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    What tricks to put on light weight 416 rem mag to help reduce recoil

    Any weight will help, I do not see any value in Mercury reducers- in fact I think they are less effective than a lead weight. I would take a look at your stock, determine the balance point currently. The old standard of balancing just in front of the trigger guard will guide you. Then tape some...
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    Big Elephant Reportedly Taken in Tanzania

    You beat me to it. There was an anthrax outbreak about 18 years ago at the park my brother works at. They started burning carcasses but then switched to burying because they were struggling to get enough wood. The whole story sounds like a greeny making a few bucks for his Easter holiday. Maybe...
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    How hard is too hard?!?!

    it is a disadvantage of big tube scopes. The extra MOA in the 30 mm tube comes from a larger range of movement in the reticle or lenses in the scope. So there are longer springs and adjusters. So small tubes with limited range of adjustment have less to go wrong. As said above, low mag or fixed...
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    Tetra hearing aids/protection

    I would agree with your wife, the expensive fitted ear plugs are more comfortable but not really more effective. The cheap silicone sealed one probably keep noise out better but they do make your ear uncomfortable after a while. Over ear muffs are the best. Best plan i saw was cheap ear plugs...
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    165 or 180 grain bullet for 3006

    Thats a whole other discussion. Cup and core, without a doubt bigger and heavier is better. Much more reliable at slower velocities. And pure copper/ brass need speed to open, so they are opposite. Heavy mono's dont have the speed and energy to open properly. Just what you say.
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    165 or 180 grain bullet for 3006

    I am sure the calculations say more recoil with tje heavy bullets but i find it more tolerable too. Same with my 458 lott, heavier slower bullets are easier.
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    165 or 180 grain bullet for 3006

    I use 180 gr and 220 gr in my 3006. I find heavier bullets have less felt recoil, a slower push vs quicker punch. Range and trajectory don't matter much as I won't face long shots and a range finder deals with distance anyway.
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    US sanctions Zimbabwe president Emmerson Mnangagwa over human rights abuses

    What Lon says is wisdom. Don't play games with customs in any country. And I can tell you that Zim has not even noticed sanctions changing and has no thoughts of changing tourism. I would go out on a limb and say the only reason they may be interested in ammo is because you do not pay duty with...
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    CZ 550 American 416 Rigby

    Very nice rifle- my brother has a 416 and i have a 458. My stock is very similar to yours. If i may suggest a few things- take the action out and check how the main recoil lug is bedded. Mine had a crummy plastic bit so i bedded the barrel lug and main recoil lug with epoxy. I also stripped the...
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    Cz550 sight question

    I have 2 CZ 550's- 458 lott and 30-06. Sights are different- 458 is express sight with a shallow V and 2 mm front bead. I got a brass 3 mm bead fitted on the existing bead so the centre of the bead is unchanged. That is dead on at 75 m with a combat hold ie the centre of the bead is where the...
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    ZIMBABWE Hunting Information

    Silencers are illegal in Zim
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    How do you sharpen your knife?

    I use a silicon carbide two sided stone for the kitchen knives with water. I had a nice stone from my dad in a box my grandfather made but my sister purloined it. I also have a lanky which I use on my sheath knife but I don't own any decent blades, I have lost/ had a few stolen. So I buy...
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    Reamers .458 Lott vs. .450 Watts

    Or do the sums on a win mag reamer followed by a lott. That might be the same thing. And it seems a headspace gauge would answer your questions. Surely measuring the go and no go gauge would give you the chamber length ?
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    Reamers .458 Lott vs. .450 Watts

    I thought i should clarify my post. My cz 550 started life as a win mag. My smith was doing some other work and offered to ream to lott for free. The bonus is that i could access different powders in the lott because of more space in the case. The longer throat of the win mag allows me to seat...
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    Reamers .458 Lott vs. .450 Watts

    458 lott is a factory round and has SAAMI approval/ specs, the others dont. Interestingly, 458 win mag has a longer throat than lott so if you ream a win mag to lott, you have a longer throat and so can load longer brass and copper bullets out a bit., longer col. I would stick with lott as you...
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    Distance to sight in an optic on a 22 rifle

    If you zero at 50 m, you will be 1/4 inch low at 25 m and 2 1/2 inches low at 75 m. So thats how my 22 is zeroed. I suggest downloading an app that dods ballistic calculations like the hornady app. Then you can adjust the zero distance and see how it affect your up/down
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    "Who Builds a Magnificent 500 Jeffery"?

