stalker.308
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Presuming you took your own tusker? No hesitation on my recent trip to Namibia, take my own knowing how it shoots with my chosen ammo.
Flying with firearms and why it is a hateful thing...
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tusker
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Yes pleaseYes mate you see them in Johannesburg and security check them with you before putting them on the next flight we paid a south africa lad to meet us and sort it all out I'll pm you his details if you like
tusker
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I took my bow but for 2 days I rifle hunted and used a Mauser. The scope was good , Schmit and Bender the set up was accurate but it was like carrying a boat anchor. My pal had a Mauser that was older than gods dog and that too was very heavy on 2 occasions had to re zero after missing animals.
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stalker.308
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That’s such a shame missing something and finding accuracy is an issue on a rifle that’s not yours. Depending what he was after could have been the only chance he got on particular animal, would certainly leave a sour taste.
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Similar experience witnessed in Namibia:
I flew with my own rifle and all was fine.
But whilst at the hunting lodge, a party of 5 persons arrived without their own firearms. They had all opted to use the estate rifles. The first two estate supplied options were top draw: Blaser R93s in fine fettle with good glass.
The next three were a ways less attractive [and accurate by all accounts] and the last one was a heavy lump of agricultural proportions on which the safety sometimes operated, sometimes did not and sometimes jammed so no shot could be taken. The person carrying that one had a series of awful days out.
guns 6br
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Just pm you the details now buddy
Penyard
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Just back from a hunting trip to Namibia. 4 of us flew with own rifles and ammo from Manchester to Windhoek via Frankfurt with Lufthansa and it could not have been easier or more straightforward at minimal extra cost.
One important observation is that my rifle scope needed elevation adjustment as I suspect atmospheric conditions in Kalahari meant it was shooting very high compared to UK.
One important observation is that my rifle scope needed elevation adjustment as I suspect atmospheric conditions in Kalahari meant it was shooting very high compared to UK.
Did Lufthansa hit you for a charge for your firearms ? They wanted €250 each way off me to Jo,burg this year. That was more than the ticket !
I passed, still it took some of the pre planning excitement out of the trip as I was using a loaner from the lodge. It was a Sako 85 topped off with a Swarovski scope so no complaints.
Still it is poor show on the lodges behalf to provide someone with a piece of junk where @tusker was.
Last time I took firearms, it was for, dare I say it, self defense. But against polar bears while travelling in the arctic. I found the system and staff at Gatwick, copenhagen, Norwegian and air Greenland straightforward and simple.
Borrowing wasn't an option.
There were some delays here and there, but nothing too catastrophic.
In the end I'm happy to report, not a shot fired in anger.
Borrowing wasn't an option.
There were some delays here and there, but nothing too catastrophic.
In the end I'm happy to report, not a shot fired in anger.
NickJ
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That reminds me of when two old mates of mine went to the Arctic on a man dragged sled expedition over 25 years ago. They both worked for Holland & Holland at the time and they were one of their sponsors. They were told they had to take a weapon likewise for polar bears. They asked for an H&H. It was worth a try!
Hanechdene
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I have flown with:
Once with Turkish Airlines via Instanbul. On the flight change at Instanbul the guns were left on the runaway whilst the captain decided if he would accept them.
Once with Emirates via Dubai. Comfortable flight but with 6 to 7 hour hold over in Dubai on top of the flight times, never again.
4 times with SSA direct flight but no longer
4 times with BA. So far have been helpful and willing to assist.
Given the total number of people flying in anyone year, the turn over of staff on the check-in desks and the tiny % we make of those that travel, it is not surprising that the check-in staff do not know the procedure and at times need some gentle guidance.
If you maintain a cool head and don’t become Mr angry, it is amazing how much more help you receive.
However one of the most important pars , is to give yourself plenty of time because if something goes wrong, such as a key snapping in the padlock of your rifle case, and you are short of time your stress levels and sense of humour will go out the window.
The next is to have all of your paperwork including copies of everything all in order.
Once with Turkish Airlines via Instanbul. On the flight change at Instanbul the guns were left on the runaway whilst the captain decided if he would accept them.
Once with Emirates via Dubai. Comfortable flight but with 6 to 7 hour hold over in Dubai on top of the flight times, never again.
4 times with SSA direct flight but no longer
4 times with BA. So far have been helpful and willing to assist.
Given the total number of people flying in anyone year, the turn over of staff on the check-in desks and the tiny % we make of those that travel, it is not surprising that the check-in staff do not know the procedure and at times need some gentle guidance.
If you maintain a cool head and don’t become Mr angry, it is amazing how much more help you receive.
However one of the most important pars , is to give yourself plenty of time because if something goes wrong, such as a key snapping in the padlock of your rifle case, and you are short of time your stress levels and sense of humour will go out the window.
The next is to have all of your paperwork including copies of everything all in order.
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