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  1. Arthur Morta

    on a lighter note...

    ....or "Can I Make a Suggestion"!
  2. Arthur Morta

    on a lighter note...

    A woman goes into Bass Pro Shop to buy a rod and reel for her grandson's birthday. She doesn't know which one to get so she just grabs one and goes over to the counter. A Bass Pro Shop associate is standing there wearing dark shades. She says, ’Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me anything about this...
  3. Arthur Morta

    Show Us Your Hunting Knife

    My latest Custom addition from Alan Stewart here in Zimbabwe. Handle are ebony, picked up in the Save on one of our previous hunts together...
  4. Arthur Morta

    African Sunset Pictures

    Zambezi Escarpment
  5. Arthur Morta

    Why You Should Travel To Zimbabwe

    Well Gents, its time you all start your bookings asap. With the Likes of Kevin P, and a lot more local boys than I can list herein, myself included, we can get all of you properly Poegaai’d after your amazing Safari/ Hunt of an exceptional experience. Now don’t all rush in at once and take all...
  6. Arthur Morta

    CZ 550 Safari Magnum 450 Rigby

    Tears right now, why don't these come up in our neck of the woods... Beautiful rifle, great calibre on the right action! Can't wait to see the Sako... All the best for the Op Krish.
  7. Arthur Morta

    Red dot for a large calibre

    I'm leaning towards the Sig Sauer Romeo8H Red Dot for another .458 cal...
  8. Arthur Morta

    So what is it about hunting?

    To answer a question such as this, takes a deep and personal thought provoking query... It is Personal, yet to a certain degree, hard to explain the most taken for granted attributes that are part of Hunting - "Why do I walk, why do I get lost in the awesome Wild of the bush?" Gathering up...
  9. Arthur Morta

    New knife

    A fine looking blade. I wouldn't mind one for my collection.
  10. Arthur Morta

    What is your wallpaper?

    Best Bush TV Series...
  11. Arthur Morta

    Speaking of beer question?

    Cases of Super Bock on the lower Zambezi River, Mongwe, in November can never be enough....
  12. Arthur Morta

    Heym in 404J

    At our Cleveland Range the boys used to say I've bought shares in S&O, I need to advise them there is a new shareholder now ;-)
  13. Arthur Morta

    Ruger No. 1

    https://www.hallowellco.com/alex_henry_forend.htm
  14. Arthur Morta

    Is the Winchester Model 70 Safari Express too light?

    What calibre is Your M70 Mike?
  15. Arthur Morta

    Is the Winchester Model 70 Safari Express too light?

    I do have a new FN M70 Safari Express, in .458, fitted with a Vortex Red dot. I've been shooting this rifle regularly in our local monthly Big Bore shoot here. I can shoot it all day long with full VVN530 loads, standing of course, and have no discomfort during and after shooting at all. Stock...
  16. Arthur Morta

    Footwear to pack

    I have always had numerous Courteney footwear for everyday/ work as well my hunting/ outdoor use, eversince Courteney first came out. That said I saw a pair of "JK Boots", in their FOREFRONT make - Bison Leather, the other day. Talk about soft and supple yet pretty leather panels! If I were to...
  17. Arthur Morta

    Interview With Westley Richards Riflemaker - Struan Coyle

    https://www.westleyrichards.com/theexplora/interview-with-westley-richards-riflemaker-struan-coyle/ Having met and know Struan from Zimbabwe, and he jointly did some work on a few of my own rifles before leaving for the UK, proud of his achievements!
  18. Arthur Morta

    Red Dot & RMR Sights For Dangerous Game Rifles

    Thanks Mark. Good Info Lately I've been looking at another Red Dot for another if my BigBore rifles. One that has caught my eye and fancy is the Sig‐ Sauer Romeo8H...
  19. Arthur Morta

    450/400 3" Hornady DG-X bonded

    Hey Kev. Once the red dot has been mounted and secured, hopefully by this coming Sunday's BigBore shoot, I'll be more than happy and thrilled at the same time to help set up the chrony and bench on the 300m range for you. Ps watched two .500 doubles tested for regulation yesterday. Your 450/400...
  20. Arthur Morta

    on a lighter note...

