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I sorta Hijacked the Backwoods Carry Gun thread with my insistences about a Howdah pistol for stopping an attack. So to clarify a Howdah Pistol got its name from the "saddle" mounted on the back of an Indian Elephant, where hunters sat while hunting Tigers. The Bengal Tiger is the largest of...

Italy is not one of the places I think of when I think of hunting--OK Im ignorant so help me. I promised my wife we'd go to Italy in 2018. It seemed like a fair deal since we hunted Lion on our Honeymoon... So we in the early stages of planning a trip (as in where do you want to go-early)...

Im sure Im not the first to do this; but I who ever started it I owe a a huge thanks. Im calling it Adventure Hunting; but you could call it Historical or Re-enacting Hunting, or just dress up hunting. Whether its wearing a hunting frock and moccasins while BP hunting with a flintlock or...

I was at work yesterday, when a former co-worker (now assigned to a new unit), checked in because they were going to be in the area. We were catching up and I mentioned my recent Lion hunt. His partner went crazy with a spew of anti hunting shite. Now to be gentle this woman was "well fed"...

Back in the day, at least back when gentlemen wore hats, (my dad wore a hat to cut the grass), they also wore hat bands. I remember seeing guys with Zebra hat bands and even Leopard bands. It was a way of showing off or at least showing their taxidermy and hunting skills. Im miss gentlemen...

Ive been painting my "Tactical" guns for years. Sometimes its just "rattle can variable" to break up a long black rifle and sometimes its "look at me cool" Rhodesian Land Rover green and Baby puke yellow on a A5 done with an old sock (like the originals) and well done Tiger stripes to match the...

I have had a "lust" for drillings almost as long as my Double Rifle lust, sadly though Ive never "pulled the trigger" to buy one. I think I want a "LITE" Drilling (my term), something like 20ga x 20ga over maybe 6.5x55 or 7x57, although I could be talked into another rifle chambering...

Im a fan of No1 post and the No4 post and crosshair. I find them both to be very fast and work well in dim light without any need for a lighting option. Years ago I saw a "Command Post" that let you flip the post from the traditional bottom (pointing up position) to the top (pointing down)...

Lets talk about stalking rifle cartridges. Short action, Long action, Rimfire? Small game or large? How'bout suppressed? In another thread we debated "Stalking Rifles". I'm was clearly pushing the limits of the original Stalking Rifle definition, so I'm happy to be part of a new...

Ive been thinking about building a Mauser as a Stalking or Pursuit (new term) rifle. I want something with a post war feeling and some modern touches. While scheming and designing it in my head, I came up with the idea to use a WW2 scope. Then I found that Meopta Optics makes a repro of the...

I just bought a nice Mauser action from a member here. I had planned to let it sit for a bit, while I got some other things settled; but its nagging me to get started, so Im looking for suggestions.... Its a Erfurt small ring / large (barrel) shank. I think its from a KAR98. The bolt was...

First, I grew up reading Bell, and Rouark, and Roosevelt, and Capstick, and Sullivan and and and. I dreamed of hunting LION since I was maybe 12 years old. To survive a bad marriage, I fantasied about a Dangerous Game Safari, the way some guys flip through porn. Id sit there while she was...

This is a rant. I wont "out" the company. Thats not important, what is important is service. A month ago I was on a NPE (None Permissive Environment) weapon kick, I saw an item that I liked. I called the company, spoke to the owner, told him what I wanted AND told him when I needed it. He...

I bought one today after seeing them for years and bitching about the price. During all those years bitching I went through a lot of cheaper hats that I hated almost right after I bought them. Today I finally decided to "do it". I bought the Airflo (think wide brim cloth hat with about an...

Ive owned a few T/C Contenders in the past with pistol and rifle barrels. They foolishly all moved to other homes. I took my first Wild Boar with a T/C Contender 44mag pistol (hint Black Talons arent the best load for pigs). I really love the idea of the switchable barrels; but never fully...

My new bride has decided she wants to try hunting (actual hunting not just tagging along). We've scheduled a Texas Wild Boar hunt in January. We'll be in a blind together so I'll be able to back her up. She has taken well to shooting my Glocks and did amazing with a G35 in 357SIG at 200m...

I just bought a rifled 20ga blank from a member here. So now I have to decide how to use it. My plan (subject to other cooler ideas) is to put it on a Martini action. Id happily use a Ruger No1 if I could find a good donor (I sure wish theyd sell them as actions).

