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This has been pretty well covered here in other posts. Decades of field experience has shown that a sectional density of 3. and a muzzle velocity of 2150 or better is reliably effective. The 405 is a great cartridge, that comes up short in sectional density with its most common 300 grain...

I like the 416 Rigby, but that is mostly for nostalgia reasons. I believe the 416 Remington is the same length as the 375 H&H and Lott. Perhaps the 416 Taylor is another way to solve the “too much bore for case” perception with the 458 Win Mag, vs extending to the length of the Lott. Frankly...

I agree with gillettehunter and rare breed - I’d say 30-50 yards is ideal. If its in a group, I may not want to be closer than 30 yards, depending on the situation.

I’ve hunted nyala, bushbuck and buffalo with iron sights. The nyala and bushbuck were with a 318 DR and the buffalo with a 425 bolt gun. I don’t really know the distance on any, but they were all under 100 yards and the nyala was quite close. I also used the 318 DR on a bushpig over hounds...

I prefer the Trader Keiths as well. The leather slings with the leather thong ends that are tied instead of metal buckles also look right at place on a rifle for Africa.

“230ish”? Are you a soul so brave as to only take shots so far as you can well estimate with the naked eye? Well done. My taste in vintage rifles may be just a little bit different, but I have a soft spot for the lever guns. Hopefully I can take my 1895 on a future trip.

Well done. I’m not sure which is more stunning, the quality of the work or how quickly it was accomplished. Both exceptional.

I had a jacket-core separation in a little more modern context. Let me explain… I was bringing a pre-war 275 Rigby to RSA circa 2019. I felt obligated to bring “275 Rigby“ brass vs “7x57” brass so as to avoid potential hassles at entry. Moreover, I choose to use the factory Hornady 275 Rigby...

You did very well. The RSM has been under appreciated for years, and resale values are recently rising. They remain a lot of gun for the money. They are one of a few actions that a 416 Rigby really works right in, and I think one of the best cartridges for the RSM (the 375 in RSM is just a...

I’m a little surprised to learn how many shots members here take beyond 300 yards, presumably with the help of a laser range finder (4xx yards measured to the yard). I’ve never hunted in Africa with a laser range finder, or with a PH that used one. Goes to show its one big continent with many...

I get the sense that RJ Renner is a blue steel and walnut guy. I’ve admired his work for some time. I know others here have some of his rifles. He talks about iron sights on his site and rebarrels Ruger No 1s for large pistol cartridges (lots of bore, not much cartridge case), clearly making...

I don’t think vintage rifles, or express rifles look right without iron sights. Any comb height that goes between iron sights and a scope is a compromise. I recommend mounting the scope as low as possible and not overthink it. A lower power 1” scope could be mounted very low. Others will...

“I didn't know a lot about this one other than I like the way it looked.” “as always comments and opinions are welcome ....”

Arguably, not that much has changed in the last 100 years in terms of DG rifles and ammo. The bonded and monolIthic bullets are better. Much is the same - sectional density, effective velocities etc.

As others have mentioned, it feels like the long way around to a 405 Winchester - a classic cartridge of TR lore, that is still loaded today. It get it that you have or can get a lot of 45/70 brass. It’s a little like saying you’re going to build a 318 WR, because it’s easy to find 30/06 brass...

I’ve learned there are many different traditional hunting methods, based on the game and the environment. They including tracking, spot and stalk, different types of blind or high sit hunting, baiting, driven hunts, hunts with hounds etc; each best suited for a specific context. I’ve often...

425 WR. Built in bolt guns, take-downs and doubles. Gets it done!

I had a PH I hunted with in Tanzania some 20 years ago, Ian Lennox (RIP). Without the scope or sling, this looks like it could be his rifle. The stories it could tell…

It’s a beautiful rifle. I think the length of the fore end and the long slender slope to it contributes to its graceful appearance and draws the eye away from the height at the rear of the action. I’ve seen some H&H rifles proportioned similarly. It’s truly well executed.

I’ve hunted Longido with Michel, albeit not for elephant. I did see elephant there, and they didn’t seem anymore habituated to people than those I’ve seen in the Caprivi, down south in Tanzania or elsewhere. I know Michel to be an articulate, grounded, committed, steadfast proponent of ethical...

You may find is insightful to ask how old people were when they went on their first safari and, frankly, whether they were single. I think you’ll find a smaller population that makes a first trip in their late twenties or early thirties ahead of having family obligations and a larger group that...

Another way to look at “what’s it worth” (which the auction will most precisely determine). I think the best 375 express rifles likely have open sights, barrel band sling swivel, recoil pad, cross bolts that you mentioned and perhaps an ebony forend tip to boot. If this rifle had all of that...

X3 LDE would be really hard to beat IMO. I don’t have the same interest in trudging around the rain forest for a glimpse at a bongo. Tracking elephant is hard to match. And you get close, very close, typically.

I was hesitant to weigh in, but I see so many misguided souls: 1) M98 and all its variants; M70, Springfield etc 2) Farquharson and its variants, including Ruger #1 3) Anson and Deeley boxlock and similar 4) Semi-autos designed by Browning and Garand 5) 1895 that shoots the pointy bullets and...

