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Aussie Chris replied to the thread Heym factory regulation options.I listen to The Big Game Hunting Podcast all the time! When it’s an episode about Africa it’s my favourite podcast. I especially like... -
It's a non-issue. They shoot just fine with 500-grain bullets and a bit of load tweaking. My rifle shoots lights-out with 480's but I've...
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I’m going to tag @doctari505 in this discussion since I really appreciate his participation in the forums from time to time, and the... -
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Heym uses Hornady Dangerous Game Series ammunition to regulate all double rifles up to .500 Nitro Express. They use LFB (Labor Fur...
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Aussie Chris replied to the thread Heym factory regulation options.Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it. Could I just double check what you meant in your last paragraph? It sounds like it’s not...
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I don’t buy the cannelure issue. I’ve successfully ran all the bullets below through 450 NE without issue. I’m out of some I have used...
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Aussie Chris replied to the thread Heym factory regulation options.I’m sure he meant 500gr. I don’t think anyone even makes 480gr .474 bullets, probably would be good on a big cat though haha - bad...
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Aussie Chris replied to the thread Heym factory regulation options.Thanks guys, all very helpful responses, and some absolutely beautiful rifles there I must say, and some of those groups are very...
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Here is a solid size comparison of my 450 beside my 450/400, just bored one day when it was like -23 degrees and still wanted to geek...
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To the point of regulation, I found the 450 pretty darn easy. Here is a target when I was quickly trying to dial in a couple loads to...
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I'm not sure what Heym can do for you as far as factory options. While no longer made, if they would regulate it with some old stock of...
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For size comparison. Here is my rifle next to Mac’s. His has gorgeous dark wood, full engraving and case colors. But you can really...
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I have a 450NE on a grossbox and love it. I think Heym usually only offered the 470/500/577 in the grossbox, but could also order the...
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Aussie Chris reacted to Kevin Peacocke's post in the thread Why you dont want to hunt elephant..? with Like.
I have been around elephant most of my life and see them as something very different to any other game. They are intelligent, sometimes...
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Aussie Chris reacted to Safari Dave's post in the thread Why you dont want to hunt elephant..? with Like.
I want to hunt elephant, but I also want to bring the ivory home to the USA unless I get a once-in-a-lifetime deal on the hunt. So far...