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  1. CBH Australia

    Australia, Vegemite, Guga Foods

    Attention all Aussies including @Dr Ray and all esteemed members the world over. This guy from Guga Foods is on YouTube but this just came up on Facebook. I think he is laying it on a little thick. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/D6p9ccGYhbTh54tE/?mibextid=xfxF2i
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    Trophy Room Build after 45 years of hunting

    Wow, that’s going to be amazing.
  3. CBH Australia

    Why all the 6.5 Creedmoor Hate?

    A reputable source says Safari Barbie has an extensive shoe collection.
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    Why all the 6.5 Creedmoor Hate?

    With a Tractor
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    Why all the 6.5 Creedmoor Hate?

    Creedmoor my a$$ We know the Creedmoor wasn't a thing in those days . I'd rather be an old Fudd than a Hipster. Maybe, we can refer to the Man Bun as the Mattel rifle if Man Bun is going to offend. @Hunter-Habib I'm not against the Creedmoor as such but I hate the nonsense and hype that...
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    How hard is too hard?!?!

    Loose action screws and even a broken trigger guard affecting to screw torque have caused me trouble on 2 seperate rifles. Not something I thought of until it was identified. Learning everyday. Hopefully it is something small causing this.
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    Opinions please: Pros/Cons of .375 Ruger vs .375 H&H

    I'm a CRF snob. There I said it, that's why my .375H&H is a CZ550. It's gotta be Blued and Timber for "The look" If I was real snobby I would fork out for a barrel band. Ruger Vs H&H is the least of your worries if it's not CRF
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    Hello from Nevada

    G'day from Australia
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    CRF vs Push feed

    Using the handle Paul Mauser I would have thought you were a CRF person.
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    CRF vs Push feed

    That's always going to be in debate.
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    Reloading for Dangerous Game

    Good point, I'm not pushing for or against just looking for opinions and reasoning. I do believe reloading should be done with due diligence and good practices and it allows a choice of bullet selection. While I haven't hunted DG I thought a part of reloading in general was to have control...
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    Reloading for Dangerous Game

    That's a fair point. But I did have one person tell me they don't think they are a premium projectile and they won't use them. It was an outfitter I was making enquiries with in Australia. My only experience with Woodleigh 140gn ppsp. They are exceptionally accurate in my .280ai so I stuck...
  13. CBH Australia

    Back in the Blaser R8 Family

    Nice rifle, I like the timber stock. I think the .458Lott will be a fine Buffalo cartridge
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    Show Us Your Hunting Knife

    @Rare Breed I'm glad you got your Von Gruff knife in time for your trip. I bought one after I had been over but I'm sure it will serve you well for many hunts and great memories.
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    Reloading for Dangerous Game

    In regarding sourcing components that is a bonus. In Australia I can get cases and projectiles posted but there is no option to have loaded ammo posted. No gun shop carries it all and some things are scarce at present . I like the idea of assembling my choice of components with a purpose in...
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    Winchester Model 70 375 H&H vs CZ550 375 H&H

    It would be nice to have one of each. I have a CZ550 and think it would be nice to have the Winchester model 70 as it is a classic etc but then I would also want the Brno602 to compare them all.
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    Reloading for Dangerous Game

    Raising a question about reloading for dangerous game rather than derail another thread about reloading for dangerous game. I have not reloaded for dangerous game but believe I would if I were to plan some form of dangerous game hunt. I have my .375H&H that I plan to keep in case I decide to...
  18. CBH Australia

    Opinions please: Pros/Cons of .375 Ruger vs .375 H&H

    I like your thinking. You are not the only one on a budget with dreams that may or not become a reality. For that reason my CZ550 in .375H&H is relegated to the "Safe Queen" position for now. I did not consider the .375 Ruger but I might have if at any time the rifle availability was right...
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    BRNO ZK vs CZ 550

    I'm pretty sure the CZ550 is discontinued. I also think you will pay more than half the average price of the CZ to secure a Brno 602 in good condition. They are out there it's just finding a good one at a good price.
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    New Indiana AH Member

    G'day from Australia
  21. CBH Australia

    BRNO ZK vs CZ 550

    A well practiced technique is probably the fasted and it changes between firearms to. He's faster than me but the technique works for him. I believe what @Rule 303 says works for him as it what he was drilled in and he is comfortable with the technique. I'm not even sure how I look taking a...
  22. CBH Australia

    So How Much Does Cartridge Commonality Matter?

    2 cases is not going to cause suspicion that you are importing ammo for a resident. Take in 100 and leaving with none might raise questions. I’ve often read that ammo is costly in the African communities so some hunters leave ammo with outfitters as a token gift. With low availability and...
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    So How Much Does Cartridge Commonality Matter?

    That's something that has come up often when researching chambering options for hunting rifles. .375H&H is a good example of that as it's often been said you can easily find it in Africa, Canada and Alaska. It can be found in back country stores and mom and pop store's. It can also be found in...
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    So How Much Does Cartridge Commonality Matter?

