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  1. Desperatezulu

    When showing off your new Elephant rifle goes wrong

    With respect - not understanding something doesn't invalidate it. Simple analogy - a twin engined jet aircraft: the velocity of gases out of the 'engine' is the same for both engines when running. Gas velocity out of the engines provides thrust, which is what makes the jet accelerate and...
  2. Desperatezulu

    Sad thoughts...

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts! As a father of teenage daughters in South Africa, with our politics and infrastructure and economy seemingly in freefall to rack and ruin, your musings have served as a timely reminder for me to appreciate what is great about South Africa and why I moved my...
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    9.3 X62 brass and bullet powder recommendation

    Not sure there's any magic in the brass - any of the better brands will work, availability will likely dictate. 286gr bullets work great and the relatively low velocity means you don't need fancy bonded bullets - again availability will be the deciding factor. In terms of powder, if you want to...
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    AUSTRALIA: When You're Under-gunned But Bullet Placement Is Everything...

    Interesting - 'hydrostatic shock' around the bullet path through the animal perhaps? The bullet path appears quite close to the surface/skin? It's a big bullet and the cavity nose will be creating a big shockwave and cavity as it passes through the animal (think of the ballistic gel tests with...
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    Gabrielle from Colorado-- looking for recommendations on a February South African hunt

    Feb is mighty hot in most parts of SA - and well into the wet season so the undergrowth will be tall and trees at their most leafy. Limpopo will be roasting hot as will the parts of KZN that carry kudu - and finding a decent bull in close to zero visibility will require a healthy amount of luck...
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    Wildcat Husqvarna 9.3x63

    At a guess it's a 30-06 necked up to 9.3 ('06 is 63mm long) It will be extremely similar to the standard 9.3x62 in ballistic performance.
  7. Desperatezulu

    Beretta S56E

    Maybe contact Juan Broglioli - he's the local Beretta gunsmithing expert. He'll know all about the S56 series and can advise what mods may be available to you. I have an S56S (the skeet version) which is a single trigger and very comfortable to shoot. I have shot a lot with an S56E too - my...
  8. Desperatezulu

    I need boots for my first safari

    My 2c - try to get some guidance from your PH/outfitter on the terrain you will be hunting. I assure you that Limpopo is NOT all flat and some of the mountain ranges in the province are as rugged as they get. If you are hunting in the flatter areas, these are generally quite sandy - so you want...
  9. Desperatezulu

    Suppressors in Africa

    This! Just be aware that your POI will likely shift with the suppressor, so plan in a few extra 'sighter' rounds to get your rifle dialled in and zeroed.
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    Is retiring to Africa a wise decision?

    As Frederik touched on - why not look at a (retirement) home in a lifestyle estate? Plenty of them springing up all over, some are even game farms. Basically create a lock up & go. When you're staying there, you can go and hunt wherever you like - either at places you already know and like or...
  11. Desperatezulu

    Down loading the 458WM to 45-70??

    Seems like an overly-complex brainstorm to a fairly simple problem. Getting a gun-shy shooter using a big heavy DG rifle isn't an obvious starting point. Wouldn't a 308 shooting a 180gr A-Frame be better medicine for both shooter and target? Maybe there's some kind of calibre restriction for...
  12. Desperatezulu

    Browning Superlight Citori Grade 6

    Apologies but I had to double-take when I read this :ROFLMAO: Back on topic - gun looks great. GLWS!
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    Rifle destroyed by wrong powder

    160,000 psi :oops:
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    Having a preference for uncommon but not obsolete calibres, I'd have this rifle in a heartbeat if I was in the US. From an investment perspective I don't see how you could lose money on it other than trashing it.
  15. Desperatezulu

    Houston, we have a problem…

    I have a fair amount of experience with belted cartridges reloading for my 300H&H. Incipient case head separation is a fact of life with belted cartridges and anyone reloading for them should have an inspection step looking for the early signs while doing case prep. Using a piece of wire with a...
  16. Desperatezulu

    Aside from the 375H&H, which dangerous game cartridge has taken the most game?

