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The right answer is ask your PH. Quality softs are probably the recommendation. However, depending on what cover you are likely shooting through a PH may recommend solids. I have made a few buffalo hunts in Moz with a PH that prefers solids because the shot will likely be through thick cover and...

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Prayers for a speedy recovery. Having a level headed tracker who can shoot saved the day. Kudos to the trackers!

I will take all the Woodleigh 570's. Thanks

Quickload is designed for bottle neck cases and isn't as accurate with straight wall cases. The author confirms this.....suspect part of your problem. Hogdons website is showing 42k pressure with a max 106.3 gr. load. Suspect Quickload is your issue. Try Hogdons online load data.

I don't have data for 600 grains. Since most .500 Nitro reloaders are for a double rifles, for us it is more about regulation than maximizing velocity. I have had good luck with 103 to 106 grains of H4350. I would work your way up until you achieve desired velocity without over pressure.

Love those Army Navy working rifles!

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I am glad you started this thread. As a dedicated reloader who hunts only with reloads, for me reloading is all part of the joy of hunting. Hunting with my rifle, my chosen bullet, powder and primer gives me the ultimate control over the process and extends my hunting season into the off-season...

I am not a fan of a 6 o'clock hold. If you want to resolve the issue you actually need a taller front sight. This will lower your impact. They can be purchased at New England Custom Guns. Good luck!

I have not heard of them and I have hunted Niassa a few times including last year. If you want to hunt Niassa I can highly recommend Kwalata(Jaco Strauss) or Kambako(Jumbo Moore). Kwalata is a site sponsor and they run a nice camp and have great logistics to get you to their camp and home safely.

Thanks for sharing. What an exciting hunt! I booked this same hunt at SCI with Karl for 2025. I am looking forward to it.

International hunting has never been in more jeopardy. The UK was close to banning trophy imports from Africa last year. They managed to kill it in the House of Lord's. A new bill has already been reintroduced this year. It would be surprising if it didn't eventually pass. European liberal ideas...

The solid vs soft discussion is not quite so straight forward as many like to make it seem. Bullet performance at impact is only part of the equation. Depending upon what vegetation you are shooting through you are much less likely to have a significant deflection with a solid than a soft...

The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted. D.H. Lawrence, 1923

I have hunted out of the Kwalata camp and the Kambako camp. Both are excellent! Niassa is some of the best buffalo hunting in Africa. Jaco Strauss and team will show you a great time and hunt in a traditional tent camp. The Kambako camp is a little more upscale. I can recommend both. Feel free...

I grew up shooting with irons. I was trained in the military to shoot irons. I would recommend shooting a .22 with irons on a regular basis to practice. Then transition to practicing with your hunting rifles. But you will have limitations while hunting. Target identification is going to be more...

This was a pacnor .475 barrel. Thanks I'll keep it for now. I have a .500 Jeffery and a .500 NE so it doesn't really fill a need but it turned out so nice I want to keep it and take a buffalo with it.

I finished this build a year or so ago. It is on a BRNO 602 action. It is a great shooter. 500 grains at 2300 fps will get your attention.

Fantastic rifle with a great history. If only that rifle could talk!

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Thanks, that's helpful!

Interesting discussion. It is too bad this subject seemed to cause some to break out the soap boxes. CBL would not be my cup of tea. But, I can understand the attraction to the hunting method ie tracking. I for one despise sitting in a blind. I have spent too much of my life hunting from blinds...

A little inspiration for you. Nothing like buffalo with a double.

My condolences to the family. An unnecessary loss due to poaching.

Welcome to the site! I think you will find it a great resource. I was born and raised, learned to hunt in Oklahoma. Where are you from?

Since your original question was about double rifles and has now digressed into a rehash of the African carry discussion and the absolute necessity that all new african hunters must use a sling at all times, I will try to give you an experienced answer to your original question related to double...

I'll take these. Sending you a message. Thanks

Welcome from another Colorado resident. I think you will find the forum a great resource. It certainly helped me prepare for my trips to Africa over the last few years.

I have hunted South Africa and I have hunted Niassa twice. There is really no comparison. Niassa is really the Rolls Royce of Buffalo hunting. Niassa is adjacent to the Selous in Tanzania, separated by a corridor. Logistics are important when traveling to some place like Niassa. With that in...

I for one have had no issue controlling where my muzzle points while african carrying. All one has to do is drop the elbow and lay the rifle more across the shoulders pointing the muzzle away from anyone to the front of you. I agree it is not a great option for picking your way through the Jess...

Wow what a great hunt on the leopard! It was great to share camp with you! Hopefully our paths will cross again.

John, It was great to meet you and Katherine in camp. Glad you had a great hunt. Niassa is a truly special place and it was great to share camp with you both. Hope to see you around a campfire again.

I will take these. Sent you a message. thanks

I'll be back in Niassa next week for another double Buffalo hunt with Kwalata. Hopefully this trip will be slightly less exciting. :D

I leave in 3 weeks for my second hunt with Jaco in Niassa. Jaco is a fantastic PH who always works hard to give his clients the best experience. He has a great team. I could not recommend him enough to anyone interested in hunting in Moz.. You have to wonder why someone would repeatedly post...

Yikes looks like the camp got hammered! Did it get Jumbos camp as well? Sorry to see the damage and know alot of hard work is ahead. Hopefully mother nature cooperates for you in the short term!

I had a great Safari with Kwalata and Jaco in 2021. Jaco and team are great! Joe his lead tracker is fantastic. The camp and logistics are first rate. I will be back this year for another double buffalo hunt. My write up from 2021 is on AH. The buffalo hunting is some of the best in africa! PM...

Just bought some .500 NE brass from your website Friday. Glad to have you on AH!

Merry Christmas Jaco! I hope you and Lindie are having a great holiday. Ashley and I will see you at DSC!

Prayers for a speedy recovery!

500 Jeffery Rifle

500 Jeffery Rifle

Yes ,Jaco is tops when it comes to evening entertainment! I plan to be back in Moz with Jaco next year. I cannot wait to take another buffalo or two with my .500 Jeffery! I'll tell him hi when I see him at DSC for you.

I guess I am part of the club. I have a .500 Jeffery that has experienced precarious situations and I have seen her do things that show a level of power that has to be seen to believe. I have a Custom CZ 550 that has been customized by Matrix Gunsmithing who took over for AHR with their #2...

Prayers for a speedy recovery.