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    Deciding what to hunt in South Africa

    I agree with Frederik and Rubberhead, good advice. No one has mentioned little guys. Steinbok and other small antelope can add some pretty enjoyable hunting time at low cost. Just enjoy every minute of the whole process. Bfly
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    Affordable big bores no longer being offered by the big guys

    I might be wrong, but I believe Savage makes a 110 in 375 and Mossberg makes a 375 R, Tikka makes 9.3x62's, Zastava makes 9.3's and I think 375's, Blaser makes all kinds, there's Mauser and Sako, and some others in Europe. Weatherby is still around, and I expect we will see some Remingtons...
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    Why would an outfitters trophy fee list be higher?...

    I would suggest you talk with him about this before you sign up and hand over money. Explain your concern and I'm sure he will explain what drives things. Conversations like that can make a great trip, or cause you to reconsider. You will be spending a lot of your money and living g your...
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    Mediums that perform

    I really love the 9.3's and 35's. I've had quite a few of each. I've driven down magnum lane for a lot of miles, but after more than 60 years hunting, I've eased off the throttle. If we are talking the over 30 and under 375 crowd, in my world where I don't shoot at big game beyond 250 yards,the...
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    8x57 JR reloading question

    I use 8x57 dies without an expander ball using a shell holder for 303 or 30/40 to reload the 8x57JR. To decap I use a 30 caliber decapping pin from another die. Bfly
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    I have a sickness...

    I found that if I kept at least one big bore in my house it kept my garden free of Rhinos. The peace of mind was well worth the investment! Bfly
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    WIN One of Three CRIES of the Savanna Book by Multi-award-winning Author Sue Tidwell in a Random Drawing Giveaway

    CRIES of the Savanna Thanks for the opportunity, looks like a good read. Bfly
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    A question about side by side shotguns & rifled slugs

    I've owned ten drillings, about the same number of BBF's and a few cape guns and one fully rifled 20 guage double as well as a bunch of double shotguns. My experience is that not all of any of these guns can be lumped together. Maybe ones made this century, but the rest were pretty much...
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    Where are my Conversations

    Thanks, they were there all the time, hiding behind 'show all.' I used to write code, but I fell off the turnip truck when we moved to GUI. Now I'm a luddite. Bfly
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    Where are my Conversations

    I'm having a current conversation and it contains a shipping number for some ammo and there was another with the same about our firearm trade that is almost finished and they have disappeared, along with other recent conversations. Why is this happening. Thanks Dan
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    Scope or Red dot for double rifle

    Puuting a scope on a double can sometimes change point of impact for one, or both barrels. One of my previous doubles did not regulate with a scope attached. I never could work up a load that shot close to regulation when the scope was on. Shot fine without it. I had three other other doubles...
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    Iron Sights. Yes or no?

    I prefer iron ights on rifles I hunt with. I have twice in my 62 years hunting had scopes broken in the field. Both times I slipped andsomehow broke the glass on a rainy day. The one rifle had no backup sights. I had a buck walk by at about 30 yards, scope was completely fogged, I aimed along...
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    How good/accurate are full length barrel inserts in a 12ga 3"?

    I have a Sauer Lux drilling, 16,16,7x57,that has a properly installed full length 5.6x50R adapter in the right 16 guagebarrel. I have only shot to 100 yards at the range. It shoots a bit over 1 inch groups at that range. The group is approximately 1/2 inch to the right of the 7x57 point of...
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    Penultimate squirrel hunting rifle scope

    Not my penultimate, my ultimate, an older 4x Leupold 33, with the fine taper crosshairs. I went through a lot of different scopes before settling on this. With my 77/22, I can do head shots to 75 yards. Bright, light, clear, can sit low on the rifle, and keeps zero. Taken a lot of squirrels...
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    For Sale Chapuis RGEX 9.3X74R Double Rifle

    SPF to Oakgall. Bfly
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    For Sale Chapuis RGEX 9.3X74R Double Rifle

    Here are some requested photos of the receiver. I will post the requested photos of the sights and scope rings either later today or tomorrow. I think I have responded to everyone's requests to far, but I may have missed someone. If you have not heard back from me. please let me know. Thanks, Bfly
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    For Sale Chapuis RGEX 9.3X74R Double Rifle

