October 31, 2001, 10:38 AM | #1 |
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Rich Report Requested
When time and duty permits, a detailed report of the sojourn into the hinterlands of the dark continent would be appreciated. In the Hunt forum I would hope.
The battles with Customs and other politicrats as well as the forays against critters of the polylegged ilk. Pleasantly suprised you were allowed back into the U.S. Sam |
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Thanks Sam.
This is gonna take a while to put together, and I'm swamped as usual. For now, know that the tally was: 2nd Largest eland ever taken 1 Hartebeest 1 Reedbuck 1 13.5' Croc 1 Impala 1 Warthog 1 Baboon 1 Civet 3 Buff Saw much game including a number of lion as close as 20 yards, but no well-maned specimens, worthy of the kill. Struck out on leopard as well....the cats simply will not take bait, as there is so much food "on the hoof" available. Charged by elephant, once on foot from 40 Yards. Did some great shooting...most with the DRC Custom 45-70 on buff and some terrible shooting, including missed follow up shots and a lost bush pig. More to come. Rich
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Come on Rich,
You're as bad as Lawdog. You start a story and get us interested, then leave us hanging. I know after that long vacation you're probably swamped with work so i'll wait patiently. |
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"Charged by elephant, once on foot from 40 Yards."
Yeah, Africa just isn't the same now that most of the elephants have started driving golf carts...
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Welcome home . . . I am looking forward to your full report, even more than to all the concomitant attempts at humor.
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Three B52s and an A10 ? Guess the chevvy was just dessert.
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I need to get out more. Rich has killed things that I didn't even know existed.
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3 Buff
Rich is hunting in the buff now? No wonder the leopards were scarce! post the pix on an FTP sight & i will build you a website dZ |
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"... 45-70 on buff ..." He did it. Now he'll be insufferable!
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Insufferable? Not hardly.
OTOH, I did do it three times! Quote:
Insufferable? Not hardly. Rich
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Rich, you have spent too much time with Jeff. Three joined-horned infidels on one trip! Large, black-maned lions are like 70lb per side jumbo, keep at it long enough and you will find one. In September when I was over , Dick Cabela and his family were hunting Matetsi. His party and the adjoining group, a total of twelve hunters, took 2 lion. Only one was black maned and it was not particularly huge. You must tell me more about your .45-70 rifle and ammo. Best, Rob
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We tested the Garret 540grain Hammerheads and the Buffalo Bore 430 grainers. Both did the job. Impresssions were anecdotal and will be published. Initial photos are now linked at http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...threadid=88549 Rich
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Okay ... I'm hooked!
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I will never complain about my job again.I will never complain about my job again.I will never complain about my job again.I will never complain about my job again.I will never complain about my job again.I will never complain about my job again.I will never complain about my job again.I will never complain about my job again.
http://thefiringline.com/Misc/tanzan...Croc_Bait1.jpg Seriously, I put those two guys right up there with window washers as far as having big brass ones. No way, no how would anybody get me in that water, let alone dragging a big hunk of meat along to attract a croc. |
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