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Just shy of 3 years after placing my order, I am finally in possession of my dream rifle, a Heym 89b, chambered in the classic and historic .577 NE. Not a whole lot of upgrades on this one, just color case hardening with simple but tasteful gold inlays and border engraving. The pictures don't do...

All, I made the hard decision to sell a few of my hard to find rifles to fund another project. I decided to offer them up for sale here first to see if there is any interest before they go to gunbroker. Up first is a Shiloh Sharps Military Carbine in 50-70 Government. This Big Timber, MT...

I know some of you are looking…figured I would post here!

Guys, I own a Heym 26b, chambered in 8x57 rimmed. I managed to purchase a few boxes of the german "Geco" ammo that the rifle was regulated with, and it shoots great with perfect regulation (lower barrel impact about 1" directly below upper barrel at 100 yds). I'm trying to find a good handload...

Up for sale or trade is a nice lot to get you started in reloading the .450 NE 3-1/4”. Included is an RCBS 3-die set, 20 pieces of brand new and primed Hornady brass, 20 pulled Hornady DGS solids, and 35 Woodleigh Weldcore soft points. Looking for $300 or best offer. Will trade for 450/400 3”...

Figured I would post here for sale first to see if there is interest…up for sale is my Hornady Lock-n-Load AP progressive reloading press. The press is in great condition, probably used for less than a 1000 rounds. I am the original owner, and selling because I just don’t shoot much semi-auto...

Hello all, I recently purchased a Simson drilling made in the late 70’s. It is chambered for 12 gauge 2-3/4” on top and 6.5x57R on bottom. During the past few range sessions, I’m getting groups that vertically string about 2 to 3 inches (shot at 50 yds) with several different powder and bullet...

Hello all, I recently purchased a Simson drilling that came with a set of EAW swing mounts. In order to get the scope back far enough (for proper viewing), I basically had to place the turret directly above the mount. From what I can tell, the scope turret is just barely touching the mount. Is...

If you have some brass that you are willing to part with, let me know!

Well, After 8 years I finally received my rifle back from Classic Rifle…I can’t do anything with it, so I’ll offer it up as a gunsmith special. Rifle is an early production South Carolina FN (BACO) Safari Express action chambered in .416 Rem (same one that took the Eland in my profile pic). No...

All, Received this message through facebook…it looks like Heym is currently at a three year delivery time on double rifles (and drillings). Based on their website, you can order a bare bones 89b Africa model in 450/400, 470, and 500, (delivery 2.5 years) but nothing custom until they reduce...

Question for those with experience...does it make sense to scope a .450/400 double rifle? I've heard of a few members here that have scoped .375 or lesser cartridges, but I'm curious about something in the .40+ calibers. I assume the comb would have to be a bit higher than one for iron sights...

Now I know why these guys haven’t been responsive…my wife purchased nearly $300 dollars worth of brass for me as a Christmas present last year. Guess I won’t be getting the brass or her money back. I’m guessing I have no legal means to get my money back, because they have none.

All, I finally came into possession of my new Siace 12 gauge double rifle. It looks really good, minus the recoil pad mounting job, which I’ll remedy later. I found one issue, which doesn’t prevent me from shooting it, but is really annoying. When breaking open the gun, the chambers don’t open...

I was the lucky high bidder on another double rifle, this time an Italian made “Siace” chambered in 12 gauge with fully rifled barrels. Still waiting for delivery, but hoping it is regulated for something I can duplicate by reloading. Is there anyone with experience with this brand? Here is the...

Hey guys, I just picked up a combo gun in 5.6x50R mag. I was wondering if anyone has worked up good loads for this caliber and/or have any powder recommendations. I’ve already purchased an RCBS die set, and will have some brass as soon as I shoot a few boxes of Prvi factory loads. Any help would...

For those that are looking, a CH4D die set for the .577 3” just popped up on eBay. Looks like starting bid is $325 Canadian!

Since I decided to keep the R8 barrel in 425 Westley Richards, I need to keep it fed. Looking for .435” jacketed bullets for reloading. If you have any your willing to part with, or know someone that does, please let me know!

Hey guys, I’ve decided to sell a brand new, never been shot Safari Contour (22mm) barrel made by J. Sip and Sons. Barrel was made with a Krieger blank, and upgraded with band mounted front sight and sling swivel, along with an ERA rear sight. Barrel cost was $1770, and a 12 month wait. Also...

I know it’s a long shot, but I’ve seen a few here for sale before. If you have a Heym 26 you’d like to part with, I’m in the market!

All, I was lucky enough to source 40 pcs of Bertram Brass for my soon to be delivered double rifle. Brass availability being what it is, I'm trying to figure out alternative ways to shoot my rifle without putting wear on my actual .577 Nitro brass. Something I recently thought of was running...

Hello all, it seems that many of you are very knowledgeable when it comes to shotguns, specifically of the the double barrel type, so I figured I would start here with some questions. There are two reasons I’m looking to purchase a nice shotgun, the first being that I am getting into sporting...

