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On my cull hunt I saw a Kudu with a broken horn. It gave us the slip but I would like to have pursued it because it would have been the odd one out . Just something that we would have to pursue. The business owner said he would hold it if I was planning a return trip but I wasn’t committing to...

I hope the seller makes good. If not then he is at fault. Scamming is wrong and we start to lose trust among a group that we have been trusting of.

No, Crocodile Dundee knives will now be illegal under machete laws.

You lucky bugga

A life well lived. @SCHUNTER73 Definitely no wrong answer because we have to make the most of our lot in life and know we can improve things within reason using what talents or knowledge we have. I’m moving on some stuff but I still need the tools I accumulated. Some say he who dies with...

I think I have said previously I want more experiences. I guess I made time to work to get financial security before doing me things. Not wealthy but I am comfortable and saving for retirement or maybe a small block of land. I renovated and flipped cheap properties, took all the overtime I...

Here is a quick summary of of the Kahles brand . I have read up on it previously and it was a family company that sold to Swarovski to keep it in Austria as there was no family heir. My understanding was that it is a separate company owned by the Swarovski group. Swarovski operates these...

Sounds like a sales pitch

Well done mate, I opened a new post without looking the member. Started reading and shortly into it something seemed familiar in the script and style. It didn’t take long to confirm my suspicions. Yeah, it all rings true and you like what you like, and avoid the plastic magazines. I chuckled...

I dreamed of Africa, well I grew up hoping I would hunt everywhere. Short version is it was around 10 months from finding this site to setting foot in Africa. What did they say? Africa, it’s not as expensive as you think. Got me thinking. A little research found it is not so bad.

I had this put together as a lightweight rifle but I’m no mountain hunter but I was shooting a lot at the time and got everything at discount rates. If I wanted to get a full custom I would consider the following Kelbly Nanook action Trigger tech Diamond trigger Grayboe Trekker stock Hinged...

I guess it depends on your priorities or your disposable income. Ideally you need investments to generate income so you need to save money to make money. To some $5000 isn’t a big decision for others it’s a once in a lifetime purchase and a strain on the budget so you start thinking is worth...

I don’t think I knew about the Europtic store or remember it but the Nightforce company has Gunforce as its gunshop/retail outlet in Adelaide. Not to mention some pastoral properties in NSW and this https://www.ssaa.org.au/?ss_news=klondyke-shooting-range

I think you will be impressed with the clarity and brightness. The Z3 compete for lightweight against Leupold if weight is a concern

Tikkas shoot just fine out of the box. Or as several Gunshop’s have said, they just work. Remington 700 may be the original semi custom build your own. They have been upgrading these forever. Howa had a build your own program where you could order different configurations that were...

As was the comment “don’t risk it” I haven’t heard of them dismantling themselves but failures can happen in most anything. That knew barrel might be a way to get away from the .243 . But I would say 7mm-08 and Bob would say .358win. See, he’s not very agreeable.

They are accurate out of the box but, the ones I had rebarelled clover leaf 3 hunting rounds at 100 if I do my part. Tikkas do that. The world over.

Don’t risk it, shout yourself a new barrel. While I like my Tikkas and know they are using the same barrel as a Sako I have had found an aftermarket barrel custom fitted by a good gunsmith to be an improvement in accuracy on the original factory fitted barrel.

I’m gonna have to look into what the law is. I know you can’t carry in public etc and I thought there was a maximum allowable length for a pocket knife/Leatherman blade if it’s on your belt etc I think like most things it’s ok till it’s tested or the law misinterpreted or wrongly applied...

I saw a few at an Antique shop in Burra last week. Probably a bit longer than 12” but not particularly long. If you want something that short would you try a paddle strop on a board?

Tikka, Tikka , Tikka… I’m sure I have said it before but I wasn’t sure on what to make of my first T3. I purchased online and it was sent to a club armorer. The plastic trigger guard and bolt shroud didn’t impress me much and the recoil lug is reverse to what I thought they should be. I...

From A client perspective I am someone who rented. I consider my self experienced with firearms and owned suitable firearms at the time with decent glass. Being my first international trip it was all new to me and it was simple to hire a rifle. I had the opportunity to hire a Sako with a...

