I’m new to the forum and wanted to stop by and introduce myself. I work in networking and have an interest in technology, the outdoors, and learning from other people’s experiences.

Looking forward to exploring the forum, joining some discussions, and getting to know everyone here.

Nice to meet you all!

I have recently purchased a very nice .458 WM ( https://www.africahunting.com/threads/custom-rifle-ranch-458-win-mag.90030/ ) , and have been shooting it a bit zeroing iron sights that I installed. I love the rifle, and feel it is built correctly for a big bore. It has a wide comb that rises slightly to the rear, a wide butt, weighted 10 pounds with scope, a bit over 9 without scope. LOP is correct for me as far as I can tell (matches most every other rifle I shoot). I shoot it...

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Ah where to begin...beforehand I want to apologize for any typos and omissions as I am sure there will be some. I've been back for 2 days now but have had to work both days and just got off of work and am going to have a few drinks while I type this, but want to write my report while it is still fresh in my head even though it's all already a blur.

It probably began after I'd found the forum and before I went on my first trip to the Eastern Cape of RSA for plainsgame when I saw the hunts...

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Where did you hunt them or where do you plan to hunt them. How many trips did it take you to get one? Just starting to research about them. Thanks for the help.

Hi guys and gals,
I saw this on another forum and really liked the idea.
In a nutshell here is how this works:
Members put up an item that they may no longer need, want or have upgraded and it is just sitting around taking up space. The rules are that the item must be given away at no charge to the first person that names the item and says they will take it. In turn, the person taking the item MUST put something up in its place. For example, I will start this thread off with a box of...

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