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Xpraetor reacted to 50Gunner's post in the thread POLL: What's the best .458 solid bullet for Elephant? with
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For vintage doubles I like the North Fork flat nosed solids, I believe they are kinder to the old steel being somewhat softer than the... -
Xpraetor reacted to Mark458's post in the thread POLL: What's the best .458 solid bullet for Elephant? with Like.
Their softs are difficult enough to find, but as you mentioned I have not seen any Hydros in any caliber anywhere.
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Xpraetor reacted to towserthemouser's post in the thread POLL: What's the best .458 solid bullet for Elephant? with Like.
@R eight Please advise where you have had success finding Woodleigh Hydros; I have searched and searched and have not found them listed...
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Xpraetor reacted to Mark458's post in the thread POLL: What's the best .458 solid bullet for Elephant? with Like.
CEB flat point solids get my vote. Shot my charging buffalo this year with them out of my 404 Jeffery. Went in the throat, through the...
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Xpraetor reacted to skydiver386's post in the thread POLL: What's the best .458 solid bullet for Elephant? with Like.
Some bullets I didn't list because they are not available. At least I couldn't find any sources for the Rhino, Woodleigh or Trophy...
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Xpraetor reacted to Wildwillalaska's post in the thread POLL: What's the best .458 solid bullet for Elephant? with Like.
Ditto. Can’t vote as the Hydro is absent. I’m no expert, but the one .458 solid I sent was a Hydro from my 450NE and immediately...
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Xpraetor reacted to R eight's post in the thread POLL: What's the best .458 solid bullet for Elephant? with Like.
You need to include the Woodleigh Hydro in your selection...
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I finished this build a year or so ago. It is on a BRNO 602 action. It is a great shooter. 500 grains at 2300 fps will get your attention.
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Xpraetor reacted to Major Khan's post in the thread The Double Barrelled Rifle : Function Versus Form with Like.
First off , Happy New year to all of the honorable members of African Hunting forums . I hope that everyone had a pleasant time with...
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Xpraetor reacted to Hunter-Habib's post in the thread Spending double rifle money on a bolt-action rifle with Like.
My friend Botswana based white hunter Jeff Rann currently uses two rifles for elephant hunting purposes: A .500 Nitro Express 3”...
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Savage 110 Tactical in .300 Win Mag. Brand new, never been fired. Doesn't have the box. 5/8x24 threaded barrel, 5 rnd steel magazine and...
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Xpraetor replied to the thread Reloading Dies, Tools, Components.I purchased several items from @Arctic97 , the transaction went smoothly, communication was timely and also the shipping. It was a very...
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Xpraetor replied to the thread ProChrono Chronograph.I purchased the Chrono from @AustinL , transaction went smoothly , and communication was timely. It was a very positive interaction...
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Xpraetor reacted to coreydb's post in the thread How Common Are Gastric Issues Post-African Hunt with Like.
You could have eaten some tainted food and got a bout of salmonella. That happened to me in Costa Rica once as well as Saudi Arabia.
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Xpraetor reacted to Sabre's post in the thread How Common Are Gastric Issues Post-African Hunt with Like.
He can say how he caught it personally. Generally speaking, it comes from contaminated water, or bad handwashing from someone who has...