collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: African Safari 2012 - The update thread  (Read 127235 times)

Offline Rob

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 4832
  • Location: Sandpoint ID
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #240 on: September 12, 2012, 01:00:41 PM »
Between 442 and 443 hours from the time of this posting...
_______________________________________
Sit tall in the saddle, hold you head up high.
Keep your eyes fixed on where the trail meets the sky.
Live like you ain’t afraid to die.
Just sit back and enjoy your ride
  - Chris Ledoux

Offline h20hunter

  • Trade Count: (+16)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jan 2010
  • Posts: 20872
  • Location: Lake Stevens
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #241 on: September 12, 2012, 01:04:24 PM »
Tick Tock.....

I've been looking forward to you trip just to relive it via the eventual write up. If I forget....best of luck.

Offline Rob

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 4832
  • Location: Sandpoint ID
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #242 on: September 12, 2012, 03:00:40 PM »
I think everyone else is looking forward to it so this thread will finally die!

_______________________________________
Sit tall in the saddle, hold you head up high.
Keep your eyes fixed on where the trail meets the sky.
Live like you ain’t afraid to die.
Just sit back and enjoy your ride
  - Chris Ledoux

Offline fvh40

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 170
  • Location: South Africa
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #243 on: September 13, 2012, 01:04:12 AM »
Rob

I wish you the best, have fun and be safe.

Offline lhrbull

  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Sep 2007
  • Posts: 363
  • Groups: wafsf mdf sci
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #244 on: September 13, 2012, 05:47:54 AM »
I think your idea for this thread is great you have been very informative and helpful best of luck and i look forward to your african reportand pictures

Offline Rob

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 4832
  • Location: Sandpoint ID
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #245 on: September 18, 2012, 10:36:56 PM »
10 days and counting.

Got all the shells loaded are ready for the trip.

32 .223 Remington (40 grain Vmax behind 21.5 grains of I4198) - MV= 3409
12 .375 HH Mag (300 Grain CEB BBW#13 Solids behind 69 grains of RL15) MV = 2479
40 .375 HH Mag (275 grain CEB BBW#13 NonCons behind 68 grains of RL 15) MV = 2478
10 450 Dakota (450 grain CEB BBW#13 Solids behind 106 grains of H4350) MV=2525
20 450 Dakota (420 grain CEB BBW#13 NonCons behind 104 grains of H4350) MV=2450

114 bullets total.

Total weight in boxes = 10 lbs, 15 oz. one Ounce below the max ammo weight allowance on the plane.


The happy warriors are ready to go.
_______________________________________
Sit tall in the saddle, hold you head up high.
Keep your eyes fixed on where the trail meets the sky.
Live like you ain’t afraid to die.
Just sit back and enjoy your ride
  - Chris Ledoux

Offline Wyoming08

  • LONG LIVE THE 2ND AMMENDMENT
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Sep 2009
  • Posts: 328
  • Location: Provo, UT
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #246 on: September 19, 2012, 12:30:16 PM »
 :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Nice pictures ROB!!!

I just love the  :) faces on the bullets
Good luck over there, you should have a great Hunt!!!
When In Doubt, Empty The Magazine
It's God's Job to Forgive Bin Laden -- It's Our Job To Arrange The Meeting
A Dead Enemy Is A Peaceful Enemy -- Blessed Be The Peacemakers
Marines - Providing Enemies of America an Opportunity To Die For their Country Since 1775
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It
U.S. Marines -- Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club
Water-boarding is out, so kill them all!!!!

Offline Holg3107

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2009
  • Posts: 1274
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #247 on: September 19, 2012, 12:37:07 PM »
Awesome Rob!!! This has been one hell of a lead uo to what sounds to be an amazing trip. Good luck!!! Cant wait to hear about how this all unfolds.

