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I have responded to this before but it just doesn’t seem to want to go away. If you don’t know whether or not to carry a knife on safari (?) You most likely shouldn’t have one. For me it’s like asking should I have ammo for my rifle. The uses for a knife are many!! I have had an occasion where...

I sometimes am completely amazed as to how some of our members answer questions posed by first-timers. I am not a John Taylor but agree with him and many other real experts that caliber and bullet construction are the only thing that maters . The brand name of the rifle is of no interest to the...

I am in Africa as I respond and am totally miserable as I didn’t pack my LB-7 which always comes with me along with a sheath knife of some sort. The folder comes in handy for removing small thorns from various body parts and on this trip would have been useful to cut a piece of moleskin for a...

Some Rugers, older ones especially will have a contact point up front. But it should provide the same pressure on each side. Otherwise accuracy will suffer.

If you are doing these site seeing activities you apparently don’t need the rest. When I go I use all time on front end hunting and then may have some leisure time before leaving.

After the screw job I got on the Merkel I bought from you, you should send me the ammo and pay the postage—-CH

Rookhawk, shocking as it might be I have 06 brass out the wazoo. How much would you need? I may also have an extra set of dies?

CF, thanks for the wisdom and yes I do roll my own. Found a nice 62 on line and trying to order it now. Keep that powder dry—

Hey Guys, I have been looking at some old post on 9.3’s and am considering building one but am a bit perplexed as to go 62 or 64mm? Having seen some of the loading data provided in forum post thought I would solicit opinions as to which I should pick. I don’t plan to ever scope the rifle as it...

Short answer is pretty much everything. Haven’t taken dangerous game with it but most others and stateside Elk, Bear and Whitetails.

Wow, love to see that there are so many like minded members out there. I have been a .35 nut for years. Have a 660 and a 573. Both have been to Africa and taken Eland and lots of smaller stuff as well. Pretty much stay with Swifts and Barnes hand loads. Never had any issues with anything not...

Welcome Brandon, this is the place for you to get lots of info before your first trip. I noticed that several outfitters and hunt providers have responded to your post which is great. Just remember when listening to their pitch that they have a vested interest. Make sure you consider info from...

While I typically don’t reply to many messages, thought I may actually have something that may be of benefit to a first timer. I most always have a gun on my person but do definitely always have a knife of some sort. Yes, it is good to travel lite when in the bush but not having a good sharp...

Sounds like a plan. I am hunting buff and eles in April of next year in SA & Namibia. Shot a nice ele this year in Zimbabwe and would love to go back again. Maybe we can hook up at D&Y’s booth in Nashville?? I’ll be arriving on Wednesday and be in exhibition hall on Thursday morning. Later—

From the pics it looks like a really nice camp. I am familiar with the area and fishing on the river is awesome!! Unfortunately for this opportunity, I am hunting near there in April for elephant and the two trips would be too close to each other. Good luck to whom ever jumps on it.

I’ll take the two boxes of Bear Claws. Let me know where to send the check, Thanks! Cajun Hunter

Rookhawk, I purchased a rifle from a person on your list and it was a mistake on my part. Rifle was not as advertised and is in the shop hopefully being repaired as of this post. Think this overall is a good idea but when dealing with people who you only know by association with an organization...

Congrats on your hunt and a great report. Ditto on all travel comments and the one tat really ticks me off is the TSA. I just can’t comprehend why I am not allowed to touch a rifle and it case ( to assist the agent and protect my firearm from a person who knows nothing about them ) when I have...

Congrats on the bride. A good woman is hard to come by so one that will hunt with you is a prize. There are so one really good folks operating in the EC. The place I would recommend would be TAM Safaris. Steven and Peter will take good care of you for sure. They are on 80 thousand acres and have...

Greetings to All, I typically don’t jump into frays like this but feel that there is something to be gained by doing so. What we have here, to steal a line from a very famous movie, is a failure to communicate based on perspective. I hunted at Kuche 8 or 10 years ago when Koos had a smaller...

Ditto and Ditto. Sitting in Dallas presently waiting for connection to Zimbabwe for Elephant. Have no plans to bring anything home as it has been with my last several trips. Spending time in the bush is the priority and not spending money on taxidermy/shipping. Enjoyment is gained by sharing...

