Recent content by JD Noblin

I love my Steyr SM12 8x68S....I run 180gr Northfork SS in it. I am currently headed to Africa and can share my load details with you when I return if you like. I have not taken much with the 8x68S except a Croc but I certainly will in the near future.

I keep mine in MTM boxes that are then inside a small pelican case which I then lock using two combo-locks. I've never had any issue in any of the countries I've been in. In fact, I literally just locked up my ammo box and stuffed it in my checked bag....headed to Africa in the morning with my...

You can also go to Raven Rocks Precision and get on the "notify me" list for Norma 500NE brass. I've bought 100s of 500NE brass from RRP. He is also a supporter of this forum.

I shoot a 500NE and in my personal experience Norma brass is much better than Hornady in at least two respects: (1) Norma primer pockets are tighter and last longer, and (2) Norma brass resizes perfectly whereas I have had numerous pieces of Hornady brass that spring back and refuse to take the...

338 RUM with a 210gr Barnes TTSX

I have only hunted one Nilgai and I used a 338 RUM with a 210gr Barnes TTSX and it worked great. Shot was 310 yards off sticks.

I have use Mr. X for several years....he is trustworthy and I have never had an issue with a rifle permit.

As stated repeatedly (and correctly) above by wiser men, to travel the world and hunt the game you desire takes focus, planning, hustling, and (for most of us) saving money monthly, regardless of your occupation. Do those things and you will see and hunt the world. I personally started out...

This is my Heym SR30 6.5x68 bolt knob: Here is my Mauser M98 375 H&H bolt knob: Here is my Steyr SM12 9.3x62 (Does a butterknife bolt handle count??)

For your viewing pleasure, my gunsmith just completed this full custom left-hand rifle for a client of mine. It's chambered in the massive 550 Magnum and utilizes a Granite Mountain Arms African Magnum action. In addition to the two heavy cross bolts and recoil lug under the front bridge, a...

Another long-awaited dream has finally come to fruition. The 6.5x68S has fascinated me since I first read about the cartridge 25+ years ago, so I ordered one through Heym in the SR30 Grand Royal model. The engraving is done in the Germanic oak leaf pattern and all the animals engraved on the...

For years I have used Sportsman's Insurance Agency on my firearms, especially those I travel with outside the US. I've never had a claim. SIA has been very easy to work with on firearm insurance. Sportsman's Insurance Agency, Inc. 1364 North US 1, Suite 503 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 www.siai.net...

I have confirmed with Rigby of London and Mauser of Germany that the modern currently produced double square bridge magnum actions used by Rigby of London and Mauser of Germany are identical, including front and rear square bridge heights. I have also spoken with my Recknagel rep and confirmed...

Here is my personal experience with Rizzini double rifles. I had a new Rizzini 500 Nitro Express and the rifle kept doubling even with light practice loads. The forearm would also come off at times under recoil. The rifle had to be sent back to Rizzini USA (Fierce) twice and both times I was...

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