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s Not traveling with firearms will make it easier on both ends and minimizes which airline to fly. I am prejudice against BA personally as they have left me high and dry too many times due to strikes or other reasons. Virgin is always a step above and I would choose them all things being...

And by the way, my info is dated but I recall the book shop at the airport in Joburg having a lot of books from Galago Publishing on hand about the bush war in Rhodesia etc. One great one is called "See you in November". About a Rhodesian SAS member sent to do wet jobs in Africa. Even if...

Its not an easy book to find but it's fair and comprehensive. Called "Rhodesians Never Die". Written by two academics.

Edelweiss, you're missing the point. To the "progressives" (ie Socialists and Communists) that IS victory! They "won" by destroying a multiracial stable society that educated its people, had rule of law, and exported food to its neighbors. Of course it had to be brought down. And once Marxist...

Fire Force by Chris Cocks is excellent from a drafted Troopie's POV. Chris has also been interviewed for Pod Casts. Also "No Mean Soldier" by Peter Macalese (sp). Peter served in the Rhodesian SAS and the SADF. Fascinating books.

Congrats on your new purchase! But as others will tell you, "cheap" and safari calibers do not go hand in hand! If you're looking for non-factory loads to use on different game and for practice give Lonnie a call at Superior Ammunition (SC I believe). They will talk to you about what you need...

Northern Shooter, you are about to go down a wonderful rabbit hole. Not only your quest for your DR but on this forum! I own a few and have owned a few but nowhere near the experience of many on this AH site. However, my sage advice is to call three people back in the US. George Caswell of...

One of my biggest regrets was selling my Ruger No 1 in 450/400 NE 3". A pleasure to shoot and to look at and wicked accurate with very manageable recoil.

Merkel 500 NE Chapuis 375 H&H Heym 9.3x74r

I was able to attend the SHOT SHOW in Vegas in 2016 and saw the same thing. A long time veteran of that convention said that 30 years prior it was closer to 80-20 with hunting-related firearms being in the majority. Now it's the opposite. His theory was (and I agree) that the Global War on...

Hi all. It's been a while since I traveled with a firearm and I'll be traveling with a Merkel double this fall. I have my Pelican 1700 case but wanted to confirm with the forum what the best locks would be for travel that will secure my belongings and not upset TSA? Realizing things may have...

Thank you for a great report! My friends and I booked with Stuart in July 2025 and cannot wait! Glad you had a great time.

Happy Saturday everyone; I came across a "deal" for a 1990's manufactured Chapuis Double rifle in .375 H&H magnum. It is used but in very good condition. My concern would be the ejectors and this is where I would welcome advice from those who know more about DR's than I do. If/if the...

Hi there! I just purchased a Blaser R8 Professional (synthetic green stock) in the 9.3x62 and put a new Leica illuminated scope on it. Perfect for everything in Europe and would be fine in Africa--where 9.3 is permitted for dangerous game.... It will take anything the world has to offer save...

Hunter-Habib you're spot on. I doubt I have a fraction of the experience you do but I am old enough to remember when doubles were limited to non rimmed 375 H&H and 458 WM as all the great British calibers were left to Hollywood movies and hunting books. From the 1960's to the 1990's that was...

For many it is not a matter of those not wanting to spend their time tinkering with re-loading. Depending where one lives in the world, reloading may not be an option or at least a financially realistic one. Therefore having access to ready available ammo stocks gets factored into the...

No argument re the 450/400 3" being a great caliber. However, just a few years ago .375 Flanged and 450 NE were standard ammo offerings by the three aforementioned companies (and probably a few others I failed to note). And now? You won't find the ammo anywhere. And likewise Krieghoff...

Hello all. I am big fan of the 450/400 3" cartridge and used to own and hunt with a Ruger No. 1. Easy to shoot and deadly on everything it is a great cartridge and I was determined to make my next double rifle investment a 450/400 3" whether it be a Krieghoff, Chapuis, Heym, or even a Sabatti...

I'm sorry, you knew exactly what you were doing with your initial question and how it was phrased. You could have elaborated and been more specific (as you did in a later response). But your initial query came across as a loaded question and was meant to be one. So let's not get all offended...

What difference does this make? If they are citizens of their respective country where I am interested in hunting it doesn't matter whether they are Black or White Africans. I always go to the reviews of others regarding their experience with an outfitter I am interested in booking with. I...

Sir. Did you rifle ever sell?

