Recent content by roklok

Another vote for Diamond D guides choice chest holster. I have one for my 2.75" S&W 69. It is just an awesome holster. The strap that goes around back is easily adjustable for different clothing layers and or sizes of people.

Awesome hunt, thanks for sharing ! Some great animals ! I am headed to Namibia in July for buff and Elephant, will be going through Windhoek. Can you elaborate on the visa process you mentioned ? Did you have your Visas beforehand or acquire them during customs processing at the airport ?

This is my opinion, so take it for what its worth to you. I have a strong dislike for flip up sights on a DG rifle, the rear sight should be fixed upright. Now a extra flip up leaf or two for longer ranges is classy, but not really practical. As far as the correct height, if the rear is not...

You did not overpay. That is a quality rifle, and a nicely done stock. If it was my rifle, I would replace the entire rear sight assembly with something from NECG: https://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/products.php?cat=336 Alternatively, I would look for a fixed sight that fits the dovetail...

It is cock on open. The early Remington 30s were cock on close, around 1930 they were changed to cock on open.

The rear sight is not visible in field of view of scope regardless of zoom. On the lower powers the front sight is visible. I have a 404 barrel on order from Pac-Nor, I should have it later this summer.

I installed a Vari-X III 1.75 - 6x in Warne rings. Spent some time shooting today zeroing the scope. Zeroed 300 grain A-Frames @ 2530 FPS from the bench at 200 yards, the 6x and heavy duplex made precision shooting a bit of a challenge, as the crosshair occluded the bullseye at 200 yards. A...

Sounds like a good time. Depending on timing I could be very interested.

I have a Leica 3500 that I bought after getting frustrated with lesser rangefinders, namely a VorTex Ranger 1800 and a Bushnell. In bright conditions on snow the Vortex and Bushnell were useless. In average conditions cheaper rangefinders may do the job, but in challenging conditions the Leica...

I have no elephant experience, but that is set to change this summer, going after my first one. I am taking a .458 WM, 450 grain CEB solid at 2320 FPS. I have done extensive reading on the subject, and the consensus from those that do have experience is this load and bullet is more than...

I shot my zebra in 2024 using my PHs Krieghoff 500 NE. It was great fun, and very effective, one shot and done.

This rifle is a custom built in 1974 and was ordered with the trap installed. Rifle was stocked by Bob Hooper, a well known stockmaker of that time period and as far as I know he installed the trap. I did have to deepen the holes slightly to allow for my longer seated handloads. On this rifle...

I am sure the rattling potential depends almost entirely on the tolerances of the holes. On my rifle I believe a chambering reamer was used to finish the holes, as they are tapered and the cartridges fit very closely. During normal gun handling or carry no noise is observed. If jogging or...

I took shorts on my first trip on my PHs recommendations. I wore them a couple times, but I am really not a shorts guy and don't plan on taking them this year. Are ticks much of a problem in Africa ? I did not see any or hear any talk of them in Namibia's Caprivi strip on my 2024 buff hunt.

I don't really load it down, but do load 270 grain cup and core bullets with a mid-range charge for shooting drills, general practice, and for deer on Kodiak island while bear hunting. I am beginning to have a real soft spot for the 375 H&H, my favorite cartridge for the past 35 years has been...