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    Why all the 6.5 Creedmoor Hate?

    The main problem is that the 6.5mm Creedmoor is over-hyped. It was designed as a mid-range match cartridge which can fit in medium/short actions. And sold like snake-oil. I have one Remington 700 rifle chambered for it, as well as a Tikka 595 in.260 Remington and a Sako AII in 6.5mm x 47 Lapua...
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    AVOID Gunsmith quicksand!...Classic Barrel & Gunworks: Prescott Arizona: Dan Pedersen

    Sorry to read about the mess you are in with that clown. Makes my problems with Randy Selby and his sloppy workmanship minimal in comparison.
  3. Roan Hunting Limpopo Province South Africa

    Roan Hunting Limpopo Province South Africa

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    Roan Antelope 2022

    Nice! I might know Marius. Is Marius part-owner of a gun shop in Polokwane?
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    Roan Antelope 2022

    Old Roan antelope taken on Limpopo Province, South Africa, with PH Jacques Pieterse of leadwood African Adventures. .404 Jeffery performed admirably.
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    .404 Jeffery Build

    Please see my later post on Randy Selby's sloppy workmanship.
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    .404 Jeffery Rifle built by Randy Selby

    Shootist, As mentioned in a response a few minutes ago, it is not worth my while going back and forth, since it takes me less time and money to fix these things myself or with help from a friend who is a starting gunsmith and has the tools to do some of the minor work required to correct...
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    .404 Jeffery Rifle built by Randy Selby

    I am departing for South Africa the second week of July, so it is not worth my while to engage Mr. Selby in dialogue, ship the rifle back and forth, risking not getting it back on time. All I can do is report the results of his work, so others can know what to expect.
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    .404 Jeffery Rifle built by Randy Selby

    The problem is, I had referrals and did not pay peanuts.
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    .404 Jeffery Rifle built by Randy Selby

    Well, I received my Remington 1917 rifle from Randy Selby (a.k.a. "The Real Gunsmith) about a month ago. What follows is factual, detailing what I asked for and what I received for the amount of money I paid upfront. 1. Action work: The rifle feeds flawlessly. However, the magazine box was cut...
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    404 Jeffery - power question?

    I just finished developing a load for my .404 J, using Hornady brass, Federal 215 Magnum Primers and 400 gr. Woodleigh bullets, using Hornady dies. 74.0 grains of Hodgdon Varget (ADI 2208 ?) produced a 3-shot group measuring exactly 1 inch at 100 meters. I did not use a chronograph and visual...
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    My first Cape Buffalo with Gunter Bierbaumer from Leadwood African Adventures

    Gunter carried a Ruger .458 Win Mag. with 500 gr. Peregrine Flat nosed solids.
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    My first Cape Buffalo with Gunter Bierbaumer from Leadwood African Adventures

    Only 1 bullet, completely mangled, recovered from the off shoulder. The other 3 went through. Excellent performance.
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    My first Cape Buffalo with Gunter Bierbaumer from Leadwood African Adventures

    My PH carried a Ruger in .458 Winchester Mag, with 500 gr. Peregrine Flat Nosed solids.
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    My first Cape Buffalo with Gunter Bierbaumer from Leadwood African Adventures

    As mentioned earlier, I could not get good pictures of the one bullet which remained in the buff. However, they did the job.
 
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