Whilst I have never hunted either species I certainly hope to do so one day.
From what research I’ve done, I believe it’s considerably cheaper to hunt a trophy kudu than it is to do a guided trophy elk hunt in the US as a non-resident. (I’m from the UK)

But my first question is for those on this forum who have hunted both of these species. how does the actual hunt compare?

My second question is that if money was no issue would you rather have a life hunting elk or kudu?

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Gents,

Do you have any bad experiences with thermal scopes, or thermal clip-ons on high recoil rifles?
The bad experiences that I am referring to, are of the kind that device became useless under repetitive recoil, and had to be replaced.

If yes, what was the thermal optical device, and caliber?

Received a PM in response to my thread looking for some ammo. As you can see from the screenshot it has a high likelyhood of being a scammer.
Stay on your toes...tis the season!

Jerome has been made aware as well.

Hi all,

I have a CZ 550 magnum action, and now I have a conundrum…what caliber of rifle should I build with this?

I have a 375H&H, 404 Jeffery, and a 470 double rifle. It’s a great battery for Africa hunting, but the potential to build a custom rifle interests me.

What would you build?

So I’m heading back to the Eastern Cape next week for my 2nd safari. On my first trip there in 2024 the weather was cool so I only wore shorts 1 day.

Looking at the upcoming weather it looks to be in the mid to upper 70’s.

My only real concern with shorts other than scratches from thorns are ticks.

I’m torn between lightweight hunting pants and throwing in shorts some days. Thoughts ? Thanks.