Recent content by Quaticman

I specifically built the gun with a 28" bull barrel to tame the recoil as it does not have a muzzle brake. As is, the gun weighs 11 1/2 pounds and it is shootable with substantial but tolerable recoil. If I ever make it back to Africa for another go at plains game with this rifle, I suppose a...

I am just curious as to whether any of you have hunted Africa using a .338 RUM, and if so, how did it perform? I happen to own a semi-custom .338 RUM built on a trued M 700 action, with a 28" Krieger match barrel and a B & C composite stock. It is scoped with a Nikon Black X 1000 6-24x in...

I have a Zastava M70 chambered in .458 Winchester magnum which I purchased used for $800.00 Cdn. I took it to my gunsmith who slicked up the action and glass bedded the action. This particular rifle wears a Trijicon Accupoint 1-4x scope with the German # 4 reticle mounted in Warne Maxima rings...

I've got a Remington model 700 chambered in .338 RUM with a 28" barrel. It wears a Nikon Black 6-24x illuminated scope in Warne Maxima rings. What African game species would this rifle be suitable for if using handloads with the 250 grain Swift A-Frame bullet?

I have a Zastava M70 chambered in .458 Win Mag. It wears a Trijicon Accupoint 1-4x scope with the German # 4 reticle, in Warne rings. I have worked up a load with Woodleigh's excellent 550 grain Weldcore bullet @ 2,060 fps. I am just itching to see how a cape Buffalo reacts when receiving one...

What species of game would you reasonably be able to hunt with a .458 Win Mag bolt action rifle loaded with 400 grain Swift A-Frame bullets?

I have a Trijicon Accupoint 1-4x with the German # 4 reticle on my .458 Win Mag dangerous game rifle. I would trust my life on that scope.

Where can I buy North Fork bullets in Canada?

Depending on which country you reside in, it is not always easy to find a reliable travel agent who specializes in hunting related travel.

I'd go with a Merkel 140 AE chambered in .500 Nitro Express. It's an affordable double rifle in an effective, proven dangerous game cartridge.

I am looking for a decent quality, reliable scope to mount on my Winchester M70 chambered in .458 Win Mag, which is primarily used as a dangerous game rifle. My understanding is Meopta scopes are manufactured in Austria using German Schott glass. In your opinion/experience, does the Minox ZA5...

I've never had the desire to own a Rolex watch. I am quite happy with my Tag Heuer chronograph. I'll happily use the extra cash to enjoy a few more African safaris.

Lapua brass, 250 grain Swift A-Frame. There is no better combination.

A-Frame

I have a Merkel 140 AE chambered in .500 Nitro Express. Full house loads produce around 90 ft./lbs. of recoil, which is stout indeed and that is in a firearm which weighs around 12 lbs. I would think that recoil in a 7.5 lb. single shot would be horrendous. If you enjoy shooting rifles that...