Getting ready for our trip

[Crackers]

This is one of the 2 I'm taking with me 60/29 82nd shooting 400gr Aramid KV 250
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Crackers1/MySafraibow.jpg

There are more to come

[jcmorgan31]

Only taking one arrow??? :mooner:

[Crackers]

Docs 28/70 500 IBO loop/peep 320
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Crackers1/Docs70500.jpg

[BenR]

Have fun, as of late it sounds like things are crazier in the cities than in the wild...might want to carry those bows with you to dinner....

[Challenger]

I hear Africa is beautiful this time of year. (Said with a snobby Jet Set accent) :toothless:

[champion2]

ThaT GTO 500 is one sweet looking rig. Good luck on your hunt Mike.



Docs 28/70 500 IBO loop/peep 320
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Crackers1/Docs70500.jpg

[Crackers]

Doc will also be using this 80/28 500 320fps/w 405gr peep/loop 101 ke/w 935gr (he also uses a very heavy loop)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Crackers1/Monster80.jpg

The strings on the GT-500 are not G5 but mine on both bows

[Ringtail]

Crackers - Have a great time on the Dark Continent...

Where are you going, how long & what are you tracking down with just one arrow...

Those 500's look awseome... :kewlpics:

[Tough Antler Tees]

I love the black riser on the 500!:muscleman:

[Challenger]

I love the black riser on the 500!:muscleman:


I think mine will look gorgeous when I get it back in the Max-4 camo ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

[MATexas]

Good luck and be safe!

[Crackers]

Larry's 90 lb Prestige
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Crackers1/Larry90.jpg
Larry's 80 lb Prestige
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Crackers1/Larry80.jpg
Larry's 70 lb Dren LD
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/Crackers1/Larry70LD.jpg

I still have one more...my 85 lb KE 65 lb smacker

[NJBuckBuster]

It must be nice... J/k You deserve a vacation. Kill something big would ya...

NJBB

[Tough Antler Tees]

Ya got any pics of the 40 lb Pink Fire your taking on the trip?:cheer:
Just kidding! Have a great time!:guitar:

['Ike']

Be safe and have a great time...

[HONKER]

Hey Mike, have a great time and take a lot pictures for us.

[2xR]

Dude, why does Mike already have GT500s that he is working on for customers but Michael doesn't... RRRhhhhggggg!!!

Mike, I hope you and the crew have a GREAT TIME brother...

[Crackers]

I have 13G of memory for the camera

[TEXAS 10PT]

I think that Bronze Metallic string color that you make is just outstanding. It really goes well with the black and silver/black combos that you made for my XXL and GTO. Thanks alot. Also have fun on your trip and be safe!!!!

TEXAS

[nstrut]

Mike,

Check your PM's. I sent you something that might help you get ready for your trip. Good Luck!

John

[NJBuckBuster]

Thats about 3500 pics.. If you take that many we will never have to go to Africa as you will have pics of the whole country...

Have a good time and Good luck..

NJBB

[Crackers]

I take the largest/finest pics the camera will take 3456x2304

[jsasker]

:photos::magic::drunk::throwup::mornincoffee::nono :Sounds like alot of fun!

[NJBuckBuster]

Mike I just bought a Nikon D80.. How much do you know about those Digital slr cameras??

NJBB

[Crackers]

Learning every day. Cool thing is that you can erase and start over.

[NJBuckBuster]

You arent kidding... How do you change the pic size???

NJBB

[NJBuckBuster]

Mine takes 3872x2592

NJBB

[three5x5s]

Be safe & have a GREAT hunt !!

[Crackers]

You arent kidding... How do you change the pic size???

NJBB


In your menu screen you can change picture quality

[Crackers]

The new one I'm looking at does 4272 x 2848 which I would of had already but the trip will make wait until the end of the summer

[PA Ruger]

When are you guys leaving?

[NJBuckBuster]

I think I paid $2000 for the camera and 2 lenses.. The lenses are just as much as the camera...LOL

NJBB

[Crackers]

When are you guys leaving?


June 15th if I can last that long

[Crackers]

I have a Rebel XT now and will be getting the new Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi Which all 5 lens I have will fit

[buxndux]

Good Luck!!! And have a safe trip...

[Rhino91]

Those are some sweet looking bows. Good luck on your hunt Mike.

[AMMOBOOGER]

I like the speed @ 28 with the GT500! I think it might take over as my favorite over the E-500. Good luck on your trip!

[Elite@Last]

what all ya goin after Mike?? seems the other 2 are goin after some dangerous game with the 80 and 90# bows.

