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I wanted a Rolex “Bluesy” for a long time. I went to a dealer in Augusta, GA in 2007. They were professional, but also snobby about their watches. I walked away. I went to a dealer in Indiana in 2015. The dealer was friendly but I wasn’t going to go on a waiting list or play any games. I walked...

Point well made and well taken sir.

I misspoke. I should have said they may build one to your specifications. They definitely have 500s back in production.

I don’t know about the same spot, but I would definitely use the same PH if my previous experience was good. Once I find someone I like, I don’t see any reason to risk changing for someone else, plus you build history together. I’d see if the PH had a gun and was willing to travel!

Jeffery is now back in business and may build the 500 Jeffery again.

I know a guy that whenever he gets NRA requests for money, sends back an empty form with the “Wayne’s gotta go!” written on it. He may contribute again now that Wayne IS gone.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/05/us/wayne-lapierre-nra-resigns/index.html I’m sure many members in here are also members of the NRA, so I thought might be worth posting. Personally, I say good riddance. Hopefully NRA members will elect someone we can be proud to stand behind (or really someone...

I know I’m going to raise some eyebrows, to say the least, but I would try other brands. You might get lucky and find your gun shoots other ammo well too. My WJ Jeffery 450/400 was regulated with Kynoch ammo back in 1900. I used Hornady and my groupings were excellent.

Definitely carry it with you on the plane. However, don’t make the mistake I did. I took the scope off, put it in a soft case in my backpack, carried on Delta, landed and put it on my rifle. I had zeroed it at 100 yards but the range only went out to 50 yards at my hunting lodge. It was high but...

I was torn between .404 and 450/400 but decided on the 450/400 because I wanted to use a double rifle. I still drool over the 404, but realistically, I doubt I would ever shoot one if I owned one. I hope this helps you understand my case. I have never used a .400 H&H so I can’t provide any help...

I think it would depend on what you plan to do with it and hunt in the future. If I was to hunt dangerous game and plains game or North American game, I would step down to a 7x57 or 9.3x74R. If I was going to eventually hunt elephant, I’d probably go with a 416 or higher. I LOVE the .404, but I...

I would skip the rem mag and go with 7x57 or better yet 7x57R. One shot with my .275 Rigby (7x57) was all that was needed for impala, warthog, sable, and gemsbok...though I admit, I shot at the sable a lot due to my scope being off. lol

Gunter Bierbaumer. I can link you up with him if you're interested.

I did the same thing with Gunter Bierbaumer. We had an amazing trip. I’m sure other outfitters will do the same, but Gunter was a fantastic guide, historian, and travel agent!

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