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  1. Sand Rat

    In memoriam - "Deadeye" has fired his last shot

    Condolences to you and your family.
  2. Sand Rat

    Prayers for Mark

    Get well soon Mark l’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Had some minor procedures done where you are. If you’re dealing with Dr McKnight he’s one of the best.
  3. Sand Rat

    Empty single piece of brass in backpack South Africa

    My wife had a pair of empties in her carryon when we left Cape Town in 2017 from a zebra and black wildebeest she’d killed. She argued with the screener and tried to keep them but was unsuccessful. After he kept them he wanted to ask her about her hunt. All he got was a very cold stare.
  4. Pig Hunting

    Pig Hunting

  5. Pig Hunting

    Pig Hunting

    CZ 550 American
  6. Sand Rat

    Wanted Winchester Model 70 Super Grade 7x57

    Been toying with selling my CZ 550 American after getting my Hawkeye African 275. Not a model 70 but the wood is outstanding and only 200 were made.
  7. Whitetail Deer Crossbow Hunting

    Whitetail Deer Crossbow Hunting

  8. Whitetail Deer Crossbow Hunting

    Whitetail Deer Crossbow Hunting

  9. Sand Rat

    Suggestions for a crossbow

    I went with the Excalibur Matrix 380, deadly accurate and low maintenance.
  10. Sand Rat

    KMG Hunting Safaris 2021 Season Photos

    Don’t you have an engineering degree????? Just saying............
  11. Ruger Hawkeye African Rifle

    Ruger Hawkeye African Rifle

    Pig hunt
  12. Sand Rat

    general purpose bullet for the 6.5x55 cartridge

    I’ve narrowed it down to the 140 gr Partition in my Ruger Hawkeye African behind a good dose of RL 22. Super accurate and hits hard. It’s all I use under the feeder light to shoot hogs at night. Even the really big ones don’t stand a chance. Reread your post and don’t find the Partition too...
  13. Sand Rat

    SOUTH AFRICA: Bos en Dal SAFARIS June 6-28, 2021

    Nice write up Mark, thanks for sharing.
  14. Sand Rat

    Found Primers In Dallas

    Bought 1500 CCI LRP at Academy about three weeks ago. They said no limit so I was an ass and bought them all at 7 dollars a hundred.
  15. Sand Rat

    Found some powder and primers today

    Was at an Academy on the North side of Houston last Friday and scored 1500 CCI LR primers at 7 bucks per hundred. The days of 35-37.50 per 1000 are history I’m afraid.
  16. Sand Rat

    Advice for loading 7x57 & 6.5x55

    In the 7x57 it’s the 156 gr Norma Oryx behind a published load of H4350 and the 140 gr partition with RL 22 in the Swede. Those are about all I use anymore for big hogs and white tails. John Barsness has wrote about using the 156 gr Oryx on moose so should do fine on elk.
  17. Sand Rat

    on a lighter note...

    They sell them on the side of the road everywhere in India. Pic from 2019.
  18. Sand Rat

    on a lighter note...

    Spike, it’s not Africa. We don’t have anybody pumping our gas like you do. Most of us pay at the pump and never even enter the store and there’s no outside attendant.
  19. Sand Rat

    SOUTH AFRICA: First Safari In The Eastern Cape With KMG Hunting Safaris

    Met Nick in 2019 @KMG Hunting Safaris while hunting with his older brother . He’s a fine young man and knows his stuff. Glad to see KMG is going strong after all the Covid mess. Looking forward to the rest of the story.
  20. Sand Rat

    .257, .8mm & 9.3mm Bullets For Trade

    PM sent on the 257
  21. Pig Hunt Texas USA

    Pig Hunt Texas USA

  22. Hunting Pigs in Texas USA

    Hunting Pigs in Texas USA

  23. Texas USA Hunt White-tailed Deer

    Texas USA Hunt White-tailed Deer

  24. White-tailed Deer Hunting Texas USA

    White-tailed Deer Hunting Texas USA

  25. Sand Rat

    KMG Hunting Safaris 2021 Late Season Offer

    Merry Christmas to the whole KMG gang and the UK (Dudders) bunch!
  26. Sand Rat

    KMG Hunting Safaris 2021 Late Season Offer

    Seems like we had this discussion before at the lodge if I recall.
  27. Sand Rat

    Shout Out to Camera Land Inc Sports Optics

    Doug and the group at Cameraland are great folks to deal with!
  28. Sand Rat

    How has Everyone’s Hunting Season at Home been?