[Tough Antler Tees]

You better believe they are going after some dangerous game! Their aiming for some rare white rhino P&Y antlers! PS. all horns count in the scoring.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm190/ToughAntlerTees/crackershunt.jpg

[Crackers]

what all ya goin after Mike?? seems the other 2 are goin after some dangerous game with the 80 and 90# bows.


I'm going after Kudu, Gemsbuck, Common Blesbuck and Warthog

[Elite@Last]

I'm going after Kudu, Gemsbuck, Common Blesbuck and Warthog

You've got to be friggin siked....i've got one tentively scheduled for 2010:eek: and i'm already chompin at the bit. i couldn't imagine being this close to D-day.

nice choices... this your first trip to the Dark Continent??

only thing i'd add is impala and a zebra(i've always wanted to make a chair out of one or two :noidea:)

a guy i know has gemsbok at his ranch here.... man they're a beautiful animal... the best lookin of all the african game i think

[Crackers]

Might do a Impala since 2 of the guys going owe me more then the cost of one. Wife said if I shoot a Zebra don't come home

[Rhino91]

TAT, how did you sneak up on me and take a pic of me with out me knowing it?:tapfoot:

Oh well I guess every body knows how I look now.Well I better run to bed
now and I hope those Gt 500s don't get me in my sleep.:hide::rofl:

[Tough Antler Tees]

Might do a Impala since 2 of the guys going owe me more then the cost of one. Wife said if I shoot a Zebra don't come home

Just tell her it would make a nice pin stripe suit!:toothless:

[TEXAS 10PT]

Just tell her it would make a nice pin stripe suit!:toothless:

There was a time when I thought shooting a Zebra would be like shooting a horse. After reading up on them and finding out they are one of the toughest animals to hunt because of how weary they are I have of course changed my mind and realize what a trophy animal they are. Especially trying to hunt them with a bow!

TEXAS

[CATrapper]

There was a time when I thought shooting a Zebra would be like shooting a horse. After reading up on them and finding out they are one of the toughest animals to hunt because of how weary they are I have of course changed my mind and realize what a trophy animal they are. Especially trying to hunt them with a bow!

TEXAS

I think you were more correct in thinking of them like striped horses. I didnt find them to be the most challenging animal there. It does make a pretty rug for my office though.

[Maybee-R]

TAT, how did you sneak up on me and take a pic of me with out me knowing it?:tapfoot:

Oh well I guess every body knows how I look now.Well I better run to bed
now and I hope those Gt 500s don't get me in my sleep.:hide::rofl:
Would make a great avatar though.


Good luck Crackers. Hope you have a blast over there. cant wait to see the pics when you get back.

[Dooby]

I think I paid $2000 for the camera and 2 lenses.. The lenses are just as much as the camera...LOL

NJBB

The "pro" lenses make the camera bodies look VERY cheap. I shoot canon and a $10k body sounds expensive, until you realize the cheapest lense attached to it is worth about $15k...and the most expensive $58k.

Needless to say...I don't do wildlife photography anymore....I wanted a house instead! :)

[Dooby]

...only thing i'd add is ... a zebra...

Something about shooting a zebra just feels too much like killing a horse. Since I won't hunt what I won't eat...and I'd have saddle flashbacks...zebra will forever be off my menu.

[TEXAS 10PT]

I think you were more correct in thinking of them like striped horses. I didnt find them to be the most challenging animal there. It does make a pretty rug for my office though.

That's very interesting. There is certainly no argument from experience. Maybe the author of my readings was just hyping up Zebra's. Thanks for your clarification:thumb:

TEXAS

[Crackers]

Everyone I know that has been there had felt the same way but all came back with a Zebra. They say you learn a lot about that stripped critter when you get there and they do eat them. I seen a clip last night of a Zebra getting attacked by a lion in a water hole. Zebra almost drowned the lion and got away.

['Ike']

Friends that have hunted Africa, swear Zebra is one of the best tasting there is...:braai:

[mdewitt71]

Good Luck Mike, I can not wait till I get over there myself.

Zebra's aint no joke, they are mean and it is very common for a dominate male to kill off other Zebra's just in a show of force.
I have a few friends that got great footage and stores of just how mean they can be; biting flesh and stomping the mudd outta predators and other animals.

[PREZ]

Looking into to going to Africa ( maybe 2010 ). What does a trip like that cost, round trip hunting Kudo, Gemsbock, Zebra, Warthog?

[Elite@Last]

Looking into to going to Africa ( maybe 2010 ). What does a trip like that cost, round trip hunting Kudo, Gemsbock, Zebra, Warthog?

depends on where you go and who you hunt with.... i've always been told $10K getting your skulls and capes back included as a rough estimate. depending on how many animals you shoot.

the one i'm takin is more because of the Cape Buffalo aspect; higher day rates and large trophy fee.

