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Thank you for the detailed reply. You have completely dissuaded me from the notion of traveling with my thermal.

I’m wanting to take my thermal monocular to Zimbabwe next month. Anyone have insight into how hard it is to obtain ITAR temporary clearance? Or any other issues which may arise by traveling with restricted devices?

I hunted them in Namibia in 2013 with Westfalen Hunting Safaris. They had large population of trophy dik dik. Shot mine with a solid in a 375 HH. Worked well. Great family run operation and we had a blast. I’ll find some pictures and post when I get home. https://namibianhuntingsafaris.com/

That brings back many fond memories. Clive was my PH on my first hunt in Zim 20 years ago. That was a fine rifle with the free spinning bolt knob. Hope Clive is well.

https://archive.ph/ I use this multiple times per day. Just copy paste article url in the top box.

That’s unfortunate. Surprised that they didn’t find another machine shop to make that simple little part. You might read through this thread and do something similar. https://www.africahunting.com/threads/red-dot-mount-for-heym-martini-express.75558/

It’s not on their site for some reason, but I have a couple for express and one for my 89. Chris will get you squared away.

Contact Heym USA. They make a RMR mount specifically for the integral bases.

.423 380 gr PP .510 570 gr SS

Heym 404. Shoots 400 gr Northfork SS and CEB solids. Norma brass. Varget powder. Will be headed back to Africa to chase a lion in July.

Multiple people on X including Elon reporting Republicans retain the House. Haven’t seen AP update results yet.

I guess you’ll have to explain what you mean by far right recentering. From what I can see it’s the exact opposite. -Trump has welcomed in folks that recently were Democrats like Elon, tulsi, RFK jr etc. - This was the most diverse coalition of republican voters in my lifetime with record...

I saw Raskin on Bill Maher Friday saying the filibuster was anti-democracy and should be abolished. Wonder if he still thinks that today or if he still wants to pack the Supreme Court?

Thanks. Picked up a set last year. They work great.

I can’t believe this hasn’t sold. If it was right handed, I’d buy it in a heartbeat.

Agree. Swift AF is an excellent bullet and I wouldn’t hesitate to use it. I still use them in my 500 NE because NF doesn't make a .510 soft. All things being equal, I’d personally still choose NF based on terminal performance and how easy load development has been with them over the years vs my...

Found yet another pic. I don’t see how a bullet for Africa can get much better than that.

Couple more I just saw in my ammo closet.

Every NF I’ve recovered over the years looks essentially identical to this.

If both were readily available, I’d pick north fork over swift anytime.

Going to be a great hunt. Best of luck. Tell York hello from his Arkansas buddies

404 Jeffery. How much are you getting?

Certainly not for common cartridges. Good lapua brass in 30-06 is a little over $1. Norma 375 H&H is about $1.80 at the moment. But 404 is unfortunately a supply and demand issue. Who knows when it will be readily available again. Did you find Norma 404 brass for sale in SA? I haven’t seen any...

Done. I’ll pm you details

I’ll take those 5 boxes. No need to pay GB fees.

Gorgeous double. Love it and the accoutrements. Thanks for sharing.

Ruger RSM is way too bulky in 375. Winchester Alaskan is just right. Recently picked up this pair for my two boys and was very impressed with the fit and finish for the price point.

My favorite in 404 is the 380 SS North Fork. Loaded at 2400, makes for a very versatile setup. Reloading international has them in stock. North Fork recently posted they are doing a big run of 400 SS so they should be available soon as well. Cutting edge solids are great and as you said very...

From my files. I haven’t actually loaded the 430.

Mine came in a couple days ago. Looks great. Thanks for setting it all up @rookhawk

Federal loaded with 300 grn Aframe and woodleigh hydros are both available at the moment. Should be about perfect for your intended game.

Don’t have any experience with accubonds. If you’re looking for rapid expansion, you might give North fork PP a try. In stock at reloading international.

Congratulations! Well done Dalt and York. I know this has been a stressful 6 months and happy you can put this behind you.

Beautiful rifle and congratulations on what looks like a great hunt.

“The Sporting Shoppe” in RI. I had never heard of it but it’s a pretty impressive gun store to say the least. High end gear, 150 yard underground shooting range and even a restaurant and spa.

I agree. From the pics I’ve seen hexalocks are too tall. Those leupolds look nice.

Thank you for the quick reply. Actually the Z6 1.7-10x42 is one of my favorites and will probably be what I use. Maybe the illuminated reticle version. This will primarily be for plains game, leopard and some local deer hunting at reasonable ranges. Are these the EAW mounts directly from...

Thank you!

Picked up this HS today in 30-06. Will post better pics once it arrives. Need scope mount advice. Noticed several folks were using EAW. Any comments on your experiences with mounts would be appreciated.

Placed my order. Thanks

I was on that hunt too. We hunted in Matetsi 1 and cawston. 3 hunters, 46 animals including 3 sable, 3 buffalo and an elephant. No one will work harder to provide a successful hunt than Dalt and York. We have hunted with them 3 times and have 3 more trips on the book.

I’ll take one.

I think you’ll be very happy with CEB solids for your elephant hunt as long as they feed properly. There’s not a better solid on the market IMHO.

Norma, nosler and double tap all load 505 but like everything else I doubt you’ll find any in stock at the moment. Swift shows 505 on their website but I’ve never seen any in person.

Trophy bull and tuskless are totally different hunts. Both are unbelievably great hunts. Whether or not you get to import the ivory pales in comparison to the experience. If given the option I’d like to have my ivory but not getting it would in no way influence my decision to go or not. I...

I’ll take a copy

I happened to run across a gun store in TX that has a set of RCBS dies for 404 Jeffery. I didn’t need them but said I’d pass his info along. $150 for full length set and trim die. PM if interested and I’ll give you his name and number.