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I am heading to Mozambique on my first African safari this coming September. Curious as to whether Sitka / KUIU grade and type of gaiters would work in terms of all things ankle and calf bitters? I'm typically not a "shorts" wearing type person, so they would go over a typical hunting grade...

CW: As mentioned I am well into the thinking process of Parkwest #2. Looking for a 450 something or another. Building out purpose built rifles for major outings just seems flat appropriate to me. It’s part of the experience. Interesting to see that Parkwest in a Rigby cartridge at...

Now you can’t go taking claim to D. Boone!! lol Could actually see the cemetery he’s buried in from my parents’ old house there. We read quite a bit about him and his era in our Kentucky History class back in 5th grade. Immensely enjoyed that. As for the bourbon, we had 5 distilleries...

CW: Yes sir! Kentucky windage a good skill to attain and maintain! Grew up in central Kentucky, Franklin County. In grade school, typically during the second week of October, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Officers taught hunting and firearms safety to us going in to the fall season. No...

I'm from Kentucky, and take certain liberty's with the English language!! Nasty and Kudu together, upon second read, maybe in mating season. hahahaha!

I went all in with a life membership after a happenstance meeting on a Mexican Gould's hunt who was an annual member, and current lifetime member. Never questioned joining in the least. I am also a certified measurer, and encourage everyone to consider becoming that and / or master measurer...

CW: Didn't quite follow the flow of subject here. No diker's on my list? Have read, and continue to reread Robertson's works amongst others, certainly a good call there. I'm looking at quick target acquisition inside of 50 yards on nasty stuff, and let's say a kudu sized target at ~ 150...

Greetings Channelkat! Great to hear from someone with a similar background in terms of hunting experience, rifle and optics choices, and hunt locations. I met Jaco and his crew this past January at SCI Nashville. Brilliant group! And the Parkwest is definitely presentation grade amazing...

CW: I will definitely report out how things go during load development, practice, and the like prior to my safari and most definitely afield. In all sincerity if this optic / reticle doesn't work, I will absolutely be forthright about it and be the first one to detail the particulars. And...

That's a damned riot right there!!! Hilarious, thanks. RIP dad here too. My brothers and I went by "Dammit" and "Who the Foxtrot" etc. But it was never the same attribution, situationally dependent and all. A degree of on the fly interpretation was always involved. Made life interesting...

Greetings! Best I post this file. It's the NF I chose on low power setting, with the illumination on. Best stated as a see through "ghost ring" around a "red dot". Put target kill zone in center of transparent circle with red dot as intended POI, and there you go. As noted in my original...

AAR = After Action Report = Trip Report.

Hi there sir! And thank you for your post. A somewhat involved process paid off for sure. :cool: Definitely not a trip to the local big box “sports” store for this one. Part of my intention in presenting this information for everyone was to really take in an American masterpiece. It’s...

Exactly correct sir. I’ll be hunting soon enough with others on the board, this message matter of fact. Will give others a go with it. I do like it, rapid target acquisition and the like, but most important a NightForce.

I shouldn't have included narrative about the glass. Been around too long, know better. :ROFLMAO::LOL: Works for me, will outlast me, I'm good. (y)

Greetings sir! We've actually "met" through others on the site if you will. Your experience and quests are flat amazing. As I understand it, 1 mil at 100 yards = 3.6 inches. The illuminated circle you see in the reticle image from NF's webpage has a radius of 2 mils at 100 yards. So I do...

Thank you sir! Pretty amazing how natural light versus indoor lighting can really make the fiddleback pop.

We're headed out with Jaco Strauss of Kwalata Safaris to Niassa. From their website: https://www.kwalata.com/destinations/niassa/

Thanks for the powder bullet references! And I have a pound or two of Varget on hand and am a fan of 30 caliber hammers. (y) At this point, nothing is off the table.

On or about 01 Sep bullet meets beast! :cool:

Somewhat "old" school type stuff here: 22 lr, 308 Win, and 12 gauge scatterblaster. :giggle: With a caveat that I just added a 375 H&H to the fold. I have no doubt that it will make this list.

To summarize the below: What: Parkwest Arms SD-76 Dark Continent rifle with NightForce ATACR glass. Why: I’m heading to Mozambique! First African safari. Most likely not the last. When: Got my paws on this masterpiece this last weekend, heading on safari this September. How: Lots of...

