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  1. wvfred

    How many of you use QD rings

    I have Talleys on my 416 but have never had to remove my scope but if I had to follow up a wounded leopard in the dark I sure don't want to do it with a scope.
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    Any Appetite for a New <$10K Double?

    I still want one in 450 NE. :D Cheers:
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    Insurance For The Shooting Enthusiast

    My current policy expires in January I will be in touch then.
  4. wvfred

    Good Gun Deals This Week

    I called about this and it's a M97 still not a bad buy but I was hoping it was a M76.
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    I KNOW IT IS OVERKILL BUT WHAT BULLET AND WEIGHT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IN .458 WIN MAG FOR LEOPARD?

    If I had to use a 458 for leopard I would use bullets designed for a 45/70 for rapid expansion out of a 458.
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    Will this locking ammo box be acceptable to the authorities ?

    I'm not sure on this but don't you have to use TSA locks on your ammo box?
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    Cabela’s Aluminum Double Rifle Case

    The kit did come with a handle.
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    Cabela’s Aluminum Double Rifle Case

    The wheel kit is pop riveted on and I was going to put a sealer around it.
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    Cabela’s Aluminum Double Rifle Case

    Wheels can be added to these cases I have a set of wheels here now I'm getting ready to install on mine.
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    270 Wsm or 270 Wby

    My brother had a 270 wby in a Ruger #1 that he used with great success.It was a killing machine on our Montana pronghorn hunt years ago.
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    What new Ruger would you like to see in a limited special run?

    I think I would buy a Hawkeye African in 458 win if it were available.
  12. wvfred

    Want To Buy Safari Leather

    I received My boyt cartridge belt today and can say I'm truly impressed with it for the price.I think they will fit about anyone as I have a 32" waist and will need to add a bunch of holes and cut off several inches.
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    Cabela’s Aluminum Double Rifle Case

    I could be mistaken but I think these were made by Kalispel.
  14. wvfred

    Cabela’s Aluminum Double Rifle Case

    These are easy to add wheels to.
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    Hunting vehicle

    I've been happy with my 2023 Toyota 4 runner but have been looking at the new land cruisers but not crazy about them being a hybrid.
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    Best Rifle Airline Case? I have a very heavy one now. Lighter? Recommended?

    I've used a kalispell aluminum double gun case for about 20 years.It has been on several trips to Africa and Alaska also used a lot locally.They are virtually indestructible as mine with all the use just has a few scratches from baggage gorillas and you will not find a better company to deal with.
  17. wvfred

    How to Select a Soft/Solid Combo

    Load it up with TSX Barnes or Swift A frames and hunt.
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    Want To Buy Safari Leather

    Check boyt harness website they have their cartridge belts on closeout for $13.95. I just ordered two.
  19. wvfred

    POLL / You are going on a cape buffalo hunt in Zimbabwe... which caliber do you choose? And Why?

    I'll stick with my 416 Remington 400gr TSX's. It's always worked with one shot so I see no reason for anything bigger on Buffalo. I may use 450 gr woodleighs on elephant or maybe something bigger.
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    Permanent marking brass cases

    Get a stamping kit and mark the base of the .323 brass with a S.
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    How much cash to carry on a combined plains game/buffalo hunt?

    Yes definitely ask about tips as have have been suprised by how low some tip suggestions were and also how high some were and how many people were to be tipped.
  22. wvfred

    Carl Zeiss stops scope and binoc production 2026

    I have a few new Zeiss scopes getting ready to mount on rifles including a V6 1x6.I just hope they have a repair department later on in case something happens to any of them.
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    Pelican 1300 good price on Amazon

    I looked at these and was planning to buy one and while looking at the ad I saw amazon had their basic case listed for $31.95.I bought two of these and they arrived yesterday one for camera and one for ammo. I was impressed with them for the price.
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    Opinions or experience with Swarovski thermal clip-ons? (tM 35+ vs. tM 35.2)

    That is what I thought but was wondering how:X3:
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    Moral dilemma - to rebarrel an old custom, or sell intact?

    If you want something bigger a 458 Lott would be an easy conversion.
  26. wvfred

    What is your deadliest weapon???

    My hands every time I sit down at the dinner table and the occasional drink afterwards
  27. wvfred

    Best compact Binocular in $1000.00 price category

    I have a set of Leica ultravid 8x20's that I would sell for $475 shipped if that interests you.
  28. wvfred

    Zambia Outfitter Recommendations

    Another bump for Johnny and Muchinga adventures....My best hunt! The Crocs and hippos were everywhere and lots of buffalo. I saw three leopard in the day time.I took buffalo zebra and hyena.
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    450 grain 416 for elephant

    I just ordered 5 boxes of Norma ammo for the 416 Remington with the same bullet.I will see how they shoot in my rifle and go from there.
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    450 grain 416 for elephant

    Vertigo did the bullet exit or did you recover it?
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    450 grain 416 for elephant

    I ordered some 450 grain Norma ammo to give it a try. I hope to go after elephant late this year or 2026 depends on how family matters work out.
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    Single Shot Saturday - Show us your Single Shots!

    My last single shot I sold a few years ago .A Westley Richards in 500 NE. I never fired it as it weighed less than 8 lbs.
  33. wvfred

    450 grain 416 for elephant

    I'm using a 416 Remington.
  34. wvfred

    450 grain 416 for elephant

    Was curious if anyone here has used 450 grain 416 bullets on elephant and how they performed?
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    Any Appetite for a New <$10K Double?

    I still like the idea of a 450 3.25":P Elmer Fudd:
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    The Best Hunting Area in Africa

    My favorite so far is the Luangwa valley.
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    What's the most Mambas you have seen on a safari?

    Thankfully with two trips to Zim and one to Zambia I have seen zero and hope to keep it that way.
  38. wvfred

    New to Double rifles. Where should a lefty start?

    That's the one.It has a stock repair but depending on the crack that was fixed as there are no pictures of the repair.
  39. wvfred

    New to Double rifles. Where should a lefty start?

    Champlins has a couple left hand doubles one is a 470 Chapuis for $10,500 if it is still available.
  40. wvfred

    Need Info on 458 Rifle

    Looks like a FN action to me.....look at the bottom metal I've never seen a Czech made rifles with that type of floor plate release.
  41. wvfred

    What's your one favorite caliber?

    As much as I like my 7x57 I've found myself using my 416 Remington for everything from whitetails and hyena to buffalo and it works great on all of them.
  42. wvfred

    Any Appetite for a New <$10K Double?

    I just looked at a new Chapuis advertised this morning for $10,400 in 375 H&H in the Iphisi grade so how much under 10k would these be?
  43. wvfred

    Any Appetite for a New <$10K Double?

    If I had a choice I would want a 450NE.Bottom of the list for a true stopping rifle but a stopping none the less.Also it wouldn't hurt the 450/400,470 and 500 market.
 
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