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  1. Double D

    300 yard eland shoulder shot with a .308 - would you take it?

    Clify nailed it in the beginning of this thread. Talking about shooting a eland in the shoulder at .300 yards with a .308 is like a dog spinning in circles chasing his tale. I would bet there isn't one PH in a hundred that would let you take that shot even if you wanted to. The whole idea goes...
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    KUDU RIFLES

    This was a great thread started a long time ago, I really enjoyed reading it. It touched on a lot of great different opinions. I enjoyed the fact that a young girl took her trophies cleanly with a 257 rbts and I love that round but never had the guts to take it. The fellow originally asked if...
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    308 win for blue wildebeest

    Fur my two cents the .308 should do fine so long as you use a premium bullet that will penetrate. I shot a wildebeest with a 06 at a little over 50 yards with 180 grn partition a few years ago. It was over just as quickly as the first one I shot a long time ago with a .375. In my experience I...
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    Does the 243 win have a place in Africa?

    Nothing wrong with the 243 I have friends who hunt biltong with them all the time. But they live there and they pick their shots, on bigger animals they take head shots whither you or I agree its business to them and they are good at it. Now for you or I to go there with a .243 may not make...
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    Must haves for a double rifle

    Stock fit is everything. I hope they take measurements and fit you up. Ejectors are a wonderful thing to have. Balance is important in a rifle shot off hand. 10.5 lbs is a nice weight not so heavy to carry "for miles" but heavy enough to control even in a .500. I like the NECG sites wide v...
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    The 26 Nosler Any Thoughts?

    I recall when I was a kid a fellow told me his 264 was flat to 500 yards then started to rise a little. I am on my third .264. My handload was from a old hornady book but it was backed off a long time ago. My first rifle was a pre 64 that had to go when I needed a education, the second one was...
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    Question on Searcy Rifles

    Good Luck! Shoot it enough to get comfortable and it will become a friend.
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    Question on Searcy Rifles

    I don't no why any one would worry about warranty on one of Butch's rifles. They are so well made its kind a mute point. I have one of the original ones in 500 x 3 1/4" it has 3 trips to Africa and many miles packed on my shoulder in sand and dirt and rain. It has been packed at times by...
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    RECOIL!

    Recoil is subjective and rifle fit does make a difference. I do apreciate the time spent putting the table together as it gives a comparative idea about difference in recoil, especialy for the big ones. I also no this, I put 26 rounds threw the .375, 10 rounds threw the 416 and 15 rounds threw...
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    Is there a reason to go beyond 470NE?

    I think there is no good reason not to if thats what you want. Your rifles are more likley going to get delayed than your ammo. It happens, but so far touch wood it hasnt happened to me yet, come to think of it I have never actualy met anyone who didnt get their guns and ammo on arrival. So what...
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    Safari truck gun care?

    I have almost always kept my rifles in soft cases when in the truck or on the back. It only takes a second to take it out when you get off or out of the truck. On a few occasions years ago when hunting ranches I would hold the rifle uncased in my hands. But I see no need for that and most places...
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    The 20th Century's Top Rifle Cartridge

    Rifle cartridges have many uses, target, varment, military, hunting, big game hunting..... There is no top cartirdge for everything. But since this is Africa hunting .com we are attending then lets narrow it down to the point of our main interest "hunting africa and big game". My opinion is that...
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    rugged camera help???

    If you want tuff then Nikon is what you are looking for. If you want a good quality zoom then you need to go with a DSLR pick the Zoom lens you want. If you want compact then Nikon makes some realy nice comact cameras with loads of features incuding video. I carry one of each. A good video...
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    Russell or Courteney - Safari Boots...

    The buddy that originaly gave me the gaiters sent me this. I think these are prity darn good so if ur looking check them out. Ankle Gaiters - Products - Safari Clothing - Safari Gear - Safari Clothes for Travel
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    Russell or Courteney - Safari Boots...

    I dont no who made my Gaitors I have had them for quite a while. They are soft leather and they have velcro up the back with snaps top and bottom. The snaps rusted off a long time ago but the velcro keeps them together. I would buy a new pair if I ever saw the same ones. I could probably take...
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    .470 NE versus .500 NE Felt recoil

    I shoot a .500 double. I have shot 470's and if there is a difference in the recoil it is slight. In conversation and from reading books like Wieland, Wright and Bodington it is generaly considered to be a step up from the .470. I have no experience hunting with the .470 so I cant comment. But I...
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    Russell or Courteney - Safari Boots...

