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  1. Reckless

    The new boy in the rack

    Also forgot to say I am hunting with Hayden at Unique adventures.
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    The new boy in the rack

    I am going to be hunting about two hours drive outside Darwin. I hunted Buff there almost 30 years ago when they ran wild and in good numbers right across the top end.
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    The new boy in the rack

    Booked the Aussie Buff hunt in the NT in July. Will keep you informed.
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    The new boy in the rack

    It,s a Chapuis in 9.3 x74 and the skin is a blue Wildebeest I shot last April. I will try and post some pics of the action as there is some nice work going on there. Thanks.
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    The new boy in the rack

    That's what sold me on this rifle. It also comes up like a fine English shotgun. The regulation is both barrels about and inch high at 50 yards and dead centre.
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    The new boy in the rack

    Louis, it,s another 9.3 x 74. I like this calibre not so harsh as the .470 NE I hope to give it a run against an Aaussie water Buffalo early next year.
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    The new boy in the rack

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    My .470 got it done

    your so right mate. I couldn't get close enough with the big one so had to borrow a peashooter for the Kudu. I really was a great safari, the trouble I have to think what to do to better it next time....
  9. What a first Kudu

    What a first Kudu

    Late in the day and the dog found this giant
  10. My first Dugga boy

    My first Dugga boy

    A great safari with Eugene Alberts
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    KMG Hunting Safaris- Spiral Horn Slam -$6200 - Incl Free Observer

    Great deal I wish I could join you. A Baboon skull is high on my list.
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    My .470 got it done

    I stepped it out after the kill and it was a crazy 22 meters. He was feeding away from me and I was slightly elevated when we checked the shot shocked the spinal chord and went down into lung and caught a piece of heart. Still took one to finish him but he wasn't a danger.
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    Buffalo Pictures

    Just returned from South Africa. On top of this buff I got a Blue Wildebeest, an Impala, Wart hog and an awesome Kudu. Took the Buffalo with a Chapuis .470 NE. Hunted around the Gravalot and Klaseirie
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    My .470 got it done

    No, I was loaned the others by my PH. The . 470 was awesome.
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    My .470 got it done

    For the Buffalo I used Norma 500 SN. ( all I could get hold of but did the job real well) one shot dropped him one in the heart point blank to finish the old chap.
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    My .470 got it done

    The other game shot with .270, .375HH and a 30.06
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    My .470 got it done

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    My .470 got it done

    Yes my friend. I was not sure if anyone would be interested but here goes. Where...just outside the park. Gravelot. When....last week Who with ......Albert Alberts Safaris Rifle....Chapuis .470 Nitro Express Also got a Blue Wildebeest, Impala, African wild cat, Kudu,Wart Hog . Now got to sell a...
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    My .470 got it done

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    Buffalo Pictures

    My African hunt.
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    Buffalo 42" Hard Boss

    Awesome job. Thanks for showing us.
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    Cardiff, South Wales? Welcome

    Cardiff, South Wales? Welcome
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    My Buffalo stoppers

    What an animal. Well done. Our lame government is about to ban the import of trophies taken in Africa. I hope I get mine in before the ban.
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    My Buffalo stoppers

    Right on the money there. The o/ u is a Beretta silver sable and the other s/s is a Merkel. The .470 is a Chapuis.
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    My Buffalo stoppers

    What a beauty in your photo. I hope I get the chance of one just like it in August. Thanks
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    My Buffalo stoppers

    I am hoping I get a skull like the one you are holding. August can't come early enough for me now. Thanks for your comment.
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    My Buffalo stoppers

    A quick pic of my three hunting rifles. 2 x 9.3x74 and the big .470 NE.
  28. My .470 NE by Chapuis and Merkel 9.3x74

    My .470 NE by Chapuis and Merkel 9.3x74

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    Chapuis or Merkel?