Thank you very much for your quick response! A lot of this new to me and I appreciate the advice. I am looking at a used Merkel B3 O/U in 9.3 and a used Chapuis SXS in same caliber. About a 1k Euro difference but the Chapuis comes with a Leica scope so the higher price. I am hesitant about...

May I ask why you think that the O/U configuration is superior to a SXS double for a 9.3?

And forgive me as all of you may have more current info than I do. Last time I really looked into this three main ammo manufactures were loading for the 450/400 3"; Hornady, Norma, and Kynoch. Now I believe it is only Hornady (although I could be wrong..and hope that I am). That being the...

Right. All things being equal. But my primary concern is that ammo availability is not equal between the two calibers. 470 NE seems readily found by the major manufacturers while 450/400 is now limited to just Hornady. I think that is quite an investment to make in a 450/400 double (as mild...

Even worse factory ammo options I think

Red Leg, you would recommend the new Chapuis "Iphisi" that only comes in .375 H&H? A lot of people with your experience seem to say give a very wide berth to non-rimmed cartridges for a double rifle given the higher pressures and possible failure of the ejector pawls. You would say otherwise...

Hi there. If on the fence between a 450/400 3" and a 470 NE in a double, which you go with? I am not a reloader so I am very hesitant on the former as there seems to be one ammo manufacturer left that sells the cartridge (Hornady). I would hate to drop 13k on a rifle that becomes a very nice...

Jed!!! Welcome to the forum!

Good morning all! I love this thread/discussion and always get so much out of those with a great deal more experience than I have. Fascinating facts about the .458WM. When I first went to Africa in 1989, double rifles were something confined to books and Hollywood movies. A Game Ranger or PH...

Welcome to the AH forum! Where in Germany are you located? WmH!

Thank you Sir. I will check it out right now.

Thank you for that lead! I just registered on their site and sent him a message.

Hello fellow AH members! I am hoping someone can shed light on this topic as I am at a loss as to what has happened to the Merkel double rifle offerings. New models in large DR calibers seemed to have dried up in recent years. You will find an odd one for sale here and there (used) but no one...

Ive sent my deposit to Stuart for the 3x cow buff package in 2024! Cannot wait to go and hope some friends will join me.

Great photos and report Nembwe. Quick question. How easy (or difficult) is it find a Krieghoff double rifle over there in Oz?

Amazing trophy! What did you use and where did you take the bull? And welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the forum BC Tal. I used to travel to Victoria quite a bit when I lived in WA state--via the SS Coho ferry from Port Angeles? I can't quite remember now, since it was around 30 years ago! Anyway good luck on your hunting search and ask if you need any advice. This is the place for it!

Great photo. Where is he in that pic and what weapon is that?

Thank you sir! I really appreciate the feedback on your Sabatti experience. I am very interested in getting one for myself and your info has helped me out a great deal. Best regards, Steve

Hi there. I am looking at a new Sabatti EDL in .470. I am curious as to your experience because everyone seems to bad mouth the brand. Do you have an EDL and how new is it? Thanks in advance!

Hi there. Did you have any luck finding Ken Owen? If so, would you mind sharing his contact info please?

I had to respond to your post that I just stumbled across. In 1989 I was also 20 and went to South Africa for the summer. Did my first hunting ever while there and have been bitten by the bug ever since! Amazing you were in Namibia which was still called "SouthWest Africa" by the people I...

Can you please share the name of the outfitter you went with for the Limpopo buff hunt?

Thank you Gina! I am curious as to your impressions of the Iphisi when you receive it. I'm trying to decide between the Iphisi and the Elan. My head says go with the Iphisi. More practical on all levels. My heart of course says go for the Elan in .470... Since you seem to own both Chapuis...

Hi Gina; Came across this thread and am very interested in your Chapuis experience(s). First, congrats on obtaining the elusive "Iphisi" model! Beautiful piece and I love the longer barrels. Question on your Chapuis Elan though. George Caswell suggested that you put two recoil reducers into...

I do not reload so I am beholden to what ammo is readily obtainable. Given that limitation I would vote for the 375 H&H first and the 458 Lott second. Any one of those calibers will bring down your stated query over there in Oz easy enough. Personally I always seem to come back to the 375...

I was lucky enough to hunt two scrub bulls in the NT in 2015. Used the outfitter's Merkel DR in 9.3x74. One shot each and they were done! Four years later I hunted two more in Hawaii and this time used the guide's Model 70 in 300 Win mag. Same results. Like any dangerous game, if stationary...

Thank you for offering to help me Mopani! :)