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Buy through ASC. If it's your first pair, you'll inevitably want to try a few different sizes for comparison. It took me a couple tries to get it right, but ASC was super easy to work with on the shipping and return process. Buy some shooting sticks too if you don't already own them. They'll...

Thank you!

I'm not that low yet, but the Nosler stuff is great and it would be nice to add some inventory. Good luck guys.

Now if I could find some 300 H&H ammunition! Found a great No 1 this summer.

Bought 6 boxes immediately after seeing this thread. Arrived yesterday. Very impressed with the service from Clark Armory. Fast shipping, nicely packed and prompt email updates throughout transit. Very impressive transaction, especially in this market.

Thanks for the heads-up. Got my order in as well.

I've been using a Vortex PST Gen 2 1-6 with illuminated dot reticle on my Model 70 375 for 2 years now. While this rifle-scope combo has over 200 rounds through it during training without issue, it's not been to Africa yet due to Covid. I have 3 previous PG trips with Vortex Razor HD LH scopes...

Delta just cancelled my 11 June flight to JNB (via ATL). They refunded the cost 100% and didn't offer an option to re-book. Didn't sound good according to the gal at the Diamond desk I was working with on this.

The Bergara's are fantastic rifles as is the 6.5 CM. Twice I've taken a 6.5 CM to Africa. Took everything up to and including kudu, wildebeest, gemsbok without an issue. The light recoil allows you to place shots very accurately and practice without recoil issues prior to the hunt.

You want a quality optic that gives you precision and speed at all reasonable ranges. That’s not a laser. A good non-magnified optic is incredibly fast and precise from contact to 200+ yards. Train and learn your close range offset also.

Listen to mdwest, that’s the no BS answer. If a pistol cal carbine or shotgun is what you have then by all means run it, but given a choice, a modern high-quality 556 in an AR or X95 Tavor (new IWI bullpup that’s fantastic) pattern WITH modern expanding duty ammo is without equal for serious...

Thank you both very much.

Thinking about buying my first pair of Courteney boots. I have wide feet (8.5 Wide). Can anyone comment on fit, break-in etc? Appreciate the help.

I own both the 275 Rigby version and the 6.5x55. They’re great rifles in a very traditional sense. Fit and finish are very good, though the action is a little rough cycling, but quite reasonable for the cost. Triggers are good. Mine shoot right at 1 MOA. They’re not modern super rifles...

Travel update: Delta got back with me on the required documents for children: passport, birth certificate and non-traveling parent consent...

Terry: That'll be fantastic! I am still in awe with Africa and I didn't see it until I was 47 yrs old. I can only imagine what a 13-17 yr will think. Sorry to hear about the weather there.

Many thanks for all the advice, especially that regarding the child-related travel documents. We'll be hunting with Makonya Safaris in the Limpopo area. I've hunted with Jimmy and Tyler there 2x before and they're wonderful. Agreed on all the advice regarding practice. We shoot weekly with...

Great advice on the non-traveling parent doc's. Thank you. slam8031; agreed, we're going to take a few extra days to see Kruger Nat Park and visit some local folks via the PH and his staff. It's all about experiencing the world beyond suburban central FL!

Agreed, I love the 6.5 CM. I've taken just about everything here along with PG using that cal and it just plain works without excessive recoil. He has confidence in it and so do I. Half the battle when choosing a rifle in my experience.

Many thanks guys. Agreed on all that's been said here. At this point it's about him and passing along family tradition and tribal knowledge on hunting, fishing, camping, the outdoors etc. Not even concerned about shooting anything myself. (Well, maybe a buffalo if we settle on a price...

Just officially booked a June hunt with my son. We're both very excited. He'll be turning 13 while on the hunt. I've hunted So Africa with the same PH twice, but this will be his first time there. We have a lot of time on the range and in the field together, successfully hunting deer and...

I’ve used them twice for a variety of European style mounts and plains game rugs after hunting with Makonya. The work has been excellent along with the communication and coordination with the export company, Zingela. Prices seemed fair though I can’t say I shopped much regarding costs. Just...

Wonderful rifles. I have the same pair. Well done

It all falls under ITAR regulation. Optics, magazines, sights, tactical lights, night vision etc even some types of training. Nothing to fool with. When in doubt check with the manufacturer before shipping anything like this internationally.

