Recent content by 375Ruger416

I went through Frankfurt direct to Windhoek. I needed a rifle permit for Frankfurt, but Travel Express took care of it. All in all, I never had to handle my rifle or luggage in Germany and spent the day touring Frankfurt before and evening flight to Namibia which arrived the following morning...

I think that’s a wise decision. I think I’m adding a 416 barrel for my R8 and then I’m done. Have a few safe queens already. Time to thin the herd and spend more time and money on experiences and hunts especially on trips and hunts with my boys. Have a hunt booked with each of them this year.

I wonder if the newish Swaro Z5i+ will be a hot seller. Seems to have a nice feature set and competitive price.

I should also say that we all have a budget to live within, but spending enough on quality glas to meet the needs of our eyes is worthwhile.

I’m skeptical of the price:performance ratio in the higher end glass. Certainly a case of diminishing returns. I’ve got Leupold VX-6 HD on my Blaser R8 barrels and have a pair of Leica Geovid Pro binoculars that I think are great. OTOH, the market prices are what the market will bear. AND...

I had no idea this was possible.

The first mark hurts the worst, doesn’t it!?!? Then I keep carrying the rifle and trying to take care of it, but accept that it is, after all, a tool. It can only achieve its purpose if carried and used, sometimes in challenging conditions and becomes like an old friend that will stick with...

Prayed for you, Darren and your extended family.

My understanding is that it is longer, heavier bullets that need a faster twist to stabilize. Shorter, lighter bullets should not be a problem, though, with the case capacity of the 338 WM there is little need to go lighter than 200 gr. Just checked the most recent edition of the Hornady...

Roan’s on my list for my next trip. Will either be a 300 WM or a 280 AI. I’ve got a 6.5 PRC and 6.5 CM but they’re not even coming to Africa. Nothing wrong with the 6.5 and 6 mm on game, but if you can shoot larger, heavier cartridges you should for game bigger than impala, deer, pronghorn...

I’m late to the party, but concur that a premium bullet at moderate ranges will do the job in the 6.5 CM. LRX, TTSX, A frame, Scirroco, Partition, Terminal Ascent…. My 11 year old took his first deer with a 6.5 CM and 127 gr LRX in November. It’s a great versatile bullet for the 6.5 CM if your...

Welcome! My first African hunting experience was also in Namibia - 2024. Heading back in June and then getting after some Cape buffalo in Mozambique late in 2026 or in 2027.

That’ll do! How many round groups are you going to shoot to fine-tune POI? I usually shoot 5, but don’t have anything bigger than a 375 yet…

Having spent quite a bit of time mulling this over, I see it more as a matter of personal preference and familiarity than one truly being ‘better’ than the other. Almost all of us are familiar with and effective with a bolt action rifle. This, affordability, and a very accurate first shot and...

Yes, absolutely. On the other hand, I would call it a fantastic one-rifle for everything in Africa. Oh, you won’t be launching rounds at kudu 400 m+ across a valley in the East Cape, but who cares? Can’t say why, but to my eye, that’s my favorite of all the wonderful wood and steel bolt...