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Second this - logically a 'classic' scoped rifle lends itself to flatter shooting PG calibres - my feeling is a 300 mag is the way to go. 300 WM is too common - H&H is an English-developed calibre so a good match. The 308 NOrma Mag would also be a nice option but being a reload-only proposition...

If the Scirocco's group as well as the TSX I would use them. You can push them a bit faster and slightly better BC. Both deadly in terminal performance, so nothing much to choose there. In my limited experience, the Scirocco's are quite finicky with loads. Tougher than an Accubond - toughest of...

I've seen this with Hornady factory ammo - that sat in storage a long time (like 25-30 years). When the bullets were pulled on the remainder of the batch, the powder was in varying stages of decomposition from clumpy granules to liquid sludge. Considering the nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin...

As a resident Joburger, this is the answer if you need/want to stay at the airport.

Yeah, not to be dramatic but that looks like it's about to let go. It can probably be repaired but you'll always have doubts and a 505 is not a calibre for dodgy stock. That stock needed to be properly bedded and braced before the cracks set in. Rather put the repair money towards a new stock

What you are missing is: 1. GRT (or QL) and Hornady don't know your specific case & chamber dimensions. Always use your measured data - the case internal volume (H2O mass) is critical. Hornady's data is generic. 2. Your cartridge OAL looks very short versus standard. This will increase pressure...

Like any simulation, the quality of the output is determined by the quality of the input. I use GRT extensively and the following criteria are critical: 1. Case capacity for cases fired in your rifle (should go without saying this means cases of the same brand and from the same batch) Also known...

The law here states that you may only possess ammo that can be fired in a firearm for which you possess a licence. So you are NOT required to have matching headstamps. However the airport police (and SAPS in general) are not the most highly educated enforcers of the law, so you may encounter...

Yes you can legally purchase ammo with your temp permit (obviously only in the same calibre as the permit)

Not sure a 9.3x66 is good advice unless an obscure (soon to be obsolete) calibre with unobtanium brass is the goal. 9.3 is hardly a drop in "power level" - especially for North American game. Other than legal requirements in some African countries for DG, in practical terms, if a 9.3 isn't man...

For the species mentioned, pretty much anything in the 285-286gr will work just fine at 9.3x62 velocities, that's the beauty of this calibre. As mentioned, the Norma Oryx work fine and tend to be very accurate in most guns. Any of the premium bullets will work but probably aren't necessary for...

This is pretty much exactly what GRT gives. GRT indicates (using default specs) that 65gr is a bit over max pressure - but should give about 97% casefill. Something sounds off if the powder is overflowing the case completely - maybe just double-check/validate your scale in case something is...

I wonder if a bit more info on the gun to add colour wouldn't help generate more bidding interest? Info such as how long Ron has owned the rifle? How many elephant were hunted with it approximately? What other DG was hunted with it?

What birds would you want to shoot? Rock pigeons can be shot year round (as they're classed as vermin) and IMHO are amongst the best wing shooting around. Waterfowl and terrestrial species like guinea fowl and francolin/spurfowl must be hunted in season, which may limit your timing a bit. Some...

All the way full - try to get the water level with the case mouth and avoid an excessive meniscus. Because you want to measure a sample of cases, you want consistency in the method. Filling with a small syringe usually keeps the mess to a minimum and I've never experienced any air bubbles using...