[Elite@Last]

Everyone I know that has been there had felt the same way but all came back with a Zebra. They say you learn a lot about that stripped critter when you get there and they do eat them. I seen a clip last night of a Zebra getting attacked by a lion in a water hole. Zebra almost drowned the lion and got away.

man...what a way to collect a debt:thumb: sorry to hear about the Zebra. the shop owner, who i used to work for, and his dad went to Africa and both wanted Zebra and came back empty handed. They both said that was the wariest animal they hunted the whole trip. they took kudu, impala, wildebeest, warthog, blesbok, 1 gemsbok, and a giraffe :weird:. i'd have one heck of a time trying to find a place for a giraffe mount

[CATrapper]

That's very interesting. There is certainly no argument from experience. Maybe the author of my readings was just hyping up Zebra's. Thanks for your clarification:thumb:

TEXAS

I think alot of it has to do with where you go. South Africa has gotten to be so commercialized that most of the animals are rather "tame" compared to what we have read about. I am not bashing and I am going back next year. The company that I hunt with will put together a great deal for serious bowhunters if anyone is interested in going next year. It does make for an awesome vacation and non-hunting family members will love it also. Just bring lots of film for the camera.

[KARBON]

Sweet. Good luck Crackers.

Great work on the bows, as usual.

[cerec_cat]

I think you should take me along in case any dental emergencies occur!!!!!!!!!!

[Crackers]

I think you should take me along in case any dental emergencies occur!!!!!!!!!!

I'll just take super glue to hold things together until I get back

[nstrut]

Mike,

Did that list I PM'd you help out any or did you already have that under control?

Are you gonna have online access during your trip to give us updates or are you getting away from the whole computer thing for a while?

Is this your first hunting trip out of the states?

[Crackers]

Not my first trip out of the states but the first to Africa. I have a bunch of friends that have been there and the cool thing is that you can pack lite. They will do laundry every day so no need for a lot of clothes.

[NJBuckBuster]

Dam nothing wrong with that.. Someone doing your laundry every day...

NJBB

[Elite@Last]

Dam nothing wrong with that.. Someone doing your laundry every day...

NJBB

:noidea:

i thought that's what my wife was for.

:peepwall:

[cerec_cat]

I'll just take super glue to hold things together until I get back

All kidding aside, all you guys should take something called dent-temp on your hunting trips. If you break a tooth, or break a filling, this can patch things till you get back. Would hate to have a trip ruined because of a tooth prob, that could easily be taken care of temporarily. You can get this in the toothpaste section of your pharmacy, same stuff we use...

also if you have acrown come off in the field, you can put it back on with toothpaste, or something similar till you get back.. Don't use superglue!!!!

[CATrapper]

They feed you like kings too, Mike. I didnt lose any weight when I was there.

[Crackers]

That ain't good, I can stand to lose something

[Dave Nowlin]

Not hair. You can't stand to lose any of that. In fact if you kill an animal of the proper color you could get a rug made to cover the top of your head.:hide:

Dave Nowlin

[cerec_cat]

How about going after a cape buffalo? I think that would be very scary especially with a bow. Dangerous enough with a rifle.

[Sable]

I am new to this forum, so I just want to say hello to all of you guys. I understand from some of the posts that some of you are going to Africa soon. Are we talking about South Africa?? I was there the last week of April, and as always the hunt was excellent. If this is gonna be your first Africa-hunt, you really have something to look forward to. I wish you the best of luck.

[Takeum]

Forget the dental kits,, Don't forget the asprin to prevent heart attacks,,, I know I'd have a dam cardiac Infraction if I got off a shot on most any of those listed African animals,,, What a rush that would be. THen top it off being the lower part of the food chain with all the Lions, Lepeords Hippo's Zebra's buffalo's ectt ect ect,, Not to forget any of those most poisonous creepy crawly sorts of thinge we folks from friendly parts of the world have never laid eyes on,,, None the less,,,... Definately one of my top dream hunts is Africa,,:hippie:

[2xR]

:noidea:

i thought that's what my wife was for.

:peepwall:


Me too. How disappointing it was to be sold that bill of goods only to find out the truth, huh E@L...

[VorTexan]

Not hair. You can't stand to lose any of that. In fact if you kill an animal of the proper color you could get a rug made to cover the top of your head.:hide:

Dave Nowlin


Dave just won't let some thing go, Mike you ever see him grin?

[Elite@Last]

Me too. How disappointing it was to be sold that bill of goods only to find out the truth, huh E@L...

you're tellin me brother:slap: