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To me, who close the distance will always be a better hunter than the one who shots from far away. I'm much more impressed by a shot from 50 yrds than 500. Less distance = more fun, more ethics, more respect of the animal. AND more skills. In my opinion.

You see very well indeed!

A - mazing Unbelivable mass Awesome genetics

Pinnacle of class and beauty Congratulations for having the most beautiful rifle I can imagine

Mine is my Sauer 8x68S - hard hitting, flat shooting, easy on the shoulder, can load heavy bullets. Can't ask any better.

EH is my favourite ever. A friend, more than a writer. When I was a boy, I've been so involved in reading him, that I collected every first edition translated in Italian. Luckily, wonderfully translated. He has a very unique way to write, that eventually, influenced mine. A true Giant. Green...

I'd rather not even know ...like wearing shorts under a tuxedo World is changing and not in better...

I'd like to find a mint conditions Sauer 90 in 243, as I already have 3 of that model (I'm a huge fan of the old, West Germany, Sauers). It would be a delicious Roebuck "dedicated" rifle. I would fit it with EAW rings and bases like the others, and possibly with a Zeiss Victory HT 2.5/10 x 50...

I had two XI bows in the late early 90's. They were good, high tec compounds for the time... It's a shame that they closed, along some others good ones, like High Country, Pearson, Darton, Saco...

Well, I would say that hunting has become a mental aspect, a personal behaviour of my days, as I'm a hunter not only when I'm out in the wild, but every minute I live my life. I'm a "self made hunter", as no one in my family has ever been. Almost everything I know come from books and articles...

To me, the big issue is that many actually use premium bullet, but aren't able to match them with the game. A ballistic tip IS a premium bullet, but not an Elk bullet! Same way, a .416 TSX is indeed a marvelous premium bullet, but no way a Lion bullet! "Premium" is a very personal concept, and...

Ahhh don't tell me More I age, more I like to carry my trusty old stuff, sometimes even despite of some lack of perfomance. After all, "performance" concept is very yours to define... I'm 50, and I have some lucky items that (it seems to me) "want" coming hunt with me. Safe to say, some objects...

Thank you Hank! It's the "glass lined" one - still works perfectly, and it's a piece of equipment I really love...has been part of many adventures as much as my rifles or boots, or fishing rods. It's really like and old and trusty red/black shirt : classic and functional, and with many stories...

I use Stanley for the good amount of liquid it contains, and it does a very good service - but nothing compares with my 60 years old "Thermos", the best one I have ever had, that is so old and glorious that his brand has been used since then, to name the object itself. It's still a very, very...

My friend and gentleman @Tom Leoni

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I own a Rigby Big Game in 416, and I can state it's super accurate, smooth, well made, and functional. The wood is gorgeous and the proportions are perfect. It was made by Paul Roberts in London, and to me, it's the perfect DG rifle. I've shot quite a few Winch 70 and CZ, but never an African 98...

So slow, that often I give up

I remember one time, that I was so "lucky" that I was hit (quite badly) by a big motorcycle as I was crossing the street - the Insurance covered the damages, for money enough for the Elk hunt in Montana I was planning / dreaming at time! I was only a boy, young and penniless, but tough and in...

Look how cool this paint I've found on the web is!

Always dreamed to hunt Elasmotherium Sibiricum! ...I would try with my 416, hope it would work, as it's the max round I can shot well! Now, Elasmotherium is truly a magnificent beast, has everything and much more...a misteryous, unique, tank size Monster, 5 meters of absolute brutality

416 ( Rigby / Rem) 375 H&H 8x68 S 270 Winch That's my idea, I like that some pieces - with a bit of "stretching" - can cover the utility of some of the others. This way, given a malfunction or maintenance of a piece, there's another one that can easily cover the same base.

I would say, depending of the bullet structure, it can be quite remarkable. I wouldn't load a 300 gr / .375 tough bullet @ less than 2450 +/-

'Morning Marius PM sent.

To each his own...

Yup, sure I'll be focused on my tags, it's an hunting trip far more than a fishing one, totally agree on this. Just, you'll never know... Since as far as I know, the area has plenty of great waters. We'll see I'll take some spoons and spinners, maybe a couple minnows, just in case. Greetings...

Couple more advices : 1) apply the epoxy in very small amount, using a little, high quality, flat brush, like you were paint the bottom surface of the bases. Small amount. Once you will tighten the base screws, it will form a nice film, just what you need and want. Let it stay for a day before...

The result of the above info, on one of my pet Sauer 90 (this one in 300 Wby)

I did, and I did it very succesfully many times. It's a very long procedure that requires many passages. Keep in mind that EAW bases are intended to work GLUED to the action, with a very good epoxy. One of the key factors is the following : first, put the bases UNGLUED to the action. Then, set...

Fantastic Leopard, thank you for sharing your hunt, and for the advice on the Outfitter!

It sounds very strange A sort of "damnatio memoriae"? It seems unbelivable... :oops:

May I know what the argument of the discussion was?

To me, it would be 350 yrds at a big, non dangerous game like Elk or Moose, 300 at smaller deer withetail size, and far closer to a DG. African DG deserve less than 100, generally speaking. This, with my old fashioned "wood and blue" (but accurate) rifles. I would add that, talking about...

Welcome aboard, you'll find good friends and good stuff here

Mongolia? A 4 pieces 10' #10 and a bunch of Taimen streamers!

A very low price for such a beauty It will go fast, really is (to me) the "perfect rifle" Best of luck

I would try this one...

Ahhh what a fantastic group of kids! ....and trophies, sure (y) So cool - thank you for sharing, and best congrats to you and your family!

Perfection.

Let me say, sooo good to have you here in the AH Club (y)

Thank you so much Enrico, I really enjoy your articles (truly appreciated the one on 8x68S, my favorite round). Very soon I'll be involved in reloading the great '64, too. I already have some pills for it...

I agree with you I have not experience in Brown Bear, but I believe the choosen caliber should be able not only to kill it, but to "stop it"...

Love this family group Cool pic (y)

A very warm welcome aboard (y)

Awesome Bear Scott (y) You bet that when I'll book a Brown Bear hunt (that is not all that far away), I'll book with you!

...and don't forget my favorite, the 9,3x64!

Fair price for a so nice piece - I'll think about it, will let you know. Thank you In the event, you'll send it to Italy ;)

Thank you my friend! Will be quite an adventure indeed. And I'll be 50, just turned - so it'll be something special for many reasons... I'll make a report for sure (y)

Hello Von Gruff! Thank you for your message. Beautyful knife indeed. Don't know if I "need" it, but sure it's a nice piece to own... May I ask you about the cost?

You're absolutely true (y) Thank you my friend!