Recent content by tygersman1

Almost exactly the same set up for me from Dennis Olson as well. It's been a great rifle. I also have a 24" barreled Lon Paul 404 that's just a little heavier due to the stock configuration. I cant tell any difference in barrel length when handling the two.

If you don't have a sling stud, but really want to use a sling, check out the loop sling from specialty outdoor products. Works like a charm.

Thanks for talking the time to respond. But see my prior post. The shot on this cat was appropriate and called by an experienced PH. The bullet failed to maintain integrity and did not perform in this circumstance.

Yes, that was the entry point. But because of geography this cat was shot from elevated machan position (shooter was well above the cat) not from below or on the same plane. The camera angle is not the same as the shot angle. It was just the camera used to monitor the bait. The bullet...

Sorry, I wasn't intending to be technical and just meant that the bullet may not perform as may be ideal at close range and highest velocity. It's my understanding that it takes some time/distance for bullets to stabilize after leaving the barrel (perhaps mostly an accuracy issue not at play...

Leopards aren't tough to kill. I've killed far bigger game with Accubonds too. But rarely do I have occasion to shoot any of them at less than 50 yards out of a high velocity rifle such as 300 win mag. I don't believe it's purely an Accubond or Partition issue per se - I suspect it could...

Here’s an actual frozen frame from a vid (stopped to see bullet) of leopard being struck by a 180 gr Nosler Accubond (300 win mag) at less than 50 yds. Dead at bottom of the tree? Hardly. Again, it may or may not work at close range out of a high velocity magnum. Why chance it? Just get more...

Take it for what’s it’s worth - do not shoot a high velocity 300 mag with an expanding bullet like a 180 Nosler partition or accubond at close range (60 yds or less) and expect good results. Use the Aframe 200 grain or make sure you’re 75 yds or further.

JJ Perodeau - https://jjperodeau.com/ If it's double rifle related, chances are he can fix it.

I guess it’s not super surprising when the better known gun dealers are sometimes doubling up on market value of their merchandise. But it is a bit disappointing. IIRC, A similar deal happened recently on Belgium 416 imperial action rifle - Champlin had it listed for $12kish, and then it was...

Champlin's website and associated guns international postings aren't necessarily representative of what's still available for sale at the shop. I recommend calling to see whether this one is there still. I don't know that this is necessarily a "good gun deal." If it was a 450/400, 470, or 500...

Welcome from New Orleans - quite a few Louisianians around here.

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Why compromise? Low red, getting brighter and turning to white over time. Take the shot when you're comfortable (as long as you don't wait too long).

That can be part of the natural conclusion of continually pushing the leopard with the bushmen and/or dogs in open country. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it. The leopard makes a choice to come for you at some point. If the hunter happens to be in the bed of the truck at that moment...