South African Barrel Break-in Procedure

martinbns said:
I figured about $20k plus the cull hunt?

We killed 14 animals in 10 days 2x1 for $12k.
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There's no arguing with someone in-the-know ;) -- you're within 10% plus or minus.

It was a lot of money, to be sure. But it was worth every single penny. I'll take the memory of those 10 days to my grave, and no matter what life still has in store for me, it will always be something I'll be so glad to have done.

Someone asked me this morning if was worth all the expense. After a moment's reflection, I responded that it wasn't an expense at all -- it was an investment in myself, one which will bear a wonderful return for the rest of my days.
 
glang1 said:
Fantastic hunt Neo! & done with the .270, one of my all-time favorites :D. I am so jealous! Your pics are just great also, except I expected more smiles ;)
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I would have smiled more, except:

1) It's hard to smile much when you're overcome which shock and amazement over all you're seeing at the time :eek:, and

2) As illustrated by Dogleg's many safari pictures, *real* bwana's never smile! :D
 
SuperCub said:
Question ....... I've not much looked into the workings of a hunt in Africa, so just wondering what happens to all that meat, and do all those trophies come home with you?

Your taxidermy guy is gonna love you. :)
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BigUglyMan has it right -- the meat was always left with the owner of the concession we were hunting on, less whatever the hunter wanted to take (horns, capes, backskins, and a few steaks for sampling.
 
unibomber said:
Cool Trip!! I was wondering the same thing ? and what do they taste like, and witch ones are best eating!
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I liked springbuck quite a bit, and actually found warthog stew to be quite delightful. My hands-down favourite dish, though, was eland stroganoff -- I think I had "thirds" that night!

Overall, it's remarkable how all of the game we had was closer to beef than to North American venison -- that "wild" taste we generally have to deal with just isn't present there. At least, not to a North American palate.

At the same time, though, their domesticated meats are also very good. We had the opportunity to have lamb one night, and we were all quite shocked at how it tasted like slow cooked beef brisket rather than the strong-tasting New Zealand lamb we're used to eating here.

In the end, it was all good!
 
Neo said:
There's no arguing with someone in-the-know ;) -- you're within 10% plus or minus.

It was a lot of money, to be sure. But it was worth every single penny. I'll take the memory of those 10 days to my grave, and no matter what life still has in store for me, it will always be something I'll be so glad to have done.

Someone asked me this morning if was worth all the expense. After a moment's reflection, I responded that it wasn't an expense at all -- it was an investment in myself, one which will bear a wonderful return for the rest of my days.
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I've had the same conversation with several people, interestingly even non-hunters think this is cool.

The best wild game I had in RSA was a springbok leg roast which has been soaked in yogurt overnight.
 
A suprising amount of women are full of questions about Africa. If there is one thing women like better than spending money its exotic places. It matters little if the reality matchs the fantasy, since based on my limited understanding reality means little to the gender.:rolleyes:
 
Dogleg said:
A suprising amount of women are full of questions about Africa. If there is one thing women like better than spending money its exotic places. It matters little if the reality matchs the fantasy, since based on my limited understanding reality means little to the gender.:rolleyes:
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Too true and too funny.
 
My mother came along with me to RSA, taking my dad's place when he backed out due to illness. You've hit it right when you say they love travel. And picture taking. I've got a pile of photos because I was lucky enough to have her along as chief photog! Now, the fiancée...she's not into it. Doesn't want to see me kill things so we'll not be honeymooning in Africa. But she doesn't mind if I kill things and hang them in the house. How do you argue with that? So off to Africa I will go again!
 
Neo said:
It was a lot of money, to be sure. But it was worth every single penny. I'll take the memory of those 10 days to my grave, and no matter what life still has in store for me, it will always be something I'll be so glad to have done.

Someone asked me this morning if was worth all the expense. After a moment's reflection, I responded that it wasn't an expense at all -- it was an investment in myself, one which will bear a wonderful return for the rest of my days.
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Well said, congratualtions. :)
 
Dogleg said:
A suprising amount of women are full of questions about Africa. If there is one thing women like better than spending money its exotic places. It matters little if the reality matchs the fantasy, since based on my limited understanding reality means little to the gender.:rolleyes:
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I think Out Of Africa might be to blame in some cases... Meryl Streep and Robert Redford running around some gorgeous scenery in romantic period clothing? I had an ex-girlfriend who practically worshipped that movie...
 
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that thing is big :)


nice pictures, now I have to convince my wife I need to go on safari :) oh she can come along and take pictures :)
 
Woodchopper,
Yep, they're big. You could gut one and hide a cow elk inside.;)If there ever was an antelope with .375 written all over it, eland would be the one.
Taking your wife is an excellent plan, it might even help sell the idea. Observer rates are quite reasonable. My wife went with me to RSA and had a great time.
 
Dogleg said:
Woodchopper,
Yep, they're big. You could gut one and hide a cow elk inside.;)If there ever was an antelope with .375 written all over it, eland would be the one.
Taking your wife is an excellent plan, it might even help sell the idea. Observer rates are quite reasonable. My wife went with me to RSA and had a great time.
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well I knew I needed to buy a new larger bore rifle, I just didn't know for what :D

25-06 and 7mm RM should be good for the smaller game :D
 
woodchopper said:
well I knew I needed to buy a new larger bore rifle, I just didn't know for what :D

25-06 and 7mm RM should be good for the smaller game :D
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The two of the guys I hunted with in South Africa both used 7mms for everything. I basically used a .375 for everything. They would make a good combination, but which one do you carry? You never know what you'll see next. I have to say that I experienced shorter ranges than Neo and company though.
BTW, both of my partners are buying .375s.:D
 
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