Recent content by MaineMan2

I shot 6 animals in South Africa with my 375 H&H and Barnes 300 grain TSX bullets. The only one we recovered went through a cape buffalo's shoulder and vitals, stopping just under the hide on the far side. Recovered weight was 299 grains: That one bullet killed him - it just took him a...

Thank you! Had to haggle and didn’t get a great deal but the rifle should be on its way in a day or two. I’ll order brass from there! Next I need to pick a bullet. Might just work up 168 grain Sierra Match King since I have tons of those. Looks like H4831sc, H4350, or N550 should work OK.

3.60” IIRC

My guess is Norma but figured I’d ask. I have an opportunity to make an offer on an early 1950s Model 70 in 300 Holland & Holland and have an irrational desire to get it and load for it.

What velocity are you getting with Varget? (Barrel length please) I got 2,550 fps with 74.5 grains of N550 under the Barnes 300 grain TSX in a 24” barrel. (Right target)

I like post-cross hair reticles and have several but not in that Redfield. It has a nice duplex reticle. My first centerfire rifle is a sporterized Mauser 98 with a Lyman Alaskan sporting a German No. 1 reticle.

Angus also are fence busters/jumpers. My Dad settled on Belted Galloways 50 years ago because they are easier to manage and friendlier. They also tend to calve well and very rarely need a vet for birthing. The downside is that they take too long to reach full size - making them a breed...

I spent a day and a half stalking eland but we could not find the bull the PH was looking for. We did keep finding the breeder bull for that property and he was a monster. Take this 2,000+ pound Belted Galloway. Make his hind legs 1-1/2 times longer. Stretch his front legs by 2x. Instead of a...

Thanks guys! I should have been clear about using a suppressor here for target shooting but probably not on hunt in Africa. A 20” barrel just gives up too much velocity IMO. A folding stock could make a 26” barrel easier to maneuver, even with a K-can. Scope probably will be my Zeiss Conquest...

I know that there are many variables: location, shot distances, stalking vs. shooting out of a bakkie, and especially my physical condition. For a plains game safari mostly stalking on foot for final approach and 3-5 miles a day of walking, does a 10-1/2 pound rifle sound reasonable? I’m...

A few years ago I went to Cabela’s to look at a Ruger M77 RSI. Didn’t like the finish in the metal, but this Sako A III (late 1970s) in 270 Winchester was next to the Ruger. I found an old Redfield Widefield scope with the TV screen ocular for it. Last summer, I put in a “throw away” bid on...

I am surprised 7mm Rem Mag doesn’t appear more often in this thread. From what I can see, a 175 grain A-Frame or TSX going 2,900 at the muzzle would be flat shooting and penetrate well. I would want something bigger/more powerful for giraffe but am not interested in killing one. (Had an...

Fantastic narrative and photos! We also used Africa Sky’s “expedited” service on my hunt in May and I highly recommend it.

Ha! Those 3 are at the top of my list if I ever make it back.