    Shot the 6.5 X 55 Hawkeye African three times since season opened. Santa brought an ATN 3-14 night vision scope so the pigs and coyotes are really gonna pay next year.
  29. Sand Rat

    How has Everyone’s Hunting Season at Home been?

    Great hunt Cody, wonder what Ruger African is coming out this year?
  30. Sand Rat

    An Old Friend Gone Too Soon

    Remember the good times, celebrate his life and your friendship!
  31. Sand Rat

    Happy Holidays Everyone!

    Thanks Jerome and a very Merry Christmas to all my Africahunting family as well. I’m currently on the couch with a mild case of COVID but have to admit I came through 2020 better than a lot of folks and have much to be thankful for. My wife must have thought my cat needed a little extra for...
  32. Sand Rat

    Didn't someone make african game animal bar coasters?

    I bought several sets for myself and others from @Jody , his work is 1st class!
  33. Hog Hunting Texas USA

    Hog Hunting Texas USA

    Still whacking hogs at night under my kill light. Another one shot kill from the the Swede.
  34. Sand Rat

    Modern Action 7x57 Load

    Great book full of very valuable information. Gun Gack II and III should arrive this week. III is hot off the press.
  35. Sand Rat

    How has Everyone’s Hunting Season at Home been?

    Still whacking hogs at night under my kill light. Another one shot kill from the the Swede.
  36. Sand Rat

    Modern Action 7x57 Load

    Pulled out my Big Book of Gun Gack and JB has the following 7X57 160 gr loads. 156 gr Norma Oryx, 160 Barnes TSX, 160 Northfork SP, 160 Nosler Partition and 160 Sierra Gameking all using 46 gr of H4350. The only issue would be if the Swift bullet is grippier than those listed above and would...
  37. Sand Rat

    Modern Action 7x57 Load

    I run 46 gr of H4350 under a 156 gr Norma Oryx. It’s a published John Barsness load and he’s not one to hot rod. I use it in a CZ 550 American, a Ruger No 1 and a Ruger Hawkeye African 275 Rigby. Extremely accurate in all three rifles. Bullet expansion and retention is top notch and it hits...
  38. Sand Rat

    Weird mosquito looking bug with stinger!

    My dad called em “Bee Catchers”, that was his central Texas name for em.
  39. Sand Rat

    on a lighter note...

    Still have knots on my head from holding the light in the wrong spot while the old man worked on his 57 Chevy! It was a four door, 6 cylinder with no AC and our only means of transportation till 1970.
  40. Sand Rat

    Dove Season in Texas just around the corner!

    Headed to Santa Anna Texas tomorrow, hope to whack out a few limits on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  41. Sand Rat

    How has Everyone’s Hunting Season at Home been?

    I’ve got that one as well but prefer shooting the Swede over the Rigby.
  42. USA Hunt Boar

    USA Hunt Boar

  43. Sand Rat

    How has Everyone’s Hunting Season at Home been?

    Whacked this boar yesterday evening right before dark under a wild plum tree in East Texas. Through the shoulder with the 6.5x55 Ruger Hawkeye African and he was DRT.
  44. Sand Rat

    Best Deer Hunting Round, LOL!

    7x57 and 6.5x55 cuz recoil sux’s and you don’t need anything bigger.
  45. Sand Rat

    on a lighter note...

    Went over like a fart in church Hornier than a two pecker billy goat Ran like a spotted ass ape
  46. Sand Rat

    And Texas thinks it has a wild pig problem......pffft!

    Can’t see the guys face, could very well be anyone of those mentioned. :Dead:
  47. Sand Rat

    WANTED: Archery Hunt Daytime Steenbok As My Number One Animal Plus Cull Hunting

    @KMG Hunting Safaris ph Marten had the #1 bow steenbok as of two years ago. Contact Marius for a hunt.
  48. Sand Rat

    Ruger 275 Rigby Trifecta For Sale

    My African and CZ 550 are both fantastic firearms and hard to come by.
  49. Sand Rat

    Issues with the Artistry of Wildlife

    Ted, I seriously doubt you will ever move on. Just let it go.
  50. Sand Rat

    Comment by 'Sand Rat' in media 'Hunting Steenbok in South Africa'

    I’ve seen this one in person and it’s impressive to say the least,
 
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