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That's hilarious, because it's true! Matt

No experience with Double Tap rifle ammunition, however a fair amount with their handgun fodder. .38 Spec + P, 357 Mag, 10 mm Auto, 45 ACP 185 gr + P and 230 gr. std. pressure, all loaded to DT spec on the box velocity wise, and on the hotter side of caliber if you will. Solid ES and accuracy...

Nothing like turbo whine! Although a Poppin John is an amazing experience to be around. :) Matt

I'll have to look at temp stability when working up loads, however going on first safari in the month of September, will that be a big issue seeing as it's coming out ot the southern hemisphere winter in Moz and going into the Spring? Matt

Definitely true Inline6! Am fortunate to have stumbled across some Varget at reasonable prices a while ago. None of the traditional "go-to" powders easy to find, much less at reasonable prices. Matt

Dhutson: Wow, that's never fun! I've been fortunately buying from Powder Valley for ~ 15 years (?) or so I believe. I have them book marked as well as have an account with them. Always check, and sign in to it. Works. Appreciate the heads up! Matt

Thanks Sue! Matt

I stopped watching the Outdoor channel all together sometime back. Originally got it and a couple other so called hunting based ones due to the package of channels I had to get so the better half could get channels she wanted. Keeping her happy is pretty important in the grand scheme of...

He has risen! Happy and blessed Easter to one and all! Matt

Greetings all! And I got to typing and got on a role... I wanted to pitch in about my recent boot investment, and 5th pair of Zamberlan boots. They don't pay me or send me free stuff, just thought I would share my experience and perspective on what I and most likely everyone else would...

Oh my, and yes it is.

My name is Matt...and I went to my favorite gun shop yesterday evening, fondled but two to include a Colt King Cobra and a Super Blackhawk. I managed the where-with-all to escape with a mere 5 pounds of gun powder and no hardware. Alas, I feel...incomplete. The good news, they open again in...

Even more compelling pricing here - https://www.powdervalleyinc.com/product/ramshot-big-game/ Matt

Big Game is an interesting read on Hodgdon's website. Spherical powder, great for metering. https://hodgdonreloading.com/ramshot/ramshot-big-game Reloading data can be sorted at bottom of the linked page above. Max load nets you 2,575 fps @ 57.8 ksi with a 300 gr. Barnes TS FB...

Yup! Pls disregard my pm Mark. lol Matt

That is some really nice work you're showing off there! Have more than one chassis build hereabouts, but none in 22lr. Can you line out the action and which NF you went with? Builder? I tuly think I may need one...at least one! lol All of my rigs wear NF, of one variety or another. I've...

Have more than one wood stocked, carbon steel barrel and bolt action 22 lr as well. Not just nostalgia at play either. Very useful in and of their own right. Matt

Am guessing there's a big pile of the turbine blades somewhere, being used for spare parts no doubt. I'd really like to get my hands on the lifecycle cost analyses of these God forsaken creations. Going out on a limb, I'd say the models are terribly light on recycling / disposing of the units...

If something smaller than a full sized pistol is in order, Glock model 29. Depending on where and what may be problematic, I'm pushing Underwood 220 grain solids and / or Buffalo Bore JHPs as follows...

Firebird: Guess it depends on the cartridge, great performance in 308. Hodgdon even lists 375 H&H specifically in their information - https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/hodgdon/hodgdon-varget Worth a try for me due to reasons noted in previous post. RL-15 definitely outstanding. Will be...

In the old FWIW column I pulled all of my reloading manuals that I have in print, looked at what powders were used across Barnes #4, Nosler #8, Speer #14, and Hornady #9 for the 300 grain 375 Holland & Holland Magnum bullets that were listed. I then compared this information to my on hand...

Thanks Allan! I appreciate it. Everyone has been very welcoming, not to mention the site is run extremely well. Matt

About what I'm seeing locally price wise. Place two counties over wants $54 per pound for H4350. With hazmat and shipping $60 isn't too bad nowadays. Oh for the days of $20 a pound powder and primers by the truckload.... Matt

I'm in! My experience leads me to Powder Valley. They've always done right by me in terms of customer service and product availability. With demand so high the last few years, their online stock isn't what it was, nor is anyone eles's. Definitely following and willing to pitch in...

Powder Valley has sent more than one shipment to my house over the years! :) Matt

Just found some doing a quick search on that site. This is how it reads to my eye - five pounds for sale at $379.95, which already includes a 4% cash discount. Using a credit card you pay that extra 4%, and $69.95 for shipping. Comes out to $99.02 per pound. I won't be jumping in front...

Following. Same here. Matt