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JJavaman replied to the thread Cape buffalo scrum cap or old warrior mounts.I passed a trophy scrum cap bull last year. PH insisted it was the trophy of a lifetime … Wasn’t my cup of tea. I get shooting the...
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JJavaman replied to the thread What is it about 404 Jeffery?.My piggy bank used to be smiling, now less so after ordering a Rigby Big Game with Rigby’s new Vintage stock in .404 Jefferey for...
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JJavaman replied to the thread Powder & Primer Deals Today.Midway has Federal Gold Medal Match Large Rifle Magnum primers at $83/1000 plus some hazmat fees.
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JNot powder or primers, but for the 450/400 guys, Midway has a special on bullets that could be used for fairly cheap range rounds...
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JJavaman replied to the thread .404 Jeffery pondering. . ..Friend encourage friends to use enough gun … why run a .375 H&H when you can run THE .404 Jeffery!
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JJavaman replied to the thread Ethiopian Airlines - Anxiety in Addis Abada.You do the same when you are returning except it’s in the middle of the night. Then they stop in Rome for gas … that’s a bruiser.
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JJavaman replied to the thread Ethiopian Airlines - Anxiety in Addis Abada.Addis stop is doable with 90-120 minute layover if you are a bit spry, are ok of hearing and can handle yourself is semi-stressful...
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JDay rates up front and trophy fees at the conclusion of all hunts. All outfitters I have hunted with allow a couple of weeks to get...
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JJavaman replied to the thread New Mauser vs New Rigby.Thank you!
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JJavaman replied to the thread Hornady 450/400 3".I added an 8 oz mercury recoil reducer to my No1 in 450/400 3” because the rifle was just too light. It slipped right into the factory...
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JGet a Pachmayr Decelerator Slim-Line or a Kick-Eez Kick-Killer. Take it to a good smith. Have them fit it to the rifle, removing as...
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JJavaman replied to the thread New Mauser vs New Rigby.I visited Rigby’s London shop in October, 2025 and ordered a Big Game in 404 Jeffery in November, 2025, just missing the price increase...
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JJavaman replied to the thread Front bag Harness in Africa.IMHO, way too bulky and cumbersome. Works great for whitetail, not for Africa stalking. Search up the Rick Young bino strap - my PH...
