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ThinusS replied to the thread 6.5x284 for pg.The caliber is fine, but I would choose a tougher bullet. Barnes TSX/TTSX, Hornady CX or Swift A-frame will do the job. -
ThinusS replied to the thread Thoughts on Cape Buffalo under 40".The bull in my profile picture is 39".
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ThinusS reacted to sgt_zim's post in the thread Light, flat & fast...What round should I choose? with
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With an appropriate zero, all modern cartridges are pretty flat out to around 300 yards. Zeroed at 200 yards, there's only about 4" -... -
Yesterday was a somber day on the road for me when @Frederik called with the news. @Dewald was a legend and we will sincerely miss him...
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Very sad news indeed. Dewald told me about this site. We became friends and hunting buddies. If he knew you needed a gun, part or...
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ThinusS replied to the thread In memoriam - Dewald van der Walt.Rest in Peace, Dewald.
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ThinusS replied to the thread .416 to .404 Jeffrey?.If the barrel shoots well, why do you want to replace it? Ballistically there is no noticeable difference as far as performance on game...
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ThinusS replied to the thread Client Rents Rifle, Client Damages Rifle or Scope, Who Should Be Responsible for Repair?.I recently sent in a Leupold VX-6, damaged when a client slipped in rocky terrain and fell on top of the slung rifle The objective bell...
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ThinusS reacted to 458JCE's post in the thread Favorite Bullets for Tough & Dangerous Game Poll with Like.
I found Spoor Bullets from South Africa in August 2025. Easily the most consistently performing DG bullet I've used.
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ThinusS replied to the thread To Suppress or Not to Suppress? That is the question!.I shortened the barrel on one of my 6.5 Creedmoor's from 24" to 18", average velocity loss was ±140fps. I cannot see any difference on...
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ThinusS reacted to idiot101's post in the thread New (to me) double, Pictures and Results with Like.
In late 2025 I got a belated anniversary present from my wonderful wife, a lightly used Chapuis Double in 9.4x74r. She's beautiful...
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ThinusS replied to the thread Suppressors prohibited for temporary import into South Africa?.Suppressors are definitely not banned for hunting purposes in RSA. Imperial thread is available; I just bought a Fryer & Devik with...
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ThinusS reacted to BJH65's post in the thread Ghost Ring For Cape buffalo in Limpopo 2026 with Like.
Nothing wrong with a good peep sight, my favorite type of iron sight and you’ll most likely be shooting a buffalo from 40-60 yards well...
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ThinusS reacted to 375Fox's post in the thread Ghost Ring For Cape buffalo in Limpopo 2026 with Like.
If you haven’t hunted Cape buffalo before I’d highly suggest a scope over open sights. The probability of you taking a shot at 25-50...
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ThinusS replied to the thread Ghost Ring For Cape buffalo in Limpopo 2026.As much as I like the simplicity and tradition of open and ghost ring sights, I would suggest a LPVO. A black buffalo in deep shade can...