Recent content by Fryeguy

I have yet to have a black bear mount come back looking like the bear I killed. I have used 3 different guys. The last bear I had mounted was a monster bear I took with a rifle that weighed 465#. The head and neck were huge. Really nice pronounced crease in the skull etc. I expected to...

If for some reason the first edition of the swift manuals becomes available I would be interested in it. I have the second edition, wouldn’t mind having the first.

I have wondered what the 9.3 would be capable of if someone necked up one of these PRC cases. Easy to find brass, etc. then no belt to deal with. I’ve not bothered to try it yet as my 2 9.3x62 are enough so far

Not willing to deal with going down this road yet either. My goodness, it’s so easy now as it is, I think my last one was approved in 1-2 days. Heck it took me longer to find time to drive back to the shop to get it than it did to get approved. If they reverse it what would it take to get...

I had a RCBS rockchucker press that I started with, it came in a starter kit with scales etc. I ended up selling it once I got a Redding press. I really like it, single stage, easier to get cases in and out of. I think it’s a Boss2 maybe? I don’t know, but I love it. I have had it 15...

When I switched to 30mm rings on any of my Rugers, I purchased leupolds. I did recently pick up some Alaskan Arms rings, and they are the nicest rings I’ve ever used, but I got a a crazy great deal on them. I do not know your budget, so leupolds work great for the money, but Alaskan arms if...

If they work use them. I ended up having to get the extension rings for the 2.5-8 I used. Front and rear. If you need different heights than what you have let me know. I have plenty of Ruger rings I do not have mounted now. Ruger rings sometimes will scratch your scope quicker than...

If I remember correctly the gas stations were around $600. Your outfitter should be able to get one even better than a gas station I imagine.

They had zebra hides in several of the nicer gas stations we stopped in. Way cheaper than the airport!!

I bought them at Cabanas in jburg. At least I think that’s the name.

It was 2 or 3 years ago

I had no trouble at all bringing back hides. It is finished taxidermy. I declared them with customs, I told them where I bought them and it was okay have a nice day from them. I had them out I. A plastic bag I. Case they wanted to inspect them but they didn’t. Brought back springbok and...

So I have a 9.3x62 and love it. Snatched up a 35 whelen when they came out and liked it. My wife bought me a Ruger Alaskan bush rifle in 9.3 for Christmas. I love the short barrel. When it is time for me to leave the house with a rifle it’s the 9.3 every time!! In fact I took the scope...

For 286 grains I used CCI large rifle #200. Plenty of data out there for using the Big Game powder. Look up John Barness article as well. Start low. I found a great accuracy node with no pressure signs and just stopped. I was more than happy with outcome. No need to stress cases etc. I...

I use Big Game powder with 286 grain bullets, and Varget with the 250AB and I also think with 270Speer bullets. The Varget load has been vey accurate in both of my 9.3’s. Not a speed demon, but accuracy was great. I think around 2400-2500fps with 250’s? Going from memory in my notes that I...