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I have to agree with @Redleg. I have seen many emotional posts regarding Trump, almost exclusively by those who support Trump, taking exception to folks expressing concerns about him. A rational discussion is largely impossible as anything but utter devotion seems to generate an illogical...

Wow, crazy footage. Interesting to see the trailer with a scoped, suppressed weapon. Makes sense as he’s putting fire right past the men in front.

In an earlier thread I shared pics of a Thomas Bland that I bought at Carl Russell’s shop in the UK. Learning from that experience, I helped a friend set up import for British shotguns for a new shop he has set up. The first shipment is on its way now, inclusive of at least one best quality...

OK, this is a seriously good scope. Surely someone needs it!

Swarovski Z6 1-6x24 EE (extended eye relief). Discontinued but they pop up on the used market. Here is a pic on one Mounted on my .275.

Let’s get together in Nashville and discuss it over a drink… or two….

Mount. Dang spellcheck.

Now that’s a mountain I want to see a picture of!

Make that two of us! I am not too proud to beg!

Sometimes a bull with no nuts.

I’ve got one I will sell for $300 plus shipping if my one is feeling left out.

Agreed

Check to see if your bank uses Zelle. It is fast and safe.

I was shooting the high tower at Holland & Holland a number of years ago. The top deck is 130 feet high and it throws over a valley. Midis off the top deck look like aspirin. You can absolutely crush that target with an oz of 8’s and IC.

The problem that I see with them is that it is hard to make them objective. Should a raving lunatic have any sort of weapon? Of course not. All right let’s define the level of mental illness or malicious intent needed to trigger a red flag. At exactly that point it becomes subjective, not objective.

I really like African Teak.

Agreed, but I still need lots of eye relief with them. Below are the two No 1’s I referenced. The .275 Rigby has the Swarovski Z6 1-6x24 EE in Warne QD rings. Note how far back it can be mounted with the straight tube. The second is a .22 hornet topped by a Zeiss conquest 3-9x40 with a rear...

Look at the SD of the 300 gr bullet. I think it will answer your question.

Outstanding article and a sad statement on the state of our nation.

I gotta say that I feel that Saul is a rational person and a true gentleman in discussing differing points of view.

I actually take multiple scopes out back and glass deer well past legal shooting light (the closest shooting house to my front door is 50 yards). I love Leupold scopes but they don’t compare to the Z6 and Z8 Swarovski’s in low light which is when 90+% of our deer are shot. The absolute best...

The Leupold zero stop is an excellent system. Personally I don’t see any utility in it inside 400 yards but I do use it on two long range rifles. As far as glass quality, my Leupold MK 5 HD 3.6-18x44 is an awesome scope, but at last light my Swarovski Z6 1.7-10x42 is noticeably better.

I always meant to get to PoW when I lived in Alaska and never did. Sounds like a great hunt!

You need a lot of eye relief if you don’t want to crawl the stock on a No 1. Swarovski Z6 1-6x24 ee (discontinued but available used) Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 (discontinued but available used)

I’m not the brightest light in the closet so help me understand this conviction: - Trump filled out paperwork in applying for a loan against property stating what he felt the property was worth, - the bank, legally disallowed from using his estimate, hired an independent appraisal of the...

My M70 was stamped Lott on the barrel. It is no issue taking .458 Lott ammo into Africa as long as the supplemental stamp is applied. I have done so at least half a dozen times with that rifle.

I would stick with the 500 gr bullets at lower velocity if this is primarily a buffalo rifle.

I converted my M70. I’m not sure it was worth it. I am getting 2,300 fps with Federal’s 500 gr TBBC load and it hits buffalo like the hammer of Thor. But I’m betting you get 2,150+ with long loaded .458 WM. Would you really see a difference?

A break from hunting? I don’t recognize those words, what does that mean? Seriously, I got a pulsar trail from my buddy. It is a very good unit.

Yep, hard to believe that we deprive kids of those adventures these days. No wonder they grow up woke.

These rifles have 24” barrels, which to my eye, is a much more balanced rifle than 22”. I apologize for the repeat, but here is my .275 No1 after Roger Renner had his way with it.

I’m sorry to not have understood. I did go back to your OP before making that comment. This is what shows in its entirety on my app. I obviously must be missing something. Again, have a great hunt, post pics.

I’m glad you got the setup you wanted. I was very confused by this thread (not hard to do) as it seemed you were asking advice but already knew what you wanted to do. Anyway, have a great hunt and be sure to post pics.

Our last hunt in Dande my wife and I covered 100 miles in 9 days. We each took a buffalo and I added an old warthog. Tracking hunts are what draw me to Africa.

Those are waist high breathable waders in that pic. Bear is five miles up a creek from the coast. I find them easier to hike in than hip waders.

Looks like waist high breathable waders. I used them extensively when I ran a boat on the coast. The other common footgear are Alaska tennis shoes (ankle fit hip waders). It’s a bugger trying to clean bear grease out of breathable waders.

Something is wrong other than the scope. There should be zero movement between the rings making a separation failure impossible. The fact that it happened points to another problem: - one ring was tight and the other was not. - one of the bases was loose. - some other cause of...

I think you have your answer. Stop beating yourself up!

I would encourage a heavy for caliber bullet in whichever caliber you land on. Personally I would use an A-Frame. You may not get the optimal shot. You want to be able to bust big bones and anchor your bull. A wounded elk will go places you just don’t want to go! Have a great time planning your...

I was one of the folks who asked for some Kevin. Thank you!

OK, I’m going to suggest a different direction. You’re using an R8, what better pairing for a German rifle for elk/red stag than an 8x68? It is about as perfect an elk cartridge as you could find and a perfect pairing for a German rifle.

There are also different shooting styles being taught. Do a little research, determine what you believe to be the correct approach, and ensure any instructor you hire teaches that approach. I have seen some excellent coaches and some abysmal coaches. Certification is no guarantee of good coaching.

And yet we don’t learn. We dumb down sporting clays just like we previously dumbed down skeet.

A friend of mine led the British women’s skeet team to four Olympics. She characterized skeet as a negative game. Miss one bird and you’re out. I remember one championship where I went straight in one of the gauges. At that time the shoot offs were doubles across the middle. Six of us went into...

Sorry if my post offended, it was certainly not meant to. I do have a background competing at the highest levels, although that was a number of years ago. Your point on the improved success of US shooters is accurate, although I give far more credit to the influx of shooters/instructors from...

Be very selective of who you take lessons from. Know their style and ensure that it fits with the type of shooter you aspire to become. Personally, most of my instruction has been at H&H. IMO they are the gold standard, but it is not cheap to get to London for lessons. There are very few NSCA...

Focus on the bird Focus on the bird Focus on the bird [emoji41] Don’t track the bird with the gun mounted. Trust the computer between your ears and shoot as soon as the gun is mounted. I was putting too much weight on my right foot (I’m right handed). My friend who is one of the top...

I must be odd, tsetse’s don’t really bother me that much. I actually enjoy catching them and crushing the little buggers.

I use Eastern. I believe their name has changed since I last renewed.