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  1. HookMeUpII

    458 WM to 458 Lott Re-Chambering

    I am due to take possession of a Ruger No. 1 in 458WM. I am getting a very good deal on the rifle and it has me considering using some of those savings to have it re-chambered. Has anyone had a shop do the 458WM to 458 Lott re-chamber? What was involved? What was your cost? I may or may not...
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    Age for kids?

    I did my first Africa trip to RSA in May of 2023. My son at the time wasn't even 1 and stayed home with my wife. Came back, showed the wife all the pics, and she said she wanted to go. Naturally, my dream at this point is to return with my wife and son. My son is now almost 2 and absolutely...
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    Removing wad fouling from barrel

    Does anyone have any tips for removing plastic residue or fouling from the wads in shotgun barrels? Sometimes we get into a good shoot, barrel gets hot, and leaves a plastic residue on the inside of the barrel. Currently using Bore Tech shotgun cleaner with a wire brush but it just doesn't seem...
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    Barrel length in new bolt actions

    After hunting RSA last month I am now on the lookout for a new rifle. My X-bolt in 300WM performed beyond expectations but I really think I might need something different going forward. I am looking at another 300WM rifle for pretty much everything in the world other than DG in Africa (which I...
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    What to look for with an import agent?

    Any tips? Obviously cost is a factor but if it means paying a tad more for better service I'm fine with that. I've seen a few names like Coppersmith, SSI and so on. Ideally I would like someone local to JFK or at least very familiar with dealing with that as a port of entry for the crate. The...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: First-Timer Success With Kuche Safaris May 2023

    I am going to go through this day-by-day, post-by-post, to keep things organized. To say it was an amazing experience is an understatement. Day 0: Background, Departure, and Arrival This trip was borne by a random Gunbroker search on a lazy lunch break in April of 2021. I came upon an add for...
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    Cross wildebeest off the list?

    I am extremely green as it comes to Africa hunting. I've been basically filling my spare time reading books like the "Perfect Shot II: African Game" and watching YouTube videos. Practicing at the range as well. Obviously reading the forum as well. I am going to be bringing a 300WM shooting...
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    Long Range Precision Hunting - Recoil/Caliber vs. Terminal Ballistics

    This question warrants a little backstory. I've hunted 90% waterfowl for the 10 years I've been hunting (late bloomer, started at age 30). 1-2 years ago I pulled the trigger on a rare "Maple White Gold Medallion" Browning X-Bolt in 300WM which has a Leupold VX5HD in 3-15x 44mm on it. In love...
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    Work-up to May 2023, SA plains game

    Figured I would run this by the forum to see where I am at in preparation. Rifle - 300WM Browning X-Bolt Optic - Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44 I completed break-in last month on the gun. Pretty much mind-numbing 20 rds, clean/shoot/clean/shoot etc. This morning I went out and actually got down to the...
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    Objective Size Indecision

    I recently purchased a Browning X-Bolt White Gold Medallion Edition with maple stock in 300WM. My intent is to use the rifle for PG hunting in South Africa in 2023. The gun will serve a dual-purpose of hunting western big game here in the USA like elk, mule deer and maybe if the stars align...
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    Hello from NJ

    Hello, My name is James. I am 37 and live in NJ. I am an avid outdoorsman. I am a licensed USCG Captain OUPV up to 50 tons offshore. My passion is offshore fishing. I run a 36 foot Albemarle Express with twin diesels for tuna, swordfish, shark and sometimes marlin. I got into hunting on my...
 
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