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Well I guess you need some consolation when ‘that land rover moment’ inevitable happens and you’re sitting on the roadside awaiting the tow truck FN

I love my 7mm08 but..... be mindful of the fact that outside of the US, ammo is virtually non-existent in this calibre especially SA/Zim/Moz etc. After all the issues of getting my beloved 7mm08 to Africa...my ammo never made it and, to this day, no one has any idea where it is! Basically that...

‘We’ll make a plan’ That’ll resonate with many and be a mystery for some. Those words and the upward pointing tails of warthog running off to fight another day pretty much capture it for me. FN

One can only imagine what a Croc would have to do to be deviant at 100+.....got it! It's a Vegan. FN

I think the take away from that read should be employ the sharp mind of a Thomas Cromwell, the sharp weapon of the executioner and never trust an artist! FN

Hi Like you, I’ve had tick bite fever. I use life systems permethrin spray available on Amazon. Great stuff and survives around four washes. I’m UK based as well so feel free to message. FN

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He had Thomas Cromwell, a man with an axe, and a ‘do as I say or I’ll kill you’ sort of attitude. One can only marvel at the overt protection of ‘the Crown Jewels’ which merely served to reinforce the adage ‘many a man had a double garage but only stores a bicycle’ FN

Sorted. FN

Take a fired case and resize and decap. I also drill mine in the case wall so they are very obviously inert. Get a 17HMR fired case and a hard eraser. Bang the neck of the 17HMR case into the eraser and twist it out. Then, with a pin or similar, pick out the rubber plug in the neck of the 17HMR...

Any of the larger calibre rifles built in a Battue configuration would meet the requirement. They really are designed for heavy cover and fast target acquisition. FN

I never really got on with the QD mounts. I never changed stuff over in the field so just used a hex torque wrench at home. I would imagine QD's on a dovetail rail could be quite the challenge FN

Yes. The optilock scope mounts are very good. I’d always suggest torquing them for repeatability and it really important to make sure the dovetails on the action are super clean. I used to regularly change out a 3-9x50 with a 1-4x24 and had very few zero issues. Hope that helps FN

It’s bench vs reality. If you can shoot a beer mat (UK term meaning about a 3 inch disc) at 100 from sticks or off hand. There is a good chance you’ll eat…that’s assuming you have the appropriate level of field craft to get close enough to make it work. I do think we’ve forgotten that getting...

I'm in the UK and very interested to see how this progresses. What part of the UK? FN

Reckon this should cover most eventualities - worked for centuries lol. FN

Unlike the Land Rovers to which it refers lol FN

Land Rovers are mid life crisis, mancave 'Heroin' You'll wish you had never tried it It's ruined your life Relationships have suffered You're poorer You've become a reclusive hermit People cross the street to avoid conversations about subframe corrosion Your nails have a constant patina of oil...

Could think about using Hardox 500 steel if you want to shoot at closer ranges. It's certainly a more expensive option but you'll only hve to buy them once. FN

This is my guess....one can never have too much gun. So pleased I have a gun bearer(s) lol FN

I think the general consensus from the above is that anything from x12 downwards will be just fine. Personally I have an S&B 3-12 which has been set at x6 for pretty much its entire life which makes me wonder why I bought a variable scope in the first place lol. I'll swap it out for a 1-4x24 if...

Welcome from Somerset UK. FN

Fine looking blade. It looks like the love child from a union between a Roman Gladius and British Fairbairn Sykes. I do like it though. FN

Leica Geovid R 10x42 Bloody brilliant! FN

These might tease a little, just a little: https://www.westleyrichards.com/new-guns/guns/hand-detachable-lock-rifle/ https://www.westleyrichards.com/new-guns/guns/sidelock-double-rifle/ FN

All my scopes are 30mm (S&B and Kahles). Even when my eyes worked well with the fine Leupold reticules I used the 'European 30' range....... which I really liked and wish I'd not moved them on. All areas of technology move on and it certainly looks that most of the major manufactures are...

