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    UTG QR Scope rings - 10/10

    Not becuase they are very inexpensive but because they work. The rings secure the scope to the picatinny rail with confidence, the quick release works as it should, and the scope always holds zero. I use them on my 30-06 and on my shotgun with magnum slugs which can surpass a 458 win mag in...
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    Displacement or placement?

    Why bigger than a .375? Just curious .... :)
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    Spine Shots

    Between the shoulder blade and the spine, usally makes them crumble on the spot. Saves on blood tracking. What do you think?
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    70 Series Land Cruisers Rule

    70 series land cruisers - rule Or maybe not. Your opinions please.
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    Rotary bolt design?

    I have noticed that winchester and benelli are using a rotary bolt design on there pump action shotguns, just curious for your opinions on the rotary design. Thank you.
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    Camp guns, what do you take?

    Personally, I use a 12 gauge pump with 00 bucksot and slugs with a flahlight attached. How about you? edit, assuming you're hunting from a tent base. May be they don't use tents in Africa anymore, not sure.....
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    Defender demise

    No land rover defenders ... very sad. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-35437537
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    43 mauser

    I recently inhereted two 43 mausers complete with a box of paper patched black powder cartridges and a box of smokeless cartridges. I have read since that the .43 masuer has strong African history. So .... what do you know about the .43 masuer? Thanks
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    458 winmag 250 grain hodgdon load data

    Powder H4198 Bullet Diameter .458" C.O.L. 2.950" Starting Load Grains 68.0 Velocity (ft/s)2,683 Pressure 36,100 CUP Maximum Load Grains 76.0 Velocity (ft/s) 2,952 Pressure 50,600 CUP Look like an excellent PG load. Could someone please confirm? Thanks
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    What's the best and worst African tasting game meat?

    I hear that zebra tastes good?
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    Colonial gunsmith - eat your heart out H&H

    A must watch for those who appreciate fine things.
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    .690 round ball terminal ballistics at < 100 yards

    Just did a calculation using a Taylor KO calculator. My round ball scored 76. That is a .690 RB at 495 grains going 1550 fps from a 12 gauge shotgun. Does not sound right? If it is right then the TB at 100 yards will be impressive. What do you think?
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    Greetings from BC CANADA

    Hello all! Never been to Africa, but intend going, I have a reletive SA. Guns I own and like .... 30-06 mauser, 12 gauge mossberg pump, 22lr and soon to be a 458 wim mag mauser. Cheers
 
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