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    Where Would You Shoot This Buffalo?

    Maybe you have logged into the wrong forum. This one here is about ethical hunting, I think the "shooting, no matter what" guys are using africashooting.com or maybe another one... Google may help
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    Where Would You Shoot This Buffalo?

    Depending on which distance your rifle is sighted in and the shot distance, yes :)
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    Where Would You Shoot This Buffalo?

    Probably just a little bit over the red spot
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    Wanted Blaser Shooting Sticks

    I don't know if it works with the shipping but try the international blaser online shop https://store.blaser.de/en/Carbon-Fiber-Shooting-Stick-2.0/80409141
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    Wanted Blaser Shooting Sticks

    Get a "normal" 4 legged stick for less than half the price... they work the same without paying for a Blaser sticker on the frame... used several times a Blaser stick from a friend of mine... no difference in handling, but in the price...
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    Perfect Rifle for Eland and Lion

    As there is so much experience and wisdom combined in this thread, may I also ask a big cat (especially leopard but lion also) related question: Do you think the 300gr Norma Oryx is a good choice in .375 H&H for the cats? Thanks in advance and sorry for misleading the original thread...
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    Handguns for women

    I also have small hands and just ordered a Walther PDP f-series in 9mm. It fits me pretty nice...
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    Tipping Guide

    May I ask a question: I got the info that on my trip the PH usually gets tipped 100$ per day if it's 1:1. We will hunt 2:1 and there is no official advice for this constellation. Would you just tip 200$ in total (100$ from each hunter) or maybe "just" 150$ in total, because the PHs workload...
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    .404 Jeffery - a long awaited call...

    Always at your service ;-)
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    .404 Jeffery - a long awaited call...

    Already counting the days (50) and taking Helena out for a little practice ;-) Two shots using a stick at 20m to practice some nearer shots. Rifle is sighted in 4cm high at 100m at the moment. So keeping that in mind those two shots are quite nice and right where they belong (according to...
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    Hearing protection for upcoming Cape Buffalo hunt

    MSA Sordin Surpreme X Pro. Wearing them on every hunt since 3 years...
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    Recknagel Eramatic G9-Plus on Rigby BGR question

    Hi I am using Recknagel mounts on nearly every gun. The G9 Plus locking mechanism is always extremely tight, there is no loose part. That's a pdf file from their website. It's for the H7, but maybe it helps...
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    LIFE-FORM TAXIDERMY World Leader In Superior Taxidermy Since 1981

    We will come back to you after our hunt in August this year in Limpopo ;-)
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    Merkel double .375 value?

    Maybe this thread helps too https://www.africahunting.com/threads/lion-rifles-a-safari-in-arms-part-i-the-merkel-140ae-double-rifle-375-h-h.13116/
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    Merkel double .375 value?

    That's a Merkel 140AE with the Safari engraving. They are still produced today. https://www.merkel-die-jagd.de/en/products/guns/safari-db-140ae/ They are usually sold used for about 7.000€ to 8.000€
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    Y'all are missing the bigger picture: rhinos move to extinction

    It's like here in Europe. Some "hunters" who are proud of killing any kind of specimen they see, no matter which age (99.9% too young), which sex, which angle they shoot at the animal, etc. and afterwards are posting this sh*t and telling everyone how fun it was just to shoot at something...
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    Reloading data peregrine VRG3 350gr for .404 Jeffery

    Thanks for your answer. I downloaded the QuickLoad file for the bullets already and tried different powders, which are available in Europe... Seems quite different to anything I found in the web... I am just curious if someone already managed to find a precise load...
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    Reloading data peregrine VRG3 350gr for .404 Jeffery

    Hi Has anyone already reloaded the peregrine VRG3 350gr for the .404 Jeffery? If so, could you please share your wisdom :) I can't find any info on their website for the .404... I managed to grab 75 pieces of them, seemed a good opportunity as long as Barnes is not available here in...
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    Zastava LK M70 worth the money?

    Thank you very much for your answers! I am going to have a detailled look at the rifle/action next week. Will keep you informed ;-)
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    Zastava LK M70 worth the money?

    Hi Has anyone gathered experience with Zastava rifles or actions manufactured within the last 10 years? There is a quite new M70 LK version in .375 H&H for under 850$ available... Is Zastava worth a try (in general - I know that I have to look at the action itself carefully in person) - in...
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    Straight-pulls other than the R8 that offer Dangerous Game cartridges?

    Well, in this case I guess that's not the fault of the rifle :-)
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    Straight-pulls other than the R8 that offer Dangerous Game cartridges?

    AFAIK Roessler stopped producing the Titan 16 Strasser RS14 is up to .458 Win (other DG calibers are .375 and .416 Ruger) But yes, the R8 is the most versatile without any question!
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    Straight-pulls other than the R8 that offer Dangerous Game cartridges?

    Yes, exactly... There is the option to switch barrels related to the model you choose.
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    Straight-pulls other than the R8 that offer Dangerous Game cartridges?

    Hi Yes, Heym does in their SR30. But only .375 Ruger (at least in Europe) And there is the Austrian Strasser RS14 as a second option. If you are considering it as an straight pull... https://www.strasser-usa.com/projects/rs14evo/
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Does Anyone Know This Vygeboom Lodge Or Hunted This Specific Reserve?

