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Welcome Alex - we look forward to your participation and input. The NT is special and like no other place on earth - can't wait to see more pics!!!

@perdurabo, you could not have chosen a better round for Nilgai than the 9.3x62 and that cartridge, along with 35 Whelen are my two favorites for the Blue Bull of India. The CZ 550 American is my tops for the x62 and I believe it will give you everything you are looking for, including a more...

Another vote for 7mm-08. My daughter has used hers on mule deer and even elk cows without a single issue. Recoil is mild and definitely lots of versatility with hand loads.

This is my 7x57 - it wasn't built for me, but as far as I can tell research indicates it was built by Dennis Tasto, an old time gunmaker here back in the 90's. It has never been across the pond with me, but I have taken some Axis deer here with Lapua factory 11.2g SP's to great results. Just...

I'm a huge @North Fork Technologies fan (in a number of different calibers) and have always had the best of luck with their products. I had the good fortune to meet Jorgen and his team at the DSC convention this past January. Jorgen is fine gentleman and it is readily evident they are all...

Great pics and that would be very cool indeed! Have you been able to identify the rifle? It's a bit hard to do from the pics, but maybe you have something in your family history that sheds light on the matter. Thanks for sharing

Did some business with @GeorgeGibbs505 and he was a great guy to deal with - thanks Sir!

Count @Buck51 as one of the truly good guys! Bought a rifle from him and could not have been more pleased, it was even better than advertised!!!

It will make a great mount for your home or office - has been cold enough down here to still have a great pelt, although you wouldn't know it based on the weather this past week. lol! Have you thought about how you will have it done?

Congrats - they are way cool predators!

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I damn sure did - I thought that name looked familiar, lol!!!

That is a really nice weapon @Buck51 and as reliable as the come. Whoever picks that up will be very pleased! Good luck!

Congrats @Aixenmemphis on taking the plunge - as many have said before me, you won't regret and will already be planning your second trip on the plane ride home. I was 39 on my first trip to Zim with HHK Safaris back in the day, but had been dreaming about hunting in Africa since I was a young...

Plus one - hard to beat!

Damn Michael, your 458 lion gun is a beauty!!!

I wholeheartedly agree with @sierraone and @NIGHTHAWK - if you're new to the game, this would provide a very solid foundation and you can't go wrong on this deal. @BearHunter77, did you ever find anything? If not, I would give this careful consideration.

Thanks for sharing those observations @HuntingGold - I look forward to hearing about the rest of your results. I have a 280AI as well from HCR, but have never tried to handload for it because it is a 3/8" gun with Nosler factory Trophy Grade ammo and their 160 gr Accubonds. It's a killer too...

@mauserhunter and @AZDAVE - I greatly appreciate the intel and your personal insights! Much for me to learn in this regard, but sounds like I've got some great resources to call on if needed.

Well done Mr. Encino - a great way to pay homage to your surname!

Conceivably then, a good handloader should be able to make either the parent or the improved cartridge equally accurate (or at least fairly close) out of the same rifle, knowing of course there is going to be a substantial difference in velocities given case capacity.

Good intel, thanks. Was really not trying to accomplish anything per se, but posing the question in the event one didn't have access to the AI rounds (for whatever reason) and had to go back to the parent cartridge, what would that to do to your accuracy? It sounds to me based on your...

Thanks @Mekaniks - even though they had different points of impact, was there any significant difference in accuracy between the two?

I am as well, thanks!

I'm not sure the specifics of my question have been covered before (I couldn't find it), but if so, apologies in advance. I know the original cartridge can be shot out of the Ackley Improved version rifle, which is in fact how most of the brass is formed (provided there are no factory offerings...

Absolutely love it - more than enough to make Julian and Sons do a double take! Like @Scott CWO , I'm curious about wood used for the project. Well done, Sir!

Thought I would throw another 35 in the mix, albeit in a totally different category. Sadly, she has never taken any game in the field (with me anyway) but warms my heart every time I take her out. Used to wish she was a .405, but have grown to love her for who she is, lol!

If you want to go interesting try the 10.75x68 Mauser, but you can't go wrong with one of the 9.3's!

No worries - sorry, didn't see a post in front of me.

I'll take the SAF's, thanks.

Also did one with @SkullKeeper - a quality transaction all the way around and he is one cool Cat to boot! I have enjoyed the dialogue, Amigo!

Just completed a transaction with @Fatback - great merchandise and a true gentleman! Thank you sir!

Damn, that's one good looking weapon you've got there!!!

Very nice @62flint! You can't beat a classic rifle that shoots well to boot - congrats! I hope you'll share pics.

That's a timeless classic for sure in a fantastic caliber - well done Buck!

@sestoppelman, first of all, so glad you are ok - this could have had such a different outcome! Secondly, thank you so much for sharing. You easily could have chosen to keep this to yourself, but instead provided a very valuable lesson for a brand new reloader like me. This literally scares...

I'll take loaded ammo as well. Thanks.

I'll take them, thanks.

I'll take, thanks.

I’ll take the 9.3x62, thanks.

Great experience with @rnovi all the way around - thank you sir!!!

Gotta be Zim .......... if the poles are in the middle of the street!

Did some business with @Prairie Bird Gun - was better than advertised and a really good guy to boot! Thanks AC!

Not telling anyone anything they don’t already know, but just did some business with @rookhawk and it was just as you would have expected - solid all the way around! Thank you Sir!

Had the good fortune to spend a little time with @375Fox at the AHF get together in Dallas and then do a little business upon our return home - a super good guy to hang and trade with, thanks!

I’ll take them. PM coming.

I purchased some bullets from @lobber - a great guy to deal with and a very smooth transaction, thanks!

Well said @Tim Blackwell and awesome pics! I am by no means an expert in your class, but found the groups of WB cows with calves to be every bit as wary as any Cape Buffalo I've ever seen, with the younger bulls being more on the curious side. As you stated though, the old bulls are a...

An extremely informative, thoughtful and eloquent response as always - well done @Hunter-Habib! Thank you!

Add @Macduff to the list of good guys on this forum. Just did a trade with him and I could not have been more pleased all the way around with the quality of his weapons, communication and quick shipping. We had a chance to visit over the phone quite a bit as well and he is as solid as they...