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With all respect, but that is baloney.

For some inexplicable reason I have the same preference for straight walled cases. Which is why I went for a .500NE

@Northern Shooter So first things first, this idea that you will buy “one last one” is ridiculous. This is an addiction. There will be more of them. It never stops. Now that is out of the way, the biggest caliber you currently own is in the 45’s. So I would suggest .470NE (just because of...

This is not optional, you must use a solid. I’m guessing any standup ph whom you ask to use softs, of any form, on elephant, will cancel your safari immediately.

He’s Belgian

I have a Tilley Airflo, keeps the top of my ears and my neck out of the overhead sun when trying to walk down elephant or eland. Crushable, washable, a bit more breathable than most, and covering all that is necessary. Heavy duty cotton resists most thorns and the cord inside allows you to put...

Keep it civil please

Congratulations on a nice bull! Thanks for sharing!

In September i’d look at red stag there. Should coincide with the rut. Moose is also possible, but know they will likely not be of the size like in other locations. Roebuck I like to hunt in spring/summer.

These must be so precious to you! Love to see more of them!

Although a coherent strategy it was perhaps not, I do believe Trump made quite some inroads (or threats) in protecting US jobs or bringing them back on US soil. He threatened with tariffs, reduction of subsidies, even towards the EU he accomplished a more balanced trade deal if I remember correctly.

Love this rifle , Pfff I’ll need to keep an eye out for one like this

Well done and thanks for sharing!

I made this exact suggestion as the foreseeable result two weeks after the start of the invasion of Ukraine. Then, your answer was not to start to negotiate to that effect (or rather push Zelensky to the negotiating table) but to send more arms. From your above response, I understand that you...

At least there seems to be a happy end to this story and everyone involved can get back home and embrace their beloved ones. Speedy recovery and lots of strength for the rehabilitation process.

If you are intending to take only one rifle. And Dangerous Game is potentially on the menu, then your past decision making was correct. A .375H&H bolt action (or accurate double rifle, why not) scoped, is probably your best bet. It also means that you have simplified your weapon choices so...

And to illustrate this point... I've been looking at buying a "nice watch" for quite some time. I wanted something rock solid, that I never need to fear putting on. That when at the beach, I do not need to leave it behind out of fear of getting wet (or the more likely, I can hold it under a...

As soon as he shouldered it, it was clear that this guy has not much rifle shooting experience. All the weight on the back foot, the shoulders behind the hips, loose hold of the rifle,... Then giving such a person a .600 Overkill... serves the owner right that the shooter dropped the rifle into...

Like we needed any more enablers on this forum.... Joining AH has been the single worst financial decision of my life :E Rofl: :E Rofl::E Rofl:

A beautiful piece of art, but at 75000$ I’m not sure it will sell. The guy with that kind of money, can afford new and have it customised to himself. Let’s see, but I’m betting it will go at 75000$ or below, or not at all.

This is perhaps of interest: https://www.africahunting.com/threads/the-very-first-rifle-in-585-nyati.79691/

Thanks a lot for sharing these @Nhoro, very instructive!

I very much like this quote. I must read more of this writer.

There it is… @mdwest did it !!! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Pictures please [emoji120] [emoji6]

My sincerest condolences for your loss Toby. From your eulogy, I gather that he must have been an amazing person to call "dad". His legacy continues in you. V.

I would tend to agree, but due to expectations that there will be more difficulties in travelling with firearms, I believe there will be more inflation seen on fine rifles from .375H&H and down. (Local use rifles basically) The top of the crème (big name and their finest examples) will keep...

Maybe a good suggestion for another thread? If it does not exists already of course. Listing advantages and disadvantages of monolithics versus traditional lead. Especially for the expanding variants.

But that would mean monolithic bullets are less efficient than traditional lead bullets? I thought the claim was made that they are as or even more efficient than traditional bullets?

Congratulations!

Waidmannsheil @Clodo Ferreira ! Very nice stags and a great looking rifle! Well done!

The Belgian minister of health is a doctor in her own right. And although this is funny, I must admit that she was one of the more decent political leaders we have had in recent times.

If cost is of no importance, then Swarovski most definitely. If cost does play a factor, then both brands will not fail you. An alternative, the one I do, is finding used Swarovski Z6i scopes. I do not give much value to the 13x magnification of the Z8i compared to the 10x magnification of the...

Does anyone know what rifle Mr. Sanchez-Arino is holding?

Very nice and a great origin story. I have a brand new Ruger No1 in 270Win that I’m contemplating giving a similar treatment.

Looks like those cruise missiles are on their way

Looks like things are heating up with Israel and Iran closing airspace’s, an a drone attack under way on Israel

I’m absolutely loving this adventure @Rare Breed. Not only because of the content, but also because you managed to make the enthusiasm of a 10 year old on his first safari shine through in your writings. While we perfectly know this is not your first rodeo, it is magnificent to see someone with...

I think it looks fabulous. Those lines, like a runway model.

Aren’t those the rules on how to protect yourself against a vampire? [emoji38]

That must be the legit coolest job in the world, aerial gunner on a AC130 gunship. “Let the wrath of god loose on your enemies and see them turn to dust”

There are a few of them with +10 years of prison time? For rioting, obstruction of official proceedings and damage of government property? That sounds a bit heavy handed in my opinion… not that they should not receive some kind of sentence, but there are murderers who have gotten away with...

precious metals have not been doing too badly lately either. And a bit easier to convert back to cash too... You'll be the ruin of me... putting these thoughts in my head. That engraving on the bottom metal though... gorgeous, I love the design that was used. A very elegant modern...

Thanks for the motivation friends, guess I needed that. My days unfortunately involve sitting on my butt in front of a bunch of screens for 12+hrs a day. Then at home with a 2yo and a 2mo, as well as a loving wife who needs some attention, makes for very short days (or very long ones, as the...

And it's new btw...

If you like importing from the EU, I'd take a good look at this one: https://www.gunfinder.de/angebote/5913884?query=rigby

Come on guys, this back and forth is not helpful.

I applaud and am envious of you all…where do you find the time to do all this exercise. Are there some hidden 25th and 26th hours in a day that I do not know about? :)

Just because the picture is not so clear, that is an actual diamond (as in the stuff you put in a ring) as the front bead? And this is more reflective than anything else? Does it need a specific cut for this purpose?

Could you post a picture of this diamond front sight? Thanks!