    Sorry for the very late reply... Yes it seems so that there are several areas - the one for hunting is approx. 8.000 ha (approx. 20.000acres) large with self sustaining buffalos... Will be hunting there in August this year for eland, wildebeest and buffalo - the info and feedback I got seemed...
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    SOUTH AFRICA Hunting Information

    Well, we'll be hunting in SA in August for 10 days... Until now there is no single reason to even think about cancelling this trip. In fact I am really looking forward to it.
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    350 gr. TTSX 416 Rigby

    Sorry for bringing this thread to life again. Has anyone gathered experience with the .350 gr TTSX on DG already? Those were the only bullets available for .416 in several different online shops here in Central Europe... so I just grabbed 100 of them, just to have any Barnes bullets at all for...
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    Cape buffalo hunt coming..what bullets to choose..?

    Yes, you are absolutely right. My answer was related to this part of the question: "Should I bring solids for follow up shots or is that a thing of the past..? Opinions..?" I also thought a lot about this and decided to only bring Barnes TSX in my .404 Jeff.
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    Cape buffalo hunt coming..what bullets to choose..?

    Same here... starting a buff hunt in August this year. I chose Barnes TSX 400gr for my .404 Jeffery. Manageable recoil and very accurate due to handloads.
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    Contacts Austria?

    https://blaser-safaris.com/en/location/austria/ Talk to Tanja or Miriam. Both will help you to find the experience you are looking for... Blaser Safaris is located in Güssing, Burgenland, Austria
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    German books

    That is a mentioned reprint of two books from Mr. Zwilling
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    Scope recommendations on a .404J

    I got myself a Kahles 1-5x24i https://www.kahles.at/en/hunt/riflescopes/helia-1-5x24i I love the fine crosshair compared to other brands (including Swarovski). Mounted via EAW
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    Wanted 404 Jeffrey Or 470 NE

    In general you are right. But, if you have enough patience you can still grab components for a reasonable price. I bought 50 pieces of new norma brass for approx. 300$ last week :) I would always choose a .404 out of the three mentioned choices...
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    W.J.JEFFERY & CO. Hand Crafted Big Game Rifles

    Related to their Homepage and the pictures - the .500 Jeffery has a flag safety or a side safety depending on the order. So it is possible that this one has a flag safety...
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    In memoriam - Mr. Glock passed away

    Gaston Glock died today. Another Austrian visionary has left us... RIP https://eu.glock.com/en
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    A Tour of the Austro Hungarian Empire

    Hope you are doing fine! There was a killing spree today in Prague near the University... 11 persons were killed, one of them probably was the person running amok
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    A Tour of the Austro Hungarian Empire

    Well it still is the capital refered to fine gun making or the education of future gunsmiths :) Ferlach is a very nice place to spend an afternoon or two There is also a hunting museum in a town called Stainz in Styria where you can look at some pretty old guns, even one from the emperor...
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    For Sale Dumoulin Masuer Action

    I own two custom rifles based on such systems. I just love them... A great action for a reasonable amount of money...
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    .404 Jeffery brass measurements

    Well, the European and non DG cartridges, have a shorter L3 than 70mm normally (except e.g. 9,3x74)... So they can still supply 98%+ of the European market (except DG) up to the caliber 9,3x64... not the worst statistics for the sales part... They are not advertising for those .404 Jeff. brass...
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    .404 Jeffery brass measurements

    Hi A friend of mine would know a company who is able to manufacture different brass types. They could manufacture some .404 Jeffery brass too. But the L3 would only be 70mm instead of 73.02 mm like stated in CIP due to a limitation of a machine. Do you think that this missing 3mm would...
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    450/400-3”

    https://revivaler.com/the-450-400-3-nitro-express/
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    Reuters: US halts exports of most civilian firearms for 90 days

    There are some manufacturers for a .375 HH RWS for example... https://www.frankonia.de/p/rws/375-h-h-mag-uni-classic-19-5g-301grs/62012 Or Brenneke...
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    Reuters: US halts exports of most civilian firearms for 90 days

    Depending on your needs or plans you might be effected. Speaking for myself using only European products and reloading my own ammunition, I am not really affected right now...
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    Reuters: US halts exports of most civilian firearms for 90 days

    I think so too... A lot of weapon and ammunition industry is located in Europe. There are a lot of possibilities... Personally I would always choose a German, Belgium or Austrian rifle over any other brand... they simply know how to build reliable weapons...
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    Best electronic hearing protection?

    I also tried the 3M but I have to say that the Sordin is better regarding the noises caused by wind. They have several models including some with Bluetooth,... https://www.sordin.com/ I have been using it with my .404 Jeffery too. No issues at all.
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    W.J.JEFFERY & CO. Hand Crafted Big Game Rifles

    Not cheap, but hey at least you get a top notch canvas case too for the money ... I have seen H&Hs for over 200.000$ without any case included...
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    Rand Hat Color

    Well I don't know how many pairs of shoes your wife owns. Maybe you could ask her the same question with her feet :) (while still speaking to her please remember to leave the building as fast as you can)
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    Rand Hat Color

    Very nice hats, Gentlemen For me it's way to complicated to order a hat in Montana. Therefore I use Austrian handmade quality https://www.frech.at/jagdhut-jaegerhut/ or https://www.zapf.at/deutsch/herren/zapf-jagd/ and many more little companies especially in "Ausseer Land"... Not to forget our...
 
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