Recent content by JD Noblin

I would personally select either the 500 Nitro Express or the 550 Magnum (cartridge, not rifle)

In my experience, I put a soft in the chamber followed by all solids regardless of make (Barnes, Swift, etc). What led me to this position was a situation I experienced In 2018 on a cape buffalo hunt. I was using my 458 Lott with 500gr Northfork softs. After the first shot, the bull was...

Great thoughts and analysis by both Sgt_Zim and Hunter Habib. Over the years I have noticed a general trend that heart shots do not result in an instant "bang-flop" when (1) the overall size of the animal is large (1000lb+) and (2) the heart is not filled with blood when struck by the...

Yes sir....and I used the 570gr Swift A-Frame projectile you recommended and I am glad I did. Your statement that the muscles of a lion are like tire rubber and can be very tough was quickly proven true on the lioness I hunted. After 1.5 days of tracking her, she popped up at 60 yards and...

I was in the Kalahari Desert with Kuche Safaris....Had a wonderful time.

I have limited experience reloading for a double rifle. I shoot a Heym 89B 500 Nitro Express and have loaded softs and solids from Swift and Barnes. I obviously cannot speak for other brands of rifles (or for that matter even another Heym rifle) but I have discovered a general trend for my...

Last year I PMed Hunter Habib requesting advice about lion hunting. I am an absolute nobody and had no prior contact with him, yet he graciously spent time responding to my questions and providing great insight and advice for lion hunting. I credit Hunter Habib with helping me harvest my...