Recent content by Sika98k

IIRC transiting through Oliver Tambo to Windhoek I attempted to buy some duty free. Not possible as the two countries are in the African Economic Area. Thus no duty free sales travelling within same. Things may have changed but that was the situation some years ago (6-7 ). I solved the problem...

Yes, midges. Midges in quantities and levels of ferocity you cannot believe until you have experienced them.

Vintage Guns in the U.K. is run by Diggory Haddoke. There is the Vintage Gun Journal in amongst all of it. There’s some interesting reading. It’s mainly about English shotguns.

I think you’ll be looking a long time unfortunately. The R2 line by Meopta are great scopes and represent great value, sadly discontinued.They were replaced IIRC by the Optika 6 range which didn’t make the grade. I have a 1,7-10x42 R2 and it’s a great scope. Good luck in your search.

My cases are old school.

Could be of interest . Roughly what part of Namibia will this hunt take place ? I ask as having hunted there several times I’d like to see a new area.

I’ve been hooked on my Bonehill 16 bore for over 20 years now. At 6lbs and with perfect balance it suits me for game shooting. The Prince of Wales grip suits me better than a straight hand stock.

@Hank2211 , @Andrew62 thanks for the speedy response. My buddy will be flying from Toronto so this is looking like a no brainer so far.

Try your local range and go dumpster diving in the bin. Some people are sure not to reload.

They have a hub here in Dublin so I am considering them for next year. Did you have to prearrange the transportation of your firearms with Qatar ?

Rigby just says 275 to me. I admit to being biased. ‍♂️

A David Lloyd ? A friend of mine just bought its brother.

I’ve used the Speer 235gr bullets on several trips. Mainly for oryx in Namibia where there are great oryx. I’ve used it in Czech a couple of times on driven boar. As we are meant to only shoot animals up to 60kg clean or approximately knee high or keilers the 375 has been retired on those trips...

European brass has a greater case capacity. Read Norma, RWS,S&B. American brass is formed from 30-06 brass I believe.

I find it strange that a company would have a rifle built that would not accept all commercially available ammunition. My Rigby is from the 1920’s and happily digests everything. Yes it does have the blurb on the receiver stating that it is regulated for 140gr HV ammunition. Regulated means...