    WAB, the barrels are 23 and 3/4 inches. I should have included that in the descriptions. Thanks to all for the comments. Over the years, I have owned a number of double rifles. I found that I needed to be able to have both open sights and a scope to allow for different conditions and to...
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    For Sale Chapuis RGEX 9.3X74R Double Rifle

    Sorry but I'm from south of that border. I spent most of my life working with black flies. But, I've fed (invountarily) quite a few in the bush in Quebec and Ontario! Bfly
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    For Sale Chapuis RGEX 9.3X74R Double Rifle

    For Sale, Chapuis RGEX 9.3 x74R S/S with two sets of rings (1” and 30 mm) for the factory swing mounts. This RGEX gun has an upgraded walnut stock with right hand palm swell, single trigger. This rifle has an extended trigger guard for strength through the wrist, ejectors, and color case...
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    For Sale Chapuis RGEX S/S 9.3X74R

    I had a request about trades on another forum. A few things that currently interest me are a BLR in 257 Roberts, a BLR in 223, a Single Six Hunter, maybe a slug gun, Ruger 77 RSH in 22 Hornet, or a Ruger 77 in 250 Savage. Thanks Bfly
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    For Sale Chapuis RGEX S/S 9.3X74R

    Some better photos of the stock and action. The scope mounts are EAW.
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    For Sale Chapuis RGEX S/S 9.3X74R

    For Sale, Chapuis RGEX 9.3 x74R S/S with two sets of rings (1” and 30 mm) for the factory swing mounts. This RGEX gun has an upgraded walnut stock with right hand palm swell, single trigger, extended tang for strength through the wrist, ejectors, and color case hardened frame with game scenes on...
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    Weird mosquito looking bug with stinger!

    As others have said, it is a Robber fly of the family Asilidae. Predatory and generally don't bother people. But if you handle them, do it carefully, they will bite if they think you are trying to hurt them. It's a bite that hurts, not a sting. A good insect to have around. Bfly
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    Ammunition Holder for Buffalo Hunt Options

    Kevin, where did you get that shirt? That looks handy. I always seem to have my shirt tail come out and get in my way with cartridges on my belt. I also have a bit of dublap that make a belt less than perfect. With my double, reaching up would be more ergonomic with lesser waving. I also wear...
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    .308 Reloading Supplies For Sale

    I'll take the 165 grain accubons, the 150 grain hornadies, and the hornady length. case Bfly
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    Ruger African 9.3x62 accuracy reports?

    This is the target. 100 yards, three shots Bfly
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    Ruger African 9.3x62 accuracy reports?

    I have an earlier Ruger African. It has a Circassian walnut stock, pretty shiny bluing and the 375 contour barrel. It is not marked Gunblast. I had one when they first came out, but needed cash and had to part with it. I had a Zastava M70, too. I sighted this one in the other day. Because of...
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    Double Triggers vs Single Selective Triggers (In Terms Of Speed)

    I have owned five double rifles, and eight drillings, eight over and under and side by side combination guns, as well as a bunch of over and under and side by side shotguns. Ive shot them all, a lot. So I have some experience with both single and double trigger guns. I prefer guns that cock...
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    WIN a FREE South African Hunt Valued at US$11,635 for 2 Hunters from RANCE SAFARIS for 2020

    Thanks to RANCE SAFARIS for this great opportunity.
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    WIN a FREE South African Hunt Valued at US$11,635 for 2 Hunters from RANCE SAFARIS for 2020

    Thanks to RANCE SAFARIS for sponsoring this offer.
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    Rimmed (only) Versatility

    You can get full length insert barrels in a number of different calibers. There are several manufacturers. I think Zimmerman and Kreighoff make them. There are also shorter inserts, about 12 and 15 inches made for 22 LR and 22WRM. I have a full length insert in 5.6x50R in my Sauer Lux...
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    Rimmed (only) Versatility

    My personal vote for most versatile rimmed cartridge goes to the 8x57R in either j or s bore. I have 110, 165 and 180 grain cast loads, 125, 150, 170 ( 32 special duplicate, and a full power load), 190 grain expanding and solid loads. Varmints to pretty big stuff. One of my German O/U's has...
 
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