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John Wayne, Rio Lobo! "I'll say this- you're a lot better than a hot brick to keep a man warm"

John Wayne wanted Hudson when James Arness couldn't take the role?

I'm very happy with my Winchester model 70 Alaskan .375. At only 7.5 pounds (rather than the 8.5 it's listed as on their website) it can be a little snappy if I haven't shot it in a while, but if I've been practicing with it then it's no problem at all. Also, it's slim enough through the action...

My plans came about in a similar way. I've always had more interest in hunting elephant than anything else (I would even be happy as an observer). After getting a good bit of travel in these last few years and crossing things off her bucket list, my mom was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer...

I just booked a tuskless hunt with CMS for 2026 and they've been great to correspond with; quick and thorough. I reached out to 4 companies- 2 never responded to my emails and the offer from the third wasn't as practical for me as the CMS offer.

That's very generous of you! As it happens, I will be using a .375. PM will be incoming.

Given that most respondents have a preference for plenty of ammo, and I'd prefer canvas over leather, I'm going to be placing an order for the Trader Keith culling belt next week. I'm going to take @deewayne2003 's advice on the primer sealer for load differentiation.

Was there much break-in time involved for cartridge removal? Past difficulties with full leather products for handgun catridges and mazines have steered me toward canvas and elastic, though this likely wouldn't be an issue with all makers (and I see that Murray offers the C-8 with an elastic...

I can easily understand, because some of those thick leather belts look damned uncomfortable!

All fair points, and they take the 6 round Keith canvas slide off the table. Rigby holds 10, with 3 in the rifle, but that would start to get pretty tight with carrying a few softs as well. I also appreciate the ability to separate bullet types with an empty slot or two on the culling belt and...

I had wondered about that benefit of the culling belt, especially since a few softs need to be on hand for the buffalo. I'll also check out the Murray products.

I'm planning a hunt for 2026 with a tuskless and a buffalo cow as the main objectives, and in gathering up a bit of equipment I'm torn between a few options for carrying cartridges. The canvas culling belt from Trader Keith, the canvas slide from same, and the 10 round leather and elastic slide...

.44 Magnum, being restricted to straight walled cartridges in Ohio (and works well in handgun or rifle for added versalitility) .375 H&H for anything the...

No, the flats state cordite and the .475 bores were never made as black powder rounds anyway.

Thank you very much, I'll be sure to take you up on the offer if I find myself up your way!

The Alaskan has a folding rear sight, slimmer barrel profile, and a very slight monte carlo comb. Good to note as well that while the Alaskan's other chamberings have a single crossbolt, the .375 model is fitted with 2. I went with the Alaskan as I'd read that the Safari Express is a bit barrel...

Hello! I've been checking the site regularly for a few years now and thought I might as well get in on the fun myself. Currently saving and planning to take my first safari in the next couple years, and hoping to gain some insight from everyone's experiences.