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[grayghost]

A few pics of my friends trophies; Nyala, Eland and Bontebok
 

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Cape Grysbok
 

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Another Impala
                                                                                                                                                                                     
 

 
Zebra
                                                                                                                                         
 

 
 
Waterbuck
 

 
 
Chobe Bushbuck
 

[grayghost]

That's all for now. I have to spend a lot of time with my clients so we can get our dates and flights booked for next year. Although there are some good deals on Lion, Buffalo and Elephant right now, plains game stays about the same (trophy fees). We will have some combo hunts next year for small groups (4-8 Hunters) for one week of bird hunting (upland and waterfowl) and one week of hunting plains game, but plenty of Leopard and the other Big five available. Tanzania has just drastically increased their hunting fees, so for many,  hunting there will be a thing of the past. Zimbabwe still offers the best deal on dangerous game and there are good numbers of plains game in certain areas. I will try to post updates from time to time or you are welcome to email me. Good hunting, grayghost

[Shotgunhemi]

Wow! Those are some fantastic pictures grayghost. Ive always liked the kudu's, they are massive! Just a quick question, whats the black rubber looking thing around your barrel just ahead of the for-end? Is it a muzzle protector that you slide down after use?

[gitano]

Is it a muzzle protector that you slide down after use?

Since THL has been down so long, it's no telling when grayghost will get back around here. Considering that, I'll answer your question. It's called a "barrel de-resonator", made by Sims, known for their recol pads. It's intended purpose is to damp the vibrations that occurr as a bullet travels down a barrel, thereby improving accuracy. There were lots of rave reviews when they first came out, especially by those that bought them ($15.95).
 
My biggest complaint is that they are seriously ugly, detracting significantly from the looks of a fine rifle. My second biggest complaint is that as far as I have been able to determine, they have absolutely no effect on down-range precision. My third complaint is that when I contacted the company (via email) to inquire about what factors should be considered when placing the device, I received a very snotty response. As far as I'm concerned, that's "three strikes" for the Sims "Barrel De-Resonator".
 
Your mileage may vary.
 
Paul

[Shotgunhemi]

Thanks for the input Paul :)

[AZ Shooter Gal]

what is that black thingie on your rifle barrel??

[Hunterbug]

what is that black thingie on your rifle barrel??

 
It's a barrel deresonator. Gitano gave the whole "in depth" answer as he is incluned to do, in post #37.

[grayghost]

Sorry for the slow reply everyone. Aside from downtime, I've been attending some of the Safari conventions and getting everyone ready for the Argentina/New Zealand & African hunting seasons. If Zimbabwe doesn't blow up (and right now it's doing OK) I'll return in a couple of months for Leopard and plains game. We're entering an un-hunted area in Mozambique this summer, so if the camp gets finished, I'll be in Niassa and the Zambezi Delta this September. Was hoping to hunt Buffalo in the Delta but we sold out before I could get my own Buff license. I should be able to find one of the trophy Sable and Bushbuck that are running around in Niassa however. Maybe next year I can hunt Buffalo.
Good luck with anyone drawing for a tag here at home this year.
Grayghost

[joeberman334]

amazing....getting me pumped up

[Bushwack]

Hi Grayghost, very nice pics. South Africa is a excellent country to hunt about 26 species of plains game. Excellent trophies in the Kudu and Blesbuck categories...
 
Cheers
 
web: bushwacksafaris.co.za

[Antler3]

Nice pictures,  enjoyed them ....