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I’ll make a video and post it when I get home.

I’ve found that most stock chokes are incredibly inconsistent with their measurements vs what they are supposed to be. This has included several Beretta, Benelli, Browning and a few other shotguns. Most recently I had a new Beretta show up with three of the five chokes egged to the point they...

You bring up a good point...practice and familiarity. @HankBuck mentioned the exact same thing. If I stuck with the Blaser F3 and shot it more, I would get better with it. I believe both of you are right in this regard. My question is why. Why work harder to get to the same spot when I can hone...

Honeybadger is the ultimate badass...

@USMA84DAB worked for Art a while back and might be able to help.

Need to clear something up. Constriction vs diameter. Constriction is the subtraction of the tightest part of the choke from the cylinder bore diameter. For my Benelli SBE the bore diameter is .725" and I normally shoot a FULL choke for clays and hunting that is .695" (diameter). This can also...

Yes I have and I like it very much as well.

Loved seeing the new Caesar Guerini in your hands today. Quite the upgrade from the Browning you are usually sporting. Of course you spanked me regardless of what you were shooting, but the class you did it with was exceptional. Looking forward to the next time.

Just did a blind taste test of four gins. Bombay Sapphire, Beefeater London Dry, Tanqueray London Dry and Kirkland London Dry. I tried them neat and chose them in the following order... 1. Bombay Sapphire 2a. Beefeater London Dry 2b. Tanqueray London Dry 4. Kirkland London Dry My bride had two...

I spent a morning on the sporting clays range with @HankBuck and had a wonderful time. The weather was a little wet, which was nice to keep the crowds to a minimum. Not to mention the cool temperatures that were nearly perfect for a nice walk in among the shooting stands. I used my Blaser F3...

Sorry @philip Glass…case has been sold.

UPDATE - I will cover USPS Ground shipping CONUS. I shipped a nearly identical case two days ago and it cost me about $70.

I've never been to DSC, but from what I'm told its more relaxed. SCI in Nashville was an amazing show for us to attend.

It’s a wonderful cartridge…BUT. And that’s a big BUT. Lack of ammo. Lack of properly head stamped brass. Poor marketing by Big Green. Pushed to market without proper R&D on the feeding considering its intended purpose. At the time, push-feed actions were at an all-time low for the DG market...

They both offer the ultimate in a stopping rifle to those who are able to master the recoil. For a traveling client hunter there are better caliber options at or below the 1/2 inch mark that keep cost and recoil down.

Blaser Branded Pelican 1700 Case for sale for $600. Buyer pays shipping. The Blaser Pelican case was discontinued more than 5 years ago, but when available were selling for over $600. They will house one stock (trigger group installed), two barrels, bolt assembly, Blaser T-wrench, Blaser...

I had a Taurus 357MAG 6” stainless and fully lugged barrel. It was an exceptional shooter accounting for several GA hogs with 158 grain pills. At the time I couldn’t afford a S&W, so the Taurus was a good option for me. Today I would probably go with a Kimber K6S Dasa Combat or Target. I know...

I like the rail scope, but .284 is a little light for the big bears of NA. Granted, shot placement is king, but that scope isn't going to help with a follow-up shot walking through the alders.

And people wonder why I don’t let others without any large caliber experience shoot any of my rifles. Even the synthetic ones.

I’ve considered a timber stock for my R8 but haven’t found a really good reason to replace the synthetic that I’m so comfortable with. If it was a gift…sure, but I’m not likely to pony up the money to buy one outright.

Stay frosty...

I started with criteria I wanted in a DG scope and made my choices from those requirements. One of my requirements that most (if not all) US made scopes don't have is a rail scope option. This was only available from Swaro, Zeiss, S&B and a few other European companies. The Trijicon AccuPoint...

I looked at the IWC dive watches and was impressed. Particularly how the strap attached at the base of the case, making the bracelet fit better on nearly any wrist.