Welcome from a Brit who's addicted to Africa. If you need any help drop me a PM. FN

https://johannsen-shop.de/ I've used these guys quite a bit and found them to be good to deal with and they've posted bullet to the UK with no issue. You do have to email them first and they send an invoice to pay you rather than paying through their online shop. Seldom takes longer than a week...

.22lr, .308 and .375H&H double. Just add fieldcraft and all bases are covered. FN

I now ‘make a plan’ for everything. FN

SAPS is still SAPS but transport around the airport of firearms is seemingly managed by 'Eagle Eye' Security - all uniformed. They also run the internal flights firearms office. To be honest, apart from moving at glacial speed (something to factor in when timing connecting flights) I've found...

It's pretty straightforward. Here is what needs doing: Page 1 of 8 nothing Page 2 of 8 Client info; fill out E1-25 Page 3 of 8 only F only clients (owner) details Page 4 of 8 G only (import info) Page 5 of 8 Details of firearm and ammo Page 6 of 8 Client needs to sign (at the airport in front...

Red Deer Roe Deer Fallow Deer Chinese Water deer Muntjac Deer Feral Goat Warthog Impala Wild Boar Red Hartebeest Black Wildebeest Blue Wildebeest Kudu Scrub Hare Blesbok Common Duiker Mountain Reedbuck Black backed Jackal Baboon Bush pig Vervet Monkey Springbok Hyrax Red Fox European Hare...

It’s what fits well and feels right. I’ve worn Lowa Renegade boots for a decade and I’m still on the same pair. Boots are ultimately just a consumable. Feet change over time and the boots should align with the feet and not the other way around. FN

Blesbok loin and Bush pig get my vote. FN

Ummm. A planes, trains and automobiles 'those aren't pillows' moment. FN

Yes, he'll also need a SAPS 520 FN

Ok - easy. I'd think about using Virgin over BA though. Send an email to BFLHRFirearms@homeoffice.gov.uk that cover the following Dear Sir/madam I'm visiting South Africa between XXX- XXX and wish to take firearms. Please would you issue a 'Letter of Temporary Export' for the following guns...

A couple of things to clarify as it's hard to work to where you are from and therefore your likely starting point. Are transiting the UK on the way to SA? Are you a Brit and therefore a holder of a UK Firearms certificate? I can help you understand the process if you're a Brit taking guns to SA...

They look great. Do try and track down some of the Pomegranate molasses as it does add that sticky edge to them. I know, maybe I best pop around and try one lol. FN

I've used this one a lot and complement most meats and especially game. Adjust the quantities as necessary but this will about right for half a Blesbok backstrap/loin. 1 tablespoon of Pomegranate Molasses 1 tablespoon of Balsamic Vinegar 2 cloves of crush garlic 1 tablespoon of good olive oil 2...

Those with Cape Buffalo on their land. FN

Lowa Renegades. Currently about to enjoy their tenth outing to Africa. FN

On my Chapuis side by side it's 6lb on the front and 6 1/2lbs on the rear FN

Hi Kevin I posted a thread on the .375 bonded DGX a little while back and the effect a Buffalo had on it.....and vice versa. The thread was titled: DGX terminal performance (300grn .375) Don't know how to link to it ....sorry FN

True. Perhaps it should have been half a dozen cases lol. FN

I think mostly it was a couple of cases of a good single malt whisky and maybe a little ammunition. Everything else was probably considered non-essential. FN

That view could quite possibly have been one of the best views in London in 1972. FN

It’s a lovely rifle and…..it’s a lovely rifle. Your logic is sound……but it’s a lovely rifle. Don’t do the car thing and get rid of the car that quietly you adore on the pretence it not practical or needed. It’s a lovely rifle….but I think I may have said that already lol. FN

It can only be a proper hunter that mentions taking his wife after his bow lol. Have fun. FN