    In countries that experienced civil wars - undoubtedly 7.62x39. A few things to keep in mind: Pre-1890s the 'cartridge' was in its infancy and thus unlikely to have claimed that much game, purely because cartridges hadn't been around too long and there weren't that many people toting...
  17. Desperatezulu

    (3) CZ 527’s

    Lovely little rifles! I have one in 6x45. Only copy of a Mauser mini action available these days, and they're not being made any more.
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    Questions on London Gun Shops

    The International airports are much of a muchness. Flying from the US, your (direct) options are Heathrow and Gatwick. If I had to pick, I'd go with Gatwick but it's only marginally less bad than Heathrow from an efficiency and accessibility aspect. I would add Boss & Co and WIlliam Evans for...
  19. Desperatezulu

    Oryx 285 and cow buffalo

    Personally I'd be happy to use the Oryx's as they are phenomenally accurate in my 9.3. Sure an A-Frame would be tougher and arguably better but if you can't get any then I'd use the Oryx with high confidence. This assertion is highly dependent on the bullet mass and velocity, especially so in...
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    Who and what do waterfowlers and bird hunters hunt internationally?

    Surprised no one has mentioned rock pigeon shooting in SA. Extremely challenging with plenty of birds! Grasslands Safaris offer a first class operation with plenty of concessions (sunflower fields usually) to shoot over. They are based an hour outside Bloemfontein. They also offer waterfowl and...
  21. Desperatezulu

    A Proper Plains Game Rifle

    Nothing to fault on that PG rifle, right down to your hunting load! Without doubt as close to a one size fits all set-up for African PG as you're sensibly going to get. Letting loose my bias, a 300H&H would always be better. But in the absence of one I think you have a great solution. :giggle...
  22. Desperatezulu

    Airport hopping not fun

    Hope you're going to squeeze in a bit of fishing while you're there, Kevin! I'm sure a big GT or doggie is swimming around with your name on it!
  23. Desperatezulu

    Powder Selection Question

    Accuracy nodes are based on OBT theory. You are of course correct that barrels vary but OBT usually gets you very close to, if not immediately on, the accuracy node. OCW is fine but usually requires a lot more shots and is much more dependent on the biggest variable of all, the shooter's skill...
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    Powder Selection Question

    Availability is a (the?) big driver in selection these days! Back to the objective measures that you're touching on - even within a specific calibre, some powders are better suited to heavier or lighter bullets. A big question is whether you're happy to find an accurate load at an...
  25. Desperatezulu

    Unusual find

    The more modern incarnation - Norma Oryx. Less roundnosed but still 156gr. I use them as a bushveld round in my 6.5 Swede. Superbly accurate at 2500 ft/s. I wonder if those old bullets are bonded?
  26. Desperatezulu

    Boots in J'berg?

    Western boots.... as in cowboy boots? You're not going to find much here - anything of quality will be way more expensive than in the US.
  27. Desperatezulu

    Video BASA (Big Bore Association of South Africa) shooting day 20 May 2023

    Nice video! Well done! I need to get off my @ss and participate one of these days... in my defence, I was at a shooting range on Sunday. :giggle:
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    Anti Malaria before Zimbabwe in June?

    You missed @Dewald 's post then. His local hospital probably sees more malaria cases than any other hospital in SA - if not the most, then it's right up there.
  29. Desperatezulu

    NAMIBIA: Leopard Hunt With Nick Nolte Hunting Safaris

    Congrats on some great animals, and than you for taking the time to share!
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    Trip Advice

    Agree with the above - if tiger-fishing is important, then you're quite limited to hunting in proximity to a water body containing tigers, particularly with a 5 day duration. Not sure where Kevin gets the timing/dates from as I see no mention of dates? Sept/Oct is a decent overlap between late...
  31. Desperatezulu

    .333 Jeffery reloading data

    Fill to mouth of the empty fired case if you wish to use the case capacity data for QL, GRT etc.
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    Reloading Components Question

