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I have an AT-4, if that is of interest. Otherwise: eBay is your friend. Search for 'aluminum guncases'. Be careful to avoid Chinese rubbish, which will leave your rifle rattling round like a pea in a whistle. Other manufacturers of similar suitable guncases: Tuffpak, SKB, Impact Case &...

The reason for that is that FMJ ('solid' or 'ball') ammunition will simply pass through a soft-skinned animal, without delivering energy or shock. It is for this reason that it is illegal to use non-expanding ammunition on deer in Scotland.

Mark Crudgington at George Gibbs Paul Roberts (of course) Lee Butler Mauser used to sell take-down rifles as part of their 'Diplomat' range, but - if they still make them - they are not on the website. On the basis that if you don't ask, the answer is going to be 'no', it might be worth...

Dear Gentlemen, thank you for your help. In answer to Mr. 375 Ruger Fan, the Mannlicher has a length of 42" (105cm). The two double rifles are essentially the same as dismantled shotguns. Bloody Richard Branson has also increased the outsize baggage fee to £200 ($250) each way. No wonder the...

Hello everyone - I am hoping that someone might be able to help with this inquiry. Ideally what I would like to do is to fit two dismantled double rifles and one Mannlicher rifle (length: 42"/ 105cm) into one rifle or shotgun flight case, which complies with the checked-in baggage dimensions...

WHAT A BALLS UP Watch awkward moment TV hosts are tricked into cutting to video of man using his testicles to eclipse the sun https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/27225061/watch-video-mans-genitals-tv-eclipse/

Personally, I would regard adding a telescopic sight as sacrilegious. They spoil the lines of the rifle and usually reduce its value. Telescopic sights are difficult to mount on an MS because of the split rear bridge and the high angle of the bolt handle when open. This means that the 'scopes...

My thoughts: (1) The best camouflage pattern that I have found for creeping around mopani bush is Polish Woodland camouflage. (2) The best shirt that I have come across is a British Army replica Aertex shirt. (3) Rigby make some good cotton piqué t-shirts in green and brown, but they are...

From memory, the minimum calibre requirements were brought in by the game departments in order to prevent tourists poking the animals with too-weedy calibres; probably the 1911 death of George Grey attempting to use a .280 Ross against lion was the catalyst. Pondoro Taylor writes - again from...

Ok - not a rifle, but a set of 'big 5' (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhinoceros) bronze sculptures by someone called David Cemmick (whoever he is) and retailed by Holland & Holland. No doubt Hollands charged a fortune, and they are now coming up second-hand at auction...

Welcome, Harry. To a newcomer, my advice to you is: (1) avoid the Politics forum, which is full of lefties; and, (2) watch out for the Australians, especially the one called Bob.

The French have some interesting brands: ZRC - https://zrc1904.com/category/watches/ They are overpriced (and more than you want to pay) for what they are, being (I think) a standard ETA movement. They did some bronze-cased versions a few years ago which you might find online. Otherwise...

In London, there are specific gangs ('Rolex rippers') that target Rolex wearers. The modus operandi is apparently that a pretty girl (or boy - some of these muggings take place in Soho) acts as a spotter and you get jumped after leaving the restaurant or pub. Sometimes things escalate to murder...