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FFlyGuy replied to the thread What did you reload today?.No loading, but I'm experimenting with forming 300H&H brass from 375H&H brass.
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FWith enormous amounts of generosity and shared knowledge from folks like @michael458 and @Kynoch2015 and Sam R, I now have a heaping...
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FFlyGuy replied to the thread African Battery.For buff you’re good. The Free State is mostly open country, so the 06 running an accurate, high quality 165/8gr is perfect. (E.g...
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FFlyGuy replied to the thread 7 rem mag 160 accubond or 150 ttsx barnes?.A 154gr InterLock is more than enough for a kudu. Use the bullet that shoots best in the rifle.
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FFlyGuy replied to the thread Frontal shots on buffalo bulls.It’s one of my three favourite shots on buff. The other two are slightly quartering away and fully broadside. A good bullet is more...
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FFlyGuy replied to the thread What four calibres would you choose.6.5x55 30-06 416 Rigby
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FFlyGuy replied to the thread Best Quad Sticks.
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FFlyGuy replied to the thread 5 most significant inventions in the last 200 years.Zip ties….
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Fmy first rifle I ever bought was a tikka .270wsm if I had to do it again Id rather just a normal 270 personally
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FI generally prefer the 270, but agree with the others that the 300 is the better option for your hunts.
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FFlyGuy replied to the thread Who is Bowhunting in 2026.Depends on where in the E. Cape you’re going. In the last 3 weeks, there are areas that have almost washed away.
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FFlyGuy replied to the thread 8,5x55 blaser Is it as good as it seems?.Short barrel performance, 0-400m, European game, ammo availability … 308 or 30-06 will do everything.
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@Stutzen To me it looks like Blaser has tried to re-invent the wheel Ruger invented and it was a spectacular fail . Ruger introduced... -
FFlyGuy replied to the thread Who is Bowhunting in 2026.The terrain we mostly hunt springbok in isn't usually conducive to bowhunting. The rifle shots average 200-300m. This year we're off to...
