I am making plans for my 2nd trek to South Africa. It will not occur until 2028 (I'm a planner). On my first trip, I took 10 heads of Plains Game. On my return trip I will also be mainly Plains Game hunting, but I have a pretty good price available on a "Male Cape Buffalo less than 40". Here is my question- is a buff under 40 still considered a formidable specimen? Will it look smallish when shoulder mounted? As stated, I am new to Dangerous Game hunting and just want to get an idea if that...

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I went back to Alaska last year for 5 months after being gone 16 years .I was shocked that reloading was disapearing in Alaska big time with people under 35 .I also went to several large gun shops and very few had reloading supplies .I dont know any kids down here that reload .I did see lots old reloading equipment left to their kids and it was being sold by their kids .I took lots of kids hunting but only got to teach one to reload .Its alot of work in Alaska my ammo for 338-378 weatherby...

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Is it doable??

I've got concerns with running out of budget with time to spare on a 5-ish pg hugt for 10 days. Would a guy kill time with, say, a 223 along on anything? Varmint call and jackals?

Side note, would a guy be nuts taking a 223 with Barnes tsx after a springbok? It's a sentimental rig I bought in high school and it would be awesome to say I took it all the way to Africa 35+ years later.

Lest anyone worry, primary rifle is a 300 mag...