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This is why if you have nice guns you have to have an external 3rd party insurance policy. Many have been discussed on here, I use Collectibles Insurance Co., haven't had to use them yet thankfully. When I was looking at buying the policy I specifically asked about transit with the airlines...

It could be I am recalling the earlier version of Ruger M77 Magnum, with the tang safety, then later in wing safety, ultimately transitioning to the Mk2. I believe from the late 70's into the mid-late 80's was the 458 WM offering. Perhaps when they changed the safety configuration, changed the...

Barrel pedestal, very cool. Impressive whitetail for that country, he must have had a good food source.

I would not pay that for a Ruger M77 Magnum, regardless the caliber. IMO the fact that its a 458 Lott detracts from its appeal. Those things were notorious for cracking at the wrist in 458 WM, the fact its a 458 Lott could increase the chances of that happening substantially without the break...

It all makes sense now,....my desire for Two Hearted Ale every day.:ROFLMAO:

If you are going to start having brass made in your name and there is a company willing to actually do it you may want to consider the hardest to get brass and provide a solution. Bertram brass is quite simply not that good, but they seemed to be selling a lot of obscure brass, the fact that...

I need a lifetime supply of 425 westley richards bullets softs and solids.....any luck?

If I could only have 1, it would be a 375 HH for everything. I shoot a 270gr TSX load at 2730fps using Varget powder....go to load for plains game (everything) up to buff, then I would switch to the stock of Woodleigh or NorthFork 350's. I'm not sure there is another caliber that has that much...

Next level Browning Cache.

You're not hunting in Africa until you have some blood dripping down your legs. Buy some skin so soft sunscreen/bug replant and enjoy hunting in shorts.

What does this mean....I don't know the guy, talked to him at a show once or twice,....never could figure out what his deal was. Then a buddy informed me that anything is possible when you marry into a super-rich family, and it all kinda made sense.

Kinda breezed over this thread....interesting opinions on religion, aliens, etc.. One thing I think is that I'm not so sure we're getting the whole story from the bible. I don't think we have access to all the information that was written....because they don't want us to. Add to that over the...

I’ve taken a handful of each, I love hunting both. My simple answer is 20 years ago elk, now, kudu. Trophy bull elk hunting in North America has reached an absurd level of cost. Albeit there is nothing better than to have a freezer full of elk meat.

I'd take it to a good taxidermist in your area and ask them what can be done,..at the very least call them and ask, use that info to make your decision. But make sure it's an outfit that has skill with African animals

Velocity variance when chrono'd, and yes it affected accuracy, dealt with it in both a 375 and a 416. I also had an instance with a GMA actioned rifle that must have had a weak firing pin spring, probably from being 20+ years old, anyway that rifle wouldn't ignite CCi250's consistently. I...

I would say those numbers are a bit high but nothing is impossible. Fact is if a collection like that ever did hit the market, without any real provenance from known or famous hunters it would in fact flood the market and ruin production for those companies in England for years. Its just...

If I had to sum up such a discovery I would be pretty limited and better off saying what hasn’t worked for me. Those things are cci 250 magnum primers, RL19 & RL 22 powders. Cci 250’s seem to be harder and need a hard strike and velocity in the same rifle, same charge, compared to f215m, cci...

Some of those listings just reiterate to me that money is truly an imaginary thing to some people in the world and that many of these types of guns are just art for people with really deep pockets......I wish I was one of them.

I'd use one if it was what I liked, but not in 460, I'd do a 416 Weatherby and load to my desired specs, which would be lower than published velocities. True, they are not CRF, but neither are Blasers, Remington's, Christensen, Gunwerks,.....and on and on and on. I also like the short 60...

NECG - Red Pad, multiple thicknesses and it holds up really good, they aren't bouncy at all, more like a Silvers but not as slick

Cost has nothing to do with it my friend. Congrats on 44 years, that’s a rare accomplishment, my folks made it 66 years. Keep up the good work, gives the rest of us hope.

All you'll ever need for Africa

Pro Shot rods and jags, Wipe Out bore cleaner. Haven't used a brush in 15 years, most people don't leave the Wipe Out in the barrel long enough. And I clean after every 20-40 rounds depending on the rifle. With Wipe Out you need 2-3 fowlers, because the bore is actually really clean if you...

Seems to me those prices don’t track with annual inflation rate.

That's a tough question, haven't really gone down that rabbit hole for quite some time. I wouldn't have specifics, but pretty sure it would be a long trip (many months) to Africa moving between Tanzania/Botswana/Angola, and I would hunt everything that was available or until I ran out of ammo.

Had good luck with 350's and 416 rigby on plains game,....probably would go to 400gr for buff and elephant. I will mention that I shot an eland with this 350 load and a Barnes solid broadside at 110 yards, it didn't exit, it lodged in the bone of the offside shoulder. It was a big eland...

A truer' Statement has never been spoken......although I'm sure are some on this forum that will digress into "a rifle is just a tool" or "my rifle gets the job done and I want to hunt more". Life can be summed up into 2 camps of men, ones that picks up the hottest chick at the party, or, the...

