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I don’t know what load was used to regulate the 7mm, but Mr.Perodeau might have records. The gun came with two sets of mounts, one for each caliber, but I didn’t mention the second mount because I haven’t found them yet! Of course they will go with the gun when they’re located.

Offered today is a Chapuis UGEX 2 barrel set, in 9.3x74R and 7X65R. I bought the rifle from the original owner several years ago with the intention of giving it to my wife, but an encounter with a rather cheeky elephant in 2017 left her with a desire for magazine rifles only. I carried the gun...

Fair enough, but give me an example in this century. War was truly waged in those days, and it wasn’t technology that won your examples, it was lack of material support. In recent history, The Soviets had a massive advantage in technology in Afghanistan, the will to commit any atrocity in order...

If that were true why don’t we own Afghanistan and Iraq? The truth is no army has yet figured out how to defeat a determined man with a rifle.

Adios, MF.

Yes, at a time when I didn’t think I would be back to Africa again. I was wrong about that, and I hope to someday find my old 470. I’ve been tempted by other William Douglass doubles over the years but I really want mine back. You have a fine rifle there. I wish they were still making those doubles!

I bought a new William Douglass and Sons .470 from Cape Outfitters in 1997. They were factory regulated with Federal ammo. This wouldn’t happen to be serial number 1116 would it?

I think leaving CITES could be a great thing for African wildlife, but I don’t see it helping American hunters at all. The attitude here seems to be that we can bully other countries into accepting our terms, but if they can no longer get away with that they’ll find another way to interfere in...

It might be a wake-up call for CITES, but unfortunately other countries can still impose sanctions on trophy imports. I could see the fools in the US even restricting travel or hunting for US citizens if they want to make the point that they control the CITES agenda, not African countries.

Outstanding, congratulations to you and your son.

Give it time...

With your “diamond in a goats ass” comparison I’d say you might have a better command of the English language than I do!

Good catch. I can't see that getting out the door at Dakota either, even in their dark days. The metal work all around just doesn't have the Dakota look to it, and the caliber marking on the barrel isn't correct either. Unfortunate, it may still be a nice rifle.

The correct answer is it doesn’t meet legal minimums in any country that has them, but every PH we ever spoke with said to bring the 9.3, they’re excellent on buff. We’re hunting with WAB in August and I’m debating on taking my 9.3x74R.

Wow, that’s disappointing. I outfitted a whole safari season at Cabelas once.

I couldn't help but laugh when I read this, because it reminds me of a time in my life when we had the same argument over a different brand. I spent a lot of years in the long range accuracy game, and at that time a Remington 700 was barely an entry level gun, usually requiring thousands of...

Here is another new Sabatti muzzle, in .500 NE, built about 18 months ago. The truth is macro photography can make some surfaces appear rougher than they are. I don't know what advice to give you on that rifle, but a new Sabatti isn't all that much more in that caliber.

I bought a pair while living in Zimbabwe in 2001. They were a little too big so about two weeks later when I got back to town I tried to exchange them. The price had gone up about $30K Zim in that two weeks, and they wanted me to pay the difference along with the exchange. You just can't win!!

I’m going to take a drive over to the airport and ask Customs about it. It may just be they fill out the form with a computer and don’t log it anywhere.

I became curious the other day after speaking with my Africa hunting partner and I have a question. When we register guns with US Customs in Tucson they take our ID ( drivers license) and everything is done on a computer. My buddy registers his guns at Atlanta airport and they still fill out the...

I bought a used Chapuis UGEX last year in 9.3x74R with an extra set of barrels in 7x65R. The rifle is light, beautifully balanced and with the regulation load will put 4 rounds within an inch using a scope. After that the barrels heat up and the group opens up, but I can still fire 8 rounds as...

I’ve shot hogs at 20 yards with it, and hit cull deer once at 400 yards. Unfortunately these can’t be exported under ITAR regulations. If you can find one locally it will serve you well. I prefer thermal over 3rd gen night vision for anything after dark.

Ya can’t use them in Arizona either, but for me it’s worth the travel to Georgia or Alabama, it’s that much fun. Next up is Texas!

I take the opposite approach with a new double. I always test with my favorite bullets regardless of what the rifle was regulated with. At a minimum I test with Swift A-Frame softs and Woodleigh solids, as well as Bear Claw Sledgehammer solids, loaded by Federal. I have a Sabatti .500 that was...

I’m selling my Armasight Zeus 336 5-20x75. About 3 years old with around 100 hours. The scope is flawless other than the front lens cover strap broke so it isn’t attached to the scope. This is a great scope for hogs and predators but the 5x is too much for my applications. $3200 delivered.

It's New York City, where gun owners are third class citizens. Years ago upon returning from Africa I was almost arrested for having a handgun in my rifle case. The same gun was in the same case when I left the country through JFK, but when I got back they called the airport SWAT team on me and...

That is one gorgeous rifle!

I'm inclined to agree with you. If Trump wants it done he should keep off Twitter and just let it happen. There will be an uproar for a little while but eventually the noise dies down. I don't look for a return to the sane policies of the past until after 2020. In the meantime elephants suffer...

Trump was on record as disapproving of trophy hunting long before he was elected. His position now isn’t surprising, and unfortunately there aren’t enough Africa hunters to amount to much, vote wise. We are better off applying pressure to the regulatory agencies, who really should have the final...

That product recall is for a single lot number in a different caliber altogether, over 4 years ago. Not sure how that applies to this particular deal?

What AHR offers is more along the lines of a custom built rifle, and that always cost more than a factory gun. If a Kimber or Winchester out of the box meets your needs than you're right, spending more money doesn't make sense. But many people like to specify certain dimensions and options on a...

I’ve had two rifles undergo the tier 3 upgrade. You won’t be able to set it down when it gets back home.

It's the reality of reloading. Every bullet made will behave differently as it moves down the bore, and you can get into trouble thinking that all bullets of the same weight will behave the same. Also, the test barrel and powder lot will have an effect. Some reloading manuals are calculated with...

For me, Hornady is practice ammo. I use Federal and Woodleigh when the going gets tough, but Hornady in .500 NE, at $80 a box, is a bargain for training, and in a pinch the solids have always proven reliable for me.

Great tip, thanks. I bought the last 6 boxes they had.

I've read conflicting reports that the executive order Trump signed is still in force and until it's rescinded there won't be any permits issued anyway. Can anybody clarify that situation? We are tentatively planning an elephant hunt next year and it would be helpful to know. If we find the...

Yes she is, and she is a born hunter. However, if we can put together an elephant hunt next year I don't think she'll accompany me on that one. She's a little skittish around them!

It must be painful for you to see that every time you open the safe. I could drive up from Tucson and take it off your hands.

Why no larger that .500,did he give you a reason?

I found a similar design, at Cabelas of all places. Around the house it works well, so the next step is some field work.

This is the mystery of terminal ballistics, and I doubt Swift will have any light they could shed on the issue. I was attacked by a cow elephant in Zimbabwe last September and as a desperation move I laid the muzzle of my .375 on her forehead and sent a 300 gr. A Frame softpoint into her brain...

AHR did the full modification, which I think is level three, on two CZ 550 rifles for me. The work is outstanding and makes a good rifle a great rifle. Nobody knows the CZ better than Wayne.

Wow, thanks all for the quick responses. I’m checking with SSI and Coppersmith. I’m inclined to route through Houston, as I agree the potential for trouble with bunny huggers in California is pretty high.

can anyone recommend a clearing house for the western US? I have trophies ready to ship from South Africa and I want to bring them in through Houston or Los Angeles. Final destination is Tucson so if you have a better suggestion I’m open.