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I brought this post over from an optics thread... Mauser 98 or its derivative action designs to include P14/17, Springfield 03, and Pre-64 Model 70 and perhaps others have similar extractors. Ask any old gunsmith how many extractors he's had to replace on any of these? Then ask him about M70...

This is off topic but I will provide a short answer. It this post doesn't answer your questions, please see this post on the Gunsmithing sub-forum and ask away! https://www.africahunting.com/threads/model-70-classic-extractor.93950/ Mauser 98 or its derivative action designs to include P14/17...

Thanks! I got to LarryWillis.com via my phone. My laptop produces 403 Forbidden Now, to figure that out...

A magic Google search revealed Dutch Gun Accessories lists them. https://www.dutch-gun-accessories.com/reloading/reloading-dies/rifle/belted-magnum-collet-resizing-die.html I think this Netherlands dealer may have only old stock. That is a Larry Willis Innovative Technoilogies photo showing...

I posted this on 13 June 2025. Larry Wilis passed away. https://www.africahunting.com/threads/anyone-have-misfire-issues-reloading-for-blaser-rifles.93458/post-1440074 I load for a Blaser S-2 in ..375 H&H. This helps in retaining case life for any belted magnum case, in any rifle. It also...

Trijicon makes a heck of a great optic but... The MRO above is a pretty big reflex sight! It will be like strapping a brick on top of your double rifle barrels! Stick with an RMR, SRO, or closed emitter RCR as Samson suggested above. Here's a video on the RCR...

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Another short video from Facebook, Bag Limits? https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19zqFNA6Wm/ Volume is the Speaker Icon on the top right...

Even though I don't see a US Military uniform, this meme made me laugh!

Here's some simple math on this problem... The Barnes website lists the following in .458 TSX, 300 gr 350 gr, Ballistic Coeficient of .278 450 gr 500 gr https://barnesbullets.com/0-458-458-cal-tsx-fb/ Shooters Calculator Trajectory page provided the following trajectoy graph for the above 350...

A gunsmith or skilled machinest is required for these mounts. Henneberger HMS Trijicon RMR Mount for UNI 6-10 mm Rail from: https://www.optics-trade.eu/us/henneberger-hms-trijicon-rmr-mount-for-uni-6-10-mm-rail.html Delivery to USA is 3-4 weeks. Hennenberger rib mount for Aimpoint - The RMR...

Why can some outfitters export desirable species trophies to the USA and other countries, and some cannot? Conservation is a big part of that! Read the Dande Anti Poaching Unit (DAPU) Newsletter June 2025 in the link below and you may learn how much a top outfitter contributes to conservation...

I know if Tanks uses a piece of gear it is very good or in the scrap pile! I put Sound Gear Phanton on my list as a #2 choice until I hopefully receive feedback from others who use Trophy Ear brand hearing protection. I say this because I had Chris Warren of Thophy Ear fit my ears for their...

This made me curious. I just weighed a full size suitcase at 10.9 lbs. A Peilcan Air 1615 without foam weighs 14.06 lbs. I will sacrafice 3.03 lbs of gear for added protection and a "Buy once, cry once" purchase. Plus I can get it in orange color! Its always good that one's luggage doesn't...

Put you back in command of a brigade and it would be the modern ground war equivalent to the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot!

This very short video is of @mitch4570 shooting his new to him .458 Lott CZ with 500 gr bullets at 2300 fps. These were is first shots taken after two shot on a standing bench. The difference in felt recoil in all but the perfect standing bench position to shooting offhand is huge! Notice how...

Sold Pending Funds (SPF) Another Africa Hunting member will soon be trusted with the care of this rifle.

And for all the Beach Boys fans... https://www.facebook.com/share/r/12LsqjWGXpr/ Volume is the speaker icon on top right

When liberals start to complain... https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AxwsbeFFw/ Volume is the speaker icon on top right

Okay, I like you also. :)

Thanks, this is interesting. The 375 Flanged Magnum at 2250 fps wth 300 gr bullet produces 3373 ft lbs of energy. The 375 H&H Magnum at 2500 fps with a 300 gr bullet produces 4164 ft lbs energy. For the above comparison loads, the flanges has 81% of the muzzle energy of the belted magnum...

