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Why would you want to know this? This forum steers clear of all racial issues and the ethnicity of the owner of the operator should be irrelevant. Looking at your joining date and terminology used, this seems to be a loaded question.

Take a look at the following link --> https://quick-anneal.com/ I use one of these and can highly recommend it. Lots of useful info on their website.

Does anyone use VV N560? It seems my rifle also likes the lower speed, I achieved my best groups at 2030fps.

Thank you for the replies! It sounds like JJ is the "double whisperer", I just don't trust any gunsmith in South Africa enough to bend the trigger. I lengthened the stock by 0,5" with a spacer and new recoil pad, however the work was not up to standard and rather put back the original recoil pad.

Thank you for the reference, that is exactly the problem.

Morning fellow members, I'm looking to the collective knowledge of the seasoned double rifle marksmen. How do you manage the recoil on the trigger hand, especially on your middle finger caused by the trigger guard? The rifle in question is a Heym 89B in 470NE. Due to the size of the trigger...

If you use ballistic programs such as Quickload or Gordon's, it will significantly cut down the number of shots required to fine your accurate load. OBT will provide a scientific reference point, which you can then fine tune with the results you see on paper. I personally use Quickload and then...

I'm also very interested in this, specifically related to a croc skin I want to hang on a wall. Listening by the radio...

I sent the scope back to the retailer, Optics Trade EU. They took over the process from there and it is back in South Africa. I haven't had a chance to mount and test it, the gun is currently at the gunsmith for some cosmetic work (engraved grip cap). Optics Trade are great to deal with, however...

Sandgrouse are normally hunted in the Northern Cape, however the Kalahari stretches across North West Province as well. Unfortunately still out of season and over bag limit. This is the latest hunting proclamation that I could find for North West. I'm not throwing stones here, I'm merely...

I'm really glad you enjoyed the hunt in SA! As a local wingshooter, the one thing that just really bothers me is the outfitters'/PHs' lack of respect for the bird seasons and numbers. Below is the Northern Cape Hunting Proclamation. Sandgrouse is definitely out of season during Sep-Oct and also...

I mounted one on my 375H&H after an issue with a Z6i 1.7-10. The rifle is a CZ550 and the scope barely fits due to the open sights combined with the action cut-out and the short space behind the objective bell. It is not going to blow your hair back, but it will get the job done.

No, I’ll leave the wonderful penmanship to the international hunters… I was very lucky, the wind was perfect and the croc fast asleep. I used a 375H&H with a 300gr Peregrine VRG3 at around 2500fps and it performed really well!

Celebrated in style!!!

Bowmore No 1 is a great introduction to peated whiskey and doesn't break the bank... Also don't underestimate Johnnie Black, it is really good value for money.

Has anyone tried Smokehead? The distillery is a secret, thought to be either Lagavulin or Coal Ila… I haven’t tasted it yet, but very keen as soon as I can find some!

2023 - Aoudad (done) and croc 2024 - Greywing over English pointers and Elephant 2025 - Leopard (still torn between over hounds (Moz) or a baited hunt (Nam)) 2026 - Scrumcap daggaboy Sable/Roan combo and klipspringer are also high on my list.

Only two more... 28g and 260AI. Nice to have, 275Rigby. Then the process starts of upgrading the quality. I would love to switch my Beretta 486 for a Dickson round body and my Browning Citori for a B25. CZ550 for a real Holland & Holland in 375H&H and a Jeffery rifle in 404Jeff.

I really wish we had gunsmiths who can bend stocks like they do in the UK. Best we can do is an adjustable cheek piece, which will destroy the looks of a double...

I am based in South Africa and bought it from a local shop, so I unfortunately had no say in stock dimensions or other details. Given what I've seen here on AH regarding waiting periods for Heym rifles, I would follow the same route again. I originally ordered a Krieghoff Big Five from a local...

Thank you Everyone, I'm over the moon! She is a little skinny (9,9lb) and a bit short... Will first extend the LOP to 14,75" (the same as my shotguns) and potentially later add some weight if she hits too hard. If all goes well, this gun's first kill will be a bull elephant, however I will...

