As I kill time waiting for my first safari (June 2027. . Buffalo/Plains Game) I inevitably get drawn into constantly looking for and evaluating rifles. A certain amount of nostalgia and romance is a necessity for me in rifles in general, especially those I plan to take to Africa. I have an old Browning Safari Grade in .375 H&H that I really enjoy. It's an original, non saltwood gun that fits me nicely and shoots really well. However, as I spend more time here and elsewhere reading, I've...

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Hey all-
I'm planning a plains game hunt in SA, just getting started with logistics and building the bank account. I'd like to read other people's experience with the invisible costs of a safari: trip insurance, air fare, gun transport, customary tips (amount and to whom?) Price of shots & vaccinations (required and recommended) Hotel stays en route? DIP & SHIP CAPES & HORNS, Specialized customs brokerage... What am I missing here?

Am I stupid to bring my own gun on a...

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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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Is it doable??

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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