G’day from OZ

[450/400]

I have been roaming around this forum for a while now and thought it’s about time I say hello to all.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Welcome to AH!

 

[nztimb]

Giday and welcome to the A H forums

 

[R.M.C.]

Welcome!! Don't be afraid to post!!!

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH

 

[meigsbucks]

Welcome to AH. I’m just taking a wild stab at the fact you like the .450/400. What rifle is it? Tell us a little about yourself. Have you been to Africa?

 

[Velo Dog]

I have been roaming around this forum for a while now and thought it’s about time I say hello to all.

Hello 450/400,

Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

Cheers,
Velo Dog.

 

[Uncle Sauce]

Welcome aboard!

 

[450/400]

Welcome to AH. I’m just taking a wild stab at the fact you like the .450/400. What rifle is it? Tell us a little about yourself. Have you been to Africa?

Hi Meigsbucks,

The 450/400 is one of the many classic calibers I like. I am lucky to have a VC SxS chambered in this cartridge.
I am also fond of the 375 H&H, 404J and 500 NE and am lucky to have these rifles also.
I love collecting, shooting and hunting with all these classics.
I have yet to travel to Africa but am planning to do so in the near future when current travel restrictions have lifted, I would have been there this year like many others if is wasn’t for this bloody COVID.

Regards,

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Hi 450/400, Africa is ready and waiting for you and all our hunting friends from abroad. Covid was a disaster, but possibly one positive to come from it is a re-focus upon the value of hunting in conservation. Without you hunters, there is no future. Also of interest and gratification to me is the determination of the hunters to get back as soon as possible, absence makes the heart grow fonder, come while you can, the animals need you!

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I have been roaming around this forum for a while now and thought it’s about time I say hello to all.

@450/400
Welcome from the central coast of nsw. Great forum great people. Also a lot of Aussies one here.
Where do you hail from.
Bob.

 

[450/400]

@450/400
Welcome from the central coast of nsw. Great forum great people. Also a lot of Aussies one here.
Where do you hail from.
Bob.

Northern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.

 

[Dr Ray]

I have been roaming around this forum for a while now and thought it’s about time I say hello to all.

Welcome fellow Oz

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Northern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.

@450/400
That 400 would make a,fine and dandy Sambar rifle on the dog wood and blackberry bushes. A bit of overkill but hey dead is dead
Bob

 

[Certus]

Welcome from SE QLD!

 

[Andrew Short]

Welcome to AH!

 

[cpr0312]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Shootist43]

Welcome aboard 450/400. You certainly have an fine battery of rifles. How about some pics. and details? What do you hunt in Oz?

 

[450/400]

Welcome aboard 450/400. You certainly have an fine battery of rifles. How about some pics. and details? What do you hunt in Oz?

Hi Shootist43,

I mostly hunt Sambar, Red and Fellow deer. I was planning to travel to Africa this year to hunt Buffalo, will hopefully get there next year. I would also like to hunt buffalo in NT in the not to distant future.
I am currently lucky to own a VC in 450/400, a Chapuis in 375, a Westley ‘White Hunter’ in 500NE, a Rigby PH in 416 Rigby and a newly acquired Brno 602 custom in 404J. I have yet to take any photos of the 404.

 

[Shootist43]

One of these days I might be lucky enough and or able to acquire a double rifle, but for now I'm satisfied with the "larger bore" single and bolt action rifles I have. I own two 404(s) one is a CZ550 the other a rebarreled Winchester Mod. 70, a Ruger No. 1 in 416 Rigby and three 375 H&H(s). None of which wear a pretty stock. Just plain Walnut. But like many of us, I enjoy looking at beautiful rifles especially knowing that they are used used.