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While we're on the subject... any news on some .404 Jeffery brass?

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I brought one with me to Namibia in 2018. We did a self drive tour after the hunt was done. It was invaluable for that portion of the trip. It wouldn't take an address as we know it though. I had to look up the coordinates of any place I needed to go, and plug it in that way. Worked very well.

"And No Birds Sang" by Farley Mowat. It's a memoir of the author's WWII experiences with the Canadian army in Sicily. A departure from his usual books on animals and the Arctic. Sometimes graphic, sometimes somber, not a lot of glory, but I think does a good job of explaining the realities of...

Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!

I've booked a Buffalo hunt with Mpeti for September, my first. My pal is joining me for his first plains game hunt there as well. We're really looking forward to it!

Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris! And Thank You for the opportunity!

I have been daydreaming/tire kicking the idea of a double rifle around for some time. I've made a few bids on auctions (with the advice of those with knowledge from this very forum), and handled a few of the entry level pieces. I think - (maybe) that I have finally put this idea to bed. I...

Me too. Have your Permit to Transit The Netherlands with a Firearm form approved prior to departure, and you should be good to go.

This could very well be a tit-for-tat reciprocity kind of thing. We were in a little tour bus going from Botswana to Zimbabwe to go see Victoria Falls for a day trip. The bus held about a dozen people from all over the world. The Visa cost for each nationality was different, ranging from US...

I've been a Firefighter for the last 23 years now. I take every overtime that I can get, and live pretty simply to be able to afford travel/Africa. No toys (boat, motorcycle, ATV etc.), and no vacation property either. This was our choice to live this lifestyle, as we value travelling and...

I had the pleasure of corresponding with, and then meeting up with Shootist43 earlier this year. He graciously invited me to his home while my wife and I were on route to SCI. We spoke about all things rifle, gave me some great reloading tips, and generally made us feel like we were having an...

If the rifle speaks to me in some way, nostalgia, rarity, craftsmanship, or just plain lust for what crosses my path, I have purchased it in the past. Then, the search is on for components or a deal on the factory ammo that is required to feed it. For me, the search for these components is...

I own a pair, 10x42, and really like them. The last time I took them to Africa, my PH needed a quick look at something and I offered them up to him. His reply, after looking through them, was "Jesus, what brand are these!" He likened them to his older Leica's as well.

So, are there any leads on a mount that will take a Trijicon RMR or SRO for the Heym?

I posted this in another thread on the same topic. Hi, I'm hoping to get an answer to an old question here. Has anyone found a solution to this problem? I have a Trijicon SRO sight, mounted on an AHR quick-release base that fits the bridge of a CZ550/BRNO 602. Does anyone know if I will need to...

Hi, I'm hoping to get an answer to an old question here. Has anyone found a solution to this problem? I have a Trijicon SRO sight, mounted on an AHR quick-release base that fits the bridge of a CZ550/BRNO 602. Does anyone know if I will need to modify this base in order for it to fit on the...

Hi Aiden204, and welcome to the Forum. I would say that whatever gun you choose, make sure you practice enough to operate it in your sleep. Whether that be a right hand or left hand rifle, use the one that you get the most trigger time with to feel proficient with. Having said that, there is a...

After consulting with the Forum, I too purchased the Trijicon SRO with 1 MOA dot. I purchased a quick release mount from AHR that fits the Trijicon. I have since found an additional AHR mount that will fit a Leupold sight. Both fit on the front mounting bridge of the BRNO/CZ, and so far, it...

I am returning to Africa again in September, 2025. I have been fortunate enough to have hunted plains game in both Namibia and South Africa, with some truly excellent professionals. This time around, the focus will be Buffalo for me. I have really enjoyed the planning process so far, from...

Hi William, Great Christmas deals so far! I'd like some advice on which set of sticks would be right for me. I am 6'7", so the higher the better I presume. I also would like to strike a balance between light weight, and of being too "flimsy" feeling, if that makes sense? Which ones would...

Hello All, We're doing a road trip down to Nashville, attending SCI and the Friday evening get together. I was hoping for some knowledge from the Forum. I would like to drop into some interesting gun shops on the way. Not necessarily the Big Box stores, but the independent ones, looking for...

Excellent videos, nicely done. What I really found quite impressive, apart from your beautiful Buff, was the demeaner of your PH. That man was calm, and kept a steady, even dialogue with you. No grabbing your arm, no hurried orders, just a nice, calm set of instructions. I could follow a guy...

I just joined SCI, and bought tickets for Thursday and Friday. Please count myself and my wife in for the Official AH Get Together!

