San Antonio, Texas – Blaser Group is pleased to announce its participation in a special Safari Club International (SCI) Convention auction package worth an estimated $85,000. This leopard, Cape buffalo, and plains game hunt in Tanzania, with renowned outdoor writer and legendary African hunter, Craig Boddington, features a custom Blaser R8 rifle with optics and more.
Game Trackers Africa, Blaser Group and Craig Boddington Endorsed Outfitters have joined forces to offer this exceptional safari package.
Jaco and Magdel Oosthuizen of Game Trackers Africa have generously donated the leopard, Cape buffalo and plains game safari in Tanzania’s famed Selous Game Reserve, promising to deliver another incredible hunting experience in Africa’s most magical and largest game reserve. The 14-day hunt will be conducted from a traditional East African tented camp; included is a $5,000 credit toward trophy fees. Journalist and experienced African hunter Craig Boddington will accompany the winning bidder. The hunt may be taken on available dates in either 2020 or 2021. Not included: $9,550 government Hunting Permit, Dip & Pack and Conservation fees; Rifle permits of $300 per rifle; air charter from Dar es Salaam-camp; and hotels in Dar es Salaam before and after the safari. Observers are welcome at $450 per day; additional hunter is $2,850 per day plus government fees. (Safari value: $45,000.00)
The Blaser Group has created a special custom-engraved Blaser R8 combination package with Selous .458 Winchester Magnum and .300 Winchester Magnum barrels. The rifle is engraved with lion and buffalo and has superb Grade 6 wood. To ensure the rifle is properly scoped for the safari, Blaser Riflescopes in 1-7x28mm and 2.8-20x50mm in Blaser Saddle Mounts are included, along with a Blaser leather sling, Masalat R8 Hunting Edition Knife, and double barrel (two-barrel) transportation case. (Rifle package value: $20,609.00)
Also accompanying the package:
100 rounds each of .300 Winchester Magnum and .458 Winchester Magnum Swift High Grade ammunition, two complete sets of Boddington safari clothing from Schnee’s, with bush jacket and vest, and to while away the long flight, a personalized Limited Edition of Craig’s latest book: Buffalo II (Safari Press 2019)
VALUE: PRICELESS (Actual total value of package approximately $85,000.00)
About Blaser Group
The Blaser Group is the official U.S. importer for iconic German firearms brands Blaser, Mauser and J.P. Sauer; English gunmaker John Rigby & Co.; and Minox optics. Established in 2006, the company which is based in San Antonio, Texas works with over 200 authorized Blaser Group dealers across all North American states, with this figure continually growing. Today the Blaser Group’s industry-leading product portfolio includes bolt-action, combination rifles and over-and-under shotguns designed specifically for game hunters and competitive target shooters. Its custom shop offers exclusive engravings, design work and custom finishing for bespoke guns. With recent innovations, Blaser Group has gone on to expand its product portfolio into cutting edge optics and accessory lines. For more information about the company and product lines, visit: www.blaser-group.com.
