Recent content by Hunter4752001

Congratulations on acquiring a nice Model 70 in .300 H&H. Unfortunately the scope doesn't appear to be in the same league as the rifle. A brand that no-ones heard of. Has the look consistent with the early cheap Chinese scopes. It may work or it may not, but I think you'd be happier if you...

Generally an all copper bullet will be longer than its equivalent weight in a jacketed or lead bullet. You didn't indicate what type of rifle your 45 Colt is. First consideration would have to be whether the chosen bullet will feed through the magazine and action (unless you're using a single...

Sometime ago I read about a game management system called Quality Deer Management. I believe it was developed in the US. Basically the theory ran that by concentrating on hunting bucks, a surplus of females was created. That in turn led to a higher percentage of females mating with poor quality...

I find that when the sun is really beating down (temperatures in the 40s C ) that the Akubra felt blocks the radiant heat far more effectively than any of the cotton or synthetics. However I do find that the leather inner sweat band causes a lot of sweating on the forehead. Pity they could...

Welcome. Although this is an 'Africa Hunting' forum, I'm sure lots of us would also enjoy hearing about hunting experiences in Pakistan.

In my father's day, hats were everyday wear for men, generally either wide or medium brimmed. My generation, being born in the 1950's, rebelled against such fashions - we were smarter and knew better! No hats for us. Latter in my Army days, the headdress for bush wear was the giggle hat - a...

Looks like you're all set to go. (and am I envious ). Hard to think of a better hunt than what you've booked.

Hi @Sideshow. That trigger is the standard Brno trigger. Totally agree its a better option for hunting big game. At one stage the ZKK rifles came with both trigger types. One fitted to the rifle and one in a green/tan bag together with the adjustment tool.

Interesting. Generally Hodgdon primarily buys either distribution rights and/or brand name ownership. At least, with respect to the powders, the actual manufacturing is done by other companies eg General Dynamics (Florida), General Dynamics (Canada), Thales, etc. Putting aside the PR spin, I...

No worries. Your rifle, your choices. The essential thing is that it suits you, and is what you want. I'm not aware of any after-market riggers or safeties for the ZKK. What have you ordered? When you fit them please post as I'll be interested to see how it works out. I don't know what the...

Hi @Sideshow Congratulations on acquiring a nice ZKK 602. I notice its one of the ones that came with the pop-up peep sight, again congrats, that a nice touch to have. What calibre is yours chambered in? One word of caution, please don't be in hurry to slice n dice a well designed rifle just...

I suspect a 1914 H&H was manufactured before QD sling swivels were standardised (either Euro or US). It is quite likely the barrel band was an in-house propriety setup utilising a screw that went through the stud.

Can PETA be given to the local alligator farm -asking for a friend. Alternatively, can they be encourage to rescue the poor captive alligators......

Often manufacturers will have data for a wider range of powders and bullets than they publish. Maybe send an email each of Hodgdon and Barnes and see if they can help out with data (or if applicable advice as to why its not optimal).

Nothing new about the terrorist activities making Burkina Faso an unsafe hunting destination for the last few years. However a new wrinkle is that earlier this year, Putin dispatched his 'Africa Corps' to prop up the Burkina Faso Government. As a consequence I doubt that hunters from a western...