Recent content by DriveByGuy

I’m not sure why, but this got posted in the wrong section. This was supposed to go in the Firearms & Ammunition section.

Have manufacturers stopped making their big bore/safari rifles? I’ve read that the big names have basically stopped manufacturing large caliber rifles these days. Is this true? Come to think of it, I haven’t seen any in stock for over two years. I was going to buy one back in 2021 (I made a...

I think that’s our problem: manufacturers only make a handful (relatively speaking) of their “safari” rifles. All the Covid crazies bought literally everything they could get their hands on. You’d think they would have bought handguns or something. Every other category of firearm, like semi...

Unfortunately I’ve been a little crazy with my gun purchases the past couple years, so I’ve have to tone it back some or else the ladyfriend is gonna string me up by the nads. I was looking for a new production Winchester M70 mainly because it’s cheap enough that I won’t care about putting...

I am finally in the market for a rifle, and had my mind set on a new Winchester safari in .375 from one of the big box stores/gunbroker. Of course, there are none for sale ANYWHERE. No one is in stock. Did Winchester stop making them? Or did the covid panic buyers literally buy anything and...

I clicked it. I can attest that it’s not anything x rated. It’s basically a parody of a shake weight. I swear I remember seeing the video years ago and thinking “is this p0rn?” until I begrudgingly clicked play.

I’ve been able to scour the internet and find some different .375 loads. However, while currently not a reloader, I plan on buying some equipment eventually. For my first couple hunts here in the US I plan on just using some factory loads, but by the time I get across the ocean, I’ll be using...

I’ve been looking at those specific ear plugs. With your review, I think I will go with those. Thanks!

Very true. You have a recommendation?

This might seem like a dumb question, but do any of y’all use hearing protection while hunting? I’ve made the mistake of not using earplugs while duck and dove hunting with my 12gauge, and I couldn’t hear right for three days. Couple that with my permanent tinnitus, and I had a miserable time...

Welcome, friend! I too am from the DFW area, and just joined. Like yourself, I’ve done a little hunting in Texas, but am looking to head across the Atlantic and experience what Africa has to offer. May I ask where on earth you hunt whitetail at here in Texas? My hunting here has been...

Thanks for the recommendations guys! I’ve got some reading to do!

Well, with everybody’s advice, I’ve decided on a .375 H&H. For my needs, it fits the bill the best. For my first trip, I plan on a New Mexico black bear hunt (only an 8 hour drive from me here in Texas), so the .375 is definitely the preferable round. Shortly after that hunt, I’m looking at a PG...

Obviously id love to, but I haven’t even started the process of getting things together for a hunt across the globe! I really hope someone takes up the offer though. It amazes me just how close-knit this community is.

Thank you for your response! I’ll make sure to take as much of the giraffe as I can afford! I’ve seen some nice head/neck mounts here on the forum. Makes me quite envious!