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    First .375H&H, what to avoid?

    I like that, it made me smile. I hope the level up in "talk" is also followed by an increase in that shot powder smell I find myself craving whilst out shooting.
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    First .375H&H, what to avoid?

    Thanks Brian, I see from the pics you have it on the bench at the range. Is the recoil from a bench shot still manageable? I've read nobody particularly likes it, but it's needed in order to correctly zero. If so then shots practiced from field positions will be a pleasure.
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    First .375H&H, what to avoid?

    It had a "used" look about it, also a hair line crack around the grip running back into the stock. For me it just didn't feel right.
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    First .375H&H, what to avoid?

    Back to basics, that makes sense. Looking forward to using it. Thanks for reply
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    First .375H&H, what to avoid?

    Just want to thank everybody who's replied and posted. After weeks of reading and research, I have finally purchased my first big bore, a medwell and perrett in .375H&H. Managed to find one within budget c/w swarovski 4x32 scope on QR mounts. Good job it was within budget as driving to collect...
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    First .375H&H, what to avoid?

    Thanks everyone, very informative info, lots to think about. Just to clear up I already own .223, .243 and .308. The .375H&H is certainly a calibre I "WANT" more than i need. The Plan is, get gun, get practising (lots) whilst saving for that trophy trip of a lifetime. Thanks again everyone, keep...
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    First .375H&H, what to avoid?

    I'm realistically looking around the £2000 mark. Primarily used in UK for red/sika deer and wild boar. Want to take it to Africa one day. I'd love to do DG with it but most likely PG if I get to Africa
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    First .375H&H, what to avoid?

    Hi all, apologies for sounding nieve but I'm looking at purchasing my first Africa ready rifle in .375H&H. Living in the UK so choice seems limited, doubles are out of my budget so a bolt it'll have to be. I've arranged to look at a few over the next couple of weeks, but other than the obvious...
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    Peter Hathaway Capstick Hunter

    Read most of his books. Hooked on the dream of Africa and the Big 5 since first reading Death in the long grass. Read it that many times I know what's coming, and start smirking before I've even read the punch line of his classic one liners
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    Hello from an Africa dreamer in the uk

    Thanks for the input, I have noticed the weight of 85 varies hugely between models. Although owning a cz in a smaller calibre was unsure if I was getting more gun with the older c&h as the cz's are very much cheaper! Now things are opening up a bit more here, hopefully I'll get round to handling...
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    Hello from an Africa dreamer in the uk

    Looks like you made it to Africa, was it all you dreamed of? What part of the soggy rain covered uk do you reside in?
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    Hello from an Africa dreamer in the uk

    That sounds quite a permanent outcome, sorry to hear that. I've seen a kimber, slightly more expensive, but worth the wait whilst saving would you say?
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    Hello from an Africa dreamer in the uk

    Loving the site so far. Everyone so welcoming. Tons of information on all aspects of hunting
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    Hello from an Africa dreamer in the uk

    Hi Kevin, I wanted a .375 in a dream of following in the footsteps of capstick and seleous one day. Finally got permission from the police to purchase one. I'm torn between old and new. I've been offered a cogswell and harrison, however there are a few others for sale for similar money. Sako 85...
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