    One thing you might consider adding is a pair of gaitors with ur new boots as the courtneys are lower than most boots. Just a suggestion from a little experince.
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    "waterproofness" of Russell Safari PH boots?

    I think you are looking in the wrong direction if you are looking for water proof boots in Africa. If it is going to be wet then it will be likely over ur boots kind of wet. All the goretex in the world cant save you from that. Get two pairs of boots that you like that are quiet in the bush and...
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    You cant have to many .375's and that is a nice one. I would keep it.
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    Doug I am in Kyrgyzstan rite now but I lived in Alberta most of my life. I did some guiding...

    Doug I am in Kyrgyzstan rite now but I lived in Alberta most of my life. I did some guiding when I was young and prity much spent all my free time since then hunting fishing or working with my short hairs. I have hunted Africa 8 times and I have hunted Mozambique taking a very nice Eland and a...
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    Need help with value of a rifle

    Sounds to me like a damn nice rifle. You need to get the barrel stamped for sure. Then list it on guns america and any clubs you belong to, even ur local paper @ the price you think is refelctive of what you have. With pictures and if you word the add to point out the cost and stock work done...
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    Mozambique Elephant hunt $ 25000

    I sent you a PM a few days ago. If the hunt is gone please let us no.
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    Plains Game Rifle Selection

    Your choices are bothl good . Have used the .375 for everything from Oroby to Buffalo and only used one rifle. On the other hand I have taken more game in africa with the 30 06. The 300 win is a great caliber. If I was you I would take the one you are most comfortable with. If ur 06 is old death...
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    I search for an Ammunition Belt...

    I moved away from ammo belts and started using the pouches supplied by Murray Custom Leather. They are more comfortable and versatile. You can order them cartridge specific so the rounds fit like my .500 x 3-1/4" for instance. When hunting DG I carry two one on the left with softs and one on the...
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    Russell or Courteney - Safari Boots...

    As far as the negative comments go about reasons for wearing these two boots. I can say that if you go to africa with your hard soled hikers you are going to get some side ways glances at the very least from your PH's as you clunk along behind. The point being both these boots are very quiet in...
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    Russell or Courteney - Safari Boots...

    I have both Russels and Courtneys. I bought the courtneys first in Arusha Tanzania "and paid to much" because I needed a pair of boots. They are just the standard looking ph boots but no serial # or cleaning kit. They served me fine and I broke them in on the go with the help of not to much mole...
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    Questions About the CZ 550

    I have a left hand 458 Lott that was built by AHR on a CZ 550 action. It shoots very well with the peep sight and most imporantly it feeds every round all "5" from the magazine rite down to the bottom. I purchased it with 30mm Talley QD rings then bought a new VXR Leuopold 1 1/4 -4 only to find...
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    Is there a universal caliber?

    I cant agree more. If you are hunting north america your 06 is fine for averything (maybe short of the big Bears). As far as the rest of the world and especialy africa goes then .375 H+H just makes way to much sense. So two rifles to hunt the world with, 30-06 and .375 H+H. If its only one rifle...
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    Pair of rifles for plains game

    For africa a .375 would always be part of any pair I took along. You never no when a problem Lion permit or something might show up and the .375 makes the grade on anything if you need it. But to keep to the thread: .264 Win in a model 70 for long shots on lighter game / 140 grn...
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    How about these choices?

    From experince with the .375 H+H on four hunts and the .375 Ruger on one hunt in Africa, I can say that the confidence in a rifle that feeds as smothly as the H+H round in a model 70 is hard to beat. The Ruger does not feed as well. Anyone who has used the .375 H+H will likely agree about the...
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    Shot my first big bore

    The anticipation is sometimes worse than the fact. With time you will find the recoil to be less and less uncomfortable, especialy when you are shooting at Big Game. Maybe we have a new buffalo killer in our ranks?
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    .375H&H 300gr A-Frame Recipes Please

    Glad to be of assistance!:)
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    .280 Ross

    Thanks for the post Monish! Being Canadian I have always had a intrest in the Ross rifle and cartridge. I once even drove 300 miles just to look at one that was for sale in a small gun shop in Alberta. I didnt buy it because there was no brass and the bullets were hard or impossible to get. I...
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    Favorite Rifle

