Recent content by SRvet

Would be worth taking both expander plugs out of the die and comparing against shape of the ogive. One may fit better than others. Also partially seat the bullet, rotate the cartridge in the shellholder, seat a bit more etc. also was the case mouth expanded enough to get the flat base of the...

I haven’t reloaded 505 but the concentricity issues could be associated with the bullet shape not fitting the seating plug in the die or the bullet entering the case at an angle. You could try flaring the case mouth slightly as with straight walled cases or use a Lyman M expander if available in...

I understand that these were bought back by the original family whose ancestor commissioned them. For any folks that are interested here is the auction listing. Hopefully you will be able to read the description as he was definitely a character and potentially the source of the phrase “painting...

Interesting take on the subcategories of safari hunters. I see something similar with deer stalkers in the UK.

Could anyone point me in the right direction of where to buy a pair of Courtney Selous boots for a friend whilst I’m in Zim. We are due to fly into and out of Harare and then transfer out to the Dande safari area. Many thanks in advance !!

My UK deer load uses the 250grain TTSX. I just need to get out and try it on deer but it does shoot well and I have complete confidence that it will work as expected.

I have used all iterations of sticks for shooting literally hundreds of deer over the last 30 years and I would make the following comments. One stick is quite difficult to use unless you can brace on something else like a tree so it’s main use is as a walking stick rather than an aid to...

Was this down to the bullet or the shot placement?

I would second the above comments. Mine is going nowhere!!

In March you can hunt male deer of any species and roe does in Scotland. It isnt really the prime period of the year but stalking can still offer challenging sport. Some estates will continue to only cull male deer in and around the traditional season but some may move to year round stalking...

For my 375 I am happy with 90mm eye relief on a Zeiss Diavari 1.5-6x42 but for the 458 I could feel it kiss my eyebrow. Since then the only tubed scope I have felt comfortable with is the now discontinued Swarovski z6 1-6x24EE with 120mm of eye relief. Otherwise I would use a red dot by...

Stalking red deer hinds in Scotland is amongst my favourite activities. Fortunately for me that is exactly what I have been doing today and will be doing again tomorrow

Perhaps a novice question but with regards to the function of the action (ie not the regulation) what differs between a double rifle and a common or garden side by side boxlock or sidelock shotgun?

Recknagel also make several shroud mounted safety catches. Have a look at the catalog 10 rifle sights and accessories which is online

Has anyone any experience with the Nosler monometal flat point solids? I have seen information about other flat point solids by North Fork. Peregrine and CEB but the Nosler offering much less so. The reason I ask is because I have come across a supply of .375 H&H Winchester Safari ammunition...