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Traveling to Namibia With Reloads

Was just at DSC and meet with our PH for an upcoming Namibia PG Safari. In the package of information that they provide they emphasize bringing ammunition in the manufacture's box. At DSC I mentioned to the PH that we reload. He said buy as cheap of ammunition in the same caliber and put the reloads in the manufacturer's box otherwise the authorities may not allow the ammo in. Is this really a thing?

I also thought of another question I will have ask our PH via email. For my 35 Whelen loads...

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Hornady 162gn round nose bullet in the 6.5 X55 Swedish Mauser caliber

Good day members, are any one familiar with a Hornady 162gn round nose bullet ?
I received loaded rounds with information as Hornady 162gn round nose bullets loaded in a Lapua case , 43gn S365 ( SONCHEM Propellant). I am trying to find any information in regards to this 162gn round nose bullet but is unsuccessful.
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Flying with Bolt Action rifle - Bolt in or out?

Greetings all. I'm taking my 2nd trip to RSA later this year and I bought a new Pelican Case for my bolt gun. I've read horror stories on bolts getting bent, broken, stuck, after leaving them in the rifle during travel due to baggage impacts and abuse.

Has anyone here ever experienced this? I'm reluctant to separate the bolt from the rifle merely for travel. I'll be taking a Christensen .300WM (Rem 700 clone).

What say you??

Looking for DG hunt Options

Going to Atlanta this year to hopefully get something nailed down.
Option #1 Exportable Bull Elephant under 25K
Option #2 Non Exportable Bull Elephant
Option #3 Tuskless Elephant
Option #4 Buffalo/Plainsgame , Spotted Hyena as add on
Option #5 Buffalo/ Hippo (prefer hippo on land)
I know its a broad range but wanting to weigh my option to see if whats realistic.
I'm a working guy so the Tanzania/Botswana is probably above my pay grade.
I have reached out to couple of outfitters that I plan...

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