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This past weekend a few of us on AH (South African members @Frederik (@DWB - was supposed to but work got in the way, missed you Deon)), participated in what we can call a fun corporate shoot, consisting of 3 big bore ranges, an archery range, a .22 range and a fun pistol range. People combined...

Thanks IVW, yes the act defines thick skin as Ele, Buff, Rhino, Hippo and croc (note the definition). For the specific 250 gr (section 5(1)(c) requirement) it specifically excludes Thick Skinned animals but incl Buff, Giraffe and Lion. 300gr is required for all animals larger than 5(1)(c) which...

HI Daisy and rest, I have not read through all of the replies, just first 3 pages. Some people added and did refer to Provincial ordinances. I will briefly try and explain the current SA law. There is a Act in SA, called the Biodiversity Act and the Minister may issue directives/norms etc. from...

In SA you will not have an issue. A lot of people here have chassis rifles (although not my cup of tea). Only issue is Semi Auto and Auto. Bolt action, whether in wood/chassis, no problem.

Morning all, More a message for the PH's and outfitters. We are 3/4 South Africans looking for a remote area where we can camp and tiger fish in the field. We have already done the "commercial" areas and places and looking for something more remote. I would venture to say it can also be seen as...

Go read up on the man-eaters of Njombe -George Rushby, read “The hunter is death” by TV Bulpin if you want a book on it. By far worse and more people than Tsavo. Patterson and the fact that the Tsavo lions targeted the Indian railway workers, who was building the track for the British, made...

Let’s start of and state this post may be misunderstood, cause some people to take offense or people to disagree, all for which I do apologize in advance. I am writing this as my opinion and not that of any other person, association that I may be affiliated to etc. I am not attacking the...

SBC is great bullets, correct Frederik wil undoubtable give feedback. I asked Rudi for 160gr 7mm bullets for my 7x57. He gave me a load, speed etc was all 100% correct. Gave him feedback on the group (I was satisfied) and he wasn’t :) he worked and gave more advice. This is what I appreciate...

Honestly I will wait a bit, hippo's when charging lower their head and it does not move up and down a lot... From what I have, I will use my 458 Express with a 500gr Rhino/Peregrine solid. If anything else, would love to take a hippo with a 500NE.

Went Impala hunting with my 7x57 - Brno Mod 22. Got a few good ones, but this one was the best. 27 3/8" and 26 7/8".

Ridge Runner congrats there were a few good looking animals you hunted on your trip. What peaked my interest though is this picture... I never knew our SA Army did guided hunts (sarcasm directed at the gentlemen/tracker wearing formal army attire...not at you Ridge Runner)

Hi Tanks, haha no these are not the game rangers you would encounter on hunts. These are trained trail guides (or loosely used term game ranger) like you would have taking you on a guided walk/drive, with proper 458’s etc. But yes I hear you on those game rangers with the AK’s :)

So thanks, I actually received a lot of queries on this... "whether rangers in DG areas really do not walk with loaded rifles; are they crazy?" I am not a Sanparks game ranger, but Sanparks Rangers doing guided/trail walks, do not walk with loaded guns - I have done numerous walks with them...

Interesting regarding so many people loading in DG areas… My pistol, always loaded in kydex holster; pg hunting, depending on rifle, majority of time bolt semi-closed to first notch, not loaded though. If I hunt with someone and not walking in front, not loaded… What is interesting though, is...

I use plugs, only put them in once close and about to shoot. Downside is if you suddenly walk onto animal it takes some time to get them in, and sometimes I just leave it. This is where the electronic plugs would be great, you can leave them in. Big muffs are to hot and sweaty and yes, cannot...

Depends on where in Limpopo you are going to hunt? Most of Limpopo has no malaria risk. The areas that have Malaria risk are far North East of Limpopo adjacent to KNP. Further it is now winter in SA so mosquitos are less active now.

Arten you are aware that the current record horns are 72”, with one Kudu named Mr Wow, being 75” and still growing. There may be one or two others, however doubt either those 2 are for sale.

I think you mean the Custodians? PHASA was not against CBL

maybe read this for greater insight... for both pro CBL and anti CBL https://www.mahohboh.org/controversy-surrounding-hunting-the-captive-breeding-of-lions-and-the-hunting-of-captive-bred-lions-in-south-africa/ https://www.mahohboh.org/why-the-tga-undertook-the-task-of-finding-out-the-truth/...

Hi Albert, Peregrine updates the list frequently yes. It is posted on their website, there are a few links in the website. This one was if you click in the bushmaster /vrg3 bullet page, then on page it gives reload data that takes you to the sheet. You can email them as well, they will be able...

https://peregrinebullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Peregrine-Comprehensive-Reload-Data-Draft-Rev12-9.pdf

Hi SRvet, you can send Gale an email at outfit@courteneyboot.com and enquire. They also do ship worldwide, definitely to Zim and RSA so should be able to post to Harare if there isn’t a shop that sells it.

