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    Afton Safari Lodge Rifle Service

    I just used them in August and have used them several times over the last few years. All went well. Elize will take care of business and, as others have noted, Mr. X is the guy to get things done at the airport.
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    Jo-burg Hotels

    I have stayed at Afton eight times over the years and number nine will be this August. As has been noted by others, having Mr. X on your side is priceless. During covid, he worked his charm several times for me and just having him to help with check-in for an Airlink flight with a rifle makes...
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    Ruger RSM .375 H&H (2005)

    I purchased such a rifle around 1992. I can't tell you how many times I have shot it, probably something approaching 2,000. No issues with cracks. Everything has held together very well. Yes, the weight helps tame recoil. I commonly fire around 25 rounds at each range session and while in my...
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    Changing to new batch of powder- what safety margin do you need?

    Having worked in the industry, please allow me to post the following. For Winchester and IMR propellants (and probably most others), the manufacturer achieves lot-to-lot consistency by using what is called a Reference Lot. Upon making a lot a particular propellant, the new lot is tested...
 
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