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This post made me think of a story passed down through the family of a good friend. The Great,Great, Grandfather of my friend was on the long journey back to Florida after being released from a POW camp in Maryland. This was after the surrender Appomattox. On the walk back home he came upon...

Raven Rocks has 450 grain Woodleigh softs in stock.

I recommend adding one of these to your tool box for twisting virgin rings.

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Raven Rocks has Norma .404 Rimless NE head stamped brass in stock that would go well with that beautiful rifle of yours.

I will be surprised if you are not planning your second African hunt before you finish the first. I am not as fast or as strong as in my younger days but the older I get I tend to appreciate certain things in a way that I didn't as a younger man.

The scope looks to be a Bausch & Lomb Balvar. The mount provides a means to adjust point of impact as the scope has no internal adjustment. That type of mount was produced by B&L as well as Kuharsky Brothers.

You can read a bit about Frank Wells and his work starting on page 335 in this book. If you do not have a copy, my condolences.

This scope has been sold.

You are most welcome @Buckums! I am happy to hear you were able to snag those.

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The bullet in this line of ammunition is bonded according to the manufacturer. I have no experience with this bullet but curious if the terminal performance would be close to the Norma Oryx, or Woodleigh Weldcore? I have in possession all that is needed to load for the 7x65R but if this...

Barnes 235gr TSX is still in production as is the Hammer Bullet 220gr. Stone Hammer.

The 400 grain Woodleigh FMJs in my possession have the smooth cannelure much like an A-Frame. The 450 grain softs look the same as the 400's pictured.