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Fine sporting firearms are somewhat non-liquid during a poor economy. And, to get any return you have to hold on to 'em for a long time. (I just got 2-3x what I paid 10 yrs ago for a few guns.) It's NOT investment level, rather, I purchased some real beauties and/or shooters that meant...

Where is the gun located (for inspection)? This is yet another case of "I know what I got!"

I'd be game for a cull hunt sometime, along with some creedmore, 223 et al fans. Bring your pets along and we'll show you the true capabilities of rounds out there in .257/.264/7. I'll even let you take some shots you thought impossible. (I like big 338s too, but even a hot 7/30/338 is in a...

well, they probably know that new math was being taught for awhile. :p E=MV (aka Force=MA). IF you plug a given bullet weight (M=Mass) in tandem with the velocity (V) into any ballistic calculator, it will spit out the terminal energy. And why do you think they leave it off the boxes...

velocity is simply to extend the range of a cartridge and make its longer range ballistics (less wind drift, drop, maintain energy at range (for targets and hunting), but many of us find that the higher imparted energy works very well to drive quality bullets into toughly-constructed African...

Out to about 300 yds (generally speaking-some like the 30-30 about 150 yds) most cartridges can kill deer. The ones I prefer will result in a DRT scenario. The others will require some bloodtrailing. African PG are not constructed like deer, so a bit more focus should be placed on the...

I know a guy that can get you chinese knock-offs, but the price will reportedly and dramatically increase shortly. (Supplier is in Canada.)

look at the E chart attached above (it's >1,000 ft/lbs of Energy more at the muzzle). Indisputable. And, it's a 6.5 for God's sake (130-160 gr bullets.) We're not talking big boy .338 or DG gun here. They are a PLEASURE to shoot. IF recoil bothers you, get a larger/larger surface area pad...

agreed. they are ugly, but it's simple physics Art Alphin used in its development...the same logic that allows big ag equipment to operate in wet field conditions (and extremely heavy tanks/earthmoving equipment on treadles) using large surface area tires (reduces lbs/ft2). If you increase the...

Are you still with us, roklok?? My ex-sis in law...being the observant hunter-type...i noticed her head wobbling in the wind at an old family picnic...and then, i heard that empty spray paint can rattling sound! I began SMH as well (voluntarily). She didn't shoot. That was more Darwinian a...

Had to...this even shows that you can do everything (and more) using my Son's favorite 270 gr slugs in the 375.

The animals will not notice the difference. In fact, the much higher SD of the 375 slugs (pushed at greater V) makes for better penetration than the entry level 458 (the WM.) Due to pressure and (gun/bullet) weight differences, the 375 HH is much more pleasurable to shoot than the 458 WM (Same...

Here you can see the differences amongst the range of 6.5 cartridges (and it's vast.) Primarily for longer range, but also terminal energy at any range (which translates better for larger animals.)

I'd use it on long-range rock hyrax in an appropriately set up gun! I'd go bigger for Impala on up. But, you'll have tracker(s)! Use heavier, more traditional hunting bullets that will work at needmore velocities (even the Hornady 160 SPs will do, but Woodleighs, Nos PTs) and keep the range...

The SO gets terribly excited when I'm SELLING rifles! Funny how that works...

And, the hunting can be harder as most females will be found in a herd situation with many more noses/eyes/ears...

Reduced to $3,450 (257 AI) and $3,050 (35W AI). IF purchased as a set, $6,250 for both, including shipping/FFL on my end. Part of the spring cleaning for 2 wks American farm labor plan! lol

'Almost became a lefty at a family farm over the weekend, but luckily i did NOT! No offense. lol

It's still experiencing everything Africa and you're NOT just trophy hunting, but practicing wildlife conservation on the ground (in addition to the funds). My Son went over solo with his bow for same on Oryx herds in Namibia. Some of the tribes do (plains) zebra culling up in the Caprivi. I...

Also VERY common for (a PH to request it be shot as) camp food (including feeding villagers that assist on the hunt!) Plentiful species (i.e. impala, oryx-and the females sometimes have longer horns!) It will not be allowed in the case of low-quota, high value species. I think cow buffalo...

An old-timer grouse hunting friend would say: "It WAS her time!"

But, quite possibly, the tired husband pulled off a "reverse Francis Macomber!" ;) Ron White is the Peter Capstick of Comedy. lol

2. SE Zimbabwe 2017. August. Immediately alongside a river, in holes or pits within shady wooded bank areas in the heat of the day. (Cobras: Namib 3, Zim 2. Adders: Namib 3)-All during African "Winter.") Saw 0 snakes in the Caprivi! We fed the fish eagles in one case (at the PH's...

*Which lying drunk gunsmith are you referring to???

I love hearing of the Schuler cartridges (stolen after wars and renamed by English firms!)

looked at from this perspective (one could trade in a used UTV or any economy car these days and buy that gun!-or just NO longer being subjected to all the additional tax grabs under Biden-as they were manyfold for private businesses)...it's a good deal! lol

What will you do on the hunt as far as temps??? Enlighten us! lol Military ice packs??? Harrison Ford will start up the Mosquito Coast A/C machine?? Blind w/ A/C? A custom Yeti bubble w/ gun turret? It doesn't get "rough" until Dec. but it goes from -20F to 105F here. It's life. Your BP...

it does look Original!!! Nice.