Ive had this reoccurring urge for a "modern" Howdah pistol. Modern in the sense that it uses readily available ammo; but still performs in the original role as a close range "stopper", think fishing in bear country, or hunting Wild Boar with a bow, or maybe asking car jackers to choose another...

The talk about Helicopter hunts for Wild Hogs got me thinking (OK drooling) about that and thinking about some other Special Hunts, like hunting at night with thermal scopes and night vision, AND of course historical hunting in period "garb". I might even add a drive hunt. I have a mental...

Ive been beating myself up over basic trip insurance and @Global Rescue. We leave for RSA and Zim in less than a month. Ive never taken insurance before; but its our Honeymoon and we're hunting lion. Ive hunted with Marius at KMG Safaris in the past and feel confident that he can handle just...

Im taking my son on his first Wild Boar hunt. To celebrate many things; but most of all just because hes a great son. I decided to have two custom rifles built for us. I could have done a lot of things, I could have used high end actions; but that just wouldnt have been me. So I decided to...

Im posting this in the Hunting Afrika forum; but feel free to include other places and maybe game that isnt available anymore. For me it used to be the BIG FIVE, and it still is; but I have a few others. Id love to hunt Tiger from an elephant (and be packing a Howdah pistol). Im still...

Sometimes you just know, they made this with you in mind, only thing is they made it a 100 years ago... Blanch-Chevallier Grenade Discharger Designed in 1916 by Arnold Louis Chevallier, a Swiss Small Arms Technician and Herbert John Blanch, of the London gunmakers John Blanch & Sons. This...

Some of our brothers in South Afrika get together every year for a black powder era hunt. I drool over the pics every time I log on to the forum. So the thought occurred to me maybe we could start one here in the US. Im in Maryland and I do a lot of hunting in NW Pennsylvania. There are some...

Im "building a Martin shotgun (WW Greener action). Im thinking most of my shooting will be with "slugs"; but it would be nice to toss in some shot loads (maybe BuckShot, maybe Buck&Ball loads). My guess is most "slugs" would be Foster type slugs (unless I can figure how to reload round balls...

I have a 470 SxS but scoping it proved unsuccessful (I tried a Trijicon RMR on their custom mount); but couldnt get it zeroed. On top of that, I couldnt get used to not seeing the "dot" co-witnessed with the iron sights. So that got me thinking about a single shot 470NE. Yeah I understand its...

Guys Im headed to RSA and Zim in a few months, for some hunting; but also touristy stuff. Obviously once the hunting is done, the rifles will be secured at the Guest House, so Im wondering what I can "carry" when Im a tourist? Can I carry a knife? What blade length? Fixed blade, Folder...

Ive become Martini obsessed of late (3 with thoughts of more). The 577-450 round intrigues me and I'll be reloading for it; but I wanna keep the loads safe especially for 100+ year old guns. So I'm looking for advice on what size game (US and Afrika) I can/should hunt with it AND what kind of...

Heres one for you... Yesterday the bidding ended for the rifle used in Jurassic Park Lost World--or maybe not??? Some sources list the rifle used was a Butch Searcy 600NE; but this seller claims he had a "rifle" made by LOU ALESSANDRI AND SON that was used in the movie. It was an unmarked...

Its not my fault, its an addiction....I hear that all the time from drug addicts-so it must be true. So far I have three and I'm jonesing for another. The first one was rebarreled to 45-70 with a HBAR and a high comb stock for a "modern" scope in tip off mounts (spit!) The scope is coming...

So what do you do if you are legally hunting in another country; but your own country won't let you import your trophy? What are some options? Im NOT talking about how to sneak it in....but I am looking for options on how to remember the hunt. Im having the hunt videoed. I'll take lots of...

I just picked up a Greener (Martini) action on an auction purchase. Its being sent to my gunsmith for a safety inspection. The seller assures me its safe. Once I get the OK, I'm wondering what to build. I already have a Martini in 45-70 and a Gahendra in .577-450. I'm not ruling out using...

We are off the Kimberly in September to hunt lion for our honeymoon, and yes adding some sightseeing as well. I gave a lot (LOT) of thought to which rifle to take, and finally decided to bring my SxS 470NE. Yes the scoped bolt action 375H&H would probably been better; but Ive been wanting to...

OK right from the start, let me admit Im a gear nut. To that I'll add that the last computer course I had was about punch cards, and Im pretty sure home computers are just a fad. I still write letters. If its an important letter, I use a fountain pen.....but all that aside, I kinda want a SAT...

