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Just got home last night. Had a great hunt in the Limpopo region of SA. Lots of fun and no drama. 1, 300 grain A-Frame through the left shoulder, 2 steps and turned around and caught the second A-Frame trough the right shoulder. He dropped at the second shot, bellowed and died. 375 Improved loaded to about 2650 2 trophies in this pic
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Congrats! Thanks for sharing picture.
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Congrats on both trophies!!!
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6MMWASP- Thanks much for the outstanding pic of a stud buff. Other trophy ain't bad either! Congrats!
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My compliments on the Leupold binoculars- 10 power I believe.. I have a pair like that and they are my favorite stalking glasses.
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Well done! Congratulations on a super Buff bull, and obviously, your shooting.
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Congratulations, thank you for sharing.
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Good job 6MM, great buffalo, rifle, cartridge and bullet, glad you got your Wife out there too, mine wont let me leave for Africa without her.
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Congrats 6 mm!!! Nice Photo!
I like the "Two trophies Quote"! Isn't that the truth! Smart Man!
Looks like a Big ol' Bull!
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Congratulations-nice buff.Good choice of bullet.
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Congratulations on taking a wonderful, old buffalo. Good to see your wife with you too.
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Nice work Mike. 👍 looks like a dandy
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Congrats!!
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My PH sent me a few black and white pics he took. I kind of like them,
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Congratulations! From someone that is green with envy! More photos and a lengthy story required by those that must live vicariously through others! 😁 memtb
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+1 on the envy! Congratulations on a nice Buff. I think the black and white is cool, adds a vintage or nostalgic look.
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Please don't tell your wife, but that B&W photo is the one I would frame. Very nice.
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Recovered weight 268 grains
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I'm pretty sure the second trophy is not the one in the middle. ;-) Congratulations on a great Buff. As the African folk like to say "that a proper Bull."
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Would that 375 Improved happen to be a 375 Wby?? My FN/Sako in 375 Wby is a hammer. Very nice trophies! They rate a two-cool.
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Contratulations on the nice bull.
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Congrats on a very nice bull! The pictures are great. I like both the B&W as well as the color.
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This is just FYI on Dipping and crating costs. I just got my invoice for my buffalo + 4 buffalo leg bones and 4 Giraffe leg bones ( for 2 knife maker friends) + documentation on the Giraffe and the total was $400.
This cost is not including shipping costs yet ( Badger Cargo ) , nor receiving, clearing US Customs and US Fish and Wildlife. To be done by Coppersmith.
This service is being done by Swift Dip ( dip and pack ) and will be handed off to Badger Cargo for shipping.
Everyone getting their cut but it is what it is.
Dipping and crating is supposed to be completed in 3-4 months
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Nice Bull for sure. Hard bossesand heavy to tips of horns.
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My PH sent me a few black and white pics he took. I kind of like them, I haven't had an opportunity to shoot a buffalo, but that one looks huge. I'd think that is a record book animal??
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Congratulations on a great hunt and getting to share the memories!
I like the black and white picture, it could be in a classic Africa hunting book!
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Congratulations on a great hunt.
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That is a very good bull! Congratulations.
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My PH sent me a few black and white pics he took. I kind of like them, That is classic! Thanks for sharing.
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Nice one! Love the B&W picture, too.
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Just an update on shipping cost quote. $2,175. Joberg to Seattle.
Cape, skull, 4 buffalo leg bones, and 4 giraffe leg bones for knife maker friends.
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congrats! thanks for sharing
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Congratulations on a grant ol' buff. Good character in the bosses and well worn hooks and tips. Impressive turn time on getting your trophies ready. Curiosity question - did they tell you who the carrier was going to be from RSA to US? Always good to see the ladies going along. I've found life much easier with a willing accomplice!
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Shipment is Turkish Airways via Istanbul, Hope it isn't stolen for knife handles!
Cost is from RSA to Seattle through San Fran then trucking to Seattle. It is a part of a large container.
Thanks for he kind comments.
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Final leg. Shipment is on its way from Seattle to my door and the last folks getting into my pocket was $1,300.00 for clearing customs, US Fish and wildlife and final shipping to me from Seattle to Montana .
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Congratulations on a fine bull.
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Skull and cape is home to Montana.
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Those worn down horns are cool as schitt!
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Thank you . 41" wide bosses are a bit better than 13"
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Very, Very, Very nice!!! Congratulations again. The character, the wear, the chips/chunks out in the bosses are what a true trophy is - to me anyway, They will in generate life long memories to relive with "dram and a drop".
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Awesome buff! I just put together a 404 Jeffery and hope to break it in on a buffalo hunt soon!
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