    I handled a Satterlee- pretty rifle and it functioned perfectly- very accurate- very smooth. And as others have said, proper dimensions/ magazine followers etc are needed for good feeding
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    on a lighter note...

    With one eye shut and a dry heave occasionally. Damn i am gkad i grew up.
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    Phones for gifts to African friends

    Having also been in the industry, most trackers etc will sell knives,binos etc for cash and then buy what they need. So my advice is cash tips. The tracker will get better value. For a tracker, swarovski binos are pretty difficult to get full value. So you give a guy 1k and he gets 300. What you...
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    on a lighter note...

    So he has never met his dad then, 10 mm socket is always awol
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    on a lighter note...

    Bet he has a Blaser with a Swarovski scope on it too.
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    on a lighter note...

    I dont remember them making a sound but i sure do remember the bull....er...cow....er...gender confused bovine making a sound.
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    Thoughts on Peregrine Bullets for Dangerous Game

    I use 510 gr vrg in my lott. I used Vv 135 and 133 in the lott as well as I would suggest contacting the manufacturer. I talked to them, they have a great deal of reloading info and are very helpful. The copper solid has driving bands and seems to need relatively little powder to achieve good...
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    .333 Jeff - Resurrecting an old soldier

    I used food colouring after removing the polyurethsne varnish and then boiled linseed oil, sanded in with wet and dry paper.you can see the results somewhere on the forum - I did a little write up. I parked it next to a VC double the other day and mine was impressive. The main thing is attention...
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    CZ550 vs Ruger Hawkeye African in 416?

    I think the CZ is a better rifle but 2x the price ?? Most big bores are not shot much so maybe a second hand rifle shot 30 to 100 rounds is considered pretty much new but i cant get past that price. A CZ in 416 rigby hold 3 rounds in the mag.
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    Wanted 70 lb Elephant

    Matetsi has potential for Botswana Ellie to some across. I would talk to outfitters that operate there, I wouldn't rank it as a prime area and would say it is pretty variable. Our seasons in Zim have been very variable and predictions are difficult. I would say 40- 55 pounds would be a trophy in...
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    416 Rigby Brass Issue

    Your brass looks really rough above the crack. I would be very careful- you say regulation was off and manufacturer left some kind of machining damage at the muzzle. You also seem to have a headspace issue and chambers that look like they were reamed with a drill bit. I suggest that you dont...
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    Opinions on a particular reticle...

    I have a similar Vortex crosshair on my 3006. I am happy with the crosshair. I won't use windage but 200 300 hash marks will be better than a thumb suck and it is not a Christmas tree reticle. I like it.
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    Powder Selection: I want to be sure I understand the theory

    I think you have the correct thought process. You are basically balancing several factors for best result. Most benchresters aim for a slightly compressed load for more consitent ignition. Also in VV powders, the 5xx series is double base powder. It will produce more velocity for same pressures...
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    OEM stocks cracking and or breaking

    I have a 2017 CZ 550 in 458 win mag now reamed to lott. It has two crossbolts. It has a double recoil lug- one on the barrel and the conventional recoil lug. The conventional lug had a plastic tab behind it and i was not happy with that. I epoxy bedded both lugs and tightened the crossbolts. I...
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    Buying Ammo in Africa

    In Zimbabwe,Harare, I can send you to 3 gunshops and between them they will have .308, 30-06, 375h&h and 458 win mag and lott. They will usually have a choice of 3 or 4 brands- usually Hornady, federal and Norma. Bulawayo also has a few gun dealers with stock.I could also source most calibres...
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    Need some advice on firing posture and hold..

    Check your elbow position as you fire. A low elbow doesn't create a proper pocket in the shoulder for the rifle butt and it slides down onto the bicep. A higher elbow is better. Also check that the butt is not mounted too far out on the shoulder- get it between the shoulder muscle and chest...
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    To Sling or not to Sling a Dangerous Game Rifle, That is the Question

    I have gone to and fro on this. Initially I carried my rifle in my hands, left or right and pointing muzzle down. I do a lot of guided walks with 5 to 10 people and it was difficult to keep the muzzle from covering a foot or ankle. So I use a sling, muzzle up. It is only a second to get into...
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    Eland Cartridges for recoil sensitive shooter?

