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I did some donkey culling and shot a big scrub bull, but still not as much game as Africa. I agree that Aussies are great people and they seem to like us Texans, but the Australian regulations for bringing a rifle into the country and then getting the same rifle out of the country are absurd.

I won't ever hunt in Australia again. The country is not hunter friendly and once you have your water buffalo, there isn't enough variety of other game that is interesting to hunt.

I have the Leupold VX6-HD 1-6X24 Firedot on my 416 Rigby Big Game and it works great. I especially like that the red dot reticle works like a RMR sight when the scope is cranked down to 1. Like shooting with iron sights.

You did very well on taxidermy and shipping.

There are a couple of great buffalo charge videos on Quagga Safaris youtube channel.

I have had good experiences with Delta and United on four trips to Africa over the past several years. Qantas was a pain in the butt and not hunter/rifle friendly, likewise the Australian Border Police. Never again. Too much BS paperwork.

I first read it in my teens and I take it with me every time I travel to Africa and read from it. It will get you in the mood for your safari.

Great waterbuck! Congrats!

I'm guessing it's simple demand and supply. Probably not as many 404j's as there are 416 Rigby's. However, as an owner of the Rigby, the ammo isn't all that easy to find either. I've ordered it from Federal's Custom Shop when I've needed it this year.

I agree. I didn't spend thousands of dollars on my Rigby to leave it at home in the safe when I go on safari.

That's what I thought would happen. Even my outfitter was surprised. The additional paperwork I had to do at Customs House at the Sydney Airport asked for the same information--name, passport, address, rifle, serial number, etc. etc. that was on the pre-approved rifle permit. In addition, my...

that is a great deal on a fantastic rifle!

Red dot sights are the real deal. I got a lot of practice recently on my Aussie buffalo hunt shooting offhand with my 416 Rigby Big Game. I did some culling on a big cattle station that has lots of donkeys, pigs, scrub bulls, etc. and I was surprised at how easy the Rigby was to shoot offhand...

Great post Kevin. I use the Trijicon RMR on my double and fast target acquisition and sight picture is the key. I like AAS suggestion.

Not sure what Comfort Plus is, but I've flown the Delta flight from Atlanta to J'burg in Premium Select and it's worth the extra $1000. Nicer seat that reclines-but not to flat--and basically the same food and beverage service as business class.

Great bull! Congratulations!

Great deal on a very nice Heym double in classic 470 NE caliber. You would pay a few thousand more and wait about two years to get a new one like this.

I flew United from Newark to J'Burg a couple of years ago when Delta stopped service due to Covid. It was fine. No issues with the rifle and service was good. Clearing rifle at Newark was no problem on the return flight. Can't speak to current conditions, but in 2021 it was ok.

Nope. No AMG GT yet--unless you are talking about the sport sedans. No GT roadsters like mine anymore, only the AMG SL's. The SL's have a back seat and are all wheel drive. The GT is a two seat roadster, both hardtop and convertible and not made anymore. At least that's what the MBUSA website...

I compared the AMG GT to a DB 11 because they don't make the GT anymore. Now it's the AMG SL55 or SL63 that are all wheel drive, and the DB12 just came out.

This discussion is a little like asking whether you prefer a Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, or an Aston Martin DB 11? Both are beautiful cars. The Mercedes has precise German engineering and technology. The Aston Martin has beautiful hand finishing and workmanship. Same with Heym vs. Rigby. I own a...

Thanks! Since Aaron's wife handled my rifle permit and license, the letter from safari company was handled. It was getting all the dumb paperwork to leave Australia with my own rifle that was the problem. Really useless red tape bs. Even the aussie border agent agreed it was useless, but had...

Frontal shot. The bulls at Moroak are not familiar with humans and walk toward you (if you are downwind) to within 50 to 60 yards. When he lifted his head, I put the shot a few inches under his chin. He had some blood on his head right between his horns from a recent fight.