Wow - this redefines what I thought an obsolete cartridge might be. I like to shoot my old guns too - you take it to a whole other level!

Put and take operations, and a large property with self propagating populations are two different things. I’m not judging either one…. Be very candid with your outfit about your expectations. Many operations in RSA are not put and take. Focus on the animals native to that part of RSA, large...

Having piloted both November and Zulu Sierra registered aircraft, it sounds like it could be more sporting than hunting a buffalo with a push feed! :)

I’ve used wise.com to pay for hunts, guns, cars, tuition to a number of places, including Japan, which can be complicated to get right. I’ve found it to be easy, reliable, traceable and inexpensive. No more waiting in the lobby while the local credit union to tries to figure it out….

Rare Breed’s experience matches my own, tinkering with loads for about five different doubles. Bullet weight and velocity go a long way in matching the recoil the rifle was regulated for, or the position the end of the barrels are in, when the bullet exits. I’ve read a lot about powders and...

Early in my years hunting in Africa (>25 years ago) I had the good fortune of hunting with some remarkably experienced PHs, that themselves carried a 375 on buffalo hunts (as some insight, one of them had the cast and set of the Hatari movie hosted in their house, as their farm was what is now...

If you reload, it’s really just finding the bullets or waiting for Woodleigh to make them again. I have 3 WR 318s and a WR 280 Ross. The Ross is harder to keep fed. If you’re a real glutton for punishment, venture into the 6.5 kurz mauser or 242 Vickers/Manton/rimless nitro express. The 242...

Experience does not support the “either or” construct, that the shot is either an ethical, quickly effective heart/long shot, likely obliterating the animal, or an agonizing gut shot that allows for good taxidermy. These shots being discussed are reliably, remarkably, quickly effective. That...

To the original question, I recommend bringing whatever rifle your wife is most comfortable with, and relishing the fact that you get to enjoy this together. Especially if your interest lies mostly in kudu, gemsbok and the like, you have just the perfect hunting companion. My concern with the...

I’m not that much of a tiny ten guy myself, but from what I’ve seen first hand with many different species, the biggest challenge is having enough left so that the taxidermist can sew back together a full body mount. I’ve seen a few almost cut in half. Some of the full body mounts you see with...

I’m a little disappointed you don’t have anything to sell in your first post.

Rising bites and greener cross bolts are super cool. A lot of these third bites were introduced when metallurgy was a little less predictable than today. Anyone other than Kevin have first hand experience with a failure? Kevin- can you share more about that?

I’m familiar with all three terms but have been using “base layer” the last few decades. I too grew up calling them “long johns”, having no idea why or what that really means. I think thermals are also what glider pilots use for lift. At least the most recent term makes sense - it is worn...

Sounds like an electric Edsel. I pointed out a Tesla Cybertruck I saw in traffic to my wife and she said “that redneck Delorean looking thing? It looks like back to the future with a mullet” I think the Dodge Ramcharger may be the first one that actually makes sense, particularly if you tow...

You’ve got quite the collection on the farm!

This is great to see. I appreciate you sharing. I’ve found that dialing in the load to the targeted velocity for that round, generally dials in the regulation as well. I’m glad this is working so well for you and your upcoming hunt. It can be a maddening, elusive black magic at times.

+2. They are great to work with, even from the US. I recently had my first return and it went very smoothly. Buy with confidence. I think many of us are pleased to see that Westley Richards is still in business, still making best quality firearms their traditional way, and didn’t move to...

All good points and very insightful, as I find your posts to consistently be. Ref 458 and 375 solids on hippo on land (presumably for body shots?). Many here feel solids are obsolete given the quality and reliability of premium bullets such as the A-frame. I think the still have a place in...

I’d start with swift’s break away solid and see where that goes, literally. It’s worked well for me. I’ve had a Woodleigh solid (not hydro) rivet and wander off course. I like the metplat type solids.

I’ve never seen a well placed 300 gr premium bullet from a 375 H&H fail, on buffalo or anything else. With solids, or a highly controlled expansion bullet, it’s even well suited for the tiny ten. Even at 300 gr, it has more reach than many think. What the 300 gr loses in muzzle velocity, is...

It was admitTeddy lot far and intended to provide a little humor. Let me provide a more substantive response. This is the good deals thread. There is a definition of a good deal in the first post, but in summary, its an interesting or desirable rifle at a price below market value. The market...

Great looking eland and falling block. I’m glad you get that rifle out of the safe and into the field on the tracks of eland. I hope you get the chance to do the same with you 318 sometime.

If those are 1” squares, I think its shooting as well at 100m as many doubles, that likely cost much, much more. I’ve met a number PHs and local hunters in the Limpopo that swear by the 308. You have a great scope for the conditions I’ve seen there, in a short, fast handling package. How well...

Or manbuns…. Lots of guys have top knots…

Yep, like I said, get good at sticks and there are exceptions, but they are just that, exceptions. If you ever hunt bushpigs over hounds you won‘t be using sticks…

Yeah, really wide open… mostly Robert’s gazelle and the like…. A little like hunting pronghorn, but in Africa….