Recent content by AlSpaeth

Here is the letter from Musgrave.

Finally an update. Willem Lombard in Pretoria is the Owner of XMA003. He found this letter from Musgrave dated 1989. They built three handmade rifles to show they could build rifles to compete with the best in the world. XMA stood for "Export Musgrave Africa_ XMA001 – Supreme Grade XMA002 –...

I doubt anyone would answer "No" to that question. The question is how? Please see my comments on July 5 above on "conservation" vs "preservation".

Correct - but the headline remains valid and that is what the public reads - and believes. I am just pointing out the adverse publicity being generated which affects us all. What actually happens to the lions sent to Tam cannot be proven either way.

BillC - Unless you have hunted lion in Africa where they breed, feed and survive in the wild you will not understand. These lions fear man and recognise him as a predator as do most wild animals and birds we hunt. There are no areas in South Africa where this is possible. The lion may well have...

Dave, The question is not how big the area is - it is simply was it captive bred and fed or was it born and raised in the wild? Canned lions are often released in to larger areas just before the client arrives. You might even see some impala and wildebeest in the same area be he doesn't have a...

Hi Andrew, Excellent input and many valid points which I agree with. Have been involved in the hunting industry in South Africa for nearly 30 years here are my concerns: Hunting has played a huge role in wildlife condervation here in Africa and I started game ranching in 1985 as well as being an...

Peter Capstick I mentioned that the only other Supreme I ever saw was Peter Hathaway Capstick's custom Rifle. I have found more info on his and am trying to get photos. His wife donated his Musgrave to Dallas Safari Club for the 2003 convention auction (proceeds to conservation) According...

I knew him and hunted with him In Botswana with Hunters Africa when it was owned by Gordon Cundill and met with him often in the USA at SCI. He was a gifted writer with a passion for Africa and the Safari. His favourite rifle was a 375H&H Musgrave Supreme whe he had built after he saw mine. His...

Thanks Wayne - I have no idea how to value it - even for insurance. Any suggestions?

Hi Wayne - tried the Wiki search - but not much info. Thanks

One last chirp - for what it's worth. Modern firearm ballistics have exceeded bullet construction technology. Just an observation but may of the comments above are owners with calibers I have never been fond of for Africa due to time wasted looking for wounded animals - many with good shot...

I have a lot of 375 ammo and Silvertips from that era. Use them for target practice or smaller game. My experience is bad. Bullet breaks up on bone. Poor penetration and weight retention. Get some modern ammo.

Second Wind - Interesting selection. I like the .275 which is the famous 7X57 Mauser - unknown to most in the USA and not impressive on paper. Not only PG, but "Karamojo" Bell shot over a thousand elephant - most with the 7X57. "The 7X57mm can offer very good penetrating ability due to a fast...

375 & 30-06 tops my personal list but I have to disagree with the 300 Weatherby mag - or any Weatherby mag. Animals cant read ballistics charts and I spent too much time tracking wounded animals with well placed shots - just too fast - not to mention the number of clients with stiched eyebrows...