Recent content by Colorado54

I sent you a reply, hoping you got it. You and your wife will have an excellent time-and probably take more animals than you have planned on! We plan on returning-but I'm retired and if I get a pizza delivery job in the evenings, and deliver newspapers in the mornings we can go in about ten...

Sorry I haven't posted any photos of my safari-I have been In Wyoming at the cabin with a laptop that has issues. Home now, but having trouble posting photos-can anyone steer me in the right direction? Thanks, Jim

Just walked in the house from the safari and checked my E-mails-I've got alot of unpacking and cleaning of equipment right now but will post up soon. FANATASTIC TRIP-went over with 10 animals on my list and took 12!! Jim

Thanks to all of you. I am set to go, other than my flight is 28 days away. I have been shooting every day, weather permitting, and both rifles are shooting very well. I'll post whatever this adventure gives me. I'll be back the middle of June. Jim

Thanks Jamila! I can tell your opinion carries a fair amount of weight with other people on this forum! I respect all comments, after all Africa is all new to me. As long as I at least carry the .264 on part of the trip I'll be happy. I'm not one to use the term "overkill" as I have shot deer...

My .264 does shoot the 140 gr. Berger Hunting VLD bullets very well too. I do not have any experience on game animals with Berger bullets, so was hestitant to take them on this trip. I do like the heavier bullet for this application. Anyone have an opinion on these Bergers?

I'm new to the Nosler forum and thought I'd post a question. I plan on taking a .338 Win. Mag and a .264 Win. mag for South African plains game. The animals on my list are: Kudu, Gemsbok, Red Hartebeest, Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Blesbok, Zebra, Warthog, Springbok, and Impala. With the...