    Matt, I have both and love them both after teething troubles with the Merkel.
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    Chapuis .470 NE

    Just a quick pic of the new addition before it went off for licencing
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    Chapuis .470 NE

    Not yet, am still waiting for the paperwork to come through from the local law. I am starting to panic as all the paperwork for the Cape Buffalo trip is needed very shortly and that was why I bought this rifle. I am now wondering if my Merkel 9.3x74 is going to be gun enough if I have to take it.
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    .416 vs .470

    Yes my new Chapuis arrived a couple of weeks ago and is at the gun smith now getting a few tweeks it's all I could have imagined and then some. I have some rounds ( facotory) waiting to get some action before heading to Africa lat August. Will post pics shortly.
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    Chapuis .470 NE

    Well guys it's here. I have to say it is everything I expected and more. I can't wait to get the front bead on a Cape Buffalo in August. I will try and post pics soon.
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    New Merkel Update

    Well guys. We are now way down the track and my African Cape Buffalo safari is getting closer. My new Chapuis has arrived in Australia and is in customs. I went for the .470 NE and figured when push comes to shove regarding the Black Death , that big is best. Once again when someone tells me how...
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    Beretta double rifles

    Welcome , I have a silver sable in 9.3 x 74 and not only is it a fine rifle to shoot but very pleasing to the eye. A great package in all.
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    New Double Rifle for Buffalo Hunt

    Guy,s. I am just wondering after ordering my new Chapuis in .470 NE and then booking a Cape Buffalo hunt in South Africa for August. What if the new Rifle is tight as I have a Merkel that I would not like to get into a, dare I say, panic reload as the thing is still very very tight. Any tips on...
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    .416 vs .470

    Thanks Paul, maybe we should start talking about an Australian Buff safari.
  38. Two 9.3 x 74

    Two 9.3 x 74

    My Berretta and Merkel. Both in 9.3x74
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    .416 vs .470

    Thanks to all replies. I decided to go the .470 NE and have ordered a Chapuis. This could take around 12 weeks but hopefully by then I will have learned how to post pics. Thanks again. Soon I will be asking advice on loads.
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    .416 vs .470

    Just the .416 rigby.
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    .416 vs .470

    Many thanks. Currently have beretta silver sable O/U in 9.3 x74 and Merkel S/S in same plus a Whitworth in .375 H and H but have always Ben of the opinion when it comes to buff that bigger is always best. Will be looking at a couple of Chapuis next Monday . Will let you know how I get on...
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    .416 vs .470

    Guys I am looking at expanding my locker by adding another double. Ant thoughts on which of these calibre's I should lean towards. The main target would be Cape Buffalo and Asian water buffalo.
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    Re Regulate

    Has anyone ever re regulated a double O/U. My Berreta seems to have gone off the reservation with regard to its original regulated shots. If so what was the cost of such a job?
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    9.3 x 74

    Thanks Spike Cheers Spike I hope to put some round through both this weekend i have got a picture of the Merkel test and the wording is. 553899 9.3 x74 Norma 15.0g Vulkan 50mtr ohne ZF 25/2/13
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    9.3 x 74

    For those that might have followed my misfortune re my two new double rifles, I now have both the o/u Beretta and the s/s Merkel. What I would like to know is what weight projectiles to use for plains game and Aussie Water Buffalo. Thanks
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    New Merkel Update

    Hey guy,s. For those that have not lost interest in this one, the Merkel has finally arrived. I must say after all of the issues the rifle itself is very good and I am pleased with it. I also got hold of a fine silver sable Beretta in the same 9.3 x 74 calibre. When I can work out how to post...
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    New Merkel Update

    latest report . re the MiA Merkel............nothing. still the story is that the gunsmith is "still" trying to make the part (not one to be had in the world) got a great deal on an immaculate Beretta silver sable in 9.3x74 on Friday so that one is on its way to me from a very helpful and...
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    New Merkel Update

    Still no update on MIA Merkel. Even the gun shop is now not returning my calls. The last news I had re the broken part was that a gunsmith was making a new one here in Australia . My problem with that is that I am not sure I want a gun that the manufacturer does not keep any spares...
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    New Merkel Update

    Thanks Bob. The more replies I get the more angry I get about the whole affair. All this on top of the fact that the gun shop talked me out of buying a Heym.
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    New Merkel Update

    I will give the chain of events for you to make the call. Got a call saying the new Merkel was in , come take a look. First impression was better that I expected. Picked up gun and swung on a trophy head of a buff on the wall. Gun came up great. Opened and closed the gun a number of times...
 
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