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Was Helga’s elephant collected in the Selous?

I had already checked my gun into Zim when I flew into Harare from j’berg going to Moz.

I hunted in Mozambique crossed the border into Zimbabwe then took a Cessna to Victoria Falls with a rifle. I stayed at the Victoria Falls Hotel which had a check in locker for guns. Pick up gun on check out. No problem. That was 2013.

Safe travels. Make memories.

This post could have been titled USE ALL THE GUNS ON HAND. The picture of the tiger was taken on an outpost of an area called Hill 10 along the Trace northwest of Da Nang. I was a member of the track amphibious units pictured. The team pictured killed it on ambush one night. The alternative...

Thanks for sharing!

Ethyl is a name reserved for pump shotguns. My uncle owned a Humble gas station during the 50’s so you know appear to know the joke about “pumping ethyl”.

The first time at the range load and fire both barrels at the same time. Name her the first words that come out of your mouth afterwards!

Nice pedestal; great buff!

Huvius, the gun I’m looking at weights 11 pounds which is more than most black powder guns in the .450 caliber range weigh so I’m betting NE but for sure something to confirm for sure.

Thanks guys, as I suspected doable but would take some effort to put together. Twenty years ago this effort be enjoyable, now, I’m not so sure or maybe it’s just the project I need! I do see where Buffalo Bore has Bertram brass on their website. Would have to update my press. Dies could take...

I found a rifle in 500/450 NE I really like but I question if this caliber would be a pain in the butt or ammo could be developed with correct head stamp to hunt Africa. I have not researched this much just thought I would open up the topic. I understand there are numerous 45 cartridges that...

Okay I missed the 200 year rule

Maybe I missed it but it has to be, drum roll please, The WHEEL!