I picked up my Heym 89B in 470NE yesterday and thought I’d share a few pics…

I am also very interested to hear the opinions regarding the Norma Oryx...

Just an FYI... My rifle does not like the DGX bullets, so I guess I'll be hunting with the Peregrines.

Don’t forget to look at Schmidt & Bender… I mounted a Zenith 1.1-4x24 on my 404Jeff and it works great!

@Dewald, if your objective is to minimise recoil, why don't you consider a 28 bore? With the smaller frame of the 20ga guns, the felt recoil is not much less than a 12ga. The 28ga punches above its weight and seeing that she won't be shooting millions of shells, ammo availability shouldn't be...

The reasoning behind it is 100% price. Peregrine is one of the only affordable bullets that is always available in SA. I wouldn't mind hunting with it, depending on the quarry...

I just went through this exercise... Redding dies Norma cases VV N540 powder CCI250 primers 300gr Peregrine VRG3 for practise 300gr DGX Bonded and DGS for hunting I use a Forster Co-Ax press My rifle's accuracy node is around 2508fps

That is my dream hunt! Hats off to both Gavin and the hunter! I’ve never heard such a composed PH and the hunter’s rifle is unbelievably steady.

Great subject Kevin! We are no longer used to shooting off hand, it is a skill that needs a lot of practise. I use a .22LR with iron sights between load development etc in order to try and improve and also prevent a flinch with the big bores.

Problem solved!!! I swapped the Z6i with a Leupold VX5 and it is holding zero and shooting sub-MOA. I much prefer the look and dimensions of the Swaro, however it is a useless piece of clear glass.

Hornady OneShot, I recently started using is and I’m very happy with the results. I struggle with rust and this sorted it out. I also use Ballistol including on wood. Q20/WD40 for shotguns barrels and regular vaseline to lube shotgun actions (if it’s good enough for Purdey, it’s good enough for...

@Altitude sickness, what is that mount you are using for the Trijicon?

Agreed! It is just very frustrating to buy a high-end scope and have it mess you around. Confidence plays a big role in making the shot count and if something fails you once, it will always leave you wondering... I was hoping that I've made an obvious mistake or that there is something I can do...

I don't clean between groups, I expected the combination of the CZ550 and Swaro to be "bullet proof". I can try it, however it is not ideal as I'll always be worried that the barrel is not clean enough when I have to make that crucial shot.

Eish! Not very encouraging...

Thank you for the reply. I have a 30mm S&B 1-4x24 on my 404J, but I really don't want to remove it as it has been holding steady for at least 400 shots. The first shot after I make any adjustment lands where I expect it. Next shot would be higher and subsequent shots even higher (increasing at...

Good day AH members, Have any of you had issues with a Z6i not holding zero? The specific model is the 1,7-10x42 on a CZ550 in 375 H&H. After 3 groups of 5 shots, the point of impact moves up by 4cm and 1cm right. I have tried Alaska Arms rings and weren't happy with them, I then switched to...

Some pictures of our walked up grouse day...

Morning AH Members, Did anyone here have the opportunity to spend the Glorious Twelfth in a grouse butt? I have only hunted red grouse once (during 2019) and it was a walked up shoot. I have to say that it was one of the best experiences in my life, just thinking of it still puts a smile on my...

I had a Partagas Serie D No 6 last night. I used to love Partagas, however the last few I've had were all clogged. Cuban experience...

The Riton Optics commerical "why I hunt" captures most of the motives: Escape Conservation Tradition Empowerment Challenge Adventure Me

Thanks Dewald, much appreciated!

What does LR and SR mean? I have a FN Israeli Mauser and would love to use the action to create something nice. The barrel is pitted and it almost feels like it has a step in it when you push a patch through.

Thank you, that is useful!

I'm looking at a used B25 D4 with 29" barrels choked 3/4 and 1/2, with the 3-piece forend. Price is around $6,500.

That is correct, the classic B25. Either to buy locally in SA or import from UK.

Dear AH Members, There are very knowledgeable members as part of this community and I personally learn much from reading the Good Gun Deals thread. Are there any common pitfalls to look out for in specifically buying a used B25?

I plead guilty... :X3: Glad you guys enjoyed it!