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I have had that shot. I shot at the purple and a solid hit. The buff ran toward us, the PH shot in the red. Next time I will shoot the red.

For Blaser R8 users - do you routinely change out barrels and scopes on your R8 or just leave them set up? How do you manage this? Thanks

Matt Roberts is the guy for this. I have several of his and you seem like his kind of client.

I use a recoil pad whenever possible, just to soften the blow. I have a tender shoulder and use a pad most of the time. The only guns of mine without pads are .222 Rem and down. All shotguns except 28ga have pads. Use what you like and what your body can tolerate.

For me, I take extra ammo and leave it behind for the PH's. Second - be careful on the total weight of your ammo. You can only take 5kgs or 11lbs. I have had it weighed on several trips. Third - use your own locks and take at least 4 extra. Locks get damaged or lost. Fourth - Pack it as...

I have killed one - .300 WM using 180gr TSX. Dropped very quickly. My hunting buddy used a .270 with the same result.

I am hooked already!

I have used TSX on 12 trips. They work. Best of all most shots are pass thrus leaving a serious wound channel and even better blood trail should follow up tracking be needed. Virtually any caliber from .270 up works on plains game. Shoot what you like the best.

Thanks. Being wild birds I would expect some serious high fliers.

Some serious over thinking going on here. Shoot what the gun likes - 150's, 180's or 168's. I shoot them all. Trust what your outfitter says. I have been to Africa to 11 countries and 15 hunts. I have used nearly any and all bullets and calibers from .243 Win to .416 Rigby. Shot placement is...

Tell me about your driven hunt experience in the UK or Spain! Fun, exciting, boring, over the top, under the bottom....??? Thanks!

I used to think 200 rds, but now think that is the base to start from, then reload lighter loads for practice. So, more is better.

For fun??? No such thing as fun when my tooth fillings are jarred loose. However, with a suppressor, my .416 Rigby is a pussy cat! But pricey to shoot a lot. So, I rigged up a Model 70 in .223 to mimic my .416 so, I can pretent I am shooting the big boy...

Your desire to use open sights is great! I feel the same, but at my age, I decided to switch to "better" technology in the illuminated scopes that are out there. I just cannot justify taking a shot that I am not 100% certain is within 8" of my intended target. So, I use 1-8 or 1.7-10 Swarovski...

Deleted my wrong opinion as it was on the wrong post.... my bad... Alzheimers is tough .....

Hombre, I asked my friend Peter Flack about this very subject. He said that based on his experience with print media that those days are long gone. There are only a few mags out there now that are surviving, and just that "surviving". I do not know the answer other than the internet has killed...

Is this a trick question???? I am hopelessly addicted and am spending my kids inheritance to go "one more time". Same with fishing in Alaska - home of dumb fish that a very average fisherman can catch. Since 2003, I have been 15 times with trips interspersed to Austria, NZ, Tajikistan, Turkey...

Have used this set up on two sheep hunts. It is light weight and accurate. Took two sheep at 300yds +/- as memory serves. Kimber make a very good lightweight rifle.

Botswana with Tholo. You will see an amazing range of animals including rhinos. Best kudu hunting I have had (I have been on 15 hunts with 11 having kudu).

To answer the original question about the 450 Rigby vs 460 Wby - not much difference. You will still need your teeth straightened and a shoulder replacement by the time you get good enough not to flinch. Stay with the mere mortals amoung us and usa trusted .375 HH or at most a .416 Rigby...

Don't know this outfit but have hunted LDE twice. It is an amazing experience and a truly hard earned trophy. The LDE is the king of plains game!

Well done. Sable are few and far between in Dande, makes a reason to go back!

400gr TSX for softs and 400gr Barnes Solids for solids. Don't overthink this.

Take two scopes with QR mounts. Pack one in carry on. Take scope and bolt off rifle when packing in a case. Pack in bubble wrap and foam. Use a tuff pack. Hire the folks that walk your guns thru customs. If a scope is damaged and it costs less than $1000, forget a repair, buy a new one. Optics...

No, I do not carry a knife. Everyone of the black guys has one as does the PH.

JB1069 got them. Will have more a bit later.

Not sure about you, but I am a serious fan of Teddy Roosevelt. I have read many of what has been written about him. He is my conservation hero. I am offering three books on TR by Edmund Morris. Two are paperbacks and one is hardback. Edmund Morris is probably the premier scholar and writter on...

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One man's trophy is one man's trophy. I finished the grand slam on North American sheep. The Dall Sheep was a 30"x34" slightly mishapen ram. Some see it and say, "well that is a nice one", when I know they are somewhat unimpressed. What they do not know is that on a 10 day hunt, we were...

No need. This is a "want to" not a "need to". You have plenty of firepower.

Had the same issue. Sent to my favorite and best gunsmith and said - Fix this please. He did. End of story. The average self taught gunsmith is more than likely a scope or pad installer and can fix certain common issues. For high end guns, take them to someone that has the experience and...

Walk a lot. Have good shoes. Overall, not terribly hard. Nothing compared to sheep hunting or mountain hunting. But, it depends on where you go. For Lord Derby Eland and elephant, you need to be able to make 10 miles a day in hot sun. My son did 24 miles one day on a Lord Derby hunt in 100 F...

Has anyone here been successful attempting an Macnab in Scotland? Where would you recommend? Thanks

That is interesting for sure.

Skulls Unlimited!

I have and have had both. I prefer the .257 Wby for speed reasons and hard hitting at distance. Realistically, both are excellent. Both have great ammo offerings. Both are killers. I have taken elk with both. The weatherby feels the same, shoots the same but about 10% faster. Not sure why I like...

I am sorry to tell you that this particular rifle is being recalled due to ..... defects. You need to ship it to me for repairs. I will get it back to you in a year or so with an Oklahoma garauntee... certified and stamped for sure..... At no cost to you!

Elk in Big Bend.... Pheasants anywhere...

Either... Both are excellent. Do not over think this. For me, I would pick the .30-06 as I know that caliber very well. I like 165gr TSX bullets for all plains game including eland.

Like I said earlier, that rifle is a dog. You need to sell it to me! Proof? You are shooting pigs with it! Who would ever shoot pigs with that rifle? You should sell it to me. I won't shoot pigs with it.

Jet fuel is way up and NZ does not refine any. They buy it on the open market, good luck doing that! Prices will go higher until the Iranians quit.

Every year if at all possible. It is cheaper than a guided elk hunt in CO or MT. It is far cheaper and more fun than sheep hunts.... Cheaper than a Texas deer lease. Why hunt anywhere else other than Europe?

Both are fine. I use Barnes TSX and have not had an issue. The .300 HH will take everything up to buff. Have fun and don't over think this.

Mountain Reedbuck in the Karaoo.... in 2003! That started my addiction....

Looks like a complete disaster... You need to sell it to me....

I would have met Matt Roberts sooner. I would have built the following as a "set" .375 HH on Model 70 action .300 H&H same ..275 Rigby same .222 Rem in Hagn single shot Wait a minute, I sold the bulk of my collection to do this. I knew it was a good idea.

First was RSA on a game ranch. Great first trip and stoked the fire. Second was Zimbabwe for buff and others. Took the family and had a super trip. Did two areas - Dande North and Bubye. Great PH's and great trip. Then branched out to other places - Cameroon for LDE, Namibia for lion, Zambia...

Jack Nicklaus gets my vote along with Christy Matthewson

I use the 165gr in my .300 H&H. Things die when hit properly. Great bullet. I keep it around 2800fps.