Recent content by John A Flaws

I have a few English pre-war and a couple of postwar rifles. They are more refine even if built on a Mauser actions. This would include a Holland 375 magnum, two Westley's 318 as well as a 425, a Rigby 275 and an Army Navy co-op society 404. I have a couple more, but they are not on Mauser...

I believe the Germans do make some very nice mechanical things, but I am not sure they are always the best. I have a couple of old pre-war German made firearms, which are nice, but I feel the British firearms are just better. There was a reason that the British firearms commanded a higher...

Welcome aboard. I second that sentiment the kids will grow up so fast.

I have bought several cartridge belts over the years that have all been fine. I do prefer the canvas ones over all leather belts because of the corrasion caused by the leather.

I live in California and love and hate the state for the reasons Nighthawk mentioned. The weather in Southern California is about as close to perfect as you can find. Sunshine most of the year with mild temperatures but for a hand full of days above 90 degrees each year. But as Nighthawk...

I have both African Dangerous Game Cartridges by der Walt and the Woodleigh Bullets loading manual. I will attach pictures for the 450/400 load data from these books as well as the data from Shooting the British Double Rifle by Graeme Wright. Longwalker said he is basically reducing his load...

Welcome and best wishes to you. When it comes to hunting wild pigs I do not believe there is an absurd caliber to be used. I have killed pigs with a 9.3x62, 375 Holland magnum, 404 Jeffrey, and even an original 500 Schuler. I feel wild pigs are a perfect game animal to practice your iron...

0002S, when you see someone wearing a Hanhart you know this person is a true watch enthusiast.

Silver's pad is the way to go

I have enjoyed this post and looking at everyone's rifles. It certainly reflects the different taste in firearms people have. The one that stands out to me as a thing of beauty is Jack Steven's grandfather sporter 30-40 Krag rifle.

Congrats Paul, Great to see the Winchester 95 hunting Africa

I am considering which, mounts to use for a CZ 550 magnum chambered in the 416 Rigby. I want to use either the Alaska Arms detachable mounts or the EAW detachable mounts. I have a concern in regard to the front EAW mount block being too high that it obstructs the eye from being able to get...

Hello and welcome

I would suggest 9.3x62 over the 7x57. One reason you live in Canada that caliber makes for a fantastic bush gun. The dies, bullets, cases, and loaded ammo is not that much more difficult to get than 7x57. The 9.3 is great for anything in North America where the 7 Mauser is not idea for the...