I'm a long time lurker here and finally have joined. I've had a lifelong dream of hunting Africa, having read any and all books on the subject since childhood. I went to the Dallas TTHA show in January, met Rouan from Tsala Hunting Safaris and made plans to hunt buffalo in Mozambique in 2027. I have enjoyed reading the forum for several years, looking forward to having experiences to share.

I've been reading the forum for a while but figured I would go ahead and introduce myself. I've always dreamed of hunting Africa. I attended the DSC convention a couple weeks ago and it really lit a fire under me, and also made me realize how achievable the trip is. I'm aiming for a 2030 trip for my first Safari (would like to get on the other side of kids with diapers). My wife wants to go as well, so my first trip will be focused on plains game and would like accommodations on the higher...

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Good evening fellow hunters. I'm a long-time browser of this website and am thankful for all the advice and info shared. My wife, I, and another couple are planning to travel to South Africa next year for our first African hunt. I've stalked a variety of animals in the lower 48 and am looking to expand that to another country. We're working through and vetting a couple of outfitters to ensure we select the best fit. I look forward to learning more from those who have gone previously and...

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Loading for my 450/400 I’m having trouble finding boxes to hold the rounds when I go to the range. I usually use the various sized MTM boxes for other calibers. But it doesn’t look like the make one that fits the 450/400 other than bullet down. I’ll do that if I have to but prefer a bullet up configuration.

I like the MTM because the plastic they use readily accepts labels I can write the load data on and they peel off without too much residue.

What is everyone using to organize and...

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Tell me about African "Euro" mounts.

I would imagine they'd be back faster, and less expensive, and easier to ship.

First safari coming up and I need no more shoulder mounts, but Euros and tanned hides may still get done.