    I have seen a 308 with 180 gr ammo take a huge old Eland cow and a 30-06 with 180 gr ammo take a huge Mozambique bull. My boys have shot my 3006 with 220 gr ammo since the age of 9 or 10 just fine. Muzzle brakes are not a help- the muzzle blast and noise are more likely to cause flinching. A...
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    458 win mag barrel swap from a M43 mauser action to a VZ24 action

    I reckon just shoot the rifle as is or buy/ build a new rifle on a new action and sell the old rifle. It is seldom economic to move barrels around with the work needed- threading/ re-chambering/headspacing/ getting to feed properly. If you want a different action or rifle, it is easier to sell...
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    Safari boots opinions

    I have walked behind hunting clients many a mile and definite views on shoes. Hiking boots are bad, the soles are stiff and clomp down loudly whilst also making grass and sticks crackle like cornflakes. They also seem to give blisters more than they should. They are designed for ankle...
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    458 Swift A Frame 450 Grain for Buffalo

    Balistic calculator shows 1.7 inches less drop at 2400 fps than my usual load of 2195 fps. This is at 300 yards. My usual load is a 515 gr solid. 500 gr bullet will perform better and the trajectory is pretty much the same- a rainbow. I looked at it a while back and decided it wasnt worth it.
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    Hornady DGS/DGX feedback

    Generally bullets travel straight intil their velocity decreases to the point that they become unstable and then they tumble. I would guess that bullet lost energy as it penetrated the skull and then started tumbling towards the end.
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    Magazine Spring Issue???

    I found the deeper feed lips stop any rounds from popping out. You just need a fraction of an inch to make a fifference. But to complicate matters, the feed ramp height also impacts the round staying in the magazine. Higher ramp = earlier feed/ pop out. The ramp is also the recoil/ bolt bearing...
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    Magazine Spring Issue???

    I used a drill and rotary rasp. You could use a dremel and stone. You grind from the feed lip down below the contact area where the cartridge case touches the cartridge ( basically come down the radius of the cartridge.) Bit be aware this makes the cartridge move further left or right while...
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    R8 3 accidental discharges, human error or?

    Very true, almost impossible with a mauser flag safety. i have seen two nd with a cz 550 however. The safety must be pushed forward and the natural result is the index finger pulls back. Try it youself- thumb moves forward and trigger finger back. So if you have your finger on the trigger-...
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    Culling belts and cartridge slides

    I am with Red Leg. At the point where my cartridges are about to break, I fear that I may have bigger problems on my hands. I envision a buffalo trying to insert its horn into my midriff and figure damage to my cartridges would probably not worry me much. I use a leather 10 round holder-on my...
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    Thoughts on Tuskless Hunting

    You are welcome to pm me for a copy of the national parks act and regulations. I have studied both and tutored learner hunters for their exams. The laws have not changed regarding spotlights or night hunting or PAC since 1975. National parks do not administer communal land and the two have...
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    Thoughts on Tuskless Hunting

    That statistic is all over the internet and near as I can determine, it originated in a 'scientific' paper which uses it as evidence of the evolution of elephants to avoid hunting pressure. That paper simply states the percentage with no reference to any scientific evidence. Just drive around...
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    Thoughts on Tuskless Hunting

    You are correct. Campfire or Communal land does not fall under National Parks Act and Regulations. and so spotlights are not regulated. It is illegal in Safari areas. Just be aware that doing something in front of officials in Zimbabwe doesnt make it legal-it can bite you in the ass or more...
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    Hearing Protection

    I use Caldwell over ear muffs with electronics when filming hunts and at the range. In ear are not quite as good with regards to sound deadening and battery life etc. Peltor and 3m are excelent as well. In ear is better than nothing and if you are hunting, they may suit you better. I had a...
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    Thoughts on Tuskless Hunting

    Tuskless elephant are not what I would call common in any areas but I have never seen any acurate numbers from game counts. I would guess that maybe 1/30 to 1/50 of elephant cows and much less for males. Zambezi valley areas are known for tuskless elephants but they occur all over Africa...
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    Best thermos for cold weather use

    I ised a couple of glass lined thermos that belonged to my parents.they were tin outside with a plaid pattern and a plastic cap. Eventually after 40 years they tin rusted through and the glass fell out on to my kitchen floor and exploded with a pop. So i bought a stanley green 1.9 l or 2 qt for...
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    Advice on Hippo hunt

    Peregrine solids are excelent. The copper is heavier and softer so probably easier on your barrel and i prefer heavy bullets. Brass is lighter so bullets are made same size but are lighter. I use Peregrines in my 458 lott. They also make a 450 gr bullet that is perfect for 458 win mag.
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    Sights - open, scope and red-dot - my experiences

    I think every one of us is more accurate with a scope for aimed shots. Next for accurate quicker shots, i would say red dot. Open sights need a lot of practise but are probably as good as a red dot if you master them. But of you talk of PHs, the ones i know use red dots or open because they...
 
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