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Longwalker replied to the thread What Scope for a 9.3x74R double?.Great choice! I have that scope mounted on my bolt action 9.3x62. It is excellent in every way. Far superior to the Leupold 1.5-5x but... -
Thanks for the replies everyone! I try and get to Africa once a year, just for plains game. With all the hassle of travelling with guns...
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Longwalker replied to the thread Sako 85 ejection issues.Original Sako extractor at top, custom below. The bottom custom made extractor has a thicker claw for closer tolerance / tighter grip on...
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Longwalker reacted to petrusg's post in the thread What is the Perfect Plains Game rifle? and what is too much? with
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If you could have two rifles, a .308 and a .375 If you could only have one rifle, a .375 A .308 for all your smaller plains game... -
Understandably this forum focuses on rifles. I can say when I was in Mozambique last September I dreamed of having a few free...
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Longwalker replied to the thread Sako 85 ejection issues.Sorry, I can't It was a job done as a favour to me by a skilled hobbyist.
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In a certain way it sounds like you narrowly won. Glad you are still here.
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Longwalker replied to the thread Sako 85 ejection issues.Not all M85's are affected. You may ask to try the rifle first and see at what angle it kicks empties out. I have owned four, and had a...
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Longwalker replied to the thread Are we demanding high enough standards for double rifle regulation?.My Beretta Silver Sable 9.3x74R is a "keeper". I had it re-regulated by JJ Perodeau for my preferred load, Norma Oryx 286 gr. It shoots...
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Longwalker reacted to Foxi's post in the thread What problems have you encountered with your Blaser R8? with Like.
I wanted to send an AH member a die for his very German calibre (.30 Blaser). Unfortunately these wishes are without chance, everything...
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Longwalker replied to the thread What is Your Nemesis Animal?.Mountain goat. Three hunts. NO chances. And I almost died twice while hunting them. Once from hypothermia and exhaustion and once again...
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Longwalker replied to the thread Reloading 7x64 (7mm Brenneke) - case capacity.Thanks for the detailed case capacity info! I've loaded for and shot several different 7x64 rifles, still own a Sauer 202 and a Sako...
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Longwalker replied to the thread Bullet Performance Database.The .358" 250 gr. GS is an excellent bullet for elk and moose from the .35 Whelen in my experience. Most shoot right through and exit...
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Longwalker replied to the thread Bullet Performance Database.Cow elk, 80 M, angling towards the shooter, feeding, head down. 7mm08, .284" 160 gr. speer Grand Slam @ 2600 fps Bullet placed in...
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Longwalker replied to the thread 450/400 NE 3" for Elephant.I did not shoot an elephant with my .450-400 when I owned it, but it did shoot two buffalo with it. And I also shot two buffalo with a...