That was my original thought as well, and I was happy with it. However, when I saw this V.C. come up, it got me thinking that there may be options to broaden my knowledge, and perhaps get into the world of doubles. They seem fun, and let's be honest, they fulfill that portion of the African...

Thank you Pondoro. As I live in Canada, the choices on double rifles are dismal, to be honest. The market is very much "Take what you can get", or "Beggars can't be choosers". This V.C. would be at an upcoming auction here locally to me. I very much enjoy seeing your setup, thanks for...

Hi Rookhawk, thank you for weighing in on this. I presently own a BRNO 602 that started out as a .375 H&H, but was converted to a .404 Jeffery. It works very well, not pretty, but neither am I , so we make a good team together. The reason for my interest in the V.C. in .450/.400 NE is that...

Hello to all the learned and experienced. I pose a question to you, hoping to gain some insight into where a Verney-Carron Azur double rifle would fit into place on a list of desirable doubles. I think I would like to leave out any reference to any type of vintage, bespoke, English or...

I have a Finnish made Valmet 412S, chambered in .308/.308 with a spare set of 20 ga barrels. It is surprisingly accurate, and was relatively easy to regulate. Good luck with your search, I hope you can find someone with the knowledge to make it what you would like.

Thank you so much for your reply. It seems the NorthForks did their job, and that gives me even more confidence in them. Excellent report too!

If you don't mind me asking, how do you feel the NorthFork SS performed for you? Good penetration, even expansion, accuracy, etc.? I have some of these for my own Jeff that I will be working a load up for soon. Would you use them again? Would you mind sharing your recipe?

Please forgive my ignorance, but it seems I need an education on the Paradox shooting system. I have read a little about how it works, but this is the first I have seen of more detailed photos. To my eye, it looks like a slug of sorts is crimped into a full length, brass shotgun hull. Am I on...

6.5x55 and a 9.3x62 - man, you really are a romantic soul! (just like me!) Congratulations on a successful hunt, well done!

I have intentions of attending the SCI show in Nashville in 2025. The hotel is reserved, the time has been booked off of work, and my wife is on board for the road trip. Now, for what may be a silly question, but a thought has just occurred to me - Do I need to become a member of SCI in order...

Hello Mr. Odendaal, By any chance, do you happen to know which Provice your man lived in? I have some knowledge of the gunshops in my home Province of Ontario, but Canada is a pretty big country to cover. I'd be happy to take a look around my usual haunts for you.

Hi Tulu, My wife and i did a 2 week self-drive tour of Namibia and Botswana in 2018. The company set us up with a capable vehicle (Toyota) and booked all accommodation. It was a mix of high-end lodges, resorts, and safari style tenting in various places along he way. We used a GPS, and were...

Thank you so very much. I understand that getting this set up is a major ball-ache, and I really appreciate the effort that you have gone through to make this happen.

I also suffer from being a tall man in a world built for the "average-sized" (6'7") I have learned that for anything over 10 hours, Business Class is the only way to go. Sell some rifles, work some more overtime, get a paper route, anything to prevent the torture of Economy air travel for me...

Sounds sensible to me, however, we have been to Namibia, Botswana, S.A. and Zimbabwe as tourists before, and my wife has this strange idea that she wants to see something new! I would be very happy with a Caprivi strip Buff, but I am only half of the equation.

Thanks, I will most definitely be hiring the services of one of the rifle handlers if we decide on S.A. Part of my reason for asking about Tanzania was to maybe avoid the back and forth air travel to S.A. and the costs associated with it. If just going simply to Tanzania, this would eliminate...

Bugger. Are those nasties endemic to all of Tanzania, all of the time, or especially in September?

Thanks for the reply, HankBuck. We have been looking at a guided tour with a tour company for just that reason.

Hello all, and especially to the outfitters out there. As the title states, I am looking for a Buffalo experience, and will most likely choose an outfitter from one of the many wonderful outfits located in South Africa. However, my wife and I like to travel, and the way we operate is that I go...

As stated above, what would be the down side of obtaining a Form.6NIA to cover all your bases?

Any Canadian on this Forum should understand.........

Take a look at SeatGuru.com. They have seat maps of the different airlines and the configurations they use. Type in your airline, departure date, and flight #. Then, confirm from the list at the top left of the screen that the same plane as yours has been selected (eg; A350 .vs A380) It's kind...

I just picked up a Valmet 412s over/under with a set of .308/.308 barrels, and a 20ga/20ga barrel set as well. Not hunted it yet, but got the rifle barrels regulated quite nicely just last week.