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  1. 1ObsessedHunter

    Bore cleaners???

    It is the best...I've tried them all. I will say (and keep this in mind) as it gets older, and by older I mean a few years, I found it loses its potency and ability to clean. I had an older bottle and it just wasn't getting rid of the copper fouling. I bought a new bottle and the difference was...
  2. 1ObsessedHunter

    TTSXs = FAIL

    I think you also need to through Roy Weatherby in that mix. He and O'conner went at it all the time regarding the effects of velocity and lighter bullets on game.
  3. 1ObsessedHunter

    TTSXs = FAIL

    Diamondhitch.....I'm a diehard supporter of the 257 Weatherby...you and I have previously discussed our 257s. Perhaps that particular bullet (diamerter and weight) is a little fragile for elk sized game. Although it has been done and is doable with the 257, personally I wouldn't shoot an elk...
  4. 1ObsessedHunter

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2014

    To my fellow hunters, Merry Christmas to you and your families and a Happy New Year.
  5. 1ObsessedHunter

    Barnes TSX Recovered Performance Report - Sept 2013

    Well, I definately don't want to mess with the rifle. The A-Frames were also factory Federal Cape Shok loads. The A-Frames were seated to an OCL of about 3.500". They funtioned fine through the rifle but the accuracy could have been better. I was consistantly getting 2.5-3" groups at 100...keep...
  6. 1ObsessedHunter

    Barnes TSX Recovered Performance Report - Sept 2013

    Thanks for the comprehensive response. I knew it was the bullet length...it's unfortunate because I really wanted to use them. My rifle shoots A-Frames fine, as well as round nose Horrnady softpoints. And yes...testing loads, EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!.....thanks again.
  7. 1ObsessedHunter

    Barnes TSX Recovered Performance Report - Sept 2013

    You got me curious....and you're right, I checked the Barnes manual OCL is 3.570. I also measured the factory rounds...they're at 3.570. I'm out of luck with TSXs throught this gun.
  8. 1ObsessedHunter

    Barnes TSX Recovered Performance Report - Sept 2013

    Question....has anyone experienced feeding problems with TSXs??? I tried them in my 375 H&H Colt Sauer and they wouldn't feed. I was using factory ammo...Federal Cape Shok 300gr. I think because the bullet is long, as it exits the magazine the nose of the bullet is jamming up at the top of the...
  9. 1ObsessedHunter

    Rifle Barrell?

    Krieger!...all the time. I think they're the only barrel maker left to produce barrels with the single-point cut-rifling process. I also believe more matches are won with Krieger barrels than any other. They are the best there is. The others mentioned are vey good too....don't get me wrong. But...
  10. 1ObsessedHunter

    My Rage against RAGE Broadheads - With Video evidence

    I'm glad I saw this thread. I just bought a package of the new Rage Hypodermic 2 blade broadheads that I wanted to use for the opening day of bow season on whitetails. Truthfully, I wasn't impressed with them after I opened the package. I really don't like the design of the locking collars used...
  11. 1ObsessedHunter

    Diary of first african safari for Herve, 47, Marie, 47 and Pierre-Antoine, 14, in August 2013

    Herve...once you get a taste of Africa you're addicted for life. It's worse than any drug known to man. After my trip last year I went completely insane. All I think about now is how to get myself back there as soon as possible. Make it happen my friend...Cheers!
  12. 1ObsessedHunter

    I love my new gun!!!!!!!!!!

    Enysse...you're right about the accuracy. I have a few factory rifles that shoot sub MOA groups all day long. I couldn't believe it. I generally have my rifles accurized but with this kind of accuracy there's no need to touch them. It's all about finding the right load recipe. When I had my...
  13. 1ObsessedHunter

    I love my new gun!!!!!!!!!!

    Vit is excellent. I'm a little surprised though regarding the 100fps deviations. I'm using 7828 and the accuracy is unbeleivable. You can also give IMR4064 a shot. You may not get the velocity but it is generally extremely accurate with 100Gr. bullets. Keep me posted on your handloads and...
  14. 1ObsessedHunter

    I love my new gun!!!!!!!!!!

