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Seems to me the OP was interested in sizes, that was the basis for my answer. Navigating is a different story.

Yes, most projections of our round globe onto 2D distorts the sizes. Probably the most used projections is the Mercato, which is also one of the worst when it comes to distorting sizes, more and more the further away the areas are from the equator, which is why e.g. Greenland is so big on this...

Well said, I'll learn from that! Including the lotto part :ROFLMAO:

Oh no, I wish you would not write that, I don't like it put in black on white:eek: but it's true :ROFLMAO:

Space is definitely a concern, also for me, a tiny apartment. Luckily I'm in Denmark where most mainly do euro mounts, I'm considering that for my one-day-to-be buffalo, saves space and a ton of money (some on dipping and packing, transport, taxidermist), thus provides opportunities for even...

From all I can tell this does not belong in this forum, take it to general chat or something!

So, realising you asked for experiences with the BRX1, not what I answered

I also looked a lot at BRX1, basically I could get three complete rifles for the price of on R8 with two barrels. And I'm a leftie so not much to choose from. Liked BRX1, BUT, I wanted .243 and couldn't get that last year, and wanted 9.3x62 which is not (yet) available. And now I want .416 too...

Perfect, thanks a zillion, that works! Was amazon prime I couldn't get access to. Only problem is there are so many seasons, so how will I ever get time to watch it all

Does anybody by chance know how to watch "Tracks across Africa" outside the US?

It seems to me two methods for hunting leopard are used: baiting and dogs. But, as the title says, I wonder if there are any realistic alternatives to leopard hunting other than baiting or with dogs? Other than pure chance that is. I have been searching hunting reports, but can't find any...

Sorry, a few clarificiation in case somebody does not check themselves further: Re 3: On mine, an R8 Ultimate, I do not not have to do anything for it to also be a top loader, which is somehow implied by '...can be made to be a top loader...' It comes like that. Re 4: Yes, you can go from 7mm...

Indeed, a very 'dangerous' forum:ROFLMAO::giggle:

Thanks a lot!

Seems I just can not find that thread (the search function leaves something to be desired, seems the search titles only do not work). Do you remember when, approximately?

Me too, haven't regretted it for a sec, and resale value is really high her. Congrats

And, one could argue if I shorten the barrel and take off surpressor modules it becomes even lighter, all to be tested. Initial shooting seems to indicate that the possibility of adjusting the comb and length and height of the recoil pad makes quite some difference on how recoil feels.

Thanks, yes, good point. The surpressor I have is modular, with all three modules it ads 6" to the total length. And the R8 is an inch or two shorter than a normal rifle, and I if I take off a module or two, I think I am getting closer (almost) to most normal rifles. My 9.3x62 is shortened a...

Why do you assume it's not to be used for hunting? It is. I am not yet at a stage where I have considered barrel length, any suggestions?

Just did some calculations. Seems there would be 220 cm3 more steel in a 22 mm barrel than in a 19 mm, 57 cm long. That would be around 1.7 kg. Scope plus surpressor around 1.2 kg, so a total of 0.5 kg less, which is probably more than made up for by the recoil reduction of the surpressor. All...

Thanks. I will have a scope and a surpressor, thinking that more than outweigh the thinner pipe.

No, it won't be a factory barrel, .416 do not come in 19mm, has to be custom made. For my ultimate. Sorry I wasn't clear.

Has anybody had a .416 barrel in 19mm made for their Blaser R8? If so, so how did that go, how did it shoot, price, etc?

In the link you can read more about the data. Obviously no-one counted them in 1500, its estimates ("Long-run estimates from 1500 and 1913 in particular have alarge degree of error and should be interpreted with caution; however, they are a useful indicator of the magnitude of population change...

Good to hear!

And I was curios about elephant status, didnt recognize the 200,000+ mentioned above. So looked at https://ourworldindata.org/elephant-populations. As usual the have nice charts, here are three of them: Total elephant pop development since year 1500: Total elephant pop development since year...