I get it. Currently own three Omegas and my wife has four. Not sure I can make the jump to the other side. I think a used PO might be in my future…

C’mon. Hop to it. Time for pics. Been 42 minutes and no pics. I’ll have to open my Rolodex and contact the heavy hitter Mrs Rare Breed. ;)

Is it wrong that I’m looking at a Rolex Submariner (no date) for daily wear so I don’t have to beat up my Planet Ocean? Not sure I can do it. Probably get an older used PO instead.

Would they allow a gun sock or gun slip because they are not clothing?

My wife and I have Blaser R8’s but I know @One Day... traveled with two full sized CZ550’s that he disassembled to make them fit.

You could be right, but I believe things are always in flux. When is the best time to buy anything? Any time before now is usually the correct answer. If you really want an African style hunting rifle, now is always the time because it’s not likely to get less expensive.

I used to travel with a Pelican 1750 double rifle case and found it too big and heavy while also exceeding the 62” linear limit on all baggage. Most of the time the ticket agent doesn’t enforce this on a rifle case, but they can. We switched to a Pelican 1700 and can fit two complete rifles...

Depending on the condition of the actual movement, case and bracelet…yes. The other option is that this is a very well done deep fake. It’s selling at about 2/3 of the going price which sends up my radar. Need a real Rolex guy to do a complete inspection that includes looking at the movement and...

That sucks.

Relying on the enforcement of laws to be negligent, lazy or bribable is not a good plan. You are welcome to do as you wish, as I'm unlikely to suffer because of it.

I know a couple of guys from Wisconsin. Does that count? :unsure: :ROFLMAO:

I know a person who went to Zim and had their brass counted going in and out. You should check with your PH and may also want to contact @riflepermits.com for even more detailed information.

Make sure you check to see that a semi-auto shotgun would be legal. I hear most countries will allow O/U’s and SxS’s but not semi-auto.

There is a bit of freedom but don’t be fooled. The handcuffs come with reduced range and having to pass on animals because they aren’t in the perfect orientation. Not to mention that many bow hunters in Africa end up sitting in a blind for hours hoping to get a shot. Make sure you discuss with...

No. You can only bring ammo that matches cartridge of the rifle you bring. And the ammo needs to have the same headstamp. Also, some countries will require you to have all of your brass when you leave. They document how many cartridges you take in and it needs to match when you leave.

I’m thinking about getting one of these for that reason. Plus it would be fun for a hunt report. Do you find it has a big impact on the swing of your shotgun?

You are not allowed to bring two rifles of the same cartridge. However if you happen to have a travel companion (wife, son, brother, friend…etc), they can have their own rifle in the same cartridge as yours. More paperwork and a heavier case would be the downsides.

My tastes have always leaned more Teutonic when it comes to firearms. The Heym 88b over the 89b. Sacrilege I know, but that’s my take. German O/U

This could be getting crazy. I had a response all typed up and deleted it after re-reading it. I don’t feel like kicking the hornets nest so early this morning. Bonded vs non-bonded vs mono-metal… :oops: :A Stirring: I like the Barnes TTSX in the 300WM.

I have a hard enough time trying to concentrate on the leading edge of the clay to think about the background much. When I replay shots in my head, the background is blurry. Do you shoot with anyone who can watch and give you an idea of what you are doing wrong to make corrections?

I know one of the guys from Australia was using.30 caliber Woodleigh Hydros on water buffalo but he has a high level of experience and skill. More of the exception than the rule. That being said, I agree with @375Fox about using a premium expanding bullet for a game animals. Barnes TTSX 165...

Here you go...

The 10 bore is slowly dying from 2 major factors and a few more minor ones. First is the 3.5" 12 bore shell, second is the advent of modern & more dense shot materials like TSS. The minor issues are recoil, price & availability. But to be honest, recoil is killing the 3.5" 12 bore shells as...

I wish you the best of luck my friend.

I like the cleaner look of the Safari barrel over the Selous (that has a sling swivel stud). You have me considering a 416RM once again.

Nice deal on a stock with a steel receiver that's getting harder to find.

+1...with the caveat of having to be committed to the discipline. Fit and handling make a huge difference but the benefits only come to those who practice consistently and have a consistent mount. Repetitive mounts (several hundred per day) of the shotgun over the course of a year is a start...