in stock," [he actually said that] "You'll have to come to our store in Boston to see if we have it." [WTF? He knows I'm in Louisiana. Okay so I'll try a Rolex dealer in NOLA, one that is part of a network of stores] "Very nice watch. We...

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I put together a short video of my first Cape Buffalo:
I hope ya'll enjoy it!

Date: March 10, 2026
Country: Republic of South Africa
Outfitter: Nahla Safaris
PH: Marco Smit
Tracker: Collin
Hunter: Franz Davis
Cameraman: Nathan Moritz
Quarry: Cape Buffalo
Size: 141" SCI Score, 42" Spread, 18" Boss
Rifle: Heym 88B Safari Double Rifle
Caliber: 470 Nitro Express
Projectiles: Swift A-Frame 500g (hand-loaded)

Wife and I made the 12hr run down to Coppersmiths in Chicago to grab the crate containing our Zim ele products. Not a fun drive but once that crate gets opened its all worth it.
In the crate was-
Capped ivory
Capped cast replicas
The molds used from the ivory
2 foot stools
Ear painting
Ear leather
Sorry for the poor pictures, bit wore out to retake once I seen how bad they turned out.

After decades of anticipating a Kodiak bear hunt in Alaska, it finally happened. While heading to Alaska at age 73, nearly 45 years after first getting the bug, might not seem ideal (it wasn’t), the adventure was well worth waiting for, and I was thankful to get the chance. A medical concern last fall—fortunately a false alarm—and mindfulness of the small stroke in 2019 compelled family to advocate for it: “You’re not getting any younger.” As if I need to be reminded.


I...

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