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    I done did it now - Bought a Rigby.

    First a well wish for a speedy recovery! The Highland stalker is a nice rifle and the 275 will be good for most all PG. I would use the 416 on the roan, eland , and Giraffe if it was my pair of rifles.
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    Join me on finishing a custom .375 H&H build...

    A nice rust blue, and a quality english walnut stock might be a good starting point.
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    Ordered New/Old Gibbs 505

    That piece of firewood you have for the stock is going to have some spectacular fiddle back.
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Africa Sun Safari - Hunt Report

    That non typical eland cow deserves a EURO mount big time. Congratz on the hunt.
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    Mozambique State Depart level 4 advisories for Niassa Reserve and Pemba

    It looks like it was in L7, The one ran by MWA Mozambique Wildlife Adventures.
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    RiP Dolly, we loved you

    RIP dear lady
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    quarter rib, banded sling swivel and banded front sight kit interest

    I have a 9.3 barrel coming from douglas and it will go into a standard M98 action. I can take care of the soldering and clocking. just wanting to use a 1/4 rib as it just looks so much better. once i get it and confirm barrel measurements for the 1/4 rib, barrel band and front sight I will...
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    quarter rib, banded sling swivel and banded front sight kit interest

    Is a douglas 5.5 contour suported? Have a barrel headed my way soon.
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    Offhand with double rifles

    Interesting thread. I have shot off sticks at 150 at a 8 in plate with all my doubles. Never tried off hand. In 2024 my second shot on a wildebeest was at 125ish off hand. The first was at 110 off sticks and was all that was really needed as it was through the boiler room but since it was still...
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    458 african reloading dies for 458 lott

    The 458 african is a very good round, but is a handloader option only. Sorry you have a mixup in the purchase from the store.
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    .22 hornet vs .17 hmr

    Of the rounds you mentioned the 22 Hornet would be my choice. One of the things not mentioned is where do you intend to shoot baboons and monkeys? In limpopo 200 yards and in, Perfect for the hornet. Eastern cape and Namibia you could get shots in the 200-700 range. Are you hunting for sport...
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    ZIMBABWE: Chirundu, Zimbabwe: (Wet) Dreams On The Zambezi River

    Nice writeup! Elephant and Buff have a way of getting under your skin and that itch needs to be scratched every couple of years.
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    For Sale .375 H&H Magnum Magnum Barreled Action by Master Gunsmith Alfred Wyss-Gallifent

    If I didn't already have 10 or 12 or 20 projects already in the works I would take it on . GLWS it should go quick.
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    BRNO ZKK-602 458 Lott by Lon Paul of TangleWood Custom Guns.

    Someone will be set up to hit the ground running and be ready for Africa in no time. Nice rifle and a great price for the package.
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    Ruger No1 Boddington/Elephant .450NE value?

    The market is soft for sellers. my guess on the current time would be 2500-3000. Only because it is a special limited edition. But you might find someone that will pay 4K for it you never know.
 
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