Since these two took me 10 seconds to find it might not be what you are looking for, I would therefore like to suggest that you specify it more (perhaps its not possible/good enough to be adjusting the distance to simulate real size). https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1017658614...

Fully agree, the scope thing was perhaps the final selling point for me, the idea of attaching the scopes to the barrels is really fantastic, never concerns about zeroing after barrel swap. Just one bit of caution though re using all calibers from 17 to .500: pibe diameters are 17, 19, or...

Wasn't my thread I'm afraid. But I used it for inspiration, only got mine last year, love it, and the most expensive thing I ever bought except for my house:-) I'm a leftie so that reduced my options, also looked at BRX1s but the relatively limited choice of calibers made it a no go for me...

This is in my view one of the most comprehensive discussions of pros and cons, did it for me anyway: https://www.africahunting.com/threads/transitioning-to-a-blaser-r8-a-two-months-500-rounds-review.60483/

Asante sana Rafiki, really good and detailed information. I will discuss it with my friend, perhaps I can convince him, would really like to hunt in Tanzania! And I think he would also value the overall experience, and difficult humts, more than huge herds, we will see.

Are u asking me? I have not been on it, I'm asking questions... your other questions can be seen in the OP's report.

Thanks for the great report, sounds like a perfect hunt, fingers crossed you will get your trophies. I am looking for a trip where some will hunt PG only, I might want a buffalo, and that the same want there to be plenty of DG around just for the experience. Seems DG is there, in Rungwa, and...

This sounds very interesting but I am afraid I do not fully understand. Perhaps I get confused about who are the guides, are they the same as the gents? Or are they the PHs? Perhaps I will then be able to grasp it, would really like to as sounds interesting.

Let us just hope they didn't have names! 10 years ago the zoo in Copenhagen had a surplus giraffe, named Marius, that they announced they would butcher, in public, and feed to the lions - there was an international outcry with dead threats etc! (most Danes were ok with it). A year later the...

I was there in 2022 with my two daughters (20 and 25). We rented a truck with two tents on the roof, sleeping mostly in campsites that are dotted everywhere. Weather when we were there was pleasant (October), but you can look it up for May, depends also a lot on location, coast is chilly, fish...

Where is she staying? If you do not provide that information I am afraid you might not get answers from those of us who will/can not see the show. If you then, also, changed the name of the thread to 'Has anyone stayed at xxx, yyy and zzz", there might be many more responses. Just saying.

Is that not fenced?

I am certain I did not write cheap anywhere, in fact I acknowledged it was going to be expensive, but yes a charter into Selous probably would not fly. I am aware that fences for many do not matter on big properties, but it does for me - I have also done that, now I want something different. I...

Thx. All those things are taken care, excellent group, observers either rough it if need be or dont go. Luxury can be before or after. There are so many other things to discuss, eg caliber, rifle rental, vaccine, insurance, flights, etc etc. Please do not worry about that here, only about places...

What area would you recommend?

What area would you recommend?

I, my friend and his son, all tree hunters, are taking the very first steps towards a joint hunting trip. I would want to go after a kudu or an eland, and my friend and his son mainly after other PGs (I would actually prefer a buffalo, but PG daily rates seems to become more expensive if in...

There are some brands mentioned here: https://www.africahunting.com/threads/who-makes-the-best-gaiters-in-your-opinion-and-why.12616/

Where can we buy them?

Found old information about silencers not allowed in Zimbabwe. Do not see anything in this thread. Anybody got recent information?

O Ok, thanks good to know.

I will do the same, Airtags and Chipolo for google, once they get them. That should increase the chance that somebody passes close by. See also the value of it here: https://www.africahunting.com/threads/here-is-why-everyone-should-have-airtags-in-all-their-baggage….80502/

Yes, they are good outside, but as far as I know wont work inside an airport, or probably a plane for that matter. Need a GPS signal.

Yes, you keep saying that, but do you refer to the app (which I know has not been updated in a while), or is it the data available on seetguru.com? I have had not problems with seatguru.com, but I might just have been lucky, that is why I keep asking what you mean.