janfred
@janfred
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Topics: 12 / Replies: 412
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

There we were, big pig in the back and an hours worth of daylight remaining. That's where we decided to see if we can get a larger impala ram. So...

2 years ago
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

Making our way back in a time that would rival Sarel van der Merwe, we had a rest. While the hunt master was having a nap, I contemplated life and the...

2 years ago
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

Not done yet. This has become my opus. The major lesson is yet to come...

2 years ago
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

After placing the hollowed out piggie in the shade, we continued on to a camp where Dave had seen a lot of warthog before. This prime location had a l...

2 years ago
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

Friday night a fire was made and the next day's hunt was planned. Matress pumped up with the included hand pump. Note to self; get a small batter...

2 years ago
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Re: Safe Chamber Pressure - 303 Epps Improved

You can buy the book "Shooting & Reloading the 303 British and the 303 Epps" by Stephen Redgwell. It is around R440 on Amazon right now....

2 years ago
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

What a weekend! Lots of ups and downs. Definitely not a flat farm.Friday afternoon was a bit of a rush to get to the farm, unpack and depart on the fi...

2 years ago
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Re: What is a practical hunting knife?

The Kershaw knife performed adequately I think. The sheath worked well enough that I forgot it was on my belt. Only used it for gutting, but it had no...

2 years ago
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Re: Hunt approaching fast

Yeah. Guess nice deodorant should not be used and the hair spray must stay at home. I'll keep some deodorant for the trip back to civilization.

2 years ago
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Re: What is a practical hunting knife?

Got myself a Kershaw Dechutes Skinner.D2 steelFlat grindDrop pointLarge finger choilNot the prettiest of knives, but seem to be very practical for sli...

2 years ago
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Re: Emperial sizes on dies

Also known as a diver's vernier.

2 years ago
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Re: reloading the .303 Epps

I once tried S365 loading .303. Was not a success. Too much unburnt powder was blown out the barrel. I managed to get to a speed of 2200ish with 174gr...

2 years ago
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Re: What is a practical hunting knife?

Can't find any info on the net about Lohman 458. Closest is Lohmann 4528, and that is apparently a N690 analogue.As for the Panzer, only referenc...

2 years ago
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Re: Emperial sizes on dies

Nothing beats a water pump pliers and a blou-draad tang.

2 years ago
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