Recent content by SRvet

So long as they converged within the same country I would be content!! Are you answering a different question??

In 2024 my friends and I hunted Zimbabwe and had a truly great time. Due to EU embargo’s we were unable to take our own rifles into Zimbabwe so ended up using the camp .375s which were adequate. This got me thinking if it would be possible for my spare DG rifle to be imported or another rifle...

And the same in the UK… it’s a well trodden path unfortunately

If you google “monkey sticks the stalking directory” you will get a step by step guide on how to build a set of quad sticks that can be fully deployed for long shots and used as a bipod for quick shots.

I could not leave the H&H at home !!

Wow what a rifle, truly stunning and absolutely fit for purpose!! The Croc on the brass inlay is genius Buzz must be so excited to get it! I confess to being less enthralled by the new boots

I have an SKB fitted for two long guns that have survived two African trips and a Pelican 1700 for an R8. The SKB is heavier and feels more solid than my spare Peli 1750.

Why not just change the stock?

There is a saying in the British military that “no plan survives first contact with the enemy”. I wonder if the same is true with test firing a double rifle?

Great story! Thanks for telling it… Do I assume that the rifle was a .416 Rigby?

All my rifle hunting involves my Viper flex quad sticks. So much better than two or three legged supports after a modicum of acclimatisation. I would never go back to a bipod or tripod.

Welcome on board Ron. I have very much enjoyed your books, as I am certain have many others on here. Having your vast experience and knowledge on the forum will be most valuable to us all.

On DG hunts I have 5 in the rifle, 10 on my belt and an extra 5 in a pocket ammo wallet. I should give the tracker an extra box really but I never have so far.

Surely Akila don’t make the rifle and the barrel will remain stamped as a Blaser. I would just direct them to the appropriate engraving. The other tip I have is if you are flying into JNB to get your import permits arranged by Africa Sky. Their man in the airport seemed to have a way to make...

That sounds like a very eventful hunt. I look forward to hearing more about it in due course.