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  1. zephyr

    Can someone tell me the diameter of a 410 gage Skeet choke?

    410 is not a gauge but the actual bore size .410 dia Most Miroku Barrel constrictions would be marked with a series of asterix *, Full **, Mod *** IC ****, Skeet
  2. zephyr

    Finally, my Heym 89b, 577 NE

    Congrats ... Life is too short to own an ugly rifle Pick it up everyday .... throw it to your shoulder a couple dozen times everyday Hell WDM Bell did calisthenics with his rifle Discover reduced loads using Trailboss, 5744 or H4895 Surprised the "All you need is a 375" boys have not commented...
  3. zephyr

    Cz550 sight question

    what you have not mentioned in this exercise is what distance you would like to have you sights zeroed... I would assume that your Rigby would be different than you 375.. By using a trajectory calculator such as JBM https://www.jbmballistics.com/ you can figure out where you bullet is...
  4. zephyr

    Cz550 sight question

    File the sights
  5. zephyr

    Click BANG!!!

    Have you ruled out the Firing Pin and or Spring causing light Primer Strikes Have a SC Win Mod 70 that was experiencing light Primer Strikes a new and stronger spring solved the problem
  6. zephyr

    To Bridge or Not to Bridge - That is the question....

    ....IF.... I were to use a Red Dot this would be my choice as BeeMaa says farther away from eye both eyes open away from the action so as to not get in the way with loading and low to bore axis so cheek weld will be more natural
  7. zephyr

    To Bridge or Not to Bridge - That is the question....

    I had a 505 Gibbs built for me on a Granite Mountain Arms African Magnum Action which is a DSB a quarter rib to one standing Express sight .... Have no desire to mount a Scope or Red Dot I'm 66
  8. zephyr

    Saw an interesting gun on Yellowstone

    "I remember noticing that the first time I saw that episode, and saying to my wife "Who leaves a Blaser R8 hanging on hooks above their doorway?" That's about all they are good for
  9. zephyr

    How inaccurate a double rifle when?

    Gotta Gibbs 450NE made 1903 shoots better than I do
  10. zephyr

    How inaccurate a double rifle when?

    uplander01 .... Perhaps the metallurgy has changed some .. Accuracy and the Regulation of Doubles whether New or Old are still regulated the same way
  11. zephyr

    How inaccurate a double rifle when?

    Velo Dog Says"Double rifles are unique if not strange behaving contraptions." Doing anything different with a Double can change POA POI... I have shot dozens of Doubles for a good friend and gunsmith who sadly is no longer with us Things that I have seen change a Double besides different loads...
  12. zephyr

    Gun fit for double rifles question

    Fitting A Double Rifle to one self should be no different than fitting a shotgun..Proper Length of Pull, Drop and Cast. If you are a Lefty like I am are you use to shooting break action shotguns with right handed top levers if so do not switch the top lever ... What I have done to make a used...
  13. zephyr

    "Who Builds a Magnificent 500 Jeffery"?

    the most Famous 500J the Utube Video the shooter is a little off with his Ballistics https://www.kevindthomas.com/post/chimpongani-fletcher-jamieson
  14. zephyr

    "Who Builds a Magnificent 500 Jeffery"?

    My son in law suggested I change the JPEG quality from high to medium ..Sucess... Bastogne Walnut 14.5"s with 1/4" cast, I wanted the heaviest piece I could find for overall weight, GMA African Magnum action, Kreiger 24" barrel quarter rib, 1 standing sight, NECG Masterpeice banded front with a...
  15. zephyr

    "Who Builds a Magnificent 500 Jeffery"?

    Trying to .... for some reason when I try and attach a file or upload an image the upload gets hung at 98% could be my internet which is wickedly slow
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    "Who Builds a Magnificent 500 Jeffery"?

    Be-Spoke...made for a particular customer or user... If you are starting out on this adventure of having a Rifle made for you, research and asking questions is half the fun.. As a retirement present to myself and prior to a DG hunt in 2022 I had made a 505 Gibbs on a GMA action. This was truly...
  17. zephyr

    Does the perfect fixed blade for Africa exist? Whether it does or not, what should it look like?

    Knife design a collaboration with knife maker Jim Bensinger... 8"s overall length Pattern Welded steel with Water Buff scales..It has been used on numerous game from pigs to elephant ... with 2 sets of witness marks on the blade's spine fore and aft for fine and gross work
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    Does the perfect fixed blade for Africa exist? Whether it does or not, what should it look like?

    An fine example of that $1 steak knife found in every skinning shed plus the river rock used to sharpen them
  19. zephyr

    What is the purpose of carrying a knife out in a safari..

