Recent content by Bartbux

Will you be at Windy Ridge Outfitters?

I've hunted many places - and outfitter communication has always been a challenge (dip pack charges/transport costs/different charter rates/type of hunt (backpack/float/horse)/daily rates) - I didn't take these experiences as someone trying to cheat/take advantage - rather a gap in...

Ha! Thought I recognized a picture! Saw your avatar…should swap stories sometime…

Free Range Hunting in Mpumalanga, South Africa with Thormahlen & Cochran I am looking for anyone with firsthand experience in hunting with T&C in their free range government areas in Mpumalanga. What did you enjoy? What would you improve? How would you compare it to other experiences you...

No plan made yet, but definitely planning! Hopefully the next trip is a proper Cape buffalo hunt.

I was shooting a Fierce Rouge chambered in .300 Win Mag, topped with a Swarovski Z6 and shooting 200 grain Federal Terminal Ascent. Longest shot was eland at 420 yards and shortest shot was waterbuck at 52 yards. Bullet performed well at short and long range.

Here are some pics of my first trip to Africa…the hunt was fabulous…this was all new to me! I’m very much looking forward to exploring more. I think each animal was a solid representation…maybe more. I didn’t bring a tape - so I don’t know how they stack up - but a wonderful adventure.