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The key is to keep both your mind and body active and engaged. You need something to look forward to, something to motivate your preparations. Guys say they don't sweat the small stuff, but this is part of the fun for many of us. Planning a fitness routine based on an upcoming hunt, what gear...

Brass is corroded from the inside, and/or excessive headspace. After just a few rounds like this I'd bet it's a bad batch of ammo, especially if another brand worked with no issues.

Flying a Wingsuit

Midway USA usually has Grizzly at a slightly better price than the company website. Two years ago at SCI, Tina said "Hey, isn't that Larry Potterfield?". I said yes it is, go over there and ask him why everything I want is always out if stock! :ROFLMAO:

And factory ammo availability. Factory 458 Winn is sometimes scarce, but 458 Lott can be found with a little effort. Ammo for the 450 Rigby will make a scrounger out of you.

Before we let you in our inner circle, we have to ask.... Can you make Etouffee? :D

The 450 Rigby ammo that Jarrett Rifles loaded for me is 500gr Barnes X and 500gr Aframes at 2520fps. My own loads are the same bullets at 2350-2400. That difference in velocity makes an increase in recoil far more than the numbers would lead you to believe.

The Tsavo is a perfect example. A wonderful rifle built to a high quality and priced very reasonable. I actually think it's a fantastic bargain and can't see how they are producing such a nice rifle at such a low price. The only remotely negative comment I could ever think of is that it's a...

All 100% true Mark. Where we may differ in opinion is how well the individual shooter is able to handle recoil and gun weight. I've taken the brakes off my rifles, as I noticed very little difference in recoil with them on. I did notice a difference in muzzle rise, depending on how much gas...

Touche A 458Lott is like a Glock, it's ok if you can't afford anything better. :ROFLMAO:

Of course, one of the first things we'll have to set him up with is some proper headgear. Known as a cover if you are a Marine.

In a way, we can't be to hard on Roy Weatherby for his rifle or cartridge designs, as that was the trend at that time. He was just ahead of everyone else. The magnum belt was widely regarded at the time as being needed for strength at higher pressures, but now it's fallen out of favor. The...

We've already got DW set up with a CZ550 in 375 H&H, now we just have to flip a coin ...Namibia or Botswana. :unsure:

Shhhhh. Don't tell e'm your first name. :ROFLMAO:

Gentlemen and Ladies, I'm happy to introduce my oldest friend and hunting buddy DW. We went to school together and plan to hunt Africa in 2027. He also plans to attend the SCI AH dinner in January 2027, so give him a warm welcome.