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Please contact Elaine Coetzee at either www.tournamibia.com or at www.cecsafaris.com and tell her I refered your request for information.  She will gladly supply you with information on Eden.  Advice on plains game - make sure you are comfortable with shop placement,  magnification is little to much, but you should be ok.  Shooting distance 200 meters.

Very low, nearly at the bend of the chest.  Desert animals need the longer blood flow through the nose to keep them cool, hence the placement of the heart/lungs at the bottom of the chest.  Many hunters shoot to high on Gemsbuck

What is ironic is that against the African background you will need to double check to see them as they blend in perfectly.  Also, bulls tend to be on their own.  One of the few animals where the cow horns are longer than the bull.  Big questions guys - where do you place the heart/lung shot?

Yes, we use it often on species such as Kudu and Oryx

Unfortunately none available locally.  Had to get Rosenthals in Windhoek to supply the catridges.  I will ask around

Could be in the 458 group.  Would make a lot of sense for the proffesional hunter as you have the posibility of firing 2 shots at a charging buff.

hey guys i just purchased a mannlicher schoenauer in 9.5x56MS markings on it say its a model 1910 deluxe luxus. anyone hear of this calibre being used in africa recently?

Yes, we use it often on species such as Kudu and Oryx

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Nice to know you are still looking after the African market.  With Zimbabwe messing up, it is hard to convince folk we are still a safe destination.  Always keep in mind that the $ is a strong currency and us in the brokering business will not disregard the sway of the dollar.  On the airline side, try Gabrielle at CLS to find a way.  She is one street smart hunter and a good friend.  Tell her I referred you :
 
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The best would be to purchase on of the field guides.  There are a number to choose from and if you need to get one from me here in South Africa, give me a shout.  Have a look on Kalahari.net as they stock books from Africa.  Hope you manage.

The best would be to purchase on of the field guides.  There are a number to choose from and if you need to get one from me here in South Africa, give me a shout.  Have a look on Kalahari.net as they stock books from Africa.  Hope you manage.

I agree with grayghost, has been done.  Very exspensive option.  Do not look blindly at an African Hunt as a big 5 or nothing.  The biggest challenge for most first time foreign hunters remain shot placement, regardless of the size of the calibre.  That is where the challenge lie in an African hunt.  A klipspringer can prove to be just as rewarding than an old dagga boy buffalo.

I appreciate the views of hunters who have travelled to South Africa and Namibia and then re-visit their views.  An important factor that you should never lose sight off is the fact that nearly 80% of all foreign hunters tend to hunt in the bush rather than the open savanah where the 375 has limits.  This has been and will be the reason de etre why an all-round calibre for all hunting conditions have still not been found.  Although the 7x61 and 7x64 can claim good perfomance statistics they simply do not have the stopping power of the 375 and 458.

Thanks guys.  I have noticed that the $ has strengthened a lot against the South African Rand the last couple of weeks, so please make sure that your hunting outfitter does not adjust fees etc.  Rather ask and re-ask what costs are involved and how bills will be settled.
 
Happy hunting

RJKMy website //www.africannaturenetwork.com might not yet be updated on your side so we will have to use the good old e-mail format and you can reach me at broadway@lantic.net  or on my phone at 27 21 855 5561 or cell at 27 72 926 0487.RegardsLeon (springbuck)

There are so many of us in the hunting business that will provide you with a myriad of reasons on why you should use our business above the next.  As I am in the industry you are more than welcome to contact me as I will be able to provide you with my reasons and views.  I do believe it is important that you get clarity beforehand on your budget and what you would deem as a fair assesment of costs.
 
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Springbuck

You should still speak to a number of Ph's to get their views.  Being a guide and being a good guide is a matter of proffesionalism that no book can teach you.  Good luck in getting the right people to train you