    Like most I have had many favourites over the years. Some I have even sold in early times when money and raising a family were at odds. I kick my ass over a few of them. Jaustin started this post and by chance saw my present favourite when we ran into each other in the caprivi a few years ago...
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    .375H&H 300gr A-Frame Recipes Please

    Try working up to 78 grns IMR 4350. 3 shots 3/4" in my model 70. 215 primers of course. You can likely go more as its not overly hot, at least in my rifle.
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    Caliber for my Double Rifle

    Don't count the .500 out When I was looking for a double I had prity much the same list as yours. I was leaning towards a .470. Being as I am left handed it was hard to find something. One day I find .500x 3 1/4" Searcy for sale on guns america. Long story short I bought it and am happy I did...
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    Lio The base price includes the trophy fee for the elephant? What are the extras like charters...

    Lio The base price includes the trophy fee for the elephant? What are the extras like charters etc? I am interested if it is still available. Dick
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    Rifle and Cal choices........

    I think all the rifles on your list are likely just fine. You metioned wanting something versatile. The .375 HH is prity hard to beat and as far as the rifle goes a model 70 or a CZ are prity darn dependable. I have never heard of a model 70 or CZ in .375 that didnt feed or eject. Next would be...
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    .257 Weatherby Magnum

    Great caliber, the rifle is not for my taste but everyone is different. When this rifle was built in California it was probably the coolest thing around. H+H royal sidelocks dont do anything for me either unless they have nice wood.
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    What types of African antelope can be hunted with a .338 Ultra Magnum?

    I can only speak from experience with the .340 wby but they prity much identical in power, if you can handle the rifle and shoot it well its great for everything. I would think nothing of hunting cape buffalo with one. If it was legal of course.
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    .300 Weatherby Magnum

    I agree with Ed. It is a killing machine, if you only have one rifle you could not pick a better one rifle for north america! I dont have one any more because like most of the rest of you I have safe full of rifles for different things but if I could only have one rifle it would be hard to beat...
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    MOUNTAIN BUFFALO - RAINER JOSCH

    I dont no where I got my copy from maybe rowland Ward? But get it for sure! It is the best Buff hunting DVD I have seen. I even contacted Rainer about a hunt, it would be a great experience to hunt with him.
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    Learning to shoot a 375 H&H

    Buy a .500 Buy a .500 shoot it for 6 months until you are comfortable with it. You will then be able to go back and shoot your .375 like it was a varmint rifle. I promise it works, no joke. Seriously a 375 is more comfortable to shoot than several smaller rifles calibers, like the .340...
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    416Rigby vs 458win

    There is no replacement for displacement If you are going to make the jump from a .375 then go for the 458 Lott or Akley. You can load down to 450 or 400 grn bullets if you want to. The 416 is a step up from the375 no doubt about it. But like the .375 its not quite a big bore and it sounds to...
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    What cartridge is most commonly used by PH's?

    I sure cant argue with the .375, most of the animals I have shot in africa were shot with a .375. Sometimes you PH's have to sort out mistakes made by guys like me and if I was in your shoes I would feel more comfortable if there was a bigger hole in the end of the barrel.
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    What cartridge is most commonly used by PH's?

    In my experience with Ph's that hunt dangerous game the .458 win was the most popular. At least at the time I hunted with them, I no that Vaughan has a .470 now and Leon had a .500 but not when I hunted with him. The other PH's I hunted plains game with didn't normaly carry rifles and I dont...
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    Russell Boots

    I have tried lots of boots including courtneys and others. I liked the courtneys when I got them and hunted with them in Tanzania. Then I got a pair of Russel PH's and I have not put on anything else for hunting in Africa since then. They are light, quiet, and easy on the feet. After my rifle...
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    31 Rhinos Killed in SA !!!! ( ONLY IN AFRICA :-( )

    A trophy fee on poachers would seem to be a good answer to the problem.
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    .45-70 for Elephant

    My best buddy has a 45-70 and he figures its the greatest thing since sliced bread. He reads all that Turnbull penetration propaganda and believes every damn word. I dont agree but I bite my tongue and let it go. I have shot elephant, and I suppose under ideal conditions a 45-70 will get the job...
 
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