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There is so much discussion here about scopes, but almost never any discussion about scope reliability and durability. To me, the single most important quality in a scope, rifle, and ammo, is that it will work correctly to send the bullet to the intended point of aim. When the animal of a...

I am working on writing up some thoughts for a nephew about to graduate and go off into the world. I definitely have lots of thoughts, but given this forum is a nice gathering of men who have done well in life and lived some adventures, I am interested in advice and pearls of wisdom from this...

Why do rifles made in Europe, especially Germany, tend to have longer lengths of pull than US made rifles? Are Germans on average just taller with longer arms?

For some unknown reason, this question crossed my mind today. The longer I considered it, the less certain the answer became. What is the difference between a “safari” vs a hunting trip?

I’ve been looking at a Cape Buffalo hunt, now my wife wants to go. I enjoy having her on hunts with me, but that changes some of the potential considerations. So, recommendations on countries in general and specific camps and outfitters to hunt Cape Buffalo, which will be suitable for my wife...

I was reading an article on loads for .416 Rigby and the author made a comment that a .416 Rigby and .458 Lott had equal recoil, which surprised me. I have never shot a .458 anything other my .45-70, but for those that have used both, is this even close to accurate? Yes, I can and have used...

Question for those with experience using an optic for Cape buffalo. If the buff is in a relatively open area and the shot is 100 yards, to what power should the scope be set? Turning it up will make shot placement easier, but if it decides to run at the hunter, then starting off low even at...

Is mounting a red dot like an Aimpoint or RMR on the rear single square bridge a realistic option or does it need to go farther forward? Is there another better option to avoid drilling or cutting the forward round portion of the receiver? This would be for a .416 Rigby that I am eyeing.

My wife and I spent three weeks in Tanzania with just cameras. One of the enduring images burned into my memory is a Cape Buffalo in grasslands in the afternoon sun in Serengeti NP. I would appreciate recommendations on where and with whom to hunt a buff in similar upland grasslands. This is...

The thread about the luggage system at Tambo breaking down made me wonder about buying ammo abroad. How many here have actually had to buy ammo abroad? Where would one actually go to purchase ammo and what cartridges are mostly likely to be on the shelf? Are there any restrictions on...

Hello all, I have enjoyed reading here and all of you are a quite terrible influence on me - in the best possible way though. Now thanks to a post by Huvius in this thread, I am purchasing a Heym Martini Express .416 Rigby from Ralf Martini in Canada...