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<blockquote data-quote="D-mon" data-source="post: 2123258" data-attributes="member: 1523"><p>If it was me,I would approach the thing the following way:</p><p>First , if you allready know your PH and where you are going, is asking him what calibres he recommands and what is easy to find on the shelf in case your ammo don't make it at the same time as your rifle on arrival . Or even not at all!</p><p>Also ask the PH if he is happy for you to use a brake or not.( if you did intend to use one.)</p><p></p><p>Second consideration, if the rifle does not make it to destination or get damaged or stolen during transport, how much would it affect you psychologically ? If you get a cheaper off the shelf rifle or a good second hand rifle that shoots accurately you might get less upset than if it was a custom made super expensive rig just for that trip. Nowdays, luggages don't get lost so much, and there are some pretty tough gun cases that will protect your gun from any damages . But that does not stop the whole thing to get stolen or forgotten on the tarmac ... just a thing to keep in mind. And if that were to happen, are you confortable in using a borrowed rifle from your PH?</p><p></p><p>Third , if you decide to go with a custom rifle, or if you found a second hand rifle with a very nice piece of wood, but you are not sure to get it because you might damage the wood, don't be put off. The stock can always be temporarily replaced with a mcmillan for the duration of your hunt while the fine walnut stock stays at home.</p><p>Fourth, it is preferable that your rifle have open sight, and your scope have a detachable mount. I would also consider having a second scope in the same mounting system, pre sighted for that rifle.that second scope does not need to be flash, a good basic leupold will do . But in case you damage the first one you have a second one to carry on your hunt. You can always sell one of the two scopes once you are back to civilisation.</p><p></p><p>Fifth, practice with the factory ammo you are going to use, in all kind of positions and shooting above sticks as well. Practice with open sights, the first scope and the second scope. Checking how well they return to zero after being removed from the rifle and put back on.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with your quest, and enjoy your hunt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="D-mon, post: 2123258, member: 1523"] If it was me,I would approach the thing the following way: First , if you allready know your PH and where you are going, is asking him what calibres he recommands and what is easy to find on the shelf in case your ammo don't make it at the same time as your rifle on arrival . Or even not at all! Also ask the PH if he is happy for you to use a brake or not.( if you did intend to use one.) Second consideration, if the rifle does not make it to destination or get damaged or stolen during transport, how much would it affect you psychologically ? If you get a cheaper off the shelf rifle or a good second hand rifle that shoots accurately you might get less upset than if it was a custom made super expensive rig just for that trip. Nowdays, luggages don't get lost so much, and there are some pretty tough gun cases that will protect your gun from any damages . But that does not stop the whole thing to get stolen or forgotten on the tarmac ... just a thing to keep in mind. And if that were to happen, are you confortable in using a borrowed rifle from your PH? Third , if you decide to go with a custom rifle, or if you found a second hand rifle with a very nice piece of wood, but you are not sure to get it because you might damage the wood, don't be put off. The stock can always be temporarily replaced with a mcmillan for the duration of your hunt while the fine walnut stock stays at home. Fourth, it is preferable that your rifle have open sight, and your scope have a detachable mount. I would also consider having a second scope in the same mounting system, pre sighted for that rifle.that second scope does not need to be flash, a good basic leupold will do . But in case you damage the first one you have a second one to carry on your hunt. You can always sell one of the two scopes once you are back to civilisation. Fifth, practice with the factory ammo you are going to use, in all kind of positions and shooting above sticks as well. Practice with open sights, the first scope and the second scope. Checking how well they return to zero after being removed from the rifle and put back on. Good luck with your quest, and enjoy your hunt. [/QUOTE]
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