I would hope that if or when these things come into place that existing stocks of ammo or components will be able to be used or given a use by date. I’m in no way supporting the ban but I also think they should consider the economics and waste of previously harvested resources if they placed...

Classic chamberings for classic rifles. Hoping to see these in a hunt report sometime.

I caught up with an old fella from my ADA branch this week. He read out a short blurb from an English hunting magazine as he travels regularly with his English wife. In short his point was the English Labor party are enabling more restrictions within legislation.

Correct, it sucks. The attack was used as a catalyst to enable their preconceived views and legislation. Politicians are trying to to please the minority groups, or the wrong ones. I don’t have strong religious or political views but some types are clearly the problem.

Of course they only come in sets. Like shoes. I think your set should have sequential numbers and be known as “hers and his” The only question is should it be a set each or a shared safari set?

We would be looking at $800 in Australia less whatever Health Insurance rebate if insured. The Dentist left me wondering about a few things . He was actually really interested in Sleep Apnea as he done some courses etc but I don’t think he was reading previous notes etc . When I mentioned I...

No, there is a couple on here who both post and hunt. I believe he collects Tractors and his wife has a passion for shoes.

There are versions of this that you can order online and mould yourself. I think it’s a great idea because I also grind my teeth. But, unfortunately I have been told this doesn’t suit everyone dependent on the severity of the sleep apnea or the number of events per hour where you stop...

I have a Mira. For the price it’s a handy knife to have around or leave in the car. I’ve seen a few posts on using these as the hunting knife.

Well done. Nice rifle and I reckon it will be fine as is. Just work up a good load and enjoy

Well, I took an interest in this when I I first saw it. I’m still thinking about ordering one.

I have similar thoughts. I did read up on the .358win at some point and probably saw reviews on the .338Federal. A mate had one for a short time. Basically I have tried to stick to common chamberings that are well supported by factory ammo or cases and dies available everywhere. The first...

And since you all own 6.5x55 chambered rifles it might be hard to justify a whole selection of them.

The figures or totals in these collections are way higher than expected. But I am envious nonetheless. I don’t carry a knife daily but at times I have had a pocket knife or Leatherman on my belt daily. I have a Leatherman on my backpack that I carry to and from work. It’s surprising how...

I think @GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS could assist. I hunted their home block. Just for a bit of encouragement watch this video in Thread 'Your thoughts' https://www.africahunting.com/threads/your-thoughts.99668/

I have been using the Phillips Dream Station for probably 7 years. I chose that because it is 12volt run through a transformer so I could buy the 12 volt lead for camping or the caravan. I took the water tank off and don’t use a heated tube do it doesn’t pull as much power when on battery...

I reckon it would be a profitable policy if you offered insurance cover on rented rifles in the sense we are talking these client rifles used under supervision. We try not to drop them and don’t knock them around. Fair wear and tear might be the slightest of rub marks or fine scratches from...

Every now and then we need an Eew emoji. This is definitely one of those times

Does anyone recognise this or know which AH couple came to mind when I saw this post?

G’day from Australia

I have seen a bit of this on YouTube before seeing this thread. My take on it is the client took a lot of game and likely paid for the video as well. I don’t know anyone involved but it was obvious the client had means to pay and paid for a hunt and numerous animals including camels. No...

Classic cartridge, Classic Safari rifle and Aussie made projectiles. I’d say you are good to go. Good luck

Exactly what I was thinking when I saw your earlier post. Imagine that going on Safari and test driving a Rigby. All due care taken of course but using a classic rifle in Africa must be a dream come true for many.

I hunted with Game4Africa Warthogs are cool. Aussies like hunting pigs and you don’t seem to tire from it. Even on the game drive Pumba was my favourite. African Bushpig are a beastly looking thing. I would happily shoot them but if I was collecting trophies I think I could admire a Warthog...

All this talk makes me glad that I did not damage the hire rifle on my safari. The operator offered several rifles available and I chose the 7mmRm as I had not owned one. A .308 was available but I’ve owned a few and wanted something less common but I believe a .308 would have done all I needed...