    Some good advice above. Short of employing a pressure strain gauge, none of us knows exactly what the pressure is of our reloads. Nobody wants to blows themselves up unwittingly. Therefore the best measure of pressure short of actually measuring pressure is muzzle velocity. In other words a...
  33. Desperatezulu

    Rifle for my daughter

    Is a suppressor/silencer an option? If so, that's first prize on something using <50gr of powder (i.e. 308 case size and down) Suppressor lets you use normal loads with much reduced recoil and noise. (I am bemused at all the suggestions of reduced loads here....for a newbie shooter that...
  34. Desperatezulu

    Explaining hunting in africa

    As a (South) African living and hunting in Africa, we also get the 'anti' acquaintances. I always try to engage politely. I have a 2 part spiel... Part 1: While wild animals do die in the hunting process, my own focus is primarily meat harvesting (culling surprlus animals that are usually old...
  35. Desperatezulu

    SOUTH AFRICA: Bos en Dal SAFARIS April 12-24, 2023

    They look like a mix of Cape Turtle doves (aka RIng neck) and Laughing Doves (smaller pinkish ones) Rock pigeons are a fair bit bigger, faster and much more difficult to hit!
  36. Desperatezulu

    Westley Richards 500 NE Double Rifle For Sale...I Am The Toby Of DRs...lol!

    Fantastic rifle!! I see the certificate refers to 1903 manufacture. Not that it's particularly relevant.
  37. Desperatezulu

    Learner Professional Hunter fund

    I hear you that the average starter DG gun for these PH's is junk. That doesn't disqualify a better quality bolt gun as being a step up that achieves adequacy. I still think a double is pushing it (makes me think of Marie Antoinette's alleged quote of "Let them eat cake") and it's less optimal...
  38. Desperatezulu

    THOR is about done! (.600 Overkill)

    I bet that draws an audience at the range:sneaky:
  39. Desperatezulu

    Learner Professional Hunter fund

    Hi Kevin, Nice idea and thought process. I do differ from you on the appropriate first DG rifle. I agree that from an ammo cost and availability aspect, a the 375 H&H makes most sense. But buying one in a double makes very little... The appy PH will be tasked with shooting camp meat and bait...
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    First episode of Al Jazeera undercover report on money laundering and gold smuggling in Zimbabwe

    When more food is found in the trough, all the piggies quickly force their way in to get their share
  41. Desperatezulu

    When stepping up from a .416, which direction to go?

    While a .458 cal in whatever flavour you prefer is the next logical step up from 416 (with lots of component availability etc), I also stand in the .505/.510 camp. 500 Jeff or 505 Gibbs in a bolt gun or 500 NE in a double. If you need bigger than 416 then you need it to be quite a bit bigger!
  42. Desperatezulu

    Is the 275 Rigby up to larger Plains Game like kudu?

    Go for it! The 7mm works just fine on PG with appropriate bullets and ranges!
  43. Desperatezulu

    How are lechwe and waterbuck able to survive in semi-arid environments?

    They need water supplies and some food and they can make do The Northern Kalahari was 'settled' by the apartheid government to form a buffer against any potential invasion from the north (Russian/Cuban etc plus the ANC and its friends) in the 60s and 70s. The primary input needed was access to...
  44. Desperatezulu

    I need help..

    Search the forum and you'll come up with lots of references - both highly regarded and you won't go wrong with either. Adding my 2 SA cents - while I hear you on your reservations about SA hunting and the image of high fenced, 'artificial' hunting I do think it's a serious consideration for the...
  45. Desperatezulu

    Long trousers?

    I think I bought it at Outdoor Warehouse. Pretty sure Safari & Outdoor will carry it. Cape Union Mart would likely have it too.
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    Long trousers?

    Kevin, you can buy Bayticol in SA - looking it up, I see its active ingredient is "flumethrin", which is from the same family of compounds as permethrin. It's an aerosol that you can spray your socks, gaiters and lower trouser legs with. I've found it to work well in SA - I've never tried...
 
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