    Ohhh yeahhh!!! We've discussed the 257 before...I have one too. What powder did you wind up using??
  15. 1ObsessedHunter

    Diary of first african safari for Herve, 47, Marie, 47 and Pierre-Antoine, 14, in August 2013

    I love your pictures. Seeing the pictures in sequence is like being right there with you. Congratulations again on a fantastic hunt :clapping:
  16. 1ObsessedHunter

    I love my new gun!!!!!!!!!!

    What caliber is this?? It's a great feeling when you're shooting sub half inch groups. I get a high every time I can get one of my rifles to shoot clovers. Much of it is taking the time to experiment and develop the right load. Congrats on your gun!
  17. 1ObsessedHunter

    Hornady Bullets

    No doubt they're generally a softer bullet. I've used the interlock and SSTs extensively in the 300 Weatherby and other calibers. Usually all I can recover is a small piece of jacket from whatever game I've killed with them. I used SSTs in SA last year, didn't recover a single bullet, but they...
  18. 1ObsessedHunter

    Has anyone hunted in the "tactical style" or military style desert boots?

    +1 I have the same boots which I took to SA last year, and other Danners. They're generally very comfortable and lightweight. I like wearing an 8-10" boot for the anckle support. I can think of a few times my boots saved me from a twisted or broken anckle.
  19. 1ObsessedHunter

    Kimber 8400 Caprivi

    Very nice...and $2,600 is an excellent deal for that gun new. It's usually around $3,100. Good luck with it.
  20. 1ObsessedHunter

    NAMIBIA: Leopard Hunt With Sebra Hunting Safaris

    Awesome...congrats on your lepoard!!
  21. 1ObsessedHunter

    High Quality Hunting Clothes

    We all feel your pain. As far as boots and clothing goes...I swear by Danner boots and Cabelas clothing. For my first trip I bought 5.11 TDU ripstop pants. They're very convertable pants and I did not get hot wearing them. They have plenty of pockets too. BP is right....you dont need to much as...
  22. 1ObsessedHunter

    Vintage Hunting Pictures Non Africa

    These old pictures never cease to amaze me...it's like time travel. Keep them coming :)
  23. 1ObsessedHunter

    SOUTH AFRICA: First Safari With Hartzview

    Great report and great pics...congrats!
  24. 1ObsessedHunter

    Ivan Carter And Elephant Charges

    +1 I own a few of his videos and watch him all the time on Tracks Across Africa. I've NEVER seen anything indicative of unethical behavior. He's a conservationist and extremely ethical. Nor can he compared to Sullivan only in that Sullivan is a little crazy. I think Ivan would be very...
  25. 1ObsessedHunter

    NAMIBIA: Ozondjahe Safaris New lodge

    Beautiful pictures...Impressive!!
  26. 1ObsessedHunter

    Gun Porn...

    You've got good taste my freind....that Sauer is a beauty. I've got 2 Colt Sauers and 3 Sauer 202s myself, and my brother picked up a 375 H&H Sauer 90 just yesterday.
  27. 1ObsessedHunter

    SOUTH AFRICA: Austin & Phil HartzView Hunting Safaris 2013

    These pictures of you and your son are priceless. Looks like you two had an awesome time together. It's great that you got to share this experience. Good for you....congrats!!! :)
  28. 1ObsessedHunter

    SOUTH AFRICA: Just Back From Koedoeberg Safaris What A Place To Hunt

    Great pics! Looks like you guys had a blast. Nice Waterbuck. Congrats!!!
  29. 1ObsessedHunter

    SOUTH AFRICA: Back From Kido Safaris

    Great job guys...congrats!!!
  30. 1ObsessedHunter

    SOUTH AFRICA: Just Returned From HartzView Hunting Safaris

    Great report and pictures. Congrats!!!
  31. 1ObsessedHunter

    Snake Bite - WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT

    OMG!!!! This is gruesome!
  32. 1ObsessedHunter

    I Finally Got It!!

