Recent content by cmk

Welcome aboard!

Have only hunted one, and that was with a camp rifle in 300 WinMag, don't know which bullet, but fairly certain it was 180 grn cup and core. Distance was ~275 m / 300 yds. All went well, but I didn't land the bullet where I intended (combination of loaned gear, my very first hunting day in...

Mozambique, Gaza province, August 24.

In that case, pick the rifle you like most when you find one. Both are more than capable of sending a 400-450gn bullet at that velocity. You will find more loaded ammo (factory or boutique) options for the 416, but 404 components or ammo are not unobtainium. E.g. Midway currently have three...

Both solve the same task, but the Rigby can give you a little more oomph/energy/KO-value etc. Whether that is really needed on a DG hunt is a different question. If a situation calls for something bigger than the 404J, the answer probably isn't the 416Rigby, but something along the lines of 458...

That wood stock.... just love the "smoke and honey" look. :E Drooling: Pretty interesting cartridge as well.

I use their bullets, brass and powders for most of my reloading needs, and I am very satisfied with the results. So component-wise, I am a happy customer. Though I guess that you are asking about their African PH line of ammo, and more specifically in 375 H&H. I have not used any of those, but...

I think we're basically in agreement. This is what I meant with "Goldilocks". The 375 and the 'lower forties' have both reach and punch.

I voted 404 - because that's what I have (typical behaviour at these kinds of poll). But it is one of the 'Goldilocks' options of the ones to choose from. I also have a 9.3x62, which would probably work for buffalo in most cases, but there are better options. The 45+ stuff will work for...

I would support the guess that Recknagel is what you're thinking of. Also I believe that NECG would be (one of?) their US partner(s).

I've stopped using the bench altogether for my heavier rifles, even for basic sighting in (new scope/new load/etc). Quad sticks is what I use. They're stable enough for the purpose, are more similar to real-life situation shots, and it is far more pleasant shoot standing up.

Congratulations! That buffalo boss looks amazing! A very fine area to hunt (was there last year), and so few people.

Agree that this was a good resurrection. Very beautiful rifles. And you should take them to Africa. Perhaps even better - take them on a European hunt. Perfect for deer stalking and driven boar/stag. They have a that continental twist to them, without being overly germanic.

Personally I would; A) cut off the magna port, re-crown, get a barrel band front sight soldered on. This probably means re-blueing (re-bluing?) as well. B) Take a good long look at the fore end and be prepared to shorten it an inch or two to make it look proportional. Unfortunately, the...

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