Almost Ready! Africa here I come!

[muleman]

:grin: Just wanted to post some picts of the boys I'm taking to Africa in less than a month! I also wanted to thank the members of this forum for helping to teach me how to reload. My best friend and hunting partner passed away last year about this time and he had always wanted to teach me this amazing past time. I was always to busy being occupied with my family,job,horses etc. He left me all his equipment and I promised I'd learn how and put it to good use. I am now taking the the biggest hunting trip of my life and I'm going to use loads that I developed with your help, advice and expertise; THANK YOU! I especially wanted to thank the members who responded to my posts and to others who are on the steep part of the learning curve (POP,DR.MIKE,JD338,6mm,Beretz,rick smith and all the others whose alias' I can't recall at the moment).
I'm taking my two Kimbers, a 84m in .308 and a 8400 in .325wsm. The loads I've worked up are 165gr. AccuBond over 46.2 gr of Varget - Win case and primer. OAL is 2.814 at .003 off the lands, it shoots .75" groups with boring regularity(2730 fps). Last weekend I shot (2) 4" groups at 400 yards. The .325wsm load is a 200gr AccuBond over 66.4 gr of IMR 4350 Win case and WLRM primer(2850fps). The OAL is 2.862 and it shoots into less than an inch if I do my part. Not bad for a couple of stock rifles! I'll post picts and reports/stories when I get back.

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[DrMike]

Have a great hunt. Take lots of pictures. Share with the rest of us what you accomplish. You have a couple of fine rifles, and it certainly sounds as if you have the right loads for them.

 

[Guy Miner]

Here's a photo of your rifles:

Looking forward to your hunt photos and report! Should be a GREAT trip.

 

[Powerstroke]

Can't wait to hear the results of your hunt.
" Don't Forget The Camera " :grin: Good Luck !

 

[JD338]

muleman

Congratulations on your upcoming trip. Beautiful looking pair of Kimbers
you have there!
Have fun and be safe. We look forward to hearing the details of your Safari and the pictures you share with us.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

Muleman, that looks like a very perfect pair of rifles for Africa or North America. Probably one of the more balanced pairs available! That is excellent you were so successful with your new hobby. Your loads look very neat and your rifles look to be set up perfect. I can't wait to hear about your trip. I hope you take lots of game. Good luck on your trip. Scotty

 

[jmad_81]

Best of luck to you. Looks like your set as far as the rifle part goes!

 

[russ808]

Good luck, shoot straight. You will have the time of your life there. Can't wait to see the pictures.
Russ

 

[CAhunter]

Good luck. Have fun take lots of pics. Make sure to have fun!!

 

[Woodycreek]

Good luck! Take lots of pics to post since i have a few years before i can go

 

[cloverleaf]

Looks like you are set! Safe travels, blessings and fun for you anf your partners! CL

 

[Greg Nolan]

Excellent choices!
I believe you won't be dissapointed and will have many pictures of your trophys to show us. Your choices in bullets and calibers are impeccable.
You Lucky Dog! Looking forward to the pix!
Greg

 

[6mm Remington]

Nice looking rilfes and great caliber choices. You look all set. Using your own loads does add to your hunt, and you will feel that when it's over! Good luck and have the time of your life!

David

 

[sask boy]

Be safe enjoy yourself and takes lots of photographs.
It looks like that weapons you are taking will do the job.

Blessings,

 

[muleman]

Thank you all for your best wishes. Except for my kids you all will be the first to see the picts and hear the stories!

Scott

 

[FOTIS]

Looks like you got some great equipment. Good on you! I am jealous!