    Gorgeous!!! Good for you!
  33. 1ObsessedHunter

    howa 1500 in .300 problems

    After you've tried the other suggestions, i.e. checking the mounts, swapping scopes, making sure the bore is clean; also check your action screws to make sure they're not loose or too tight. Really tight screws can twist the action. If none of this works switch powders or bullets, or both. I'm a...
  34. 1ObsessedHunter

    Looking for a good gunsmith for a Browning lever rifle trigger job...

    Glad it worked out. Never doubted NJ would get it right...triggers are his specialty.
  35. 1ObsessedHunter

    Caliber 30-30 use in Africa???

    There's a time and a place for eveything...the 30-30 had it's day and it's place is not in Africa. I'm sure it's killed plenty game over the years but it's heyday is long gone. I've heared the stories of all kinds of things being killed with a .22 long rifle but that doesn't mean it's the...
  36. 1ObsessedHunter

    State Department Warning for Johannesburg Airport

    I stayed at the Afton Guest House last year....they're great! I was also a first-timer. They handled the import permits for my firearms and had someone waiting for me upon my arrival. This was etremely helpful because my rifles didnt make my flight, and Afton's guy really helped to get...
  37. 1ObsessedHunter

    Professional Hunters - What rifle do you carry?

    Jaco...there's is a video of an elephant hunt on Kwalata's website. I belive that is you in the video carrying a JP Sauer rifle. Is that yours? Just wondering what caliber that was and what you think of the Sauer rifles? They are not the traditional dangerous game rifle in that the have a...
  38. 1ObsessedHunter

    SOUTH AFRICA: BOWHUNT: My Bow Hunt

    Real nice Kudu! Enjoy!!
  39. 1ObsessedHunter

    Looking for a good gunsmith for a Browning lever rifle trigger job...

    I'm a little late here. Neil Jones is a great trigger man for ANY rifle. I think he even did work on one of my brothers rifles. He is very well known in the gun community for his trigger work. If he can't fix it no one can.
  40. 1ObsessedHunter

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

    I think the shot is possible but not feasible. In general, I'd say you were undergunned shooting Eland with a .308 at that range, and you run the risk of something going wrong. I haven't killed one...yet, but one of these days I will. At a minimum I would choose one of the 300 magnums and more...
  41. 1ObsessedHunter

    WTB Reloder 15 Powder

    Obviously very hard to find any powder now. The only place you can find some powder now is on gunbroker.com, but at astronomical prices...and people are paying. I would also continue to check (on a daily basis) the major retailers like Brownells, Midway, even Cabelas. They update their inventory...
  42. 1ObsessedHunter

    Ammunition Box for South Africa

    I'm almost certain it does not have to be in a hard case. I beleive you could even put your ammo within your baggage....it just has to be seprate from the rifle. Someone please confirm and correct me if I'm wrong.
  43. 1ObsessedHunter

    .460 weatherby

    I'm not sure why you're comparing a Barret type break to the Vais...they don't even look the same. Also, how are you concluding that the Vais increases noise and blast "markedly"? I'm not sure I understand your point with Vais' FAQs. They state the noise and blast are directed away from the...
  44. 1ObsessedHunter

    .460 weatherby

    Here you go. Notice the holes on the Vais are much smaller and are bored with a forward angle to divert the blast forward.
  45. 1ObsessedHunter

    .460 weatherby

    I really have to disagree. A well constructed break, such as the Vais break, will not increase the noise level or blast. There are many others as well. If anyone has ever been to the PA 1000yd range in Williamsport PA, they'd see every rifle at the bench fitted with a break. I shoot next to...
  46. 1ObsessedHunter

    SOUTH AFRICA: Is hunting Cape Buffalo on a Game Farm More Dangerous

    Glad this was brought up...I wondered this as well.
 
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