We (my bride and I) are heading out for a hunt and sightseeing adventure. This isnt my first hunt; but we've never combined a DG safari and sightseeing. Its our honeymoon so we want to do as much as we can. If it were just the hunt, Id pack pretty light; but as we are combing things, Im...

So Ive been thinking about a 4 Bore rifle. Its a need that's kinda burning inside me. I flip back and forth between 72/75 caliber factory gun and a 8 Bore and the 4 Bore. A 72 cal factory gun is much cheaper ($1500)than a custom build $8-10,000+++). Yes I know all have been used to hunt...

im toying with the thought of a black powder gun for Afrika. Id like for it to be suitable for Dangerous Game as well as Plains Game. I'd love to do a 4bore but I'm wondering if a 8bore or even 75cal isn't enough. It'll be a single shot and I have no problem with a PH backing me up with a...

I have an opportunity to pick up a Small Martini action. Its in nice shape. My question is what rounds I could chamber it to use. I know 22LR is popular; but Id like to have something more suitable for medium game. I don't have a clue and my web searches have only confused me... Suggestions?

Like, I suspect most of us, I grew up reading and dreaming about a BIG FIVE hunt. Money doesnt mean anything to 12 year olds, so I pictured getting them all on one safari. I figured it might take a month or so; but Id surely leave with 100Lb ivory and a MGM Lion and a 45" Dugga Boy and and...

How do you KNOW you've finally found the right girl? How do you KNOW she is the one? How do you KNOW she wont be like the others?--Well you just KNOW; but if you really needed conformation, you certainly KNOW when she says, "Lets Safari for our honeymoon"! Here's how it happened, after an...

Ive got a real urge for a Martini. Im leaning towards a Martini Henry in 577-455; but Im open. I do want to shoot it and Id really love to hunt with it. Im finding some guns in "reasonable" condition and lots in horrible condition. YES Id have a gunsmith check it out first and keep my loads...

Im confused about South Africa's requirements for DG hunts. I know 375H&H is the minimum, Ive also been told 375 Ruger is OK and 376 Steyr is OK as well and that 9.3x74R is NOT permitted. What confuses me even more than not allowing 9.3x74R is that 405Win IS allowed. Im not a ballistics...

Im booking a Lion hunt for 2016. I know my 375H&H bolt gun should be sufficient; but Ive never blooded my 470 SxS, so Id sorta like to take that instead. Theres a chance I might add a Buffalo or substitute a Buff if a Lion ban happens. I know either the 375 or the 470 would be fine for the...

I haven't been following the news as closely as I should; but I might have an opportunity to hunt lion in South Afrika next year. What are the current regs for exporting trophies to the U.S.? Ive heard some airlines are refusing to ship trophies??? If that's the case how do I get my trophy...

When I had a 9.3 double I kept the shot short (under 100m); but now Im considering a Ruger No1 in 9.3x74r with a low power optic. What kind of effective ranges can I expect to use it. Is 300m reasonable? I really dont plan of shots that far. Just wondering if its a good idea to stretch it...

Im interested in these old BP cartridges; but have to admit that they confuse me when compared to the power of the NE rounds. A 45-120 looks very close to 450 NE (3 1/4), and I "know" or at least I know 450NE is powerful enough for dangerous game; but I cant find any comparison between 45-120...

So now that I have my 577NE, Im starting to ponder the bigger stuff. Im thinking 8 or maybe 4 Bore Cartridge guns and even a 2 Bore muzzle loader. Now clearly modern smokeless cartridges are more powerful than the older loads, and really a 375 H&H will handle most situations--and when it wont...

So I just bought a .577NE. Yep I dont "need" it; but heck its sooo darn cool that I had to have it. Actually I bought it about a year ago and in some fit of sanity, I sold it to a shop, in order to buy a double 470. Yep, that sounded so much more practical and the 577 was just so out there...

I was not born in Africa but Africa was born in me..... I wish I could take credit for that quote; because its so true, and now I have "brothers for life" there. I just returned from a hunt with KMG safaris. Im not sure I can fully describe how fantastic the trip was and continues to be for...

Im booked for ten days in mid September for a plains game hunt in South Africa. This is my first African hunt and I decided I was gonna make the most of it. Im planning to wear jodphors and high boots to dress as close to Teddy Roosevelt as I can, including a 1889 campaign hat. Ive been...