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Thread: I got an African safari for Christmas! I'm taking my Blackhawk?

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    I got an African safari for Christmas! I'm taking my Blackhawk?

    My loving family got me an African safari for Christmas! I get to take lion, elephant, zebra, hippo, and more! No doubt this is a job for the Encore pistol in 460 S&W but I'm sorely tempted to take the 30 carbine Blackhawk. Maybe the 45 Colt Vaquero too.
    Do you guys think these guns will have what it takes to get the job done?

    The package I got included a new rifle and ammo.



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    Man, you are one lucky duck! What a great family.

    Just make sure you use enough gun, those look like some tough cookies!
    Last edited by btroj; 12-25-2011 at 10:46 PM. Reason: Type

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    Better not let PETA see you shooting these endangered species.
    Old enough to know better, young enough to do it anyway!

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    You sucked me in...
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    Lol. That gives me ideas.... hmm....
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    ok......i bit....
    nice!
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    Hey, I got the same GUN for Christmas, too. AND 350 rds of ammo!

    Bill
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    You guys are casting your own, aren't you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MtGun44 View Post
    Hey, I got the same GUN for Christmas, too. AND 350 rds of ammo!

    Bill
    4000 > 350.

    Mine's bigger!

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    Yep, you beat the heck out of me on the ammo supply!

    Try this for a fun time on the web. TONS of info, all true and I can verify it.

    http://cruisersafaris.com/

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    I for one don't think the newfangled galvanized ammo will do at all... You need to invest in some "vintage" copper washed ammuntion.

    Robert

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    You better aim well as those critters charge when wounded.

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    I have a good taxidermist if you get something you'd like to mount.
    He doesn't charge much and does an excellent lion rug

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    Definately take the 30 carbine BH for elephant, you don't want to be undergunned!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mk42gunner View Post
    I for one don't think the newfangled galvanized ammo will do at all... You need to invest in some "vintage" copper washed ammuntion.

    Robert
    I saw some of that on flea bay for the buy it now price of $32.50 for 100 pieces.
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