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That is an absolutely excellent observation!! It is no longer about the literary value but monetization of a following and likes! I’m convinced we have a modern day Hemingway, Ruark or even Roosevelt…… you just don’t know who they are because they are not on TikTok or Facebook.

I would love to have a Wainwright book... shared some camp time with him recently and is quite the character!

I think we have very similar futures! I’ve been wondering the same thing!

I am also new to joining the Blaser following. I have been wavering for years about what direction to go for an Africa kit, ultimately there is not another offering on the market that can rival what the Blaser offers for the traveling hunter. Last year I was fortunate to pick up a Kilombero in...

Simply echoing what others have said... I have seen plenty of people disappointed (mostly estates) as you can expect pennies on the dollar at best in most cases. There is zero correlation between the value of hunting, shipping and mounting versus the resale secondary market. Best of luck!

Thanks Rubi_300 I actually screenshot it and sent to him. He has his heart set one of two 416 Rigby options which i will know on Monday if they work out. If they do not and yours has not found a new home. I will send you a message.

I was overwhelmed with last weeks interaction helping my buddy locate his first DG rifle and decided I would like to add a 375 H&H barrel to round out my Blaser kit. Curious if anyone has a Selous barrel in good condition they are looking to part with? I was looking at aftermarket options but...

Wanted to close the loop on this as we have been in touch with several people and again thank you for all the PM's. We have two options that we are following up on and hope to have a purchase this coming week. Cheers!

Thank you..... made it through half of the thread before my eyes crossed..... consensus seems to be hit or miss. I will stick with native barrels as I can locate.

Was fortunate to pick one up at SCI and have Robin sign it for me.... its a great (huge book) full of content from Robin and many other great hunter contributors from around Africa!

Along the same thread.... has anyone had experience with J Sip and Sons for replacement Blaser Barrels? They are much more affordable than $3500 and looks like weeks on turnaround for a custom build...

I am actually overwhelmed at the response…. Will work through tomorrow with him and wishing I would have plugged into the forum years ago.

This one had his attention…. Unfortunately it has been sold for a while apparently but the ad has not been removed. I questioned my friend again tonight to be sure it was the right rifle.

I am helping my hunting partner locate his first DG rifle. We spent a couple days at the SCI convention talking to a bunch of folks including but not limited to Duke at Gulf Breeze. We have a buff hunt in Tanzania in October and he has set his heart on a 416 (rigby or rem mag) but open to...

I am so glad this thread was started as ironically it is a question that internally, I am wrestling with now! In fact..... I chewed up a bit of Chris Sells afternoon in Nashville engaged in this very conversation. I have always dreamed of a toting a big bore over my shoulder in pursuit of...

That point is exactly why I was told not to get the 375….. as it will render my 458 lonely in the gun safe! For leopard and masailand…. Would you still prefer your 375? Real question because this has been the internal battle about which barrel to order first.

Only problem is……… this exercise is getting damned expensive!

What a way to get started on here! I read through the recommended threads last night and boy howdy ..... did things escalate quickly!

Might I enquire about which caliber/calibers you prefer? I am looking to add a 300WM barrel to the kit along with the 458 Lott for a do all set up across Africa.

I looked at this rifle last year and you bought it before I could decided.... ended up with a Kilombero in 458 Lott. Would you be interested in selling the 300 win mag barrel separately?

Thanks BeeMaa!

Thank you so much... I will read through this link this evening. I have owned this gun now for a few months and ran a few boxes of shells through it. My concerns were definitely not born out of what I already know about the rifle but more of what I did not know.

For years now I have relied on "Africa Hunting" as an invaluable tool and resource to venture down many of the rabbit holes I tend to find chasing research in search of an education on various topics, but this is my first time contributing or posting for that matter. I am booked on a buffalo...

Definitely a very eerie similarity!!

Thank you!

That is actually a perfect idea... I did not realize Blaser had a gunsmith state side! I knew they imported to San Antonio but thought that was all! Thank you!

Brand new to the forum..... used this site for quite some time for research but have never contributed. I just picked up this Kilombero last week and I am looking for a gunsmith to install a new recoil pad. The previous owner had replaced the Silvers with a much thicker softer pad and I want to...