Recent content by Nhoro

New tech will always challenge ethics because those ideas were formed before the tech was thought of. Scope sights replaced fixed sights. They give us a distinct advantage and are am ethical question in themselves.i don't see an ethical dilemma unless they start firing the rifle for you, they...

I think Zeiss and Nikon are more concerned with medical instruments and scientific optics. And those are the domain of the woke brigade. So dumping hunting equipment is a political win. But as you say, a $1000 phone has all the capabilities to be a scope sight except for a suitable mounting...

Yes, this tech exists, even in the civil and world already. Blue tooth is no longer needed as the processor is built in to the optic. I have read of additions to this system where the scope and rifle measure your wobbling sights and fire the rifle when the sights align. So the sight creates a...

I have been watching the growth of electronic/ digital scopes and binoculars with interest. They already integrate infra red night vision and video recording. I have seen technology that can range your target and move the crosshair to compensate for range and wind. Right now, optic scopes and...

To clarify my thoughts, I was thinking about how you can use one step faster or slower powder in the same cartridge, same bullet. You can possibly even match velocities or be pretty close. And somehow, one powder can be more accurate. You can also see similar powders from Hodgdon and IMR and one...

I am in Zim and use Peregrine copper solids in my 458 lott. I would use the brass solids as well but they are slightly longer and take up powder capacity. My brother uses Hornady DGS factory in his 416 rigby,16 + elephants so far. So both will work, it just depends on reload or factory. I have...

Check out Wildebees in South Africa. The orange sole sounds like their boots.

Hi all, I started thinking about some powders being more accurate than others. So wenall know that one powder is often more accurate than another and this varies from rifle to rifle. What is good in one rifle may be bad in another. Are there any noticeable trends in accuracy ? I mean, you can...

As I understand, the peep binds on the actual bolt ? That would suggest that the peep is pushed down by the base ? I would look at where the peep can touch the base ie highest point of the peep. And then remove material from the scope base in only that area with a dremel or file. As long as...

Weatherby actions are often fast on the reload and pretty reliable. Not as reliable as a mauser action but close. It just depends on what you value and what suits you. If you can handle the recoil and are willing to compromise on reliability then buy one and enjoy your purchase.

I would recommend a drink at the Lookout cafe, lunch at the River Brewery. My wife loves high tea at Victoria Falls hotel,also a nice place to stay. I would also recommend Safari Lodge for sundowners over the waterhole and dinner.

I have not, and I haven't heard of anyone doing so for a few years. I recall a magazine article from a while back that I read, they were shooting bows around 120 lbs and I think 700 grain arrows. The guy was glueing inserts into the front section of the arrow to achieve those weights. I think it...

Hornady Interbond would work but Interlock and other cup and core bullets would be put under a lot of pressure at high velocity and close range. My suggestion is to try heavier bullets, maybe 175 gr or so. You seem to have used lighter bullets only. Also try Barnes TTSX, they are well suited to...

That is how I saw it. From his first shot, the client was lifting his head to avoid recoil. Almost every shot was slow and too far back and I think backup shots were probably necessary. I have a different attitude to many it seems. I would like to turn up for a hunt and drill the bullseye...

Gunshops- there is Feredays- it will be disappointing after the states but you can get Coutney boots there. They do canvas bags and things but not very exciting. There are a couple of gunshops around but all pretty poorly stocked and boring. You can also hit the crazy Market at Newlands Shopping...