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Good morning, Jorgen, Any update on production/restock of 375/300gr semi spitzers to the US market? They've been OOS for quite some time.

I’ve had no wants from a Swaro Z6 1.7-10 on my 300 win mag. It’s been used on whitetail and plains game, so no shots beyond 250yds to date, and I don’t anticipate using it further. Just picked up a Z6i for a 308 win for a blackbear hunt in Alaska in September, I’ll likely swap this scope to the...

Jump on this. With Wayne out of the game and Matrix intermittently taking work, you’d have to pry mine from my kids hands after I’m dead.

Phil - how have you found Airlink to transit with firearms? Starting to think about travel options to the Save next year. My wife is likely making the trip with me (her first trip). I usually take two rifles, but heard Airlink had an issue with that when I booked my 2023 trip with TWG...

Good choice, Mark. Those CZ’s flat out shoot, and Wayne knows how to make them sing.

Life Member and a very active part of our local Chapter.

I had great luck with 100gr CEB raptors on whitetail out of .308 Win. Debating using those on black bear in alaska this fall vs a 130gr CEB raptor or 165gr TTSX. So many choices...

I've only ever hunted big game with my own reloads. I get great enjoyment out of making my own ammunition and then using it in the field. I like the ability to have direct control over every step of the process from a quality standpoint. I also cycle ever loaded round through my action at the...

30 for cape buffalo in RSA (2017).

I've used the Boyt canvas in the past but find the Courteney zip up leather ones more comfortable around my ankles.

I'll be hunting lioness next year and using 300gr Woodleigh PP's out of my 375 H&H running 2550fps. I've used the 350gr version at 2250fps out of the same rifle in 2017 for two cape buffalo with great effect. I wouldn't hesitate to use the 300gr Woodleigh for buffalo.

That looks ready to go, to me. That's a screaming fast load. Haven't played with RL16 yet, was this data published or free based using your pressure gauge?

I used them a few years ago with satisfactory work. Communication was challenged form time to time, not sure the current state.

I've carried a Gene Ingram B&T #4 on every hunt in Africa I've taken so far. I find it the right size for cutting biltong and opening packages. It's right at home breaking down a whitetail here stateside. Haven't put it to heavy task in Africa outside of the below elephant tail.

Thanks gents. I ended up sourcing the Woodleigh protected points I was looking for on another forum.

Good afternoon, all. In preparation for a lioness hunt in 2025, I'm looking for approximately 100 Woodleigh .375 300gr PP projectiles. I'm hearing they're going back into production, but no definitive date or pathway for distribution in the US yet. Thank you,

Am I reading that correctly….. $20-50 per bullet??

Shored up last minute details for a boat based black bear in Alaska this September with Alaska Raven. Booked a lioness hunt in the Save for August 2025 with Mbalabala Safaris. Started discussions with some friends about a family trip to RSA for 2026, TBD. Custom ear plugs form ESP. Got to...

Swarovski EL 8x32. Very light and compact. They sit over my right shoulder at my left hip on a pair of RYO straps.

Cumulative recoil over lifetime can contribute to stress fatigue at some point, but we're talking a significant increase in recoil forces between a 308 and a 458. I'd liken it to being punched in the ribs: sure I might end up with a rib fracture after my 8 year old punches me 1000 times, but...

I'd think the same as AZDave. The higher COG of the magnifier on that hinge with something along the lines of a .458 Lott in recoil would have me concerned for durability. Either disengaging the lever holding the magnifier in place or compromising the whole hinge.

Good morning. I'll take it. PM to follow.

Midway had Fed 210's back in November for $99/1000. I was able to grab 2 bricks then. That's the last I've seen of LR primers. I was down to my last 200 WLR's when I snagged those. Come to mention them, I haven't seen 215's in quite some time....

Lin runs a great hunt. I hunted non trophy elephant with him this past May in Hwange. I’m happy to chat with anyone interested about my experience with Lin.

I'd imagine that'd bang up the tip of your trigger finger/nail pretty good. Not something I'd want to try in a larger caliber.

I've shot one elephant, and been present for one additional, with CEB solids in .416/400gr and .458/500gr. Both instances had no indication of bullet failure. The CEB Raptors I've only used on whitetail so far (.308/100gr and .308/130gr). In a sample of 5 deer, all dropped at the shot. I'm...

