Recent content by matt85

A benefit of lead round nose bullets, they are less likely to deflect off heavy bush. The buffalo was holding still when shot. The small tree simply wasn't visible at the distance of about 60-70 yards without any magnification (I was using a Trijicon RMR).

I shot a cape buffalo with my 505 using the 570gr a-frame at 2300fps. The first shot actually hit a small tree (about 1.5-2" thick) before the animal... The tree exploded with the upper portion being launched into the air. The bullet then hit the animal (already fully expanded) in the shoulder...

I had a 450 NE double many years ago. Send me a PM with what you want and ill dig through my stash.

I would go yearly if it was possible! Sadly, I usually have money or free time... But rarely both at once.

I just took a look at my stash and unfortunately, I only have a handful (qty 14) of .416" 300gr VRG-5's. If you want them, cover shipping and you can have them for free.

I was just wondering about these! Thanks for the information. I would be interested in getting my hands on some 140gr 6.5mm Bushmaster bullets! @Albert GRANT I primarily used Peregrine bullets in my 505 Gibbs but I did buy some for my 416. If I remember when i get home from work, ill see what...

Ive never used one and question whether or not they actually do more than just add weight. The rifles ive had built for me used lead weights for balance and to provide propper heft for recoil management.

The Barnes TSX is a great bullet for Africa! I think if I was going to use it in a 375, I would go with a 270gr bullet for extra speed/reliability. I have used a 300gr TSX in my 416rm with excellent results!

As far as i can tell, a 338 isnt legal for buff in Moz. Not saying it won't work, but I wouldn't go posting about it on the forum.

@BTP-KennethWRoyce I have dchum on "ignore", I suggest you do the same.

Might be a bit of a tough sell since your "new" to the forum (10 posts in over 2 years isn't promising).

To those who doubt this could happen. I had my Win M70 with a Leupold 1-6x24 on it in a Pelican case. Apparently the baggage handlers at O.R. Tambo couldn't find a conveyor for my plane... So they climbed into the baggage area with a ladder and tossed the luggage down to the ground (10-11...

These two companies import Woodleigh bullets from time to time. You might contact them and ask if they can get you a batch of .468"s. I recently managed to buy four boxes of Woodleigh 6.5mm 160gr RN bullets from Reloading International. https://reloadinginternational.com/...

Nice rifle in an interesting cartridge. Now you need to look into the 505 Gibbs. I was using 570gr Swift A-frames at 2300fps and 600gr Peregrine VRG3's at 2250fps. My rifle was a custom CZ 550 built by AHR and weighed a touch over 11lb empty. Recoil was stout but managable. I regret selling...

The Barnes TSX works best with more speed. While people have used it with NE cartridges, there is higher risk it will fail to open if the impact velocity is below 2000fps. At least this is what was told to me by the people at Barnes.