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Woodleigh 400 grain FMJ RN solids, part box of 44X Woodleigh 400 grain Hydrostatically Stabilized all brass solid, 36X 80 bullets in all, excellent for the .450-400 3" Nitro Express and some others. Woodleigh bullets are unobtainium since the factory burnt down. I've done my elephant hunt...

"In the end, we will only conserve what we love. We will love only what we understand: And we will understand only what we have experienced" “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science” - Albert Einstein "A human being should be...

I'm trying CFE 223 in my Whelen for the first time. 225 grain bullets, both Sierra BTSP and Nosler Partitions. Worked up to 66 grains in Remington cases. Used Remington 9-1/2M magnum primers. Pressures seem OK, from visual inspection only. But it was -32°C outside where I live and so I didn't...

I was reading some articles published by the excellent "Ballistic Studies" folks in New Zealand. The author mentioned something that I had never read before. He claimed that very old bullets (stored for a few decades) may have changes to the core or jacket that cause the bullets to expand...

It's so satisfying when a series of loads all play nice together! I've been developing loads for my Sako .375 H&H. This is a couple test targets from today, shot at 100 Meters. Left target is 300 gr. Hornady round nose soft point propelled by RL 15 at 2510 FPS. A nice, accurate full power load...

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After leaving Little Makololo camp in Hwange National Park my wife and I traveled a couple of hours to the town of Lupane, where we were delivered to a roadside gas station by our driver. We were met there by our PH Alan Shearing (standing in for our injured operator & PH Buzz Charlton) and our...

I might be talking myself into spending some money foolishly, by upgrading from a perfectly serviceable Krieghoff Trumpf Dural Drilling 16x16/7x57R to a Blaser 20x20/7x57R (or perhaps .308). I like what I see when reviewing Blaser technology, accuracy, quality of manufacture, and such. I want...

May 2022 Location: Hammond Ranch, Savé Valley conservancy Outfitter: Mokore Safaris PH: Dalton McLIntock My brother Kevin and I took turns as “Hunter” and “Photographer”. This is my feeble account trying to describe my wonderful first day of buffalo hunting… The pre-dawn darkness was colder...

I've had the good fortune to be able to hunt in Namibia in 2019 on a communal conservancy. I like their idea of community land management, getting support from local residents and leasing hunting rights to outfitters who then offer trophy hunts to visitors. A very positive success story with...

I was shooting my Beretta Silver Sable 9.3x74R O/U double rifle today and noticed that two out of five cartridge cases fired in the bottom barrel had pierced primers. A little soot on the outside surface and a tiny little hole right through. I have not had that problem with this rifle ( or any...

I have a superb pair of Swarovski EL 8.5x42's that I use for almost all my hunting. I like them a lot. Wonderful quality, very capable in all situations but quite big and a little bit heavy. I find my self wanting a smaller, more convenient pair for situations where I will not be using the...

So, Namibia. I’ve wanted to hunt Cape buffalo for ever. After an inspiring photo safari in East Africas' famous game parks ( Serengeti, Masai mara, Ngorongoro, Aberdares, etc.) in 2012 and again after my brother and I did a successful plains game hunt ( Kudu, Eland, Warthog, Mountain Reedbuck...

Yesterday I was at my shooting range on my property near my home, wanting to test some handloads for my .375 H&H rifle. I have some steel "gong" targets set at 250M range. It was amusing to find a nice herd of mule deer and a moose in the way, so could not shoot. A good way to have a "problem"...

I have been interested in acquiring a Kipplauf, German single shot stalking rifle for some time. I have considered the Merkel K3, Blaser K95, and the Krieghoff Hubertus. Looking for a rifle chambered in a common and versatile medium power rimmed cartridge like the 7x65R or perhaps 7x57R. It...

Whitehorse man killed while hunting bison over the long weekend

It’s September. The grass is turning golden, the breeze has a bite. Geese are flocking up, gardens and wild berries are ripe for harvest. Elk are polishing their antlers and bugling challenges in the aspen groves. I love the opportunities and the clarity of purpose that this season offers. I’m...

Too much time on my hands during virus lockdown makes me ponder useless "what if" possibilities. So for no other reason than idle curiosity, with the possibility of learning something interesting from members here, this is my question to you: My firearm collection reflects my tastes and habits...

I’ve been doing some practise shooting and fine-tuning handloads for my Beretta Silver Sable 9.3x74R. My hand loads can’t quite match this level of accuracy yet, but when Norma factory loaded 286gr. Oryx shoot this well, I’m not concerned. I may simply choose to hunt with factory loads from now...

I have an opportunity to purchase a quantity of Frontier bullets that are an electroplated bullet manufactured in South Africa - .375" -300gr. -FP bullets. The price is good, but I'm not sure if the bullets are any good. Does anyone have some experience with these? Are they total metal...

With lots of time on our hands due to the Coronavirus restrictions on travel and public gatherings, I have been reminiscing and sharing stories to help pass the time. I'd like to read about your first successful hunt for large game animals. Please share a short tale, Where & when, what game were...

Justification for owning a .375 H&H was a point of discussion on Canadian Gun Nutz forum recently. This is the best response of them all. I just had to share here... thanks Dogleg! Originally Posted by Dogleg The best reason for getting a .375 is that it is very likely to Shanghai you and...

Merry Christmas! One of the things I find so rewarding about hunting in far off places is their very different local cultures and their different approaches that they take to similar activities. So I thought you'd appreciate this rendition of "Jingle Bells" by a Mongolian Altai band performed in...