For sale is a nice (and hard to find) reloading lot for the 465 Nitro Express (also known as 500/465 H&H). Dies are new production RCBS and are in like new condition, I think I loaded 5 rounds with these. Brass is new, never fired Bertram formed cases (20 pieces), bullets are 480 grains...

Trying to gather components prior to delivery of my new Heym. Looking for brass and bullets. Let me know if you have any you’d like to get rid of!

Hello all, A vintage Hollis double chambered for the .577 2-3/4” shell recently appeared for sale on the web not to long ago. This rifle is regulated with the 750 grain bullet at 1800 fps. What’s your opinion on this caliber and bullet weight? Woodleigh lists a minimum impact velocity of 1800...

Guys, Just wondering...would it be possible to reload 3-1/4” cases with standard 3” die set? I’m seeing a few 3-1/4” rifles for sale, but can’t find any dies without a year long wait.

Hello all, I was browsing through my latest GSS (Global Sporting Safaris) outfitter catalog, and noticed they had a "prize code" on the address box. Typed in my code, and what do ya know, I won a plains game hunting package in South Africa. Based on the return email I received, I won a plains...

All, Was wondering if anyone has any experience with these. They are the same shotguns as “Dickinson Arms” sold by Cabela’s. They are modified with front and rear sights, and regulated for Brenneke slugs. I was thinking about picking one up for Southern Michigan deer hunting in the shotgun...

Hello all, I purchased a new production (Portugal) M70 Safari Express in .375, for the sole purpose of having it re-barreled to .404. When I received it back from getting it re-barreled, the gun shot shot very well, and worked great EXCEPT for the following issue: If I load three rounds in...

Greetings all...I’ve decided I “need” a double rifle to complete the heavy side of my gun collection. While I save up over the next year to purchase one, I have a few questions for those of you with experience with the .577 and .500 calibers. Originally, I settled on an 11 pound 500. About the...

All, I got my plains game hunt fix a few years ago, now it's time to start planning my first dangerous game Safari. Looks like a buffalo/tuskless elephant is within my price range. Other than the experience, I'm wondering what people can have shipped home as a reminder of a tuskless hunt. Any...

Want to sell a brand new box of .474" Hornady DGS 500 grain solids and (8) nickel plated federal once fired cases. Box of bullets has been opened for viewing only. I'd also trade for .458 caliber 500 grain bullets. Looking to get 50 bucks. Let me know if you're interested!

Hey guys, I went on my first safari during the first week in May, but have been too busy to put together a hunting report. But, as the saying goes...better late than never! I'll start off by first by saying that Marius and all the guys at KMG safaris were great...Loew, my PH worked his ass (and...

Guys, I've recently sent in my paperwork for a per-arranged rifle permit for my upcoming hunting trip in South Africa. On this form, I listed my ammunition brand for one of my calibers as "Norma", because I figured I would use that brand of brass in my handloads. Well, it appears that Norma...

Guys, I致e been working on finding some accurate 7x57 loads for my upcoming plains game hunt in May. I致e found what appears to be a very good load with 140 gr. Accubonds and H414. For velocity, I知 getting into the mid 2700's. I知 getting groups in the .7's at 100 yds. I致e...

Heys guys, trying to decide which pelican case to get for my plains game hunt in May. I'll be taking two scoped rifles, both Model 70 Winchesters. Trying to decide which case I need, between the model 1750 and iM3300. The only difference I see is that the iM3300 is a half in wider, and a bit...

Hey guys, just purchased my second model 70 last weekend, a brand new model 70 featherweight in 7x57 mauser. For those of you who have used this caliber, what bullet weights do you recommend for plains game up to kudu in size? I just purchased a box of 160 gr. partitions for load development...

All, Originally, I was planning on using a premium bullet (a-frame or tsx) for my upcoming plains game hunt for eland next year. However, I am getting very good accuracy using speer's 350 grain psp cup and core bullet, 0.5 to 1" groups at 100 yds on a consistent basis. I'd like to here...

Hey guys, Over the past month while reading this forum, and reading several good books, I finally convinced myself that I needed a .416 over my current .375. My main reason behind this is the overwhelming agreement (on both this forum and several books I've read) that the 416 is a bit better...

Ok, as a follow up to my "Caliber Pairing Help" post, the 7x57 I was drooling over was sold a few weeks before I finally decided to purchase it. While out shooting my 375 off sticks at a paper plate, I realized that I really love my M70, and would like another as my secondary rifle. Looking at...

Hey everyone, After a few months of searching, I've finally scheduled my first South African safari with Marius and KMG safaris! The hunt is scheduled for May, 2014 and the species at the top of my list are eland, kudu, and impala. Now the long wait begins, but I'll have plenty of preparation...

Guys, I'll be going on a plains game hunt in RSA, and I'm planning on taking two rifles. At the top of my list, game wise, are Kudu and Eland. For those, I'm bringing a Win M70 in 375. Also at the top of my list for smaller species is impala, and the outfitter I've been talking to said he can...

Hello to all, this is my first post, what a great site! I'm in the very early stages of planning a plains game safari, and of all the outfitter websites I've been to so far, Africa Sky seems to be the best. Does anyone have any experience with these guys? Any reviews or info would be great! Thanks!