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  1. Bwanabob

    Wanted Swarovski Z6i Gen 2 1-6x24 EE

    I respectfully disagree. Big game hunters, using calibres of .375 or greater, need more eye relief than most manufacturers are providing in their scopes. I wouldn't mount a scope with an eye relief of only 3.7" on a .375. See my other comments about eye relief in the post reply above.
  2. Bwanabob

    Wanted Swarovski Z6i Gen 2 1-6x24 EE

    The Z8 only has an eye relief of 95mm (3.75") which is a LOT less than the 120mm (4.7") that the Z6i 1-6x EE version had. So there is about 25mm (1") difference in eye relief. I wouldn't consider anything under 100mm (4") eye relief for even a .375 and for .416 or similiar, you really do need...
  3. Bwanabob

    Wanted Swarovski Z6i Gen 2 1-6x24 EE

    Absolutely. In fact, if you look at the range of scopes, offered by most scope makers, we find that they are so hung-up on scopes for long range shooting or for three-gun events, that they have lost the plot on big game riflescopes. Not only did Swarovski drop this great scope but also Leupold...
  4. Bwanabob

    Wanted Swarovski Z6i Gen 2 1-6x24 EE

    I have been trying to find a Z6i 1-6x24 EE scope here in Australia for a couple of years with no luck. Those that have them just won't give them up!!!
  5. Bwanabob

    Wanted .405 Winchester Projectiles, Cases & Information

    Thank you for the information and I would really like to talk to your Aussie friend about the .405. Is he at PL Firearms, Port Macquarie? I would also love to have any comments/info that you have on the .405. Personally, I have two .405s - a Miroku-made, 1895 TD and a Ruger No1. I recently took...
  6. Bwanabob

    New to Me A Ruger #1 in 303 Brit

    I recently picked up a secondhand, but virtually unused, Ruger No1 .303 here in the land downunder. It was already fitted with a Leupold 1.5-5x VariX-III which is a good choice, in my opinion. They really are a lovely little rifle and it makes an interesting companion to my Ruger No1 .405...
  7. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    Thank you for the offer, but I presently have a .300 Winchester Magnum barrel coming from the UK, and I don't really need a .300WM and a .300 Weatherby. So, at this stage, I am now just looking for a .375 H&H barrel, or something similar. regards, Bob
  8. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    Thank you for your reply. What country are you located in and how much are you asking for with these barrels?
  9. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    I don't think that the 8.5x63 has a US equivalent and the closest thing would probably be the .338/06 Ackley Improved. Here, in Oz, this cartridge will be, essentially, a wildcat and I will have to look at buying custom reloading and case forming dies.
  10. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    Yes, please do ask him about the price, shipping and documentation. Thank you for your help.
  11. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    Thank you. I did look at the Frankonia website, recently, but they only appear to have a German language version and I am totally lost in trying to work out what they have on offer or how to go about making a purchase inquiry.
  12. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    He wants to give it away or do you mean that he wants to sell it? I would be very interested in this barrel.
  13. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    Thank you, however when you visit Eurooptic's website and actually click on any of the M03 parts, they are always listed as "Out of stock and cannot be backordered."
  14. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    I would be happy with a 9.3x62 barrel but would also need a magazine and bolt head to go with it.
  15. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    ? Sorry, buy I don't speak Spanish.
  16. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    Yes, I wrote to them as well and have been ignored. While their website says that they will continue to support the M03 their Facebook page says something quite different. On their Facebook page, among their video newsletters, is a statement that they will not be manufacturing any M03 parts...
  17. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    And I found this: https://www.usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=188965.
  18. Bwanabob

    Wanted Mauser M03 Barrels

    I have a Mauser M03 Extreme in .458 Lott but would like to obtain another one or two barrels, preferably in .375H&H and .300 WinMag. These 3 calibres would make up a handy travelling hunter, rifle kit. The problem is that Mauser have discontinued the M03 and barrels are now scarce. If anyone has...
  19. Bwanabob

    For Sale Elmer Keith Books

    I would love to purchase these books but I am in Australia. Do you have a problem with shipping them to Australia? Any idea of the costs of shipping to down-under?
  20. Bwanabob

    For Sale M98 Bolt Shroud With Safety

    I am very interested in this bolt shroud, if it is still available. I have several M98 projects that this might be ideal for but I am not familiar with this design, so can you tell me who made it or was it removed from a factory rifle?
  21. Bwanabob

    "Tiger Rifle" For Sale In .405 Winchester

    I hope that I don't end up in a bidding war with anyone here, but I am going to take a shot (pun intended) at buying this rifle. I have been looking for an Indian 1895 for some time and I figure that this one is at a great starting price, although I expect that it won't be cheap by the time the...
  22. Bwanabob

    Wanted .405 Winchester Projectiles, Cases & Information

    Thank you, I appreciate the help. If you can get some pics, please ensure that the resolution is high enough for printing - usually 300 dpi is good. Cheers Bob
  23. Bwanabob

    Wanted .405 Winchester Projectiles, Cases & Information

    Thank you for that information. I did have my suspicions that the Canadians made .405 ammo, but I hadn't got to that part of the research, yet. Do you think that the local gentleman, that you mentioned, might be willing to provide some photos of his ammunition?
  24. Bwanabob

    Wanted .405 Winchester Projectiles, Cases & Information

    Thank you for the response and I have sent you my address via a Conversation on this site. Thank you also for the tips about this cartridge and I welcome all comments and tips. I am already aware of many European and British doubles, in .405, as well as the couple of Model 21 'Grand American'...
  25. Bwanabob

    Wanted .405 Winchester Projectiles, Cases & Information

    Great photo and nice animal. I will look for the article.
  26. Bwanabob

    Wanted .405 Winchester Projectiles, Cases & Information

    Thank you for the good wishes and I found the photo of the Alaskan brown bear that you posted. Where did that photo come from and do you have access to it, that you could send me a photocopy or I could try and source my own copy? Do you have any photos of the nyala and the .405? cheers, Bob
  27. Bwanabob

    Wanted .405 Winchester Projectiles, Cases & Information

    I am presently putting together as much .405 Winchester reloading data, as I can, for a book project I am working on. I already have lots of the common .405 Winchester components, such as Hornady cases and projectiles, Bertram cases, Woodleigh and Barnes TSX projectiles. However, I am trying to...
  28. Bwanabob

    WIN a FREE South African Hunt Valued at US$11,635 for 2 Hunters from RANCE SAFARIS for 2020

    RANCE SAFARIS And thank you for the chance to win this great prize.
 
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