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CAustin reacted to deewayne2003's post in the thread Setting overall length on a Double rifle with
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I’ll add that I’ve found the custom ordered Lee FCD to be money well spent and switching from Hornady to CH4D dies made my .470 brass... -
CAustin reacted to MacJenkins's post in the thread Setting overall length on a Double rifle with Like.
Most guys will load so you get a good crimp in the cannelure. We are not chasing the accuracy like in a blot gun. Good crimp is...
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CAustin replied to the thread Which would you prefer- 416 or 404.I have a 375, 416 and a 470 NE. Would love a 404 Jeffery which are hard to come by. Ammo for both rifles you mention will be expensive...
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CAustin reacted to wildwilderness's post in the thread Which would you prefer- 416 or 404 with Like.
Last minute been thinking of an Elephant/Buffalo bolt rifle- a couple of options locally available as mentioned a 416 Taylor or a 404...
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CAustin reacted to DALTON & YORK SAFARIS's post in the thread Cancellation Hunt 2026 Chirundu with Like.
Good afternoon all I hope this finds you well you all well . We have had an unfortunate event happen to a client who was scheduled to...
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CAustin replied to the thread How many times to Africa before you get Leopard?.My first leopard shown in avatar was taken on day 14 of hunt back in 2021. My second leopard was taken on day 7 of 2024 hunt. Pre...
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CAustin reacted to AZDAVE's post in the thread Which of these three bullets would you use for leopard in 30-06? with Like.
Of those three I would use the game king as first choice Core Lokt as second Don't have any experience with the 3rd option so cant...
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CAustin reacted to Schüler Jumbo's post in the thread Which of these three bullets would you use for leopard in 30-06? with Like.
172 grain Remington Speer Impact.
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CAustin replied to the thread Which of these three bullets would you use for leopard in 30-06?.I have hunted and killed two leopards. The first was taken with a 9.3x62 firing 284 grain soft points. PH’s gun and his hand loaded...
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CAustin reacted to codofish's post in the thread Which of these three bullets would you use for leopard in 30-06? with Like.
165 grain Remington Core-lokt tipped, 165 grain HSM Spitzer Boat Tail Sierria Game King, or 172 grain Remington Speer Impact. Please...
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CAustin replied to the thread Best elephant hunting video?.I bought and watched 20 times the video on hunting the African elephant before I went on my hunt in 2015. Great tutorials on that DVD
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I watched this video like all others from CMS on Youtube. I think all new elephant hunters should buy Buzz's videos. I ordered them...
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CAustin replied to the thread AH Dangerous Game Hunt In The Limpopo Valley For 2026 With MATTANJA HUNTING SAFARIS.Hope you guys have a great hunt
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CAustin reacted to AZDAVE's post in the thread AH Dangerous Game Hunt In The Limpopo Valley For 2026 With MATTANJA HUNTING SAFARIS with Like.
Have a fantastic group hunt! Looking forward to all the hunt reports
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CAustin reacted to odonata's post in the thread Southpaws rejoice! The left-handed Lipsey's Ruger Hawkey Alaskan might be available soon... with Like.
For many years now, if a lefty wanted a CRF bolt action Ruger with iron sights or a barrel band, they really needed to love the 375...