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The photos are available by clicking on the photobucket link below,it was the easiest way for me. The 140 gr. TSX had a muzzle velocity of 3000 fps. and was fueled by a reasonable amount of RL 22.This is standard Winchester .270 lightweight metalwork 22" barrel but restocked in...

Recently returned from second trip to RSA and second trip with Chris Troskie,CT Safaris. Arrived JNB July 2,overnight at Africa Sky they also did gun permits and meet and greet,fine people. First week consisted of touring,Boer Trekker monument,hot air balloon at Hartebeestportdam,cheeta...

They both have advantages and disadvantages.Ejectors are a somewhat complicated mechanisms that are fine when working correctly but not so good when out of tune.Extractors are simple and a practiced rifleman can tip the barrels up and reload very quickly not to mention the quietness of...

.338 Federal-.338 Federal-.338 Federal-.338 Federal. With the excellent big case .338's already out there,who would want something that spits pip squeak 185 grain .338's.Step up and put some 250's out there at 2700 fps!

My wife and I took our first trip to Africa, June 2013 and hunted with Chris Troskie.Our hunt was much the same as you have planned,buffalo,plains game all in SA. Too bad you only get one "first trip to Africa" it was superb! 39" buffalo,54" kudu and also zebra,impala,warthog and, yes,Samson...

The 480 gr. bullets are most commonly recommended in the .450-3.25" and there are several good ones that would serve very well.The 500 gr. Barnes may be difficult to regulate when matched with a conventional solid and you will want to be able to shoot both.I believe the .450- 3.25" was...

Your choice of the .450-3.25" is wise.Your assumption of 2150 fps out a .450-3.25" with 500 gr. bullet is pushing the chamber pessure envelop of a double rifle.First of all,13 lb. is excessive and 10-11 lb. much more sensible unless you do not plan to carry the rifle very much.Much of the total...

Having formerly been a BATF licensed manufacturer,I did involve myself in double rifle conversions,probably did five .450 NE 3.25",five .450-.400 3" and three .45-70's.I am no longer engaged in the business but can shed some light on the build process and actual use of these guns. It is basic...

The .300 Wby. is an excellent choice for PG.Used one in 2013 RSA for zebra,kudu and warthog,absolutely devastating performance with the 220 gr Nosler Partition loaded at a leisurely 2850 fps with RL 25.Gun used was an original Win. 70 in .300 WBY but had a custom PacNor 26" barrel and ltw...

Hello Chris, Looks like another superb year! Can't wait for 2016,still trying to conjure up what to do for the hunt and possibly some sightseeing.Wild horses couldn't keep us away! Best Regards, S&G Harms

Developing a load for rifles that may be as much as 100 yr. old is quite a challenge and one rifle may digest a particular round much better than another rifle.Proper regulation is a big hurdle with these guns. I'm sure you could ring more velocity out of the .450NE with handloads,you also...

I used the Hornady .458 diam.,480 gr.,DGX & DGS for my first African trip June 2013.Handloaded in Hornady brass and with a healthy dose of H4831,Fed 215M primers,the rifle used was a .450 NE,3.25" double.This rifle likes that particular bullet and load as it prints 1" rt.& lt. barrel groups at...

Congrats on the hunt and fine buff!Buffalo hunting is hard to top. I hunted a buffalo with Chris June 2013 and must say it was tops,also got to hunt with Samson who is top notch. Can't wait to get back and hunt a few more plains game and another buff eventually.

Started with a new action,double underlugs,greener crossbolt and made of modern carbon steel.Used the original monblock threaded to accept the machined barrel shanks.Made the parts and pieces such as quarter ribs,barrel ribs,front block,etc.Put everything together,got it regulated and...

Here's a pic of the double rifle with the buffalo. The kudu bull, zebra and impala .