    That’s why I almost always kit form them in the field…carry size chunks
  21. Arthur Morta

    Scope or Red dot for double rifle

    Well done Bwana Kevin. I’ve seen all the scores from yesterdays shoot! Sad I could not make it this time round ;( As You’ve seen before my Winchester MOD 70-Lott wears one and the ability to shoot with both eyes opened is a great plus. This Red Dot of mine was supposed to go onto the .460, but...
  22. Arthur Morta

    458 Lott and Vihtavuori

    Hi Nhoro, Just Information. I to have also been loading my Lott with N530, Just received confirmation that VV will be discontinue N530, yet no stipulated date when they will cease production, stock up on what you can get your hands on…
  23. Arthur Morta

    What do you want Santa to bring?

    Good Health, family and best friends on a Lifetime Buffalo hunt with a custom .600 Over Kill, built on a rare Left-handed CZ550: - Ghost ring peep sights.
  24. Arthur Morta

    New Member from Zimbabwe

    Welcome to AH
  25. Arthur Morta

    ZIMBABWE: Dagga Boy In The Save Valley

    Nice Buff indeed, I can't wait - heading there to Mokore in less than 2 weeks... That sure is a special place.
  26. Arthur Morta

    Rand Hat Color

    My Akubra has served me well for years on many Hunts. The other is my locally woven Birchenough Bridge hat made from Baobab tree fibre ;) Both will be heading to the Save Conservancy in a few weeks time...
  27. Arthur Morta

    Heym Left Handed 500 NE Double Rifle For Sale

    How I wish these Lefty deals could come up my neck of the woods...
  28. Arthur Morta

    Desirable Powders For 300 Grain Swift A-frames, For .375 H&H Magnum?

    Vihtavuori N540 in front of 215M primers, in both my .375's & Loaded to 2490/ 2500 FPS is an amazing combination.
  29. Arthur Morta

    Want To Buy Left Hand Model 70

    Kindly advise who is the maker of the stock?
  30. Arthur Morta

    Question on shoes

    Try their Cleat Sole.
  31. Arthur Morta

    Pre-64 M70 Rebuild Ideas

    Re-barrel to .416 Remington. Don't hold back, Go with a real outright working rifle and order a Boyd's Classic Laminated stock in their Forrest Camo colour. Include NECG peep sight, a slightly oversized polished brass front bead. Lastly install a pair of Uncle Mike quick release sling swivels to...
  32. Arthur Morta

    Building another big bore...

    @Tanks, Have you looked at the March range of scopes - 1x-10x24mm
  33. Arthur Morta

    What is the BEST piece of hunting advice you've been given?

    From a Father who did not believe in just shooting for shootings sake: - "You will eat what you shoot..."
  34. Arthur Morta

    Favorite knife handle material

    Tambotie wood makes fine knife handles, especially in the hands of an equally fine craftsman. Hard, durable and keeps its beautiful natural look.
  35. Arthur Morta

    458 Lott brass

    Hey Mark, What bullet weight and velocities are you pushing by the time your primers are loose in the pockets?
  36. Arthur Morta

    on a lighter note...

    I met this bloke while on a ski lift and we had a chat, I discovered he was worth around £6 million and he told me the amazing story of how he got so rich. Basically, when he left school he had little or no formal qualifications but he was good with his hands and he knew how to sell. He knew...
  37. Arthur Morta

    Winchester safari express or Alaskan?

    ...Why not Buy both?
  38. Arthur Morta

    Looking for a solid bullet for my .458 Lott

    Hi Dave, Give the Peregrine VRG2 (515gr) & VRG3 (500gr) a try, they have performed superbly in my Lott.
  39. Arthur Morta

    African Sunset Pictures

    Harare...
  40. Arthur Morta

    Best looking round

    .577 T - Rex, might just be the next Project...
  41. Arthur Morta

    Best looking round

    Hey Baas Kevin, By now You know that no tatty ammo gets loaded into any of my rifle's chambers [emoji6] [emoji1787]
  42. Arthur Morta

    Best looking round

    .378 Weatherby Magnum.
  43. Arthur Morta

    How many is too many?

    I have heard it on a number of occasions, that if they can all be counted and remembered - then ones does not have enough Guns...
  44. Arthur Morta

    Building another big bore...

    Fair choice Tanks. Look forward to the final build[emoji109]
  45. Arthur Morta

    3 Cartridge to Hunt Worldwide

    My choices: 6.5x55 SE: Loaded with premium, heavy mini Assegai 30-06 375 H&H
 
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