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Like others, I do believe that this is most likely a 2 3/4” chambered gun. A bit of research into the proof should tell you what it is proofed for. British shotgunning wisdom typically indicates 1 oz of shot per 6 pounds of gun. So a typical British game gun at 6 3/4# is thought to be well...

Thank you for including us in your hunt. Elephant hunting is a rewarding but emotional experience. They are truly amazing creatures. Congratulations.

The rifle I use most often for deer hunting is a Ruger No 1 in 275 Rigby. It is topped with a Swarovski Z6 1-6 EE and sighted in at 200 yards. I am very comfortable with this rifle to 400 yards and typically use it at 4x. My Coues rifle is a custom 6.5 PRC topped with a Tract scope that...

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Interesting idea. I’d take two.

Agreed, the best solution I have seen for a No 1 where 6x is sufficient to your needs.

Agreed, seems like a seriously dumb move by Ruger. I smell an accountant!

I’ve got one, wish I’d bought ten!

I think there were some true experts with gun and pen. Those of note that come to mind: Jim Carmichel on all things related to accurate rifles, Jack O’Connor: one of the greatest western and mountain hunters of all time, Bob Brister; knew more about shotgun ballistics than any other writer I...

I have never handled an American gun that actually fits and balances properly. Vintage American guns I have handled have too much drop in the stock and too much weight in the barrels. I have a beautiful Westley Richards droplock manufactured roughly 130 years ago. I have never seen an...

Ken Davies is a fabulous shot with a SxS. Ken was the chief instructor at Holland & Holland and wrote a book that is well worth studying, ‘The Better Shot’. He, and a good friend who still instructs there, helped me transition to a proper British style that has served me well on feather and clay.

It was surreal reading this earlier as I was waiting for the funeral home to come and pick up my mother. Life is so fragile. Love your friends and family well, and live each day like it may be your last!

I have transitioned to SxS’s over recent years. I still have my O/U’s and if I really need to hit everything I still pull out my old competition gun. An O/U is just a more accurate weapon. As a master class competitor that’s all I shot. I’m well beyond that now but still expect to break in...

I am past the point of shoulder or pedestal mounts, there’s only so much room! Everything I bring back is a euro mount and I really like plaques of local wood. African teak makes the most amazing plaque and I don’t know that US taxidermists can source it.

I am so sorry to hear this. Bruce was one of the good guys. He will be sorely missed.