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We had the fortune of spending our 2016 Christmas on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe for Christmas with my family. The adventure started with ten of us cousins, wives and children heading out on the 22nd bright and early to avoid the road blocks. After the traditional stop at Lions Den for coffee...

I had the fortune to hunt an eland with my double this weekend in 450NE. Using 350grain Swift Aframe, he ran possibly 200m after 110m shot. Two follow up shots did not hit the mark but it was clear he was going down. To save any suffering I ended it with a solid to the neck. Recovered bullet...

I have just been browsing and came across this clip. I definitely think it would be worth including in a safari budget. Maybe more so for the great wilderness hunts but these guys look good. Check the nerves on that camera man during the elephant charge and even the leopard. Nothing worse than...

Looking for some help with a 1994 Brno in 375 H&H There is no model stamped on the rifle anywhere so all I have is the year. Beautiful piece of wood looks like more than the ordinary CZ / BRNO Safety on the right with back to fire forward for safe What model would this be ? Opinions pros and...

I been sitting reading through the hunting reports and some of the hunt build ups. It got me thinking and so I thought to ask: 1) how many of us have hunted in Zimbabwe this year already? 2) how many are booked to hunt in Zimbabwe this year still to come? I see a lot on South Africa and very...

Would you rate a 9.3 x 62 as a classic? That is the first question, if the answer is yes then what would your matching 2 calibers be - one smaller light rifle and one larger in the .40 caliber. I suppose we could go a bit further and ask what would your plus one heavier choice be in 0.500...

How do Hollis and Manton rank in the world of double rifles? Imagine them in .470, obviously each condition could be different but let's say they similar. Over and above the famous names of H&H with Purdey, I see lots of others which people consider good collector pieces. So thought I would see...

Looking for help on a load to start with for the old Barnes X, no grooves. Want to load 200grains for a 300 H&H, any advice appreciated. Please note I have posted on another forum, apologies for those on both sites, but I am just trying to make very sure. I have had serious warning about using...

Hello all, I have really enjoyed trawling this site and so glad I could join! I love rifles, guns and anything to do with them.