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#96297 - 11/27/11 08:04 PM

Re: Cape Buffalo [Re: BBwheelgunner]

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it was first published in sports afield

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#96401 - 11/29/11 09:56 AM

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BB, I have read that story before...thanks! That lady can apparently shoot a revolver!

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#96402 - 11/29/11 09:57 AM

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For those who are familiar with South African regulations...are there any caliber/and or other restrictions on handguns? For example, are my .475 Linebaugh and 500 S&W legal for cape buffalo in South Africa?

Thanks for everyone's input!

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#96412 - 11/29/11 11:52 AM

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all I know of is you cannot import two firearms of the same chambering.

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#96437 - 11/29/11 04:29 PM

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Your calibers are O.K., but with revolvers, they have to have a scope mounted on it. I take mine off over there and put the back sight on (the .475) or I've taken SuperReds and take the scope off.

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#96445 - 11/29/11 05:55 PM

Re: Cape Buffalo [Re: wvhitman]

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So theoretically - any handgun over 45 caliber is not allowed in RSA. However, if you get you're gun permit ahead of time you should not have any troubles since the SAPS in J'berg no longer have authority to approve or deny your permit from what I've been told recently. The same is true with a scope sort of. I'm not sure how the law reads but there was apparently some wiggle room when arriving and I've heard some stories about folks having to have a scope mounted. However, I've also heard that some duct tape solved the problem and the hunter was allowed to continue (hey it's Africa). Get your permits approved ahead of time is the best advise then there isn't much that will be said about it.

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#96453 - 11/29/11 07:01 PM

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Thanks Hitman and Gary, I had heard that the .45 caliber was the largest handgun caliber allowed at one time. Thanks for clearing that up!

I assume that a red dot sight such as a 30mm Ultradot would qualify as a "scope"?

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#96454 - 11/29/11 07:02 PM

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I know having a little cash in hand helps in Africa too

$;\)$

, but I guess I wouldn't want it to come down to that lol

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#99479 - 01/02/12 10:58 AM

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When I made my first trip over to RSA in Sept. '09, I took a rifle, a .308 Encore and a .480 SRH. Scopes were mounted to the rifle and Encore but I simply had a scope for the SRH stuck in the case (and I actually never heard that a scope was needed for the revolver). I had no problems getting through SAP with the guns. I'd definitely recommend using a service that will handle getting your permits and will meet you when you arrive plus they'll take you to the front of the line to check the guns. I bet I didn't spend 5 minutes w/ SAP before we were leaving the airport.

Good to hear that you're going to try a Cape Buffalo with your .480. That's my plan in a few years.

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