Just returned from a water buffalo hunt in the Northern Territory of Australia with Aaron Corbett of Australian Outback Buffalo Safaris. Aaron has several hunting camps and we hunted at the Moroak Station camp. Moroak has been operated as a cattle station for a hundred years and encompasses...

I have both--I've taken my 375H&H double and my 416 Rigby Big Game on my last two safaris. Used the Rigby on buffalo, roan and a golden wildebeest and the double on everything else. A bolt action, scoped 375 is probably the better choice for a one gun safari, but the 416 with 400gr A frames is a...

Very nice! Where are you located? I'm interested in a cap for my Model 70 Safari Express 375H&H.

Great pics! I leave next week for a buffalo hunt in Arnhem Land.

Put the 400 gr. Bear Claw as first shot, use the Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer solids for follow up.

I gather from the original post that you don't want to spend the money for a London Best rifle. Your options begin at the price point just under $2000 for a Winchester Model 70--even one of the Super Grade models. Next up would be a Dakota or similar in the $3500 to $5000 (or more) range...

I'm hunting with Aaron Corbett next week.

Kong brand dog mattress at PetSmart or PetCo. Only dog bed my Great Dane couldn't destroy. Zippered cover made of ballistic nylon that you can remove from the foam form and wash in washer/dryer.

When I was there 2 weeks ago all they had was a 470NE. Don't think they had an Iphisi. If you contact them, I'm sure they can get one.

I am always reluctant to post on this issue. I have a great deal of respect for riflemen who can hit a small steel target at 800 or 1000 yards. I hope they volunteer as snipers in our military. However, getting in place to make such a long shot on African game, or even a sheep or elk in North...

If you already have the kudu you really want to do a shoulder mount, then I would look for a big sable as the price of sable has come down significantly in the last five to ten years. Limpopo bushbuck is also a good choice as is eland. Eland is the best meat for meals at the safari camp. Why...

I asked how the Iphisi was selling at the Beretta Gallery in Dallas and they report it was getting lots of interest. Sales of all doubles was slow, as you might expect. Pretty small demographic of buyers.

Great price on a Rigby Big Game with the upgraded wood and the additional engraving. It's a steal at $25,000 with the scope included. If I didn't already have a Big Game 416 Rigby I would buy it.

What brand of double are you using? Chapuis and I think Heym both have a removable piece of the rib that makes mounting a red dot sight easy. I put a Trijicon RMR on my Chapuis. Works great. Mark's article above is very informative.

Tenderloin of eland is maybe the best meat I have ever eaten. Buffalo T-bone steaks were surprisingly good and tender. Almost all the plains game makes great eating.

The history, mystique, and romance of hunting in Africa with a double rifle is addictive. I first hunted plains game in Namibia in 1987 (it was still Southwest Africa back then) and I carried my father's pre-64 Model 70 30.06. Thought I had Africa out of my system after that hunt. Then I...

Depends on whether it's a Hartmann's or Burchell's. Hartmann's are about 20 to 25 per cent bigger than a Burchell's.

Welcome! Lots of us Texans on here.

Keep in mind that regardless of LOP, the length of cycle of the bolt on a magnum action will be longer--especially the Mauser M98 magnum action. Takes some getting used to. I also agree with the poster above about lowering the rifle to cycle the bolt. Helps with keeping your vision forward on...

Check out Quagga Safaris. They hunt on Manketti Reserve in Limpopo. 57000 acres. I hunted there in 2022. Great property and tough hunting, but great animals. I've hunted with Eric Visser and Quagga four times and he runs a first class safari camp. Beautiful lodge and great food.

US dollars, absolutely. There is a great post on here about tipping, so look for it.

Congratulations! Looks like a great hunt and a fine buffalo.

Sounds like you are prepared for anything. I'm heading to NT to hunt buffalo in August. What's the weather like then?

Very nice display! Congratulations.

Have fun and good hunting! I have used Conroe Taxidermy, just north of Houston, for all five of my safaris. They do excellent work and help with arranging shipping.

Congratulations on a fine bull!