Barnes in the past made some really goo solids but if what you have is fairly recent production they are gonna be triple shocks. I have lots of those. So when you check please let me know. Thanks!!

Send me your info and I will put a check on the mail. Thanks much!!

Sounds like a deal to me.

Thanks much. I have used NF bullets before; soft pts on a Lion and they worked well. I’ll check out their inventory.

Thanks and you are correct as to my location. Be nice to have them.

Hey RR, thanks !! A few of the Woodleighs would be great and yes I am going to Zimbabwe. Was there last year and lost a bull with a .416 but I won’t dwell on that.

Hello to my reloading and hunting brothers. I am in need of a handful of 300 gr. Premium solids for my Ackley. Leaving for a trip next month and have searched Swift and Woodleigh distributors to no avail. Have .375 factory loads but was hoping to utilize the full potential of the Ackley on an...

What do you need for all remaining?

Aframes and B-solids. Was that the loaded rounds or the components. I have interest but not sure what is remaining? Thanks!

Those of us who are well seasoned on the Dark Continent can certainly appreciate the obvious enthusiasm from a virgin hunter. Congrats and thanks for sharing your experience. Hope you get to make many more.

Not familiar with G&JJ. I have a Merkel that is not indexing properly and looking to find a smithing outfit that can move the barrel wedge. Do they have that ability? Thanks—

CRIES of the Savanna

Thanks!!! Seems that several of our members have beaten me to the punch. I had just decided to reach out to Jerome with my appreciation for the site and all his efforts. I have a rifle being shipped presently to me that without AH I never would have known existed. Also have hunted several times...

Would like to try purchasing it but even with your help looks like it might be a bit complicated. Thanks so much for offering. GuessI should try for something stateside.

I am very much interested and basically would like to purchase it. Not sure how I can get my hands on it. By chance are you attending SCI in Nashville? If so you could bring it with and I’ll get it from you there. Otherwise??? Don’t have a clue as to getting it. Thanks, AJ

Rookhawk, appreciate your thought and insight but the Rigby is what my first choice is. I have two .416’s in bolt guns and reload. Don’t really want to get another caliber in the gun room. Keep that powder dry—AJ

Hey, I have a couple of questions if you please. Are you in Europe or is the gun there or both. I would certainly be interested in what appears to be a very fine rifle. please get any clarifications back to me. Thanks !! AJ

Cajun Hunter is looking for a nice double. 416 Rigby would be optimal but would consider other calibers. Nothing really fancy but practical hunting tool is what I’d like. Know there are some old guy’s out there who may not be using their stuff anymore so let’s chat.

Cajun Hunter is preparing for an elephant hunt next month so has been shooting both .416’s. Rigby and Remington. Suggestion would be to shoot from a standing position behind your bags. If you reload which I am guessing not, based on your text, by all means start with. 300 gr. bullets and work...

Looks good to me. Hope you still have a good one for when I get there, Ha!

Cajun Hunter has booked this hunt with Martin for November and will let everyone know how it goes. CZ in .416 Rigby will be gun of choice for this one-

Martin, Cajun Hunter here and I am very interested and would like to get conversation going with you on this trip. Have a Zim elephant hunt planed for 2023 and would like to go before then if possible.

Hans, God bless you and keep up the good fight!

Roy, you certainly have asked lots of questions and for a first timer are well versed in knowing what to ask. Seems that my brothers who have already responded have given you excellent advise and covered your issues. I’d like to add and stress the importance of having a good outfitter and...

In Honor of Cal Papaas-NKWE Safaris A salute to Old Glory as well—

Yes they are. Wonderful when you can find them. Went on Midway site this morning and they don’t even list Swift as a bullet brand. Maybe you can ask for a special request but they aren’t listed.So, I’m still looking.

Cajun Hunter here in Louisiana. I personally am past paying for taxidermy but am still passionate about hunting. My last few trips to Africa have had no consideration for trophy quality on the animals hunted. Non-trophy hunts are less expensive so you can hunt more for less. Will be hunting in...

Hey, Cajun Hunter here. Just saw your post. I’ll take a box of those 400 gr.s if you still have them.

In honor of Cal Pappas-NKWE Safaris Didn’t have the privilege but hope to meet you in the next life.