Recent content by Nhoro

Please explain the original problem. Is the magazine box too tall and then it flexes the action - and I assume the bottom metal as well judging by the broken trigger guard ?

Spine shot is not usually recommended because you are even less likely to get the lung shot than when trying for a heart shot. And the target is smaller left and right. So it is all or nothing.Frontal shots are not the best because if you miss the heart, your best hope is one lung-and that will...

Not a good choice. The Bullet will likely exit. Rather use a soft, Swift A frame would be my choice, TSX may also overpenetrate. 9,3 x 62 has plenty of penetration. I would also add that a 9,3 is not legal in zimbabwe with any current factory ammo. Energy does not make the minimum requirements...

I guess you need to figure out what the maximum number of rifles you need on safari or US trip. Is that 2x rifles or 1 action + 2 barrels (Blaser) ? Then figure out your rifle case size for that. You can change foam inserts for other rifles. I have not flown with rifles but I ask similar...

Glad the tape idea helped. So the tape on the flat horizontal part of the follower has no real effect. It raises the rounds a fraction higher. It is the 60 deg bevel that is effecting feeding. Try it to check by cutting off the flat sections. So basically the follower is not pushing the last...

Welcome back, the forum has changed over the years and it is good to get some old boys back.

Recoil is a result of accelerating the bullet to velocity. The weight of powder has an effect because it is also accelerated. So chamber pressure doesn't change the recoil but changing powder volume/ velocity etc may change both the recoil and the chamber pressure simultaneously. One is not...

Funny story, some of the peppers for Tabasco are grown in the Zambezi Valley near Chirundu town. It is practically in Nyakasanga safari area.So your Tabasco has a huge number of air miles only to end up right back where it started. The farmer also runs the Chirundu Safari Camp. Leave your chili...

It looks like oxidation. The black on scopes is usually anodising. You can get galvanic corrosion where 2 metals are in contact and the more reactive metal corrodes where moisture collects. Steel action connected to rings connected to scope, you will get corrosion if water sits for any length of...

I don't think South Africa is any more dangerous than normal. We always avoid dodgy areas when there anyway. I have family all over SA and all are carrying on with life as normal.

How does a bullet fail if it destroys the heart and kills the animal?

World champion shooter are confirmed shooters and so by your logic, they dont have to practise shooting ? I would say they practise more than anyone. My observation is that in the field, well practised shooters put animals in the salt. At our local big bore shoot, the best performers are...

I think practising with a small bore is always useful. I use an airgun and .22 for shooting. They both develop your shooting technique and trigger control. Then when you practise your big bore, you have good fundamentals and can then just work on recoil management. I have a CZ 550 magnum length...

Fro mthe video, it looks like the round pops straight out, it is held by the feed lips. The fact that previous left side round fed ok suggest follower is at fault or possibly weak spring. I see you ordered a spring. The follower needs to exert a 60 deg pressure on the last round. If the pressure...

Hunting dangerous game is not inherently more difficult. In fact, for some animals, the target area may be bigger. I think leopard is a more difficult skillset but buffalo offer a bgger heart lung than plainsgame. The cost of a bad shot may be higher in danger and monetary terms but the actual...