21 400 gr Swift A frames…..14 TB Sledgehammers
Total for 35 bullets $55 shipped Personal check ok
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I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of a very special to me rifle. This is in .300 HH and I have never owned one before so I have no ammunition or reloading components for it aside from .30 cal bullets and primers.

So, the question is, do I acquire new or used brass or, should I buy loaded ammo and save the brass after the ammo is shot?

Naturally there are tons of nuances to either option. What are the opinions and suggestions of the group?

How satisfied have you been with the intensity of hunting effort in South Africa?

I'm planning a first safari, and I may be giving in to preconceived notions about "ranch hunts." How challenging can an East Cape hunt be? What are some reasonable expectations?

A better question: What is the range of difficulty that an outfitter can work within?

I want to expect challenging hunting, busted stalks, physical effort, and pride in a well-placed, hard-earned shot.

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This category will be for guns that have been "gee-d up" screwed up by Bubba gun work, practically fubar'd and that unnecessarily. Pictures or descriptions of outrageous misfortune concerning firearms, from the sublime to the ridiculous.

I will start with a Marlin 46A that I saw today. Rather pristine little lever action .22, except for ONE THING. It was scope mounted....and the scope mounts were on both the receiver and the barrel....and it was a TAKEDOWN model. Which means you can't do...

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Are there safaris where you hike on foot and camp, maybe 50-75miles ~week? Maybe where you aren’t specifically trophy hunting but might hunt for small antelope for food along the way?