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John Telford replied to the thread Rigby would like to know your caliber preference(s) for a Highland Stalker model without iron sights.Just had a successful back to back safari where the clients all used the .338wm . There were two groups of 4 so 8 hunters. I was quite... -
John Telford replied to the thread Is the 500 Jeffery really superior to the 458 Lott in stopping power?.The short answer is No the Lott is not the same in stopping power as the .500 J or .505 Gibbs. My friend Pierre van der Walt in his...
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John Telford replied to the thread Any Mauser Aficionados? My new 9.3x62.Well it’s not an original Orbendorf Mauser. Cant tell from the pics but it may be original action and barrel? Yours has a new stock...
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John Telford replied to the thread 6.5 Grendel.I bought a Grendel some years back as a training rifle for my kids. Turns out it is so useful that it has become a permanent fixture in...
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I have a howa mini, that just shoots better than you would expect. It is a great round for deer and smaller animals. i fins that the...
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John Telford reacted to kpoynter's post in the thread Heym Martini Express in .404 Jeffery on Order! with
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John Telford replied to the thread What PH to book an elephant hunt with?.BTW James Freeman scored a bronze medal for distance swimming at the Olympics! He is a fine fellow and 3rd generation Botswana boy.
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John Telford replied to the thread This Is Why I Want To Hunt Botswana.Prof Jeff Ramsay is the authority on Botswana History you can find him on FB.
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John Telford reacted to Philip Glass's post in the thread Where would you shoot this Buffalo target? with Like.
Tough call as his head will be rising and falling as he gallops toward you. Safe bet would be the red. If you have a double you can take...
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John Telford replied to the thread If you had to start your gun collection over.Less bolt guns in favour of doubles: .303 preferably by Westley Richards or Evans or 8x57 R Austrian made. 9.3x84R Sabatti or Austrian...
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John Telford replied to the thread My favorite Hunting rifle 338wm - what is yours?.I’m also lovin the .338 WM . Mine is a humble Howa with a Boyd’s stock and a warrior silencer. It has 4 Blue Wildebeest and a nice Kudu...
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Gday Only thing I’ll add too last 2 posts is WITH A GOOD BULLET !!! Cheers
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A good PH is great. A good PH with a 500 is more great.
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John Telford replied to the thread Angola???.Hunting in Angola is on a few private game ranches for now. The Government is working hard to lift its tourism image and hunting will be...
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John Telford replied to the thread Rigby 450 NE in Botswana.Nice Paul.