I had no trouble transiting through both in and out this May via Ethiopian. $5 made things smooth on the way in, not necessary on the way out. Very small terminal, so no need for an arrival service, in my opinion.

Very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.

I've had good luck with permethrin on my clothes (treat x 2 the week before I leave), Avon SSS as suntan lotion, and Picardin spray on my exposed skin when out around nightfall. No bites I can recall in either RSA or Zim. I had a bad experience (VERY vivid dreams) with Malarone my first trip...

Welcome, Jon! Now you have more than just me chirping in your ear. Ashley is getting a copy of Sue Tidwell's book Cries of the Savannah for Christmas from me. Great read, Beth's reading it now.

I felt well armed this year with a 458 Lott. If I were to do another dedicated elephant hunt (or a first rhino hunt), I might contemplate stepping up to a 500 class rifle. I tend to shoot bolts better than doubles, so likely a 500 J or 500 A-Squared. That being said, I wouldn't NOT go on the...

I've never found the African carry comfortable, and don't employ it from that standpoint. While I agree it can allow for sweeping others with the muzzle, muzzle control is independent of carry method. I can point the muzzle to the right of the person in front of me just as easily as I can point...

Haha! Yup! Glad you got there alright. Decent English style breakfast and coffee place back towards the staircase you came up for the concourse in the morning.

Let's shoot for that when you get back. Safe travels and best of luck!

No, sir. Our luggage was checked straight through. Just brought a small dop kit and change of clothes on the plain in my carryon for the overnight on each end. I will say, if you're traveling with another person that isn't your significant other, you can see directly through the glass shower...

No, sir. not until you get on the plane the next morning.

Not at all. Quite simple. Clear customs, go up the stairs, take a right and walk diagnonally through duty free to the corner of the airport to an escalator down to the lobby. It’s very well marked.

Quite happy with their performance. I appreciate all of your insight with reloading data and weight choices.

Well, the final count for this year's hunt was 6 total deer (1 buck, 5 does). My wife took two 100ish lb does with the 300 win mag/130gr CEB FB Raptors. Both dropped right to the shot with no fuss. Brought both rifles to the stand, but she prefers the 300's scope. She's apparently claimed my...

Total count is 2 deer for the 308/100gr, 2 deer for the 300/130gr. Didn't end up dragging out the 375/275's this week. My wife flies in today and we start hunting again tomorrow-weds. Will report back. Haven't seen the internal damage yet, they're all going to the processor whole down here.

Thanks, Michael. Shot a doe last evening at last light with a 130gr FB Raptor out of a 300 Win Mag. Shot hit behind the shoulder at 79yds and she went down like lightening hit her. I'm sold on these things. Next deer's getting a 275gr Safari Raptor from a 375 H&H! I'm here until next Wednesday...

Yessir. 100gr CEB FB Raptor over 43.5gr of RL10x, clocked at 3400fps out of a 20" Christensen barrel.

Shot a whitetail buck this morning that weighed out at 197lbs. Frontal shot with no exit. The outfitter was stunned at the performance at the shot (dropped in its tracks) and the processor relayed that the chest was a bowl of jelly. Taking out the 300 Win Mag with 130gr CEB FB's this afternoon.

I echo MDWest's experience. We stayed coming and going in May this year. It was worth the expense over the included hotel stay in the ticket fare to NOT leave the airport. Guns in that airport were a touch tricky, but easily sorted out. If i had to do that route again, I'd opt to stay at...

Congratulations. Looking forward to the details.

Glad to hear it appears minor. Hope he recovers quickly and that initial scan was correct.

In sticking with my usual luck (or lack-there-of) in whitetail hunting, I didn't get to try either on a deer last year. I've always maintained I'd shoot an elephant before a good whitetail, so I'm hoping this fall I've better luck after accomplishing the first part this spring.... Hopefully...

I'd be packing 40 softs, 20 solids. Then I'd coerce/contribute to your friend with the .375 going to max weight allowable with 30 solids and the remainder softs. What bullet combos are you guys bringing?

While I haven't bought on yet, I won't say I haven't pondered it, or a .404J for that matter. I have been deterred from doing so in the presence of my current 375 H&H and 458 Lott because the funds I'd spend on such a rifle are going to be much better enjoyed on my next hunt.