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I believe the “end result” is that Trump and the republicans will be more favorable in support of hunting and African hunting than Biden and the dems. I believe that his sons will have a positive influence on him and have influenced him behind the scenes when he was president as they are both...

Why I support Trump. After my service in the Marine Corps and after a stint in the aerospace industry, I spent 25 years with a large law enforcement agency in CA. During my career, 11 officers were killed in the line of duty, all personally known to me. Several were killed during Trump‘s...

Another member asked for some evidence that Trump would be more supportive of African hunting which would really focus on trophy imports so I located that article for his benefit, I am not anything regarding this article, I didn’t write it. I still believe Trump will be more supportive of...

I support your right to vote and support whomever you please. I do not “trust” any politician.

It is simply my perception. It seems that this is perhaps a subjective thing based on the reader nor did I ever mention the word “enraged.” To me, you’re coming across with some emotion now. You seem to take personal offense and perhaps others as well because of my description of Trump...

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/03/06/591209422/trump-administration-quietly-decides-again-to-allow-elephant-trophy-imports This would have never happened under the dems. Hell, even leaving things status quo is better than what we’d get under the democrats. Trump actually went...

Trump is not a hunter but his sons are. I care more about actions than words. He will be far, far more supportive of hunting and African hunting than ANY democrat. You may choose to believe otherwise.

I haven't read all the posts but I didn’t really detect much worshiping of Trump. What I do detect is an emotional response from every single one of his detractors. Those who dislike Trump base this on pure emotion and not detached logic. I have some family members that some would consider...

I believe with your background, training, experience and familiarity with the hostile nations to the U.S., I can understand how you would arrive at your conclusions. I simply see it somewhat differently. In my opinion, China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are not our biggest threats. It is us...

I don’t disagree with most most of what you say, certainly had Trump modified his behavior he wouldn’t evoke so much hatred, why couldn’t he be like every other politician, be polite, suave, look the American people in the eye and lie! Trump is not a politician, never will be, he simply will...

I’m somewhat dumbfounded that Americans on this forum wouldn’t vote for Trump? I suppose if the economy, hunting rights, 2nd amendment rights, strong military, strong support of law enforcement, law & order, rule of law, and no longer being a laughingstock in the world are not a priority, sure...

Without being too judgmental, the hunter seemed ill prepared for this hunt. I’m reminded when I killed an Alaskan grizzly years ago, the guides whispered instructions to me were the following: “Your only going to get this one chance, don’t f@#& it up!! Hardly calming words hah, hah, but I was...

One of my favorite workhorse rifles is an all original 1956 Winchester Pre 64 M70 Featherweight 30-06 with a fixed 4X Bushnell Scope Chief and a first year Remington 1962 M700 ADL 7mm Rem Mag with fixed 4X Weaver K4.

I was just re reading my poorly written response. What I meant was on the hunters first initial shot at say a Cape buffalo, is it appropriate for the PH to immediately follow up with insurance shots if it’s doable? I’ve read and seen (on video) this done on elephant quite often unless it’s...

I’m certainly not judging the gentleman who wounded the buffalo, if you hunt long enough you will eventually make a bad shot period. Practice, familiarity with your chosen weapon and being in the best condition that you can be in will help to mitigate this, but don’t forget we’re all human. In...

I believe most modern factory rifles with the right ammo are capable of close to or minute of angle groups at 100 yards, it’s the humans shooting them who are not. I’m guilty of shooting 3 shot groups myself but I agree a 5 shot group is a better assessment of one’s shooting ability and overall...

Thanks for the information Gumpy. I’m actually considering a Bell & Carlson American Safari 7552 synthetic stock. I do love wood but I got to thinking many of my hunting rifles have taking a beating on hunts and a synthetic stock will be less worrisome?

Excellent suggestion Neil, thanks!

Outstanding, perfect setup!

Congratulation, beautiful rifle! Pretty good shooting with irons. What kind of optics will you be mounting on it?

Congratulation, beautiful rifle and amazing wood! I’m a bit jealous! Will you mount optics and if so what kind? Enjoy!

I just mounted a Leupold VX3 1.5-5 30mm Illuminated scope on Warne QD rings to my CZ 416 Rigby. This will be my rig for an upcoming Cape buffalo hunt. Originally I had my Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 mounted to my recently acquired CZ 416 Rigby. It was an extra scope I had at the time so I mounted...

Well, we have a pack now, five dogs! Four of them are rescues, two of which were dumped on or near our property, which is a big problem here. I think we’re about maxed out now! I will say it’s kept me busy post retirement, training them and taking care of them. We have Bandit, 11 year old...

I’ve only killed venomous snakes that were immediately around the house, always rattlesnakes in our case, living in California and Montana on acreage, primarily because we have dogs. Anywhere else, we leave them alone. We actually did the rattlesnake aversion training for our dogs while living...

Hello Mr. Glass. Well I would say “need” is subjective. The 375 RUM can be very capable as a longe range rifle too. Mine is quite capable of taking an elk at 600 yards or to kill an elephant at close range. The 375 RUM has a small but loyal following and for those that can shoot it well (and...

I really like the 375 RUM and bought a Remington 700 Custom Shop North American Custom back in 2016, one of the ones assembled by Dakota Arms. I’ve only used it on North American animals, elk, bison and large wild boar with handloads: Barnes 235 grain TSX at 3100 fps (moderate load), got under...

I read most of Mr. Capstick‘s books before our first Safari to both SA and recently reopened Mozambique in 1997, a year after Mr. Capstick died. I very much enjoyed his books and it seemed an excellent primer for our African Safari! I was quite surprised to find that all four of our African...

