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  1. ve7poi

    New to Group 404 Jeffery Questions

    Buy a used Winchester 70 crf in 416 REM Mag and rebarrel to 404J on mag insert file off the two protrusions on outside of box allows 3 Down in mag bolt face may need to be opened up a little as well
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    Any body own a 350 Remington Magnum?

    Corlane sports in Dawson Creek BC has a very good supply of primed brass
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    Sako 85 - Ring Height & Ejection Issues

    Never had a problem with any of my sako 85 rifles including larger calibre ones including several re-barrelled to wildcats. But haven’t mounted scopes on 500J or 416 Rigby the iron sights work very well for me and before someone say young eyes mine are 70+ lol
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    Mediums that perform

    It really depends on what rifle make I plan on using Blaser R8 9.3x62 or 375 H&H Sako with long or short action the 338-06 heavier bullet or 338 federal with 185 TSX both have Box magazines holding 5 rds Traveling by air usually take Blaser R8 with two bbls one being 375 H&H if dangerous...
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    Mediums that perform

    I used 338 federal for first safari took impala kudu blue wildebeest blesbuck warthog here in northern BC 2 black bears whitetail deer, mule deer 338-06AI 2 Black-bear 338 win mag elk moose 9.3x62 black bear bison 350 Rem Mag black bear white tail deer 8mm Rem mag black bear coyotes 375 H&H...
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    Night Critter Hunt 2023

    One day I’ll have to do this hunt
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    on a lighter note...

    Love it worked ems for 37yrs
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    270 WSM or 7 Remington Magnum

    7x57 AI with fast twist barrel 1-7 or 7.5” Does all the things you want brass cheep easy to find
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    on a lighter note...

    In the far North they carry spray can to mark targets so as many as possible can eat
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    In memoriam: My wife’s passing

    Prayers for you both and the strength required this time in your life
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    WIN a FREE Hunt from NKWE SAFARIS in Botswana Valued at US$5,500 for 1 Hunter/1 Observer for 2022/2023 in a Random Drawing Giveaway

    In honor of Cal Pappas - NKWE SAFARIS RIP I will miss your posts and advice on double rifles
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    The double has arrived

    Enjoy you will love hunting with it Congratulations
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    on a lighter note...

    Not quite but damed close in cost
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    on a lighter note...

    Woke couldn't remember they were hot so the stores had to serve them cold
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    404 Jeffery Custom Build

    Defiance actions are super did one in 30-06 when they first came out with crf beautiful rifle super smooth even after ceramic coating Love the 404 J did mine on win 70cfr action tack driver did the job on my first buff. 470 for last one
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    First Safari! Most versatile Plains Game cartridge...

    338 federal Does it all for planes game short action 185 or 210 Barnes worked very well for me on my first Safari
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    ZANA BOTES SAFARI

    But will be there may 5 2023
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    ZANA BOTES SAFARI

    Unfortunately due to a death in my family my hunt has had to be postponed to 2023 ☹️
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    on a lighter note...

    Definitely not a nice feeling at -30
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    Managing Safari Rifle Recoil - Every trick in the book?

    When shooting off bench use a past recoil pad spreads recoil over larger area
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    on a lighter note...

    That’s baiting with salt lol
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    Barnes .404 Jeffrey 400 Grain Tsx Velocity

    Yes they work Exceptionally well
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    Barnes .404 Jeffrey 400 Grain Tsx Velocity

    They worked very well for me Cape eland at 200 yds found bullet just at skin picked out with fingers after passing through both shoulders and Buffalo at 20 yds first shot through chest broadside spun and ran for reeds second shot broke neck only one recovered broke a petal off in neck bone...
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    MOZAMBIQUE: Pain & Redemption In Niassa

    Well written enjoyed the tale immensely and happy everything turned out well for everyone. Beautiful trophies and a story only a very few could tell.
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    Alec Baldwin Movie Set Accident

    Na he’d freeze to death winters coming
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    Alec Baldwin Movie Set Accident

    We sure don’t want him up here we have enough problems with liberals
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    Blaser R8 in .500 Jeffery?

    Yup it can happen when trigger pulled before rifle fully closed and locked on a 93 R8 won’t fire till fully locked I have both and dry firing experiments turned this difference up. Not a big deal to me as I don’t work action with finger on or in trigger guard period
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    Advice needed: what R8 caliber for hippo

    Of sticks should be off sticks standing
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    Advice needed: what R8 caliber for hippo

    Have her shoot off of sticks not bench and she should be fine with either 9.3 or 375 start with 9.3 move to a properly weighed 375 of sticks and use a past recoil shield to start
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    Advice needed: what R8 caliber for hippo

    Ps also have 375 H&H, 30-06 barrels for it. A R8 Safari in 458 Lott 300Win combo R8. Plus a really light 300WSM & 375 H&H R93 combo
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    Advice needed: what R8 caliber for hippo

    9.3x62 not quite as much recoil and mine will shoot sub Mia at 200 yds with Norma factory ammo and hand loads. For brain shots a confidant shooter not worried about recoil is the ticket.
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    Barnes .404 Jeffrey 400 Grain Tsx Velocity

    My load 2340fps with 81.5 viht 550 fed 215 primer Barnes 400tsx Sight in at 100 7.5” low at 200yds Perfect expansion at 200 cape eland both shoulders recovered under hide off side Cape buffalo at 30 broadside both lungs not recovered second running shot neck/spine where it dips into chest at...
  33. ve7poi

    Next Safari Rifle

    Sako 85 in 500 Jeffery good sights I lengthened stock with thicker pad and added mercury tube to balance now comes up with natural point of aim with sights
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    on a lighter note...

    Never to old to play music or too enjoy music Makes everyone happy
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    RB Rodda 4-bore in Africa

    Outstanding trophies it is great to see a 4 bore in action there awesome
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    on a lighter note...

    So very true it is not kind or Benevolent
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    on a lighter note...

    And rear option as well for tsilgaters
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    NAMIBIA: Off To Namibia

    Have a great hunt eagerly awaiting your report My trip is for May 2022
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    The 470 has landed!

    I would say exceptionally well regulated I know mine can do basically a one hole at 55 yds with hand loads
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    Winchester Model 70 & Jack O'Conner

    I’m taking the 270 to Namibia in 2022 it was built in 1947 And I’ll be 70 will be a great trip my 7th Safari to Africa
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    Botswana Elephant & Leopard Hunt

    Nice offers
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    Hunt Specials In South Africa

    Nice packages
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    For Sale Chapuis RGEX 9.3X74R Double Rifle

    Beautiful rifle would love to have it but tax man wants way to much this year and paying for hunt in 2022 Best of luck in selling it to a lucky new owner
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    Help save the CZ 550!

    Got mine 416 Rigby and 375 H&H Both shoot exceptionally well sub moa @100yds A pleasure to shoot.
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    Reflex Optic Advice for Krieghoff .470 double rifle

    Aimpoint with krighoff mount works well I had merkel milled out to accept mount that’s it in avatar
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    Informal Survey - What Major Issue(s) Is Keeping You From Safaris This Year

    With everything else travel not bad tests etc but this requirement by Canadian govt to quarantine in a hotel of there choice and retest paying there inflated cost is of +$2000.00 per person for three days is absolutely and utterly ridiculous when trucker airline healthcare workers in the...
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    Two Knives For Sale

    Very nice knives beautifully accented by handles
 
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