I experienced a similar situation in Namibia with a ranch right next to Etosha National Park. There was a tall perimeter fence around the outside of the ranch (about 15k acres) and a low fence separating the park from ranch to illustrate the boundary but everything could move freely.....it was...

Different kind of PH, different kind of client, it had it all, bad shooting by the client, shooting from the truck, quick ph follow up shots. I’ve always liked Mark, talked to him at shows a few times. After doing a handful of safaris with really good ph’s, he wouldn’t be my first choice for a...

I like the Murray leather 1.25". Slides and adjusts easy. When carrying I reach back with my hand and keep a couple 2-3 fingers under the recoil pad for additional control over the gun. If you are in a situation where you may have a fast burst of activity your hands are probably already on...

Much different case head cuts from the different brands,...I've noticed this before and that will play into the weight of the case. I wish someone made a tool to measure the thickness of the case from the inside at the bottom by the case head all the way along the inside of the body, that would...

As far as pricing me out---->SOON-It is getting ridiculous, but when compared to any other vacation, not really. Fly to Italy and stay for a 10 day vacation, eat out every day, drink wine, go on paid tours, lodging, airfare, as a couple that will cost 15k easily. Its all getting expensive...

Depends on the rifle, but it definitely can change the balance and “feel” of a rifle. I like 30mm scopes, straight tube 1-4 or 1-6, at most 42mm objective in higher magnifications, mounted to the right height the diopter seems more intuitive. I mostly use 338 and up through the various 40’s...

I love both,…and I will only say this, I currently own one of the new Land Rover d130, and there is nothing else like it on the road….one could possibly argue the Lexus gx550, but, not really. American tahoes, suburbans, expeditions or any Jeep products don’t even compare at all….and I’ve owned...

I used to use 300 grain interlock in my 375 when I was mad at large black bears for about 5 years. That was way before they weee the “dgx” bonded variety. They worked really well, that said, even the largest black bear I would consider thin skinned and more like a large cat.

Tell them to go pound sand, I'd demand my deposit back, ......but you'll never get it. There are a lot of variables in the different areas, but 42% 40 days before the hunt I don't think so, sounds like a PH needs money, maybe his kids need to go to a better school LMAO. I guess it's up to you...

I had a ph tell me once in Mozambique, while hiking in 113 F temps when I inquired to him as to how a 70 year old guy would stand this? His reply: “You have no idea how many 70 something’s I’ve heard say with total fatigue in their voice how much they wished they would have started their...

Contacted peregrine, they directed me to their US distrib and they appear to my carry tactical stuff, and it’s only a 360gr, much rather have the original 400

You are correct, Woodleigh says they do, but then they don't. I'm told they have no idea when they will produce them again. I saw that Bertram bullet on a website somewhere, can't remember where. I've lost a fair bit of faith in Bertram, have had some calibers of their brass work great...

Shooting from a bench only tells you what the gun is capable of in the best of circumstances. if it doesn’t shoot consistently from the bench or maybe a better word is predictably, you got problems. Shoot a 10 shot composite group and see what happens, vary time between shots,…your rifle may...

Running into trouble finding solids for the 425 Westley Richards rifle (Woodleigh I don't think cares about producing such an obsolete diameter anymore). The rifle is currently being worked on at MNR Custom. Long story behind the gun but it's going to end up with the center feed conversion...

If this is a Dakota/Parkwest production gun that hasn't been messed with I'd be shocked if they didn't just take care of it...... In looking again at the picture with the AF that appears to have LAN marks on it,....looks to me like the bullet could be seated another 20-30 thou minimum,....may...

When I think of a knife for the bold spirited African outdoorsman I think utility, and in the USA when it comes to knives for utility that aren't ridiculously expensive, I think of LT Wright. It is a lot easier carry a 3.5" blade, but in bushcraft, skinning, boning, quartering, or defending...

Do you have a caliper and a .375 comparator....if so take the measurement and see how much difference there is. I would not recommend doing anything to you chamber yourself.....send it to Dakota, they will take care of you 100%. There is a big difference between the Barnes and A Frame Shape...

Valid point, however, with that thought process you may as well nix the 300 and 400 and go 375- 350's, and 416-430's.

Since you are the Rigby King, you shoudl probably own tis rifle: https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/rifles-african-dangerous-game-safari-magazine-/1903-john-rigby-co-sporting-best-bolt-rifle-9-3x62-cased.cfm?gun_id=103564758

In looking at all the solids on the market similarities and differences, as well as reading the test data done by members here....I haven't seen much on this bullet series. They look good, have a flat frontal area and bands similar to a barnes..... Anyone use them...

You chose wisely

Makore Safaris-DUCKWORTHS at Coutada 9 in MOZ. There aren't better PH's in Africa and the area is 1 million acres of complete wilderness. They are just getting ready to open a new camp in the North. Also heard that gary just got a new area as well. They are hunting buff on C9 but on a pretty...

I don't think it's a Sako, I wasn't aware that Sako ever used FN/Belgium Mauser actions for any of their guns but I could be wrong.