Recent content by 458JCE

I have new favourites now, but the calibres with which I have hunted, and enjoyed, most are: 270 WIN 338 WINMAG 458 Lott If we were ever limited to one gun it would be 338WM.

"Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!"

Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!

Another favourite "I'm better when it's breathin'"

We don't have a tipping culture in Australia, so this is a bit daunting. My son and I are hunting Eastern Cape in August and until now, I haven't budgetted for tips. Our spiral horned slam hunt and 12 days will cost about US$18K or AU$25K - this is already a stretch for us. So I should take an...

My son Tom and I are looking forward to hunting with you in August Victor!

I'm fortunate enough to own a WJ Jeffery DR in 450-400 3". I have a photo from the International Big Game Rifle Competition in Darwin - taken in August 2024 - with 6 competitors holding WJ Jeffery Double Rifles in the same caliber. Not likely to be seen again. I'll dig the photo out and post it...

Congratulations, great hunt report well-told with some awesome photos - thank you.

Will do! But I'm currently planning a trip to NZ in May next year to hunt Sika Deer, Chamois and Tahr - we'll be taking a couple of Weatherbys for that. Buffalo hopefully get onto Buffalo with the Jeffery DR late next year.

Nice! The nine-three did the job. I just scaled up my double from a Sabatti 9.3x74R to a WJ Jeffery 450-400 3" - can't wait to use it on Buffalo!

Thanks for sharing! Outstanding photos and excellent write up. Looking forward to your next hunt report!

Thanks FWB and CBH - loved every minute of it, precious time hunting with my son!

Thanks Hookboy - it was! Hunting with my son is an annual event now (suggested by his beautiful partner) and I enjoy every part of it - the planning and preparation, through the travel and hunting to receiving the trophies - all of it.