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    I have used many, many sets of Talley lightweight rings. They're my preferred combination when I can use them, whether my rifles, family...
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    Dr. Vette reacted to salmonchaser's post in the thread Africa 2026 with Like Like.
    Had a little adventure today, Wednesday. PH asked if I was interested in taking a hike on an 8000 acre cattle ranch the outfit is...
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    Dr. Vette reacted to salmonchaser's post in the thread Africa 2026 with Like Like.
    Finished off the day with a 475 yard shot on a good springbok. Longest shot I've made with the number one.
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    Today, Tuesday was anticlimactic. At dinner last night one of the PH told my PH about a herd of 12 or so Gemsbok he had seen. This...
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    Dr. Vette reacted to FOTIS's post in the thread The 224 Bee Saga with Like Like.
    Update. Got it back in February. Bad barrel, as I surmised. New barrel is great. My first outing. Not too shabby for a sporter.
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    Dr. Vette replied to the thread Michigan changes deer gun law.
    We're hoping to use 223 and 6.5 CM with suppressors to gain some range in a couple of places. I haven't used my 450BM in 5 years, but...
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    Been hunting hard for a very good water bok we've seen a couple of times. Hiked 8 miles yesterday with 2000 foot of elevation gain one...
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    Dr. Vette reacted to Vince's post in the thread Africa 2026 with Like Like.
    I’m short so legroom is wasted on me. I honestly can’t tell the difference between First Class and economy as far as legroom.
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    Dr. Vette reacted to salmonchaser's post in the thread Africa 2026 with Like Like.
    I know it's middle of the night, 0730 Saturday morning here. Red Lechwe, 300hh, 180 Accubonds, one and done
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    Dr. Vette replied to the thread Africa 2026.
    It's definitely worth the visit!
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    Dr. Vette reacted to salmonchaser's post in the thread Africa 2026 with Like Like.
    Best breakfast buffet I've seen.
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    Dr. Vette reacted to Firebird24's post in the thread Africa 2026 with Like Like.
    I have taken my own guns each trip. I book My flights and gun permits through Gracy travel located in Texas and incorporate their...
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    Dr. Vette replied to the thread Africa 2026.
    We used https://www.hunterssupport.com/hunters/ and it worked very well. A local friend helped us fill out the forms using his as a...
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    Dr. Vette reacted to salmonchaser's post in the thread Africa 2026 with Like Like.
    There is a process for taking your own, many choose to avoid the headaches and use one of the outfitters rifles. I used one of my...
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    Dr. Vette reacted to salmonchaser's post in the thread Africa 2026 with Like Like.
    Been following the weather reports for Bedford, Eastern Cape, RSA. They’ve been getting quite a bit of rain though the 10 day forcecast...
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