Going on Safari

Gatehouse said:
I shoudl have said they START at 35K, Riley.

You can EASILY spend $60-$100K Canadian on a elephant hunt, depending on duration, quality of animal desired, where you are hunting, governemtn fees, trophy fees, daily rate, airfare, if you want to takea buffalo and plainsgame, etc.

When you book your elephant hunt, lets us know how much you paid for it.;)
Click to expand...
i included everything from trophy fees to hotels but that is only with that outfit and that is in US$ so i see your point.:)
talk to ya all later
Riley
 
Sounds like quite an adventure, especcially since BBC news ran a report last week quoting a government official in Chad as saying his country is in a state of war with Sudan.(www.news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa). I'd also have a close, critical look at the legalities before going on a hunt in Sudan. These are apparently serious for Americans, don't know what they are like for Canadians. You'd want to be certain of what CITES says about the animals you may hunt and what the Canadian regs are too. You might want to ask around on the AR African forums (www.accuratereloading.com) for current conditions. If I was sure about the legal stuff, I'd do it in a heart beat. But only if I was sure.

As for guns.... If you are concentrating on birds, you might want to forgo the rifle entirely and rent/borrow a rifle in Sudan. Airlines only allow 5 kg of ammo per passenger and I suspect, but don't know, that it would be easier to get a rifle and ammo in Sudan than to get a shotgun and shells. If you do take a rifle, I'd only take one in your situation (ie already taking a shotgun and shells). If buff are on the menu, and maybe an ele, I'd take a .375 H&H with a box or two of solids, a few boxes of softs, and use it on everything. That is after all what the .375 H&H is good at. If no DG is on the menu, I wouldn't bother with a heavy rifle, but would take any deer/elk/moose gun you'd be happy taking out west. You really don't what to get into a position where you have to shoot something in self defense. I'd rather take my chances outrunning a startled cow elephant than shoot her off license and take my chances with an African justice system. As a foreigner, you'll almost certainly be legally required to hunt with a PH. It's his job to sort out such problems, which are unlikely anyway. Shooting a buff or an ele with a shotgun slug will just piss it off and focus its attention on you.

All the best with your adventure!

Dean
 
Hi guys, I just got my marching orders. I will be leaving in the next 5 days. I got my self a litttle Rugger and I am sure I can pick myself up an AK 47. On Safari I will be as soon as I am settled in. After my first successful hunt I will post the cost and I will see about posting some pictures for you guys.
 
Gatehouse said:
Hmm....Executive Chef for 2 hotels, alot of meat cutting experience, alot of management experience...:D
Click to expand...


Nice try Clarke, He wants a REAL meatcutter, not Chef-Boy-R-Dewd :eek:


Pick me :D


sc
 
jwillmoore said:
Hi guys, I just got my marching orders. I will be leaving in the next 5 days. I got my self a litttle Rugger and I am sure I can pick myself up an AK 47. On Safari I will be as soon as I am settled in. After my first successful hunt I will post the cost and I will see about posting some pictures for you guys.
Click to expand...

Looking forward to pics. What model Ruger did you pick up? If they're hunting with Kalishnakovs, maybe a mini-30 would work? :rolleyes:
Oh, hey, don't forget to bring your .410 backpacker!
Hehehe...
Yes, I'm envious! Have a great time!
 
:D jw you never got back to me when I asked what exactly what you were doing via PM:confused:

You sen tme PM, I replied with quesitons and POOF! that was it...:confused:

Anyways, hiope you have a good time!!:D
 
Gatehouse said:
:D jw you never got back to me when I asked what exactly what you were doing via PM:confused:

You sen tme PM, I replied with quesitons and POOF! that was it...:confused:

Anyways, hiope you have a good time!!:D
Click to expand...


Really sorry! PM on its way. I noticed that I usually type then forget to press send
 
I picked up a Ruger M77R MK II caliber 300 WSM.

I am packing along for the trip my Izhmash Los 7-1 Caliber 308 win. and my Tula MTS 255 Caliber 12 g. I think I will have enogh toys to play with. What do you think.

Tula MTS 255 Caliber 12 g
g21.gif


Los 7-1 Caliber 308
g2.gif


Ruger M77R MK II caliber 300 WSM
Ruger%20M77R%20MKII.jpg


I still need to pickup a couple of half descent scopes and rings for the Ruger as well as lots and lots of Ammo.



.
 
Last edited:
jwillmoore said:
Hi guys, I just got my marching orders. I will be leaving in the next 5 days. I got my self a litttle Rugger and I am sure I can pick myself up an AK 47. On Safari I will be as soon as I am settled in. After my first successful hunt I will post the cost and I will see about posting some pictures for you guys.
Click to expand...
Good luck and good hunting!!:D :D
 
jwillmoore said:
I picked up a Ruger M77R MK II caliber 300 WSM.

I am packing along for the trip my Izhmash Los 7-1 Caliber 308 win. and my Tula MTS 255 Caliber 12 g. I think I will have enogh toys to play with. What do you think.

Tula MTS 255 Caliber 12 g
g21.gif


Los 7-1 Caliber 308
g2.gif


Ruger M77R MK II caliber 300 WSM
Ruger%20M77R%20MKII.jpg


I still need to pickup a couple of half descent scopes and rings for the Ruger as well as lots and lots of Ammo.



.
Click to expand...
Nice guns! I didn't know Tula made the MTS 255 in 12ga? I thought they were just offered in 20ga?... :confused: (hey, I'm new...)
 
Monty said:
Nice guns! I didn't know Tula made the MTS 255 in 12ga? I thought they were just offered in 20ga?... :confused: (hey, I'm new...)
Click to expand...


I have both the 20 g and 12g. The 12 does not have sights. I have not taken it out of the box yet. I will have to this week though
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom