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JD338 replied to the thread Use Enough Gun.I came to the conclusion many years ago that there’s no replacement for displacement. Many fellas think that the 338 RUM is overkill but... -
JD338 replied to the thread I came, I saw and I killed my bears (updated pictures).Those are nice bears. The second one is a real brute. Glad the 45/70 worked well for you. Congratulations on your successful dream bear...
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JD338 replied to the thread Africa 2026.Mike, Thank you for letting us know. Gil and Susan are in our prayers for a speedy recovery and a safe journey home. JD338
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I was awakened early this morning with a phone call from South Africa. It was Gil (posting here as BlkRam). He and his wife Susan have...
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What Don, aka: Salmonchaser, said. Anybody reading this feel free to reach out if you have questions. I’m coming back for sure if I’m...
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I use to think it was an impossible dream as well. Like Vince I now wish I would have found a way earlier in life. The PHs I’ve met are...
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I gave the Zeiss binoculars to Jannie, the Tracker/Skinner here at hunting camp in South Africa. If I come back over, trying for March...
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JD338 replied to the thread Quickload request for my new to me Cooper.Beautiful rifle, congrats. JD338
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use the Hodgdon H4895 reduced load formula . you can up the powder charge to where the recoil is acceptable . the 60% reduced...
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I just stumbled on what i think is a good deal. Found a pristine condition Cooper custom classic model 56 left hand in 300 win mag... -
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! I’ll never make it to Africa, but I’ve enjoyed both your adventures. The pictures and...
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WARTHOG DOWN !!! Final half day hunt and stalked to 70 Yards and got the bigger of the two I missed yesterday. One shot and a twenty...
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I feel really fortunate to have been able to hunt here. Of everything I’ve had frustrations, luck, blessings, and aggravation. It’s been...
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This is really the tale of a rifle, of walking and perhaps a new old way of doing things. I had told my PH the first night in camp I was...
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JD338 replied to the thread Round Nose bullets.You have a great friend! JD338