    I enjoy hunting Tuskless Eles (though I am not running as fast as I use to) the ones that I have shot have been processed where they fall leaving nothing but a wet spot at the end of the job, Everyone chips in; PH, Appies, Trackers and upon their arrival camp staff. So yes I use the knife on my belt
  20. zephyr

    I joined the 505 Gibbs club

    Daniel Carey I'm 6'1" my 505 has a 14.5" LOP
  21. zephyr

    I joined the 505 Gibbs club

    I use to finish all of my Big Bore range sessions shooting a box or so of .22's. This re-established proper shooting technique that may or may have not been compromised by shooting a Big kicking gun ... Then I discovered reduced loads using Trailboss or 5744 and mostly Cast Bullets, now I can...
  22. zephyr

    I joined the 505 Gibbs club

    Welcome to the Club
  23. zephyr

    My Hippo Skull

    Have always wanted to put a Buff skull inside a plexiglass box to use for a coffee table
  24. zephyr

    Double Rifle Recoil On Trigger Hand

    Check your length of pull .... If you bought the gun used The LOP was made for someone else.. A proper LOP will move your hand back and you will not need a trigger gaurd
  25. zephyr

    .470 NE Reloads and Fillers?

    Dacron vs Foam..... Bunches of years ago found a Michael McCourry pressure test on all of the various fillers out there. Foam created the least amount of Pressure Dacron one of the highest since I am shooting a 100 year old gun and wanting to give it the best chance ot last another 100 years I...
  26. zephyr

    Powder thrower capacity with big cartridges

    I'm old school... RCBS 10-10 balance scale, large Lee dipper, may takes a couple of scoops for my 505 Gibbs... if needed I can tap in a grain or three from the Dipper to finish... I can Weigh, Dump, and Seat a bullet in less than 30 seconds
  27. zephyr

    Deny Finch Hatton rifle

    Gotta love a Back Action Side Lock
  28. zephyr

    Reloder 15.5

    Here is a fun site to play with fill in the blanks and see the difference in recoil as the volume of powder goes up... When I was working up loads for my 505 Gibbs I used this recoil calculator 107grs of RL 15 vs 150grs of MRP is close to 30ft lbs difference...
  29. zephyr

    Reloder 15.5

    I use their Foam fillers with RL15 in both my 450NE and 505 Gibbs
  30. zephyr

    Reloder 15.5

    Rare Breed Are you using a filler ??
  31. zephyr

    Where in the Northeast ?? I am in Vermont

    Where in the Northeast ?? I am in Vermont
  32. zephyr

    Scope Zero Dependability?

    For me My only complaint with NF scopes is there is too much Turret stuff going on.. Even Leupold's VX-5HD 1.5x5 has a CDS reticle gotta pay extra to have that turret capped For normal hunting ranges I don't need to dial anything or adjust parralax.. For normal hunting ranges ... Give me 2...
  33. zephyr

    Model 70 .375 Safari Express Shooting Low

    If the scope has been on other rifles perhaps the reticle needs to be re-centered
  34. zephyr

    Fantastic Dakota Model 10 7x57 For Sale

    What load in the 7x57
  35. zephyr

    WJ Jeffrey, double barrel rifle

    We have yet to see the top of the barrels where it should give an address and chambering
  36. zephyr

    WJ Jeffrey, double barrel rifle

    Judging from the proof marks 80grs Cordite and a Max Bullet 480 as mentioned above it should be a 450#2 plan a trip to a good gunsmith to strip and clean the action make sure that it is on face and the barrels ring true and bores are in good shape.. As far as having the gun refinished if you...
  37. zephyr

    Solids?

    For Buff and Ele I usually bring more Solids than Softs
  38. zephyr

    Solids?

    I have shot numerous game with the Raptor in calibers ranging from 338win to 505 Gibbs all with devastating results. Because it is a bore riding bullet it is also very gentle to double rifles especially older rifles producing the least amount of barrel strain compared to other bullets. The...
  39. zephyr

    Solids?

    A CEB Raptor and a CEB Solid are two entirely different beasts. The Raptor is designed to shed it's petals and then the Base will continue on like a Solid exiting the animal. The Solid was designed for ultimate penetration
  40. zephyr

    REGULATING A DOUBLE RIFLE

    Get Graeme Wrights book .... If you use a lead sled, sand bags, pillows or shooting sticks make sure your hand is between the barrels (holding the gun as you shooting offhand) and what ever your resting it on as it will effect recoil and Point of Impact
  41. zephyr

    Which species draws you back to Africa?

    Buffalo and Elephant
  42. zephyr

    400 H&H

    Stock looks Great !!!
  43. zephyr

    Mid life crisis?

    Why is a Double Rifle not Versatile? I'm stirring the POT Should be able to shoot anything you want with an Iron Sighted Double Gun out to 150yards or more
  44. zephyr

    Mid life crisis?

    http://www.champlinarms.com/Default.aspx?tabid=30&ctl=GunsDetails&mid=409&StyleID=3&GunID=3809
  45. zephyr

    Need some advice on firing posture and hold..

    Sounds like the Stock may be a bit short from the banged knuckle and bruised bicep.... Practice shooting on and off the sticks lots of good drills out there .... When shooting a double your hand should always be between the barrels and what ever you are resting it against or you will change the...
  46. zephyr

    404 Jeffrey at 1019 yards!!

    "Windage and Elevation, Mrs. Langdon...windage and elevation."
  47. zephyr

    Show Us Your Hunting Knife

    Made by Jim Bensinger of Vt
  48. zephyr

    Loading a Double Rifle quickly

    I 100% agree with your last sentence "press out, fire. The same should be said for a rifle.. like a shot gun the barrels should be pressed or pushed to the target while mounting the gun instead of having the stock shouldered and lifting the barrels to the target ... where where physics tells us...
 
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