That seems very fair priced. Great scopes. The lack of obj bell on that scope gives you a lot of eye relief room to play with around the rear sight.

The steel Leupold rings keep the 1.5-5 scope nice and low. This one is 7x57, one of my favorites.

I have 3 No 1s and find the Leupold 1.5-5 is the scope for that rifle when you consider the eye relief/mount positions inherent with the No 1. I run mine in low Leupold matte rings. No issues with loading or ejection.

Thank you for the updates. Best wishes. Donation made via PayPal.

I had the same issue with a synthetic stock Sako in 270 Win. Tried numerous calls to the factory/new magazines but never found a 100% solution. After resorting to duct tape to secure the mag on a mule deer hunt, I finally gave up and traded to a large Beretta dealer. Told him about the issue...

I've had very good results with Leupold rings-bases over the years and have no doubt they'll work well. Mine are their latest rings listed as QRW2. I find the most critical part of the process is use of a quality torque wrench.

I agree. I own several pre 64 Fwts and while fine rifles, I think the new ones are better suited for hard use and travel in Africa. This new trigger is much better than my old ones. It’s a lot of rifle for the money!

Thanks for the input. Everything suggested is what I’ve always done. Good confirmation I was on the right track. I’m really impressed with the Model 70s. Beautiful wood, great trigger and wonderful fit-finish. Mine is a brand new Portuguese rifle. I’ve only fired 20 rounds so far but...

I agree. I always use the blue Loctite with great results. The hunt isn’t until July so plenty of time to work with the rifle and confirm things are solid. Thank you.

I just purchased my first 375 H&H, a new Winchester Mod 70. I’m wondering if there are specific scope mounting techniques used for heavy recoiling rifles? I’m very careful/detailed when working on my rifles but this is my first heavy recoiling rifle. I’ve never had any issues with scope...

1" Slick Tricks. I shoot a 60lb bow with 26.5" draw and these have been the most accurate and deadly broadheads ever for me all the way up to bull elk. They shoot to the same point of aim/impact as my field points and have low cost, easy to replace blades. I don't see any room for improvement.

6.5 Creedmoor is perfect for plains game. I used it for everything last year up to kudu, gemsbok and wildebeest. Works wonderfully!

I don't have any trouble flying with points and/or making reservations online/myself, but I definitely agree that multiple airline itineraries are a really bad idea. I'm a Delta Diamond flyer for work and to be honest, they've been great when handling my bags and firearms all over the world. I...

I had some trouble finding "There's Something About Buffalo" on Amazon using the standard search mechanism. It didn't come up with Kevin's other books on Amazon. I ended-up emailing Kevin directly who was able to point me in the right direction at Amazon US rather than shipping the book from...

Great place, good people and a squared away airline however, after working with their military and police forces, I believe it’s the last place you’d want to get jammed up with a firearms related problem. They don’t mess around and you’re not going to “fix a problem” there the way you might in...

I have 4 of them. Great scopes. Need to hold the button in for a few seconds to turn on-off. Illum dot will blink when you get to the high and low intensity settings so you can cycle through them.

Murray makes great stuff and they’re the only company I’ve found that makes a standard and short height pouch. Their short is perfect for 308/275/6.5. Loop width is the same but the shorter height keeps the cartridges in place better than the taller standard which is sized for 30-06/270 etc...

Of course, happy to add a little detail. Nice to see Ryan mentioned here. He's one of the true good guys in the firearms industry and his book/podcast/instruction are the real deal, plus he donates a significant part of the book proceeds to veterans. This is a great forum. Always enjoy...

Ryan and I hunted together on that trip and full disclosure, I work for S&B. All 4 of us on that trip shot the exact same rifle, scope and ammunition hunting kudu, gemsbok, impala, wildebeest, waterbuck and warthog. I love the 6.5 Creedmoor though it’s not magic. Many calibers will do the...

Agreed. I found the Talley’s to be too high and force an awkward check weld. I have 2 No 1s with Leupold 1.5-5s and they both shoot MoA out to any reasonable hunting range. The scopes have proven to be 100% reliable despite numerous flights. The low Leupold rings and folding rear sight are...

I have that same rifle. One of my favorites. Incredibly effective with 175gr Partitions. This is a Leupold 1.5-5 in Leupold Low Matte rings. Like my scopes mounted low. I swapped the fixed rear Boddington sight for a standard folding No 1 sight. Perfect eye relief and no need for extension...