Sorry I can’t answer all of your questions but I do own two Ruger American rifles, one chambered in 30-06 and one in 243. Both have 22 inch barrels and both shoot under an inch, 3 shot groups with factory ammo. The 30-06 about 3/4 inch groups with the cheap Federal blue box 150 grain lead free...

Your first African Safari predated mine by 20 years. I was 9 years old then and my pretend rifle back then was a stick that I used to slay imaginary lions and tigers with! The biggest difference I have found is the internet and various online gun auctions/gun sellers that make it much easier...

Hmmm.. maybe Barnes did tweak their TTSX and TSX? Not sure they would even announce that either? I believe companies periodically revise or “improve” their bullets from time to time. Before we left crazy CA, I was using TSX in 270, 30-06, 7mm Rem Mag and 300 Win Mag with great effect on wild...

I’m not one to cast aspersions on another man’s favorite cartridge but I suspect perhaps due to the extremely light recoil of the 6.5 Grendel you can precisely place your shots on game and your success is due to accurate shooting and a good bullet more than the cartridge itself. The 6.5...

Some of us are retired so I now look at it as my “job” to stay fit and active!

I’m 58 turning 59 in a month. Like many here, due to an active lifestyle with sports, 6 years USMC and 25 years in law enforcement, I’m nursing a variety of old injuries: Bulged disc L5/S1, partially torn rotator cuff, previous knee surgery so I work around this with daily walking 3-5 miles...

416 Rigby 9.3x62mm Mauser 7mm Rem Mag

Sure, why not! Well, in my case I can count my friends on 3 fingers so it may not yield much! :LOL: Well, actually they would think I was insane! But, each persons situation is different and it’s a good thing to have many friends I think and I’m sure this is a nice gesture in many cultures...

The 416 Rigby 400 grain factory Barnes TSX are current production, haven’t checked the lot number. For easily obtainable 416 Rigby factory ammo right now it’s either Barnes 400 grain TSX or Hornady DGX. What caliber of Barnes TSX are you using and what animal are you shooting that your not...

I’ve always been interested in the Baltic region and the Balkans. I’ve never been but have studied photos, geography and history of the entire region. Very beautiful. Based on my DNA test I’m part Finnish! Would seem to offer interesting hunting in the various regions there. With my...

Red leg has some excellent interior decorator skills. Very tasteful. Well, after moving 4 times ourselves without a moving company during the last 8 years and balancing that damn 80 lb Eland mount on my shoulder as I climbed up the ladder to hang on the wall, I kept telling myself this is it...

I actually have a decent supply of 300 win mag 200 grain TBBC ( which worked great on grizzly/brown bear) and 375 RUM 300 grain SAF but I will solely be using 400 grain Barnes TSX for my 416 Rigby on Cape buffalo and perhaps plains game. This is very accurate minute of angle in my 416 Rigby...

Very true, I can only comment from a U.S. perspective which I should have stated previously. I did note that all of the PH’s on that 97 hunt in Mozambique carried BRNO ZKK 458 Win Mag and one in 450 Watts. The internet is certainly a game changer that of course we all take for granted these...

My eyes tell me differently. In 1996, when we purchased our Winchester M70 Safari Express in 416 Rem mag and 458 win mag at Ray’s Sporting goods in Dallas, that was it for big bore CRF. I believe the new Ruger RSM in 458 win mag and 416 Rigby were in production but nowhere to be found. Most...

Our first and only African hunt to date was in 1997. Plains game in SA and buffalo, hippo & crocodile in Mozambique after the recent end of their 17 year long civil war. I chose a Winchester M70 Safari Express CRF 416 Rem Mag with Leupold Vari X II 1-4, with factory 400 grain Remington SAF and...

The quality, durability and clarity of a Vortex Gen II Razor 1-6x24 and 1-10x24 is comparable to Swarovski, Zeiss, Leica and Schmidt & Bender. These are made in Japan and NOT to be confused with the lower end Vortex made in the Philippines and China, even though those are fine for deer hunting...

I have Collectibles Insurance 888-837-9537 for 105k, a combination of guns and taxidermy. 95k for guns and 10k for taxidermy. I’m paying $560 annually. I obtained the policy this year. I like that I have coverage of my guns while traveling. Many gun collectors that I know use either Eastern...

That is a handsome looking rifle! Congratulations!

Congratulations! I have the CZ 550 Kevlar 9.3x62 but I would have preferred a ZKK. I never see the ZKK in 9.3x62 for sale, only the CZ 550, so wouldn’t even have an idea on a price point these days. You may not come across another for a very long time. If you can afford it and this somewhat...

I think this post really is more about venting than anything else. I wish that a solution could be offered. Can’t say I’m even surprised by some of the “white guilt” displayed by other posters, it’s incessant these days. I remember talking to several African PH’s back in 1997…their greatest...

Probably Bob Marshall Wilderness elk hunt. Horseback 22 miles into the backcountry from trailhead with a traditional canvas tent camp. Everything I dreamed of doing. Beautiful ride in, then dumped 7 feet of snow on top of the mountain, below zero temps. Physically demanding…rivaled climbing...

Congratulations, beautiful leopard!

I do! I also killed several rattlesnakes every year at our place on Pilot Hill! Lots of them in Cronan Ranch too but you already know this! We lived at the very top of Meadowcroft Lane on about 6 acres with a great view. There were some really nice bucks there! Photo of one in our yard...