I never thought that I would ever think this way, but my Safari days might me coming to a close. It's getting to the point where I can't afford it anymore.

Airfare has almost doubled in the last 5? years. The prices that outfitters are charging, outside of RSA and Namibia have skyrocketed.
For example, I shot a Leopard in Zambia 5 years ago for $20,000 total, and now the same PH is charging $40,000. And that's before baits, tips, govt fees, then dip and pack, shipping, customs broker, etc...

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Recently carrying my rifle for long days I got to thinking about scope weight. The scope definitely places a weight on the rifle that makes it a bit more awkward to carry. I currently have a Kahles Helia 1-5x illuminated that is 16.76 oz. When I looked at comparable scope to try and reduce weight I found the Swarovski 1-6 illuminated is 16.4 oz and the Leica Fortis 1-6 is 19.2 oz (wow, really!)

I doubt that going to the Swarovski would make much of a change to the awkwardness the scope...

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These are the words of Craig Boddington in his book "Where Lions Roar." He had just placed a bullet (375 Dakota) in the boiler room of a buffalo. Here are his next words:
"DG with a single-shot was an experiment for me. I've used Ruger Number Ones a lot on lesser game, and I'd practiced a lot with this rifle. I'd anticipated exactly this moment, and I had extra cartridges between the fingers of my supporting hand--I thought I was ready.
There was lots of time; I could have emptied a bolt...

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Just wired a deposit for a boar hunt, Feb. 27 with Marius and @HUNTROMANIA. Really looking forward to this