I realize this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but now that I think of it, my 1st "Zim" trip (to the Bulawayo area) was simply flying into OR Tambo (JHB) and the PH met me there for a really nice roadtrip N across RSA-we stayed in a guest house overnight on another PHs property and went hunting the...

Ethiopian Airlines allows sporting guns as checked baggage, but with specific requirements. They must be unloaded, suitably packed, and have the safety catch on, and a maximum of 2 firearms are permitted. A Firearms Declaration Form must be completed for each case containing a firearm and...

idk about good deal, but good gun! someone will scarf it up!! https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/dakota-arms-rifles/dakota-76-traveler-takedown-300-375-h-h-used.cfm?gun_id=103102940 this too...

In '07, we were led by what appeared to be airport staff (dressed appropriately, making way for us/gun cases down a busy corridor after SAPS, when we (me/Zim PH) noticed we were heading toward smaller and darker corridors-when the PH yelled "Show ME your Credentials!!" they quickly ran into the...

Did you declare the (over $10K/group) cash (the Law is NOT per person)? If NOT, in the USA, they could technically seize the money! I took $13K in an early safari and we had an informative chat. I won't be doing that again! With the ease of electronic transfers these days (and ATM machines)...

250 gr Nos PT or better! 'Had a 350 Rem Mag (but the case is so short the V just doesn't make sense over the 35W using over 200 gr slugs.) 'Also love my 338-06 A-Sq with 225-300 gr bullets. 300s being the old Barnes Original SP (Way over .330 SD going 2440 fps.) Collected a Livingstone's...

Digesting all the above, the take home message is those that just need the Rigby name on their 7x57 Mauser should probably correspond to Rigby to fix their inventions (for bullets that work best in Africa, Alaska and Canada too!) The rest of us will just continue to use our 757s, 757 AIs in...

I'd have to add the (oddball to America) 8mm (8x416) Rem Mag. It's a powerhouse and it'd be great on PG and many guides love heavier calibers for Goats to plant them where they are (in the cliffs!) 325 WSM?

Got my Hart bbl in 2 mos (ordered by a renowned gunsmith) and he reamed/fitted/installed it in his own gun, done in 5 mos. Yours sounds like more of a project (barrels? a double or takedown?) but this gunsmith has more pull with many more jobs at stake. Hart even advertises 2 months for the...

Friends and I had some (various) rifles made, re-barreled, etc. during covid....We got 2 fully-custom Rem 700 copies (stainless, Lilja & Hart, Borden style actions, custom synthetics, etc.) back in 5 mos. from order. Another fancy wood/blued job is still going after 2 yrs and is expected home...

lol You'll see them in every S. African country while hunting...in the Save, they behaved...were always in (or slithered into) pits dug along brushy, shady riverbanks (poss abandoned hog holes). We'd just peer in from the top and admire them. Never an issue out on the beaten paths...(Adders...

'Hunted the Mkwasine (River) area and it was fantastic. 2 good buff, saw plenty of lion, hippo, heard leopard at night, waterbuck, eland, bushbuck, bush hog, and mambas. The lion love eating herbivores that feed in the nearby sugar estates. The concession leases seem to turn over frequently...

yeah, but due to Reparation$, we essentially invested shit tons of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ in educating Japanese in the USA, helping to re-build their factories, and then allowing them to shift mfg and money over there. :( The 1% club are NOT your friends. "We use taxpayer money to make us even...

I'm on-board with this, especially as the IRS is upon its sunset! LOL A war on American soil could be more interesting. :p I don't want taxes or wars. I want to settle back into a more free, financially flexible USA (that I've missed dearly since 2019 and 2007 prior.) Sink or Swim. We don't...

sorry i was doing something important. i didn't mean to repeat it. lol Simply get rid of it and get something more modern (in the smokeless powder era!) LOL my son has the same issues with is turn of the last century Ithaca! Though i am having someone design a wooden sailing ship that i can...

the medi-travel ins. seems overreaching as many have medical plans and/or the means to pay for emergency treatment IF necessary. "You must also PURCHASE this product..." IOW. ? It IS, however, more along the lines of what the USA needs to do with each attempted border crosser!

New SAAMI Entry: .3580 Tyrannosaurus Nelsoni. 4,999 fps. 200 KO. Animals expire upon sight of cartridge neck.

Nice. As a now-retired Zim PH was fond of saying: Always practice safe shooting by keeping 'em double-bagged!!!

Of course. Call them yourself. You may have to send them the front sight, but I'm fairly certain they have them lying around. You used to be able to mail order 'em from Numrich in NY. NECG's office is open Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5pm. During those hours we can be reached at 603-287-4836...

NECG in NH. (they fly off too!) lol Before and After elephant in the wait a bit...IF you intend to shoot the gun, buy 2. ;) Also close it ever so slightly prior to installation to increase tension when installed.

To add heft (mass) and even more importantly, to gradually work the oversized stock out to (Col. Art Alphin's) Coil-Chek butt design (much larger surface area results in reduced felt recoil by lowering the psi via the larger surface area). It works! My .338 A-Sq (338-460 Wby essentially and...

Shocking. Never if but when, based upon what I've observed traveling in the general area (including Namibia)... https://apnews.com/article/mining-pollution-china-zambia-environment-93ee91d1156471aaf9a7ebd6f51333c1