Offline Rob

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 4832
  • Location: Sandpoint ID
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #248 on: September 19, 2012, 03:44:03 PM »
The really funny part is my camera has facial recognition and locks in on faces to ensure focus.  It was locking in on all the smiling bullets!
_______________________________________
Sit tall in the saddle, hold you head up high.
Keep your eyes fixed on where the trail meets the sky.
Live like you ain’t afraid to die.
Just sit back and enjoy your ride
  - Chris Ledoux

Offline Rob

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 4832
  • Location: Sandpoint ID
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #249 on: September 24, 2012, 03:37:03 PM »
Ballistic cards created...
_______________________________________
Sit tall in the saddle, hold you head up high.
Keep your eyes fixed on where the trail meets the sky.
Live like you ain’t afraid to die.
Just sit back and enjoy your ride
  - Chris Ledoux

Offline h20hunter

  • Trade Count: (+16)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jan 2010
  • Posts: 20872
  • Location: Lake Stevens
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #250 on: September 24, 2012, 03:43:34 PM »
Rob....if you pull the trigger and miss......oh man the beating that you will endure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Offline Rob

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 4832
  • Location: Sandpoint ID
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #251 on: September 24, 2012, 03:45:56 PM »
And you think I'll share that bit of dirty info why???
_______________________________________
Sit tall in the saddle, hold you head up high.
Keep your eyes fixed on where the trail meets the sky.
Live like you ain’t afraid to die.
Just sit back and enjoy your ride
  - Chris Ledoux

Offline h20hunter

  • Trade Count: (+16)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jan 2010
  • Posts: 20872
  • Location: Lake Stevens
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #252 on: September 24, 2012, 03:49:29 PM »
For sport?

I don't think I've ever known anyone that can be as prepared as you are for this trip. I know you aren't gonna miss a single one!

Offline Rob

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 4832
  • Location: Sandpoint ID
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #253 on: October 13, 2012, 11:19:56 AM »
on plane now, headed home.  somewhere over Idaho right now...

trip had a rough start, but we had a GREAT time.  the 4 of us shot 58 animals over the course of our trip.

I will post more later, but here is a teaser of the buff's my dad and I shot, and some animal counts.
_______________________________________
Sit tall in the saddle, hold you head up high.
Keep your eyes fixed on where the trail meets the sky.
Live like you ain’t afraid to die.
Just sit back and enjoy your ride
  - Chris Ledoux

Offline Rob

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 4832
  • Location: Sandpoint ID
Re: African Safari 2012 - The update thread
« Reply #254 on: October 13, 2012, 11:21:09 AM »
forgot the stats
_______________________________________
Sit tall in the saddle, hold you head up high.
Keep your eyes fixed on where the trail meets the sky.
Live like you ain’t afraid to die.
Just sit back and enjoy your ride
  - Chris Ledoux

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

2025 OILS! by HillHound
[Today at 02:03:00 AM]


2025 Draw Results by JDArms1240
[Today at 01:55:11 AM]


Norway pass Elk by moocher97
[Today at 12:11:05 AM]


Toutle Quality Bull - Rifle by moocher97
[Today at 12:00:21 AM]


NEED ADVICE: LATE after JUNE 15th IDAHO BEAR by huntnnw
[Yesterday at 11:20:59 PM]


Mature bulls during late season? by Dark2Dark
[Yesterday at 10:53:27 PM]


Cowiche Unit 368 by Limhangerslayer
[Yesterday at 10:41:37 PM]


Put in for a tag I NEVER thought I would draw. by elkrack
[Yesterday at 10:15:14 PM]


Awesome customer service by deerlick
[Yesterday at 10:13:19 PM]


Commercial crab pots going in today. by Stein
[Yesterday at 09:37:31 PM]


FFL preferences or warnings in Olympia or south Sound area? by ASHQUACK
[Yesterday at 09:34:36 PM]


Boat registration by Stein
[Yesterday at 09:31:52 PM]


Flatlanders coming west in 2024, any WA mule deer outfitter recommendations by Beastmonger1987
[Yesterday at 09:31:21 PM]


2024 deer. Let’s see um! by Beastmonger1987
[Yesterday at 09:11:35 PM]


Muzzy Mission Quality!!! by crabcreekhunter
[Yesterday at 09:11:30 PM]


Unknown Suppressors - Whisper Pickle by xrangerx
[Yesterday at 09:06:49 PM]


Stillaguamish 448 QD rifle tag by Bo_nimrod
[Yesterday at 09:03:46 PM]


Nevada mule deer in the rut, followed by late rifle elk in Arizona by Beastmonger1987
[Yesterday at 08:36:20 PM]


Teanaway bull elk by 1buckdown
[Yesterday at 08:34:43 PM]


Colockum Archery Bull Tag by oldleclercrd
[Yesterday at 08:31:58 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal