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On My Way in 15 Days

Hello! I’m headed to Limpopo Province in just over 2 weeks. Several animals are on my potential list but a Cape buffalo will be the prize. Going with CT Safaris.

Chip

Curious why cape buffalo have the same minimum caliber requirement as Rhino, Hippo and Elephant?

I've always wondered why the .375 cal minimum requirement applied to Cape Buffalo in the same way it does to the larger dangerous game ie Hippo, Rhino and Elephant.

Now, I have never hunted Africa and have no direct experience with these game species. I know that Cape Buffalo are known for their toughness, their "meanness" and I've seen videos where they soak up a LOT of lead.

But from an anatomical perspective they are a ~1,600lb Buffalo vs a 3,000lb+ Hippo, 5,000lbs+ Rhino or a...

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Show Us Your Hunting Knife

I recently sold a bunch of knives (thank you AH members who looked and bought them) and as any proper AH member, already had in mind what my next one would be. So before the funds could hit the bank, I purchased a Smith & Sons Brave with Natural Micarta Scales. Fits my hand well and is now resting on my cartridge belt. This one hasn't had a chance yet to make any memories, but I assure you it will.
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This also made me wonder what others are using as their hunting knives. Of course...

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.450 No2 3/12" Dies wanted

Hi Guys

I'm looking for .450 NE 3 1/2" reloading dies. If you do not have but can point me in the right direction to connect with someone or firm that might have some please let me know.

Many thanks
Francois

Shipping Firearms across State Lines---NC to California

Does anyone here use the website; " Pirateship.com " to mail long guns to a dealer ? This is a new website for me and I have no experience shipping across state lines, esp. California.
The USPS seems like a clown show with 3 different IDK from 3 different postal inquiry's.
Seems I saw another website to ship firearms but do not remember the name.
Any help would be appreciated.
Should I have a copy of the FFL and my ID/drivers license in the shipping box ?
Are there special warnings about...

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