Recent content by uplander01

I've become a big fan of Oboz boots in MT. Sawtooth mid non-waterproof model is what I'll be wearing the next couple of trips to africa. Got caught in terrain with the wrong boots a couple times,...nothing ruins a trip like beat up feet. Used to live in Russell mocs PH model, wear those on...

I keep an Anshutz medium sporter 22LR suppressed w/zeiss 1.25-4 safari scope using CCI Quiet ammo in the dining room ready for cull activities at all times. I have killed more Chipmunks, Squirrels, Rabbits, and the occasional Coyote than I could ever count over the last 10 years or so......

As soon as a chain retail operation gets that big, and powerful within this small marketplace called the hunting & fishing industry, it's almost a guaranteed spiral downward in quality and customer service. But when there is a guy with billions of dollars behind it, they aren't going anywhere...

Fantastic trips, green with envy. That lord derby/roan/buffalo is stuff dreams are made of

This is a very interesting thought for a thread. There is no doubt that technology and information sharing through the internet has changed how fast knowledge on shooting sports, handloading, and technical data in general relating to rifles and hunting can be achieved. I think to some degree...

Hell ya, start the grill.

I'm surprised Garret is still around, I remember buying ammo from him 25 years ago for bear hunting with a 45-70. I don't know the science behind it, but I know I am guilty of one thing.......and that is being an "Africa Express Rifle Snob". Meaning even if the performance would be...

I'm pretty much going in the same circle and couldn't agree more. I even went so far as to use a 500 Jeffery on a buff hunt and w/plains game a few years ago, it was fun, but it was more to lug around for sure and also requires a different level of concentration to shoot. On top of that I'm a...

Increased speed isn't really the answer in Africa IMO, especially since "Big Game" shots are within such a manageable range. A 375hh with 300-350 grain bullets is extremely effective on everything. In my mind it "feels" better to have something in your hands that starts with a .4 if buff and...

Given your exact variables, my vote is 200. I’m not sure who you guys are that think you can hit an animal cleanly at 500-600 yards off sticks or in off kilter hunting conditions (no prone) but I must call bullshit to some degree. This long range shooting craze has gone too far IMO...

The best deal in double rifle right now is chapuis iphisi in 450-400, but they only come in a couple times a year and not many. The best double rifle for the money is a Heym, k-gun are good to if you don’t mind the safety/cocker. Benelli USA is due for a shipment of double rifles from chapuis...

The sharp mark on the cases is definitely a sharp edge of the front corner of your mag box or feed ramp, the dent could mean that the tip of the bullet is hitting the chamber mouth or just inside the chamber and the case head isn’t coming up out of the mag in time so it’s binding (timing issue)...

I hand load for all centerfire hunting rifles. Was forced to use factory ammo on one safari in 2023, other than that all hand loads for the last 20 years. Smallest caliber 308 win, largest 500 jeffery, 505 Gibbs, 470 ne, many many many in between.

Beretta holdings is going to own Ruger within 12-18 months

How is it acceptable to pay that much for a rifle and have the finish be "junk"? I would send it back them and make them fix it. If you do it yourself the rifle takes a big hit on used market worth. When you pay 20k for a rifle and that shit happens, that shouldn't be ok. I avoid deet like...