    Hopefully it's never a problem that matters. But it comes up here now and then. If you are happy with common cartridges, no problem. There are some benefits to common cartridges like availability and keeping the price down. That's a knock on affect for components and dies too. There is a...
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    BRNO ZK vs CZ 550

    I think in part some prefer the Brno stock. I'm not sure on the action but maybe because it's old school. I have a CZ550 but would like to compare the two.
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    How do you sharpen your knife?

    I imagine that skin on Elephants would be tough. Pretty sure the locals eat them it's part of the industry giving back to the community.
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    How do you sharpen your knife?

    So , for a minimalist Blaser user you are carrying a Leatherman to fix your knife
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    Age of first African hunting trip

    47 Spent our 25th Wedding Anniversary there in Addo Elephant park. Romantic lunch with My PH at the table. Steak was great though. First international trip for both of us.
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    Educate me - original cartridge vs. Ackley Improved?

    Yes they do. I often visit their forum and talk to some of those people. I think in part it's the light for calibre bullets and the desire to test all things that has them looking to see how fast they can push them. A lot of the night velocities that they achieve are with projectiles in the...
  30. CBH Australia

    How do you sharpen your knife?

    I've tried a variety of manual sharpeners I have a silicon carbide stone that does the job but I went down the rabbit hole of buying numerous stones of various grades, and a few honing steels Does anybody have any input on Fat Belly steels for honing?
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    Is this legal/a good idea?

    Might be best left alone. If it was identified as some sort of official government equipment many may be more careful than to tamper with it. It may just raise more questions in some jurisdictions trying to establish if your are in fact Police and travelling in a professional capacity.
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    .270 for plains game? Should I be scrapping it?

    Replied on the other forum. I made mention of the outfitters wife using a .25-06 on Kudu and that they are mounted on the wall. I used a hire rifle for simplicity but certainly understand those wanting to use their own rifle as a part of the whole experience.
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    Educate me - original cartridge vs. Ackley Improved?

    I've heard of people getting good groups while fire forming the brass and if you shoot a factory load in the a.i. that is effectively what you are doing. I don't expect using factory ammo in an a.i. chamber to aid accuracy but I don't think it there is any reason for it to be inherintly bad...
  34. CBH Australia

    Rifles: single stack magazines or double stack magazines?

    Other than military vs hunting market and US vs Euro market all being valid and logical points I'm sure that production costs are also a consideration. That's coming from someone with several Tikka rifles. They do a double stack in the CTR models and it's far more expensive than the plastic...
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    Does the perfect fixed blade for Africa exist? Whether it does or not, what should it look like?

    Well I think the Giraffe bone was getting difficult for him to source so you may have got in on time. I know he recently completed his 1000th knife so it's still part of a small batch made by one single craftsman.
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    Does the perfect fixed blade for Africa exist? Whether it does or not, what should it look like?

    For me it would be a nice knife of 4-5" using natural materials to be aesthetically pleasing. So natural handle materials, leather sheath and probably a carbon steel blade. It has to be functional but I would want a traditional look if I was to carry a knife in Africa for general use and it's...
  37. CBH Australia

    Most Iconic Animal of Oceania?

    I haven't travelled far or hunted many species but a day hunting is better than a good day at work. I expect I will go to New Zealand first chance, hunt it or not I'm hoping to rack up experiences in this lifetime. At the top of my list will be to catch up with Garry, aka Von Gruff. Will make...
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    New member

    G'day from Australia
  39. CBH Australia

    New Member / Andy Larsson

    G'day from Australia, I think I've even heard of Skinner sights Downunder
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    Toby Keith dies at 62

    RIP Toby Keith. He was well received Downunder. Red Solo cup always makes me think of a mate that died to young. Don't know why but I think of him when I hear the song and I think it was just the energy or the vibe as most of my friends are into country.
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    Hammer Bullets

    Yes, I hear that a lot and I chat with a number of members of the Hammer Forum My post is nearly 2 yo, I've shot pigs with that .308 and Fallow with my .280a.i. I like hammers and other bullets to. Are they easier to load for, I'm leaving that alone others may have more experience. I shoot...
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    New member

    G'day from Australia
  43. CBH Australia

    What is the purpose of carrying a knife out in a safari..

    Like carrying a Leatherman you find you might reach for it if it's available. I started carrying one hunting pigs simply to open them up attracting other pests to an accessible feed as bait or to see them rot as quickly as possible. . It's part of the journey and an integral part of hunting. If...
  44. CBH Australia

    .270 vs .280

    Disclaimer, I have not handled the .280 or 7x64. I read up on both and got the impression they are very similar in dimensions making them look almost identical As it was I was looking for info on the .280a.i which I settled on.
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    .270 vs .280

    That would be interesting to confirm that. I'm sure it's not recommended but my understanding is they are very similar but I have not compared the dimensions.
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    .270 vs .280

    I thought the .280 is the equivalent of the 7x64
  47. CBH Australia

    Show Us Your Hunting Knife

    Well, you have it 50 years later and it's proven it's worth.
  48. CBH Australia

    Guess I should have done this earlier..

    G'day from Australia
 
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