Recent content by Tom Leoni

Welcome, @Buffalo375 ! Between your handle (I'm a big proponent of the .375), the fact that you're reading Taylor's magnum opus and that you reload, I think we're going to get along just fine. Have fun on AH!

Try though I may, I don't see a single thing wrong with your selection. Don't give it another thought. Provided that you place your bullets well (duh) and that you are not unfamiliar with shooting off sticks (again duh) an African guided plains-game hunt is as easy-peasy as it gets. Enjoy the...

The seller just contacted me. While he confessed that he was more a shotgun guy and not too used to slugging bores, he tentatively measured the groove diameter at .364." Also, he said that the grooves are fairly dark (pitted). Hmmmm....

@degoins - I'm seriously considering it... Just waiting on the seller to tell me what the groove diameter is. I want to make sure that I can get jacketed bullets for it. :)

Thanks, I saw that thread--I was looking for more information if it's available.

Hello, I've been flirting with the idea of buying a Westley Richards single shot chambered for the .400/360--proved for 41gr cordite and 314gr max bullet. I wanted to know if anyone here has any experience with this cartridge--specifically the Westley Richards variety. I've read conflicting...

Courteney Safari all day and twice on Sunday. I use them as hiking boots as well, and after a good shining they make excellent smart-sporty shoes with heaps of character. Comfy, light, lots of traction and—of course—look the part. Will never switch.

6.5x54!

@DAK - Thank you! It is always great to talk to knowledgeable and passionate hunters.

The closest thing to a Bubba rifle I have is this. What makes it "Bubba"? If we are to believe etymologists, the word is an alteration of "brother".... in this case, this rifle is like the little brother who doesn't want to be left behind and insists on coming along:

Of course, it can be factory regulated to any load. Choosing Hornady DGX was purely a business decision--this load is the most popular .375 H&H sold in the US market. BTW, I'd be willing to do a batch of five or more (2025 or later) regulated for other loads. @Altitude sickness - all Chapuis...

Sorry, Kevin--I must have misunderstood you. I thought the idea was to have users--i.e., independent people other than the Chapuis product manager--offer unbiased opinions about the rifle. The Iphisi's functioning is exactly like all other Chapuis African doubles (Brousse and Jungle, called...

Hi, Kevin—what specific questions do you have for me?

Call me eccentric, but one of the reasons I go to Africa is to pay homage to tradition. Therefore, strictly no camo or ballcaps for me. The hat is a crushable unlined Borsalino, taupe color. I know, I know--but we're all "dudes" as safari clients. I say just embrace it and enjoy.

Franchi (when pronounced "fran-chee" instead of "franki" as it should be pronounced). And my personal least favorite: Manurhin (when pronounced "man-urine" instead of "m'nureen" as it should be pronounced).