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Rafiki replied to the thread 50 alaskan.I looked at 50 Alaskan but ultimately went with 50 Sharps and never looked back. More case capacity, heavier bullets with manageable... -
Rafiki replied to the thread Ruger No 1 Stock Project.The initial carving has started at Treebone. The stock maker went down there to oversee the work that it starts out right.
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I’ve "customised " seating stems for lead projectiles using devcon epoxy. Coat the bullet, ( in a dummy case) with silicone release...
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Rafiki reacted to Hunter-Habib's post in the thread Is the problem the equipment....or you? with
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1978, Ugalla Game Reserve (Tanzania) I’d always dreamt of hunting with a double rifle ever since I saw Stewart Granger’s professional... -
In summary, no matter what bullet you use, the end result will be in this cases the same: the deer will be dead. The same applies to...
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Rafiki reacted to Aiden204's post in the thread Purchased a Sabatti Double, anyone actually like them? with Like.
I ended up purchasing a sabatti at auction for quite cheap. There were a few Merkels & another sabatti, all in 470/500 NE. I think mine...
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Rafiki reacted to Hunter-Habib's post in the thread Will a 500 grain Peregrine VRG3 front a .458 Lott exit on a buffalo chest shot? with Like.
Frontal shot- exit is extremely unlikely Quartering away shot- exit is extremely unlikely Texas heart shot- exit is extremely unlikely...
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Rafiki replied to the thread Will a 500 grain Peregrine VRG3 front a .458 Lott exit on a buffalo chest shot?.I'll pile in with praise for Peregrine Bushmaster (VRG's) bullets. I took 2 buffalo last October; one with 300gr 375 H&H the other with...
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Rafiki replied to the thread Ruger No 1 Stock Project.I've been discussing cheek tests with the stock maker, this is an example of what will be done.
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I have another and this one was definitely bubbaed when I got it and broken threw the wrist. After removing the electrical tape, bolts...
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Rafiki reacted to Doug Hamilton's post in the thread 45/70 lever action with a Hornady Interlock for Cape Buffalo with Like.
If you actually got it, you would understand that my point was that using a marginal caliber to shoot you an animal is a piss poor idea...
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Rafiki reacted to Leadwood's post in the thread 45/70 lever action with a Hornady Interlock for Cape Buffalo with Like.
He would be better off trying to carry and use his 375 Cheytac than his current combination. Seems to be mostly about attention and...
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Rafiki reacted to HankBuck's post in the thread 45/70 lever action with a Hornady Interlock for Cape Buffalo with Like.
@Tundra Tiger - AGREE and “UGLY” is an understatement for that .45-70….the soup can on the end of the barrel is like Lip Stick on a PIG