The OP never mentioned old style express sights... The majority of express sights, post probably 1900 can adjust fyi. No need to explain the advantages and need for 3 leaf express sight. Almost all gun manufacturers (Rigby, Heym, CZ etc. except maybe Ruger - maybe hence the reason for the...

There are the jokes about the policemen and pastor's sons. Well my dad has a Taxidermy business in SA and I personally prefer euro mounts, either on wooden plank or plain white skull on a wall (wall color should not be white though). Apart from animals without horns (female majority) zebra and...

Ontario I think your problem and the existing stocks problem is all the modifications. Probably the previous stock's owner also had different parts and the stock just did not work. They sold it before or even knowing the importance of the crossbolts. Unfortunately using different parts...

I have had the incredible privilege to have hunted quite a few giraffes amongst others. My dad has a wildlife product business and the size and cost is one of the biggest reasons why they are not hunted. Having said that, for us South Africans, hunting a giraffe offers a great preparation hunt...

My wife loves her gin, and I confess, I do as well. You already received great recommendations. Six Dogs (we like the blue), Inverroche (any), Blind Tiger (we love both the rarely sighted and blue- there seems to be one or both always in our cabinet) Others you can have a look are A Mari Ocean...

Would be interested to read what you have to say about the following cartridges already developed: 450 Watts 450 Ackley 458 Express (3”)

Jeez, love these questions and answers! It make you see that you either have what everyone is wishing for, which is great, or you don't and start dreaming of the next purchase! I would probably choose a 416 Rigby scoped. There is nothing here in Africa that a 416 R cannot handle. Scoped makes...

1 each, Model 70 and Cz 550

Getting back to OP's question - Found this on another thread on Model 70's. Model 70 / Brno ZKK / CZ 550 - Thanks to the author One Day

Thanks for the info on the manufacturing of the Brno / CZ's. Interesting comment on the safeties. I am still on the fence on which one I prefer if used. I actually prefer a non-loaded rifle when hunting and trail walking. Each has their positive, Brno (Forward safe), is similar to doubles and...

It is! I admitted as such Tried it this weekend at a shoot, at least I am not pretentious and “fake” what I have in the safe. I always looked at others and had same opinion as you have, and still have it. It will go sooner than later

I am lucky enough to have both, sort of. Took some quick photo's. Top is a Brno ZKK 602 in 458 Express (it was 458 WM that was reamed to a 458 Express - longer case 3 inches compared to 2,5 of the WM and 2.8 of the Lott). Bottom (scoped) is a CZ 550 in 416 Rigby. Caveat, my ZKK is what I...

Hi Dylan, How many kudu horns do you want? Stephen

Most of the attractions in CT are close to V&A waterfront. Vineyards are great but noting your comment on time mentioned I would do the following (CT 3 days, Vineyars 1/2 days, South Coast 1/2 days, PE rest): Get uber/taxi to V&A stay for 3 days. From there it is close to Table Mountain cable...

Hi Ontario, I think it is more a reference or inference to original BG FA’s which were all mainly SSB. Vektor yes is RSA action, used for projects. It is not that much used for historical or nostalgic purposes.

Deon, great project and interesting issue you have here! You want a SSB, then get a SSB. You do not want something on the rear bridge, neither the type mount on the then round "bridge" front receiver. However, this the position, the front bridge, where you have placed all your Aimpoints... Why...

...The "NOE", think of the sound in Moose while replacing the M with a N, and you can replace the "se" in moose with "t", then yes the last part is as you think. "Noot-zie"

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Cannot go wrong with a 416 Rigby in CZ 550! Interesting comments on the hogback v straight. I prefer the straight stock, have one on my own 416 Rigby, but mine is almost too heavy. Have also considered the Bells and Carlson stock that Spike T recommended. Hogback tend to on recoil flip up more...

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Africa's son reply (again just a parody:)): Thank you it really means a lot that you ask for my opinion on matters such as these. This is actually the first point, ask when you do not know, there is no such a thing as a dumb question, just dumb answers.... The second thing I can tell you about...

Africa’s Son None at all. I prefer a baseball cap, much easier and lighter. You can turn it around when you shoot with a scoped rifle. Other hats and helmets, the rim hits your scope and you loose your zero! I do not have that issue though, I turn my hat around even though I shoot a red dot on...

Africa’s Son I made enough money in my life (will do a write up soon in the what work are you in thread). I do not need to sell anything to fund my hunts, unlike the rest. Plus, I actually read Jeromes rules.

Africa's son reply I considered a Muzzle break, even my personal PH advised it. Did lot of hunts with him, very knowledgeable. But haven't gotten that far yet, only reason being I use a lead shed, and for my African safari's I down load the 416 to 45/70 territory. I wanted to go back to my PH...

Let's start off, this is tongue in the cheek (parody / joke) as clearly some people struggle to note sarcasm when typed:LOL: source, this forum, not my words, but yours... And also not directed at anyone specifically :) Hi all, Long time lurker here!. I decided it is time I share some of my...

Thanks all!

I believe the Super Express were the older models made in New Haven, with the Safari Express, being a newer firearm, being made in Portugal. The newer Safari Express, if I recall are CRF, whereas not all super expresses were CRF.