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My recommendation would be the lightest and most compact LPVO ever designed (that I know of at least), i.e. Leupold fx-2,5 Ultralight. The added benefit is its’ generous 4,9 inch eye relief.

Hi all, Does anyone have any recommendations for where to find Garmin compatible gpx-files with the borders of Zimbabwe’s more famous Hunting areas - outer borders of for example Chewore, Dande, Omay, etc? Would be fin to import the borders to my Garmin handheld device, as overlays to the map...

@Rafiki Check this article for inspiration: https://www.rathcoombe.net/sci-tech/classics/rigby/ruger_416_rigby.html

Nice one, good luck with the sale (should not be difficult). I suffer with you because of your referenced need to reorganize your battery due to overlap between several beautiful cartridges/calibres in the same category - an unpleasant and undesireable necessity I am all too familiar with myself

Agree with your questions 100%. These design flaws are among the very few weaknesses of the BRNO rifles. I do think however that this was changed with the release of the CZ 550 lineup that was launched after BRNO’s 600, 601 and 602 models were discontinued sometime in the 80’s or so? Not 100%...

Trigger-to-sear engagement with AHR custom trigger (not my picture)

Original trigger-to-sear engagement (not my picture)

Trigger from Wayne at AHR arrived today and is now successfully installed. The long straight top part that connects with the action sear has a better fit with the sear than the original trigger, due the slightly longer distance between action and bottom metal (an effect from the glass bedding of...

Yes, bottom metal and action seem to be 1-2 mm further apart than when installed in original stock, and I think that may be the problem.

Thanks all, I really appreciate everyone’s ideas and comments - really great!! [emoji106] I have ordered a new trigger från American Hunting Rifles, which (due to its’ design) should fit better with the sear. Will update this thread again once the new trigger is installed and tried out!

Theoretically yes, that could be it. But since it works 99% of the times, and has only failed to work specifically when I attempt to fireform 416 brass, I'm not sure.

The stock is actually an standard CZ550 stock, so not quite original for the Brno 602 (but almost)

Yes, it is the original brno trigger which does have a spring

Safety is a mod70 3-position on mine to [emoji106]

It is not too short, but I am fairly sure that the interlocking between trigger and sear (as mentioned in your comment above) is where the problem lies. What I can’t figure out is why only some cartridges seem to cause problems (trigger mechanism is a long way from the chambered cartridge)?

Thanks @R.M.C. :) ! Yes, I love it. It was made from one of the fore foots of my 2020 buffalo bull (hunted with Ernest Dyason from @Spear Safaris ), by Trophy Solutions in Limpopo. I hope your zebra tray comes out very nice!

@Ontario Hunter - it is glass bedded all the way (from fore-end of the stock through both the front- and rear mounting points of the action).

Thanks for posting your reply, @deewayne2003. I think you may be on to something here. Could very well be related to the somewhat special design of the Brno's trigger being attached to the floor plate rather than to the mechanism itself. I suspect that even a minimal deviation in brass...

Trying to figure this out while enjoying a proper cigar by the way :-)

Has anyone else ever experienced that after closing the bolt on a Brno Zkk-602 (or a 600), the trigger gets stuck and is impossible to pull (i.e the firning pin doesn’t release and the cartridge therefore can’t be fired)? I experienced this today in my 602 which is a 450 Rigby, re-chambered...

Indeed, that is the absolute perfect buffalo trophy [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

This is top notch writing ✍️ - enjoyed reading it very much!!

Great collection [emoji106] I have 3 Brno’s myself: Zkk 600, 30/06 Zkk 602, 375 h&h Zkk 602, 450 Rigby (converted from 458 win mag) Welcome to the Forum

@Phil Giordano - thanks for a very interesting thread [emoji106] I am myself the owner of a 450 Rigby, based on a Brno 602 converted by from its’ original 458 Win Mag caliber (I had it re-chambered and the bolt face opened up). I would absolutely love if you wanted to send that full Craig...

Something is clearly wrong in the publishing business, if a book is ”never to be reprinted” despite being a work of very high quality and in very high demand?

Fantastic DG scope indeed, I have one myself. Despite the very short compact tube, this scope can be comfortably mounted on magnum actions such as CZ550 / Brno 602 [emoji106]

Thank you @Mort Hill This cigar was a Dominican from Don Tomas

Greetings from a sunny Sweden. Spring is here and cigar season is open. Today is the premiere for my new Buffalo Foot cigar ashtray , from my magnificent first Bull buffalo - hunted 16 months ago in South Africa with Ernest Dyason and @Spear Safaris

I am off to Namibia next Friday, to hunt Eland, Kudu and Waterbuck. My ammo is 375 h&h, reloaded with 300gr Woodleigh PPSN over 69 grains of Norma 203-b (which I am told is the same powder as R15, only branded under a different name).

Thanks Stephen. I am happy for you and Ernest, where will you guys be hunting in May?

Here is the hunting report from my long awaited first Cape Buffalo safari, which took place in November 2020 in Limpopo just after South Africa had started to open up from the strict Covid lock-downs. I hunted with Ernest Dyason and Spear Safaris and I couldn’t have been happier with my choice...

Hello Papabear55. Here below are the official reloading data from Norma, for that caliber and bullet/powder combination…

How I miss that fire :-)

Greetings all, I am a passionate and dedicated hunter from way up north, in cold Scandinavia. As a long time safari nut, I have been reading Africa Hunting for years (thanks to everyone in the AH community for posting such good stuff). I have however not previously contributed much to the AH...