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Ok so I am booked for 2027 SA buff hunt. Looks like a lot of whispering is done on a hunt. My hearing is bad. So does anyone use and can recommend a type of electronic ear plugs. That help my earing while protecting against the report of the rifle. Thanks in advance.

Bere are my first shots. Pretty happy with this. I did not adjust the red dot because these are woodleigh sp and I want to sight in with swift a frames.

I booked a buff hunt in SA in 2027. Went a little crazy getting rifles. From left to right Ruger hawkeye in 450 bushmaster, RHA in 375 Ruger, Ruger RSM in 416 Rigby, custom CZ 550 in 458 Lott. The star of the show is a Chapuis in 470 nitro express. Just got the N.E. back from Chaplin Arms. JJ...

I hear they are not that accurate. Anybody have groups to share. My RSM 416 rigby is ok but not great. Just snaged 150 400 grain A Frames I will try those. Thanks for sharing.

Can anyone tell me about bauska bolt action rifles. Are these CZ rifles? I see one online but do not see any CZ marking on it only Bauska which I believe an import mark. Any info would be appreciated.

Swift a frame .475 dia for 470 nitro express? Wouldn't that cause excessive pressure?

The stock seating plug for my rcbs 458 lott die flatten the tips on NF PP bullets. Is there a different seating plug available?

Who makes a stuck case remover that will fit a 470 ne. RCBS to small to fit the tim.

Thinking of buying a leupold vx3 fire dot for my CZ 550 458 lott. Do you think it will hold up ti the recoil? Thanks for your input. Mitch

Ok, I have read many books were the author talks about holding two rounds between the fingers of your left hand for a fast reload. Do any of you do this? What is your opinon of this way of reloading?

Trijicon RMO or SRO which is better for DG double rifle?

Ok I know this has been talked about before. What is everyones opinion on where I should mount my red dot rmr. Close to the rear sight on my double rifle or closer to the breech? I have heard pros and cons for both. Thanks in advance Mitch

Ok I read over and over 470 n.e. double is a short range firearm. So has anyone pulled of a longer shot with thier big bore double? Lets not limit it to 470 ne but let us know what calibre you were using.

Ok I have purchased a chapui 470 n.e. It's regulated with Federal 500 grain woodleigh s.p. Anyone have an idea of a good starting point to get 500 grain North Fork ss points to shoot same point of impact? Thanks Mitch

Does anyone use winchester magnum large rifle for thier dangerous game cartridges?

I could not find federal 215 primers so I bought 1000 cci mag 250. So far I have had 4 misfires. Any one else have trouble with cci primers? This is not the first time I have had misfire problems with CCI but I have to buy what I can get my hands on.

What scope do you use on your lott. How is it holding up

Okay I'm thinking about buying a double rifle maybe 450 / 400 3" inch. I have Watch the videos of cape buffalo shot with this caliber. Before I buy I thought maybe some of the members could share their experience with shooting Cape buffalo with this particular caliber. I am scheduled to hunt...

Does anyone know where I can buy 450/400 3" brass. Whats the deal with hornady not making any dangerous hame brass?

Has anyone shot any plains game with their 470 nitro

I have booked my first African hunt (cape buffalo) and the whole african bug has bitten me pretty bad. Anyway I have been looking at double rifles and notice on tbe new chapuis doubles t g e regulating wedge sticking out from the end of the barrels. This is ugly is it the way all chapuis come?

Do you consider a 416 rigby a stopping round for cape buffalo.

My lee hand primer will accept a shell holder that fits 416 rigby but the body is to narrow for the base of the cartridge.

Hi I have just booked my first African safari with Ken Moody. I get a good feeling about how Ken runs his camp. Anyway I purchased my Ruger 77 rsm in 416, and man I really like this rifle. Ruger really got it right. The only things I would have done different would be maybe jewel the bolt. Also...

Any notes on sizing 375 H&H I should know. I have heard of case bulges developing ahead of the belt, and that it is better not to run the sizing die any further down than necessary. How many loads are you getting from each case. Also innovative technologies makes a collet sizing die has...

I think I know were this will go ,but would like to hear from anyone using Rem 700 in Africa and the findings on performance. Also anyone else who would like to have his say. I have a rem 700 in .375 H&H and it will be what I am using. I have 4 of them in different calibers and I have...

What does everyone think 375 H7H enough for elephant. Has anyone shot a tusker with the 375 H&H if so I would really like to hear the tale, and bullet performance. Thanks in advance Mitch