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My first centrefire was a Sako Finnbear .270. I've always regretted selling it, and have just bought a 75 Deluxe in the same calibre. I'd like to take it to Africa, but it will be used on UK deer for the time being. It's good to have a .270 again.

Many of you will be aware that the UK government has been considering a ban on the import / export of all hunting trophies. I received an email update yesterday from the British Association of Shooting & Conservation advising that a ban on the export of trophies from the UK was off the agenda...

I hunted in Namibia in 2018. It was my first time hunting in Africa, and another visit is now being planned for 2023. Owing to the proposed ban on the import of trophies into the UK, a management hunt for plains game is probably the best option, with the ability to add a trophy or two if...

I have a Winchester M70 Extreme Weather with an MOA trigger. I'd like to replace this with a Timney (TT402-16). This unit is available with various pull weights; is it possible to adjust the weight from the specified setting or is it fixed? Thanks.

A 6 point roebuck I stalked and shot last night. This is a better than average head for the area; the other bucks I've taken this year have either been young or well past their prime. It was also my first successful stalk with my young Labrador.

It's a long way off, but I'm starting to plan my next trip to Africa. I hunted plains game in Namibia in 2018, when I reached 50, and would like to hunt a Cape Buffalo bull when I get to 55. I am relaxed about which country, as long as it is relatively accessible from the UK, but I am only...

I was due to be stalking red deer hinds in the Lake District this week, but unfortunately Covid-19 meant the trip had to be postponed until next season. I went out with a local guide and shot this muntjac buck from a high seat this afternoon; there'll be meat in the freezer and a new trophy on...

Apologies if this has been done before. It's a tough question to answer when you start thinking about it, particularly if you've hunted for a few years and owned a few rifles. I:ve had some fine wood / blued classic hunting rifles including Sako, Heym and Varberger. But for me, it's my...

I'd like to replace the bottom metal on my M70 Extreme Weather with a custom one in stainless steel. Any recommendations for a supplier would be appreciated. Thanks.

I went in my first safari to Africa last year; hunting plains game hunting in Namibia with Kowas. I enjoyed the challenge of fair chase hunting in unfenced areas. I'm starting to think about my next trip. I'd like to hunt Cape Buffalo, but funds are likely to be limited as we will be moving...

I'll be collecting a new Winchester Extreme Weather 30-06 in a few days. I have a couple of questions: Is it necessary to break in the barrel? I've never bothered before. If so, what's the best method? I have thought about cleaning the bore with VFG super intensive pads before use, followed by...

I have just returned from my first African hunting safari to celebrate reaching my half-century earlier this year. It has been a long-held dream,and it exceeded all of my expectations. Following advice from a good friend, I booked a management hunt with Kowas Adventure Safaris. This proved to be...

If you are flying with Qatar Airways from (or possibly transitting through) Heathrow, I recommend you speak to QA as a matter of urgency. I am due to fly to Namibia on Saturday and phoned QA to check everything was in order yesterday. I was told they are no longer able to accept firearms at...

The wait is nearly over, and I'll be heading to Namibia in 8 days time....I'll need a book or two to read on the plane. Ideally something about hunting in Africa, but willing to consider any recommendations (within reason; my wife will be in the next seat!).

I have a 7x57 which I am considering taking as a backup rifle on a plains game hunt in Namibia. It's twist rate means that it is more accurate with lighter bullets (I'm currently using Federal Powershock 140 grain) rather than anything heavier (including Norma Oryx 156 grain). I would like to...

Hi, is it legal to take a sound moderator into Namibia? If so, what's the procedure? Thanks

With a drop of Scottish blood running through my veins, I treat myself to a bottle of single malt every Christmas. This year's choice is Oban 14 year old, and I plan to have my first dram in front of the fire tonight, after a trip out to try for a roe. I'd be interested to hear what other AH...

Any recommendations regarding who to contact about the above would be appreciated.

The roe rut is just beginning here, so I was out stalking on an arable farm in Dorset at first light this morning. The ground is typical downland; large rolling fields interspersed by hedge rows. Most of the crops haven't been harvested yet, so it wasn't easy to spotting deer. The first I saw...

I live not far from Bath, and would be very happy to buy you a pint, and talk about hunting if you're in the area.

It's been a long-held dream, but I've just booked my first hunting trip to Africa with Kowas Adventure Safaris in June 2018 to celebrate my 50th year. It's a non-trophy hunt, maybe with a trophy or two to add to the memories. I'll be asking a lot of questions over the next few months, as...

I'm thinking of adding a 308 to my collection; I already have a 7x57 and a 30-06, but would like a short action as well. I like blued steel and walnut, and initially thought a new Bergara B14 would be a good choice. After a bit of research on the Internet, I've also found a BRNO 601 (built in...

I have ticked off a number of experiences from my bucket list recently, and hope to complete a a few more when I go to Namibia next year. The next priority will then be to hunt moose, either on foot or from a high seat/stand, rather than driven. Any recommendations for destinations / outfitters...

I've just returned from shooting geese in Scotland with my Browning 525; although I enjoyed using it, I'd prefer to have something which is a bit more rugged and capable of taking abuse without me worrying about the oiled stock, blueing etc. There don't seem to be too many side by sides or over...

After many months of deliberation, I have just added this one to my collection. Zeroed with Federal Powershock 140gn, but not used in the field yet.

You may have seen from my other posts that I hope to hunt plains game in Namibia in 2018. I have narrowed my time frame down to late May or June; but a friend recently suggested I should think about the moon...which was a new one on me. I will probably book a non-trophy hunt, possibly with a...

I hope to hunt plains game in Namibia during 2018. I currently use the above ammunition (165 grain / 10,7 g) for deer in the UK. Would it be suitable for use on plains game? The carton lists some of it's attributes as 'softer tip core, harder tail core, limited fragmentation and very high shock...

My search for a 7x57 continues; I've just seen the above listed on a dealer's website; I've not been able to find much information on the internet, apart from production started about 1992. Any further details / reports would be appreciated.

I am considering buying an additional barrel for my Schultz and Larsen 30-06; probably in one of the calibres. It would mainly be used for deer, with shots being taken at a maximum range of 250 yards, but also possibly plains game. The 7x57 would seem to fit the bill, and I like the idea of...

I've put up a couple of posts regarding which calibre and make of rifle I should add to my collection in readiness for a planned trip to Namibia to hunt plains game in 2018. Having mulled over various options, I've decided to buy a new Schulz and Larsen 30-06, which I'm collecting tomorrow...

I am looking at two. 308 rifles; one is a Parker Hale M81 which is in good condition and has a new barrel by the makers. The other is a Brno 601 which I am told is about 40 years old but hasn't had much use. I have no experience of either make, so any views on how the rifles compare with regard...

I live in the the south-west of England and have been involved in shooting for most of my life; mainly game (bird) shooting with a shotgun, but I have stalked deer for about 10 years; my main rifle is a. 25-06, but I also have a 6.5x55. I hope to visit Southern Africa in 2017 to shoot plains game.