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Hey guys, Trying to recall the name of the guy (I think 1900ish?) who used to hunt bear with a knife and hounds. Not much to go off but anyone know who I’m talking about?

Bought this back in October but circumstances dictated today is the soonest I’ve been able to get the chance to pick it up.. My newest Cape buffalo rifle. Will post its when get it home.

Does anyone know if the bolt body is big enough? Length should fit it. Not looking to have one built, just curious what readily available actions it can fit, other than P14/M1917. I’d like to own one some day. Not to use, but I’m a fossil nut so having that name on the barrel would be a must :P :D

Any Oklahomans here? I’m currently over until the end of the month (in Garfield county and didn’t even realise it coincides with the season! May have someone lined up who can take me but if that falls through is there anyone here who may be willing? It’s around $300USD (which is a fair chunk!)...

Hey guys, I'm Australian, live in Australia. Years ago i paid for a Rolling Block (dated 1873). Cartridge is unknown - its a 2" straight walled case, bore slugs .585. I'm visiting Oklahoma again in November, spending a month there. I wish to bring it back with me. What i can't work out is do i...

Anyone know the twist rate in the barrel of one of these? Cheers, Troy.

I remember reading a thread - I thought it was here - ages ago about a krico Rifle that’s very rare but if I recall was like a 416 Rigby + size. Maybe it was something else. I can’t find anything about anything bigger than 375H&H in their website..

Hey guys. 1915 (year made) Winchester model 95 in 405. Is this bore a deal breaker or ok? It has the 3 leaf express sites. Debating whether I should get this or a 1923 Willy’s Knight..

Hey guys, So my wife has type 1 diabetes. This has inspired her to become a diabetes educator (a nurse specialising in diabetes). She just got accepted into nursing at university here, so I’m trying to surprise her by tracking down one of these (she has an interest in old diabetes gear)...

Hey guys, Just curious (going through an old catalogue). It dates to 1903. With inflation, what would 1 guinea be worth today? This has a double rifle as 30 guineas.

Anyone have a copy and can check something for me? Cheers, Troy.

Hey guys, So 100% daydreaming here - won’t happen until the house is paid off in a decade or so and who knows what the world will be like then.. just gunna post it because I live in fantasy 90% of the time lol. K! Forest buffalo? Forest elephant? Where? Who? Price lists? Who’s done it? Any hunt...

Calling any Coggie owners here who may have a .450 3 1/4” Nitro. Need to know: is your gun the 440gr or the 480gr proofing? If 440gr, any chance of sharing your load data? I’ve been using a load the original owner gave me - 89gr AR2213SC, 1gr Dacron and 440gr bullet. Chrono’d at 2100fps...

Hey guys, My supply of 440gr bullets is getting low. Anyone have load data for a .450 Nitro Express 3 1/4” but using the 350gr NFB bullets? Or the 400gr PP’s? The guns nitro proofed but instead of the standard 480gr these were proofed for 440gr and the factory ammo for them was a special 440gr...

Hey guys and gals, As the title says - anyone here hunted with a .700 nitro, or know someone who has? I’d love to hear some fresh stories, rather than the old “lost an elephant over the border” one that’s repeated over and over. Thanks, and cheers, Troy :)

Greetings! Now if I recall reading correctly - this cartridge was regarded as a great “all-rounder” for Africa, before the 375 H&H took its place. If ones hunt (daydreaming here) were to include elephant and plains game, would a .450/400 be alright for both (with opens)? I know it’s got...

If I was to win the lottery I’d have a double in .700 built. But it won’t happen so I’ll remain a dreamer and live through others :) Anyone here used, owned, seen used etc a .700 nitro? Especially on game? I’ve heard the story of the elephant escaping etc so no need to repeat it. Verney Carron...

Is there something tricky or special about doing this or are they just a standard rifle thread? Thinking it would be neat if you could make one as a takedown, 300 WM and 458 WM? Anyone had one rebarreled? Any reason this wouldn’t work? Cheers, Troy.

Greetings! Hi, I’m Troy. Live in Australia. Don’t get to do much hunting, never been to Africa (maybe one day...?). Love old guns, weird and wacky is best! Unfortunately financially can’t follow this passion but reading is free, right? :) Anyways, Hi! Cheers, Troy.