Recent content by Tiger2001

23" always seemed ideal to me. Doesn't detract from the 375 ballistics and yet doesn't feel like you're out in the field holding a telephone pole either.

Not to detract from your near death experience or to make light of it, but as one going on a buff hunt in SA this summer it was of GREAT interest to me! And what an incredible story! I am glad it all worked out for everyone concerned. Thanks for posting!

I just completed my paperwork for the an upcoming July hunt. Needed to list the exact number of rounds I planned to import and it had to correspond to the weapon I am bringing. And what I just learned--which is really annoying about South Africa--is that one cannot bring more than one of the...

Any chance your outfitter can put you in touch with a good expeditor service? Worth the cost if they can help you navigate arrival and even perhaps mind your firearms while you enjoy Sydney--which is definitely worth a visit.

Hello Sir! I recently purchased a Merkel .500 NE on an auction. Would you consider sharing this Merkel manual with me? Thank you

For me the fact that the Iphisi is MUCH easier to change regulation is a real selling point than going with the Elan or other DR's. I didn't realize how difficult or expensive it is to re-regulate a DR until faced with that prospect recently. That feature alone makes the Iphisi a winner in my...

Benefit of the Lott is that you shoot both 458 Lott and 458 WM ammo from it.

Krieghoff will also produce a .500 NE. Takes about a year for a custom job, however, I have seen them ready to sell at DSC at the Krieghoff sales section.

While I have the 500 NE aficianados on here...what is the best commercially available bore snake to buy for a 500 NE? Thanks!

I think the writing was on the wall for VC when their head gunsmith/sales rep fled to work for Rigby some years ago. That was a huge flashing red light back then!

Hi everyone. I really don't know but believe me I have expended a lot of energy trying to get an answer. I can tell that if you reach out to Merkel you will either go round and round and never get a straight answer or you will be referred to that fellow in Alabama who seems to be their...

Yes Sir. About 10 years ago they kind of disappeared. Even here in Germany trying to find them is extremely difficult. I just attended the annual hunting expo in Salzburg, Austria last weekend. Merkel and Krieghoff both had their areas and displays. Krieghoff had a number of safari caliber...

I could be wrong but I believe that Chapuis never produced a .500 NE. And it is definitely not in their current line up. Merkel is out of modern double productions in large safari calibers. It's down to VC, Sabatti, Krieghoff, and Heym if you want a new .500 NE in a non-British double. You...

Hi everyone. I first used Travel With Guns (TWG) of San Antonio, TX in 2016 when going to Namibia. At that time they were great; professional, prompt, and knew their stuff. I used them recently for a trip in October this year which started planning/booking in April. My experience was the...

If you're in Europe (Latvia?) as I am you must know that the forum to list your item is on Egun.de. Covers all of Europe and all manner of firearms and ammunition are listed there. Your Sako 75 would undoubtedly be popular there. And it would be easier for you as the seller and any...