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Hey Safari1, thanks, it was a great hunt. we saw a lot of elephant and plenty of sign. There were actually elephant harassing the village close to the camp almost daily. There was a big tusker in there according to the villagers who claim to have seen him. but we saw elephant all over the...

I bled like a stuffed pig - everyday! That bush is tough! It is not a place for sissies!

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My week in the Zambezi Valley was over way too fast. Even if there were times when time stood still, the time passed too fast. This was my second buffalo hunt, however my first hunt in Dande in Zimbabwe unfortunately ended with me not taking a buffalo, even though the experience was amazing. I...

Hunting Rifle, Ammunition, Binoculars

Nice! I hunted Dande a few years back and loved the hunt! I’m sure your hunt will be amazing. Chewore? What a beautiful part of the world.

Well, I guess the excitement levels got to the point where I had to share this with everyone. I must start off with apologies for everyone who had trips planned and cancelled because of this Corona rubbish. I do however hope it makes you all even more keen to come when your travel opens up. I...

I found an even better condition ex Tsetse Control rifle in Windhoek. Rifle was apparently built mid 1950's, but man its in great condition for a Game dept. rifle of that age. The guy who owned it was a hunter and 'smithy, so all feeding work had been completed and this beauty arrived late last...

I found an even better condition ex Tsetse Control rifle in Windhoek. Rifle was apparently built mid 1950's, but man its in great condition for a Game dept. rifle of that age. The guy who owned it was a hunter and 'smithy, so all feeding work had been completed and this beauty arrived late last...

I found an even better condition ex Tsetse Control rifle in Windhoek. Rifle was apparently built mid 1950's, but man its in great condition for a Game dept. rifle of that age. The guy who owned it was a hunter and 'smithy, so all feeding work had been completed and this beauty arrived late last...

I found an even better condition ex Tsetse Control rifle in Windhoek. Rifle was apparently built mid 1950's, but man its in great condition for a Game dept. rifle of that age. The guy who owned it was a hunter and 'smithy, so all feeding work had been completed and this beauty arrived late last...

That was a great summary of the options! And well stated! [emoji1360][emoji1360]

Lovely. I fitted the Trijicon RMR to my Krieghoff 470NE and with my poor eyesight, the red dot made all the difference! Good move!

Some pics of the new baby!

Ok, So to wrap up the thread. I found an even better condition ex Tsetse Control rifle in Windhoek. Rifle was apparently built mid 1950's, but man its in great condition for a Game dept. rifle of that age. The guy who owned it was a hunter and 'smithy, so all feeding work had been completed...

I recently got the bug for a “400” caliber rifle, to fill the “gap” between my .375H&H and my .470NE. You guys know how it is! I wanted something a little more unusual than the de facto std of .416Rigby. (Don’t get me wrong I love that caliber also - and that’s another story) I ended up...

I recently got the bug for a “400” caliber rifle, to fill the “gap” between my .375H&H and my .470NE. You guys know how it is! I wanted something a little more unusual than the de facto std of .416Rigby. (Don’t get me wrong I love that caliber also - and that’s another story) I ended up...

I recently got the bug for a “400” caliber rifle, to fill the “gap” between my .375H&H and my .470NE. You guys know how it is! I wanted something a little more unusual than the de facto std of .416Rigby. (Don’t get me wrong I love that caliber also - and that’s another story) I ended up...

I recently got the bug for a “400” caliber rifle, to fill the “gap” between my .375H&H and my .470NE. You guys know how it is! I wanted something a little more unusual than the de facto std of .416Rigby. (Don’t get me wrong I love that caliber also - and that’s another story) I ended up...

So Earle, what was the outcome? You won’t be disappointed with a Krieghoff. The docking mechanism takes a little getting used to for a shotgunner, but is second nature after a few range sessions! I love my .470NE Krieghoff and would recommend one without hesitation.

Nothing yet. Hoping to take a kudu or sable with it this year! My buff this year will be with my .470NE.

Luckily no, not a crack, just a character scratch! [emoji16] In Zambia we can’t legally reload, so using factory ammo from LFB out of Germany. They have their own bullets - can’t vouch for them yet, but don’t have a heap of option right now. I would use woodleighs if I could reload for sure...

The game Dept models don’t command too much. So it wasn’t anywhere near the $10k the guys were talking about. Not sure when it will get to hunt again, possibly some PG this year, because I still have a need to use my double on a buff this year. [emoji57]

No stress spike.t, will get it out! Even if it’s just up at Darryl’s!

The rebated rim make it one UGLY cartridge. [emoji16] but that’s half the beauty, as the shape is what allows .416 Rigby (and slightly better) ballistics out of a std ( non magnum) Mauser action! I love the fact that it’s so unusual!

Thanks, it is in good condition. It is a floor plate. Unfortunately not the drop box.

Its probably no damn help to you guys, but I know of two 425WR's for sale in Zim. I don't believe either are "Best" grade rifles, but they are ex Game Dept. Rifles. The one I have looked at was in pretty good condition. These are certainly nothing like the $12-20k that is being talked about...

Come on guys what about something left field like the 425WR? Wanting something unusual and not mainstream, that was my choice. what a classic! But then I went from no "400" caliber rifles to owning 2 in a few weeks...…………...when I couldn't resist a new Mauser M98 in .416 Rigby. what a beautiful...

I recently got the bug for a “400” caliber rifle, to fill the “gap” between my .375H&H and my .470NE. You guys know how it is! [emoji57] I wanted something a little more unusual than the de facto std of .416Rigby. (Don’t get me wrong I love that caliber also - and that’s another story) I...

You should also contact Greg Michelson. Can offer all over Zambia.

You can reload in RSA, but not in Zambia where I am living. Zambian gun law is unusually strict on ammunition (quantities you may own, as well as reloading) whilst being relatively soft on actual firearm ownership. For example, you can own a handgun, but then you are only allowed to buy and...

Lol! Never said it was a logical choice! The way I see it, is being a big bore I won’t shoot it too much, so I can order and plan ammo. (I have a few more sensible calibers if I need something in a hurry) but it ticks my box of being a proper classic.

Thanks for the info and comments. Is yours a “best grade” rifle or a game Dept. Version? Does it have magazine clips?

T Thanks Aaron, That is a great article......……….and all you did was make me believe its worth pursuing and seemingly a resolvable issue if it does have any feeding maladies. Thank you!