This is entirely feasable. Killed an elephant with a .22 means a .22 long rifle to most and thus the story. I believe Bell used a .220 Swift for some of his Africa hunting. Did he write about ever killing an elephant with it? I don't remember. A poacher seems more like to have a .22 LR...

Once again the handy Internet provides you a magic tool; https://shooterscalculator.com/recoil-calculator.php Plug in the factors such as bullet weight, muzzle velocity, weight of powder charge, rifle weight and "presto", it will calculate recoil energy and velocity. Do not ignore recoil...

Maybe this is a language barrier or writing styles but YOU seem to be confronting me. I don't know Ron Thompson nor have I read his book. He may have made 800 clean kills. Perhaps there were some, especially when he started that were not so clean? If one want's to sell books and magazine...

A modern monometal TSX or similar bullet is equal to or better the solids of old. Older soft points are today only use by anti with access to better bullets for plains game and cats. Those old SP would not be my choice either . By the way, did you witness those 800 kill shots? Did you have...

Captain Obvious here, Clearly Ron Thompson shot better than most client hunters. Or maybe the old guys didn't write about bad shots and lost game?

No, I would hunt with him if you and only fund a $50k hunt, and only because you are teasing me. :) And you are not invited!

Hmmm, a PH insists his client not only hunts with a large caliber double rifle and only solid, non-expanding projectiles? Could that combination provide more opportunities for confronting wounded dangerous game at very short distances? Another photo (video) opportunity!

Let me add to my reasoning of not wanting to hunt or share a camp with an egomaniac PH. Some may enjoy spending weeks one on one with a big personality. They may later tell stories of their combined adventure. Me, not so much. If I am paying tens of thousands of dollars for a hunt, by Gosh it...

Recoil will be less as others provided but... I didn't know that anyone successfully clones the tyrannosaurus rex :)

Gee, I though I was really clear about my opinion of Mark Sullivan and other self promoting personalities. Refering to him as the “Kim Kardashian” of PH’s" should provide an answer. I did not mention Sullivan's requirement to hunt with a large double rifle. Is he paying for the hunt? If...

Agreed! I load for a Blaser S-2 in ..375 H&H. This helps in retaining case life for any belted magnum case, in any rifle. It also provides more usable case life for use in my S-2. Belted magnum cased swell or get larger just ahead of the belt. Measure factory ammo or new brass and then...

Okay, I finally have to comment not that my opinion is worth any more than anyone else’s. I am just a humble (hopefully) Africa Hunting ordinary type of guy member. I take @Hunter-Habib word that Mark Sullivan is a great guy. I would probably enjoy conversing with him so long as I didn’t have to...

In case any of you missed my very first video I ever edited and produced, this is @Altitude sickness, @Imac45acp and Brian of MRC, and me shooting the protptype TSAVO. I am the one in the aging and almost threadbare Super Hero shirt... And a bonus video, Ian shooting my Krieghoff double...

In this world humans are either sheep, wolves, or sheepdogs. Sheep are soft and almost never hurt others. Wolves are few but they prey on the peaceful sheep. Sometimes sheep being soft of heart and often mind, follow wolves because as sheep, they are followers, not leaders. Then there are...

I suggest you contact the Montana Rifle Company. Since you visited their website, click on the "Contact" page and you will find their email and phone number. Nevertheless, @Imac45acp are you there? Otherwise, I shot and photographed the prototype TSAVO. I didn't weigh it but it felt like 8...

Los Angles having riots again?

SOLD on 1 June 2025

SOLD on 7 June 2025

I'll take it for $10 !!!

Hey @Wyatt Smith , Yes it was your post I half remembered about the striker, or as you corrected me, the striker spring. Safety lever? Who would have thought one of those would break.

For my SRO, I know how to break equipment and haven't yet. I was raised on a farm not far from @Betterinthebush although a decade earlier, two decades in the Marines, followed by managing the enterprise of fleets of equipment, I know about operator error and how things break. There are videos...