Memorable quotes about Cape Buffalo, heard while I was on safari: "They look at you like you owe them money" " you must place the first shot perfectly. A Buffalo, when they decide to charge, will not stop until you are gone or one of you is dead. You cannot discourage a charging buffalo with a...

After two years of severe drought, a good strong rain was very welcome in the Huab river valley today. When I was there in October, many animals were very very stressed with the drought. With any luck the land and wildlife will recover now that some moisture has returned. This is a picture of...

I am a somewhat obsessive hunting rifle and gun collector / shooter. So when it came to choosing my "ideal" and easily transportable travel rifle combination, I had several choices. First off, I eliminated full length models as too unwieldy in airports and in land transit. So my CZ550 AHR...

I went to my post office today. Found two nice packages in the mail. One was a new stock made by Cameron Hatcher in Australia for my CZ ZKK601 .222. I ordered it last week, and it took exactly one week to come from the other side of the world. Amazing! And I also received a very nice CZ 550...

Sako AIV Safari .375 H&H Banded front and quarter rib rear sights, 4 shot mag capacity, Safari stock has high quality walnut and rosewood tip, shadow line cheekpiece, etc. etc. This one was going to Namibia for buffalo and elephant but I have since changed plans to use a double rifle. It remains...

Yesterday I experienced another little heartache. After returning to Southeast Sask. with wonderful like minded companions and a dog that was bred, trained and superbly skilled to show me some pheasants, and after enjoying the unique thrill of hunting new country with new friends and working...

"Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. —Henry David Thoreau" It’s dawn, on the last day of deer season. We’ve just picked up a fresh track, and now we have a focus for our attention and desires. But...

I'm about a year away from my next hunting safari, and plan to take a pair of rifles, most likely a Verney-Carron bolt action take down 9.3x62 and a Merkel double rifle in 450-400 3". Either will fit in a very compact case, only as long as the barrels and a bit more. I could transport both...

I need some advice on fitting a new front sight to my Merkel double rifle. These fit in a longitudinal slot and are inserted from front and tapped in towards the rear. The replacement is larger, and will not fit the dovetail slot without reducing the width at the base of the blade. What method...

The USA has labelled both Canada and the EU as threats to their "National Security" in order to justify new duties declared by their military Commander-in-Chief on the international trade of steel and aluminum. So I suggest that USA made products such as firearms and ammunition should be sold...

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I have posted previously about my new Merkel 140 in 450-400. I am just beginning to get used to this rifle, and have some questions for the more experienced members on here. It is regulated with the only available commercial load, the Hornady 400 grain DGS and DGX. I have read several reports...

I'm excited and had to share. I just took delivery of a new Merkel double rifle. I was unable to handle it before purchase, and was a little worried about the fit, but I am extremely happy with how it turned out. It fits me perfectly, the bead is nestled in the bottom of the V when I snap it to...

Does anyone know what manufacturers currently offer ammunition for the .450-400 3" Nitro Express? I have been offered a double rifle that was allegedly regulated with Federal ammunition, but I find no reference to this when I do a search on the net. All I can find on the market is Hornady and...

I have been offered a Merkel 140AE in 450-400 Nitro Express 3" that I am considering for a hunt for buffalo and elephant in 2019. It has been fitted with EAW turn in scope mounts, and a Burris fastfire red dot sight. It has shot less than 40 rounds, and appears as new. It has plain wood and...

I am considering the purchase of a rifle with factory original Mag-na-port slots in the muzzle. It is a Mauser 03 in .416 Rem Mag,. Less recoil and muzzle flip would be a benefit, but I strongly dislike any increase in muzzle blast and have removed any muzzle brakes that were installed on my...

I just paid the deposit on a hunt in the Zambezi region of Namibia that will happen in September next year. Shona Hunting Adventures, with PH Johann Veldsman. Hunting buffalo and elephant for the first time, on communal conservancy lands. So for the next year and a half I'm going to be...

I am currently doing hand load development with various 300 grain expanding bullets for my .375 H&H. ( A frames, Nosher partitions, Triple shock X) I plan to hunt buffalo and various other African game in the near future. When I am satisfied with an expanding bullet load, I plan to also load...

I didn't care for the style or the narration but it actually makes some good points.

I just returned from a quick little hunt for antlerless mule deer in SW Saskatchewan, about a 5 hour drive from home. I'm giving thanks tonight for the opportunity to hunt with my sons. They have turned out to be good hunters and fine companions. It was satisfying to get back into some big...

I have found an interesting used double rifle that could suit me well for local hunting of moose, elk and bears, and, I think, serve pretty well for my next trip to Africa. The cartridge seems like a versatile fit for me and my interests. I like the idea of a double rifle, don't need a true big...

I am wondering about putting a mercury or tungsten bead recoil reducer in the stock of my fairly lightweight .375 H&H. I won't use a muzzle brake because of hearing concerns. I have read about the "kickstop" used by some German hunters, and the mercury recoil reducers sued by some American...

I picked up a couple boxes of these bullets at a "going out of business" sale for a very cheap price. My plan is to develop a load for them in my 9.3x62 for possible use on really big African game like buffalo, or really small game like duiker. These bullets are "monometal" round nose solids...

My wife bought me a nice take down rifle for Christmas, and I finally had a chance to shoot it today. The first three shots were very promising! 2.5cm 3 shot group with the open sights at 100M. I can hardly wait to put a scope on it and try some more extended shooting sessions. I need to find a...

I just purchased a couple hundred Hawk ( a small USA maker) bullets for my 9.3x62. They are very light for caliber, and my intention is to use them for practise or shooting smallish local game like whitetail deer. I cannot find any load data for any bullet lighter than 232gr. , and Hawk did not...