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Marked as sold

I have a lightly used LabRadar (~2 years old, and has only accompanied me to Ben Avery) with case, trigger, sight installed on top and planning plate for sale. I like the panning plate as it is low to the table, but if you would prefer, I can swap out the panning plate for a sirui tripod with ball head instead. I have included pictures of both - but only one will be included in the sale. The radar was purchased new from Midway and I am the only owner. I am based in Northern Phoenix, AZ near Cave Creek should interested buyers wish to see the unit before purchasing. $450 shipped within the USA. I will take PayPal, personal check, or USPS money orders. Matt

I am from South Africa originally - and yes, there are loads to choose from. Its actually pretty challenging to summarize, but from a South African "viewing safari" perspective: If you are staying on a private game lodge - your safari drives are included in your daily rate. Generally 2x per day, before dawn and late afternoon going into the evening If you are touring a National Park (like Kruger National Park) there are a number of companies that will organize day trips in game viewing vehicles. These generally enter the National Parks at park opening time and will drive around for a set period. They generally have radios and will respond to sightings as others find them. I would encourage you to read up on these companies and their ratings before booking with them If you are self touring (ie driving yourself around) - most of these National Parks offer walks, night drives etc from one of their camp sites that can be arranged directly with them a day or so in advance If you are hunting in South Africa - your PH may be able to assist with some game viewing activities as well - esp if a famous national park is nearby. There are also others that operate outside National Parks - and will take you to scenic sights or along famous routes. As trphyhntr mentioned - be smart about it, do your research and ensure you book with someone reputable. Africa is a stunningly beautiful country - but be safe about it 🙂 I can offer some help from a South African perspective - but less so on other countries in Africa. Feel free to reach out via DM 🙂

I have to start this post with a huge thank you and shout out to @CatfishKev. The man is such a gent and frikken amazing at glassing. It’s a privilege to be learning from you bud! I truly have learnt so much from our outings- here’s to many more! I managed to get some time off work to assist Kev for a weekend on his son, Caliche’s hunt and do some scouting for this hunt. This one was actually my friend’s first big game hunt in Arizona and he’d asked me for some help, of course I reached out to Kev as well 🙂 We arrived on Thursday evening, filled with hope which was actually well placed, as we found about 16 bucks during this trip. On Friday morning we glassed up 4 buck in a meadow. They weren’t big, but they were also a bit beyond a comfortable shooting range. Friday afternoon we visited a different spot where we glassed up some more smaller bucks and quite a few herds of does and fawns. We were also caught in a rainstorm that resulted in one of the most vivid double rainbows I can remember seeing. Saturday morning had us in the same spot, this time with Kev’s hunting pal Bucky the Boston Terrier in tow, where we found 2 beautiful big buck, who were feeding towards us. We made some plans to put our hunter in position but they picked up on something and turned back to where they came from. Feeling our cover blown we visited another area- no deer this time, but we found quite a few javelina and coyotes. Saturday afternoon had us in another spot- loads and loads of does and fawns but no bucks this time. Sunday morning was our last chance. We went to our most promising spot where Kev glassed up a beautiful buck before it was even light. A big Roman nose, big bodied and a good rack. We put a plan in place, but devastatingly bumped some does who ran straight to the buck who hightailed it with them. Feeling rather dejected, we returned to the glassing point to resume the search. We glassed up some sparring spikes very far away, and with the thinking of something is better than nothing again, hatched a plan to put our hunter in position. This time I stayed with Kevin and we guided him in. He managed to get extremely close (from where we were it seemed almost archery range) while they continued. While this excitement was going on- we spotted 4 additional buck, 2 of them certainly big bucks making their way straight to where our hunter was currently hidden. We excitedly told him to wait for them and our anxious wait started. They kept coming closer and closer and it seemed like they were about to step on him while we continued waiting to hear a shot. The hunter then excitedly told us he could see one. It was one of the smaller buck, and the bigger two were still approaching… The smaller one however knew something was up, he backtracked around a bush to get a look from the other side and fortunately one of the big bucks stepped forward and into our hunters target and we finally heard a shot! We waited a few minutes, watching for any movement before we packed our scopes to make our way down to find our happy hunter- with a beautiful, hugely bodied, mature buck. I’m almost convinced it was the buck Kevin had spotted first thing. What a beauty for a first time AZ hunter!

I dont have a full brick of large rifle to swap - would you be keen to swap out a couple of sleeves for CCI 200, large rifle? Alternatively - I'll happily pay, but honor Chuckster as first to reply?

So awesome to read - and great to spend some time out with you guys! Congrats on a super cool buck!

Hey Donny - that was my first search before I posted here actually. I thought I had found a stockist (Peter Hofer Jagdwaffen out of Austria) - but they responded to say that they no longer have it in stock. If you are aware of any stockists online with the book in stock - please do pass on the information 🙂

@jl3255 It is still available

Just giving this thread a little bump

Would anyone have a copy of Wayne Grant's Into the Thorns that they would be prepared to sell? Does not have to be in mint condition, but preferably free of damage. The books details are as follows: Into the Thorns: Hunting the Cattle-Killing Leopard of the Matobo Hills Hardcover Author: Wayne Michael Grant ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005K24GXK Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mag-Set Publications (January 1, 2008) Description: Hunting the Cattle-killing Leopard of the Matobo Hills. 2007 Zimbabwe. 569 pp, profuse color ill. This book was published by African Hunter magazine—they really know their stuff—and so does the author, PH Wayne Grant, who has many awards, including Professional Hunter of the year. He has plenty of dangerous game experience. If you’re seeking a really good book about leopard hunting, there is plenty of leopard hunting here. INTO THE THORNS is very well written and produced. It’s a book we enjoyed reading and are proud to recommend. Wayne is still very active in the professional safari business.

Replying to @PRDATR - 8 lbs 7 - with scope on (leupold vx-5HD) Replying to @Rubberduckie - no, its the standard Remington SPS Tactical .308

41 rounds since addition of the stock, trigger and barrel.

Hi there all, I am selling my Remington 700 with customization in .308 My reason for selling - I have too many overlapping calibers and I do not reach for this one in the safe for some reason. Only really looking to recover costs of upgrades. Its particulars are: Action: Remington 700 SA SPS Tactical .308 bolt face (not blueprinted or trued) Barrel: Proof Carbon Fiber Sendero light .310 1:10 twist 20” Stock: Stocky’s NextGen UltraLite Carbon Fiber VG2 in Viper Western color Trigger: Timney Elite Hunter Rifle Trigger 40X Weight: 8 lbs 7 with scope (Leupold VX-5HD) Round count since additions: 41 rounds Please see pictures of the rifle and some close ups of its components. The rifle seems to prefer bullets in the 165 grn area fired with varget powder - I can share load data. Scope is not included in the sale Sold

@nateNAU Absolutely- please let us know how you get on!

It has been sold. it was a righty 🙂