Recent content by 318AE

“230ish”? Are you a soul so brave as to only take shots so far as you can well estimate with the naked eye? Well done. My taste in vintage rifles may be just a little bit different, but I have a soft spot for the lever guns. Hopefully I can take my 1895 on a future trip.

Well done. I’m not sure which is more stunning, the quality of the work or how quickly it was accomplished. Both exceptional.

I had a jacket-core separation in a little more modern context. Let me explain… I was bringing a pre-war 275 Rigby to RSA circa 2019. I felt obligated to bring “275 Rigby“ brass vs “7x57” brass so as to avoid potential hassles at entry. Moreover, I choose to use the factory Hornady 275 Rigby...

You did very well. The RSM has been under appreciated for years, and resale values are recently rising. They remain a lot of gun for the money. They are one of a few actions that a 416 Rigby really works right in, and I think one of the best cartridges for the RSM (the 375 in RSM is just a...

I’m a little surprised to learn how many shots members here take beyond 300 yards, presumably with the help of a laser range finder (4xx yards measured to the yard). I’ve never hunted in Africa with a laser range finder, or with a PH that used one. Goes to show its one big continent with many...

I get the sense that RJ Renner is a blue steel and walnut guy. I’ve admired his work for some time. I know others here have some of his rifles. He talks about iron sights on his site and rebarrels Ruger No 1s for large pistol cartridges (lots of bore, not much cartridge case), clearly making...

I don’t think vintage rifles, or express rifles look right without iron sights. Any comb height that goes between iron sights and a scope is a compromise. I recommend mounting the scope as low as possible and not overthink it. A lower power 1” scope could be mounted very low. Others will...

“I didn't know a lot about this one other than I like the way it looked.” “as always comments and opinions are welcome ....”

Arguably, not that much has changed in the last 100 years in terms of DG rifles and ammo. The bonded and monolIthic bullets are better. Much is the same - sectional density, effective velocities etc.

As others have mentioned, it feels like the long way around to a 405 Winchester - a classic cartridge of TR lore, that is still loaded today. It get it that you have or can get a lot of 45/70 brass. It’s a little like saying you’re going to build a 318 WR, because it’s easy to find 30/06 brass...

I’ve learned there are many different traditional hunting methods, based on the game and the environment. They including tracking, spot and stalk, different types of blind or high sit hunting, baiting, driven hunts, hunts with hounds etc; each best suited for a specific context. I’ve often...

425 WR. Built in bolt guns, take-downs and doubles. Gets it done!

I had a PH I hunted with in Tanzania some 20 years ago, Ian Lennox (RIP). Without the scope or sling, this looks like it could be his rifle. The stories it could tell…

It’s a beautiful rifle. I think the length of the fore end and the long slender slope to it contributes to its graceful appearance and draws the eye away from the height at the rear of the action. I’ve seen some H&H rifles proportioned similarly. It’s truly well executed.

I’ve hunted Longido with Michel, albeit not for elephant. I did see elephant there, and they didn’t seem anymore habituated to people than those I’ve seen in the Caprivi, down south in Tanzania or elsewhere. I know Michel to be an articulate, grounded, committed, steadfast proponent of ethical...