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In my experience, I put a soft in the chamber followed by all solids regardless of make (Barnes, Swift, etc). What led me to this position was a situation I experienced In 2018 on a cape buffalo hunt. I was using my 458 Lott with 500gr Northfork softs. After the first shot, the bull was...

Great thoughts and analysis by both Sgt_Zim and Hunter Habib. Over the years I have noticed a general trend that heart shots do not result in an instant "bang-flop" when (1) the overall size of the animal is large (1000lb+) and (2) the heart is not filled with blood when struck by the...

Yes sir....and I used the 570gr Swift A-Frame projectile you recommended and I am glad I did. Your statement that the muscles of a lion are like tire rubber and can be very tough was quickly proven true on the lioness I hunted. After 1.5 days of tracking her, she popped up at 60 yards and...

I was in the Kalahari Desert with Kuche Safaris....Had a wonderful time.

I have limited experience reloading for a double rifle. I shoot a Heym 89B 500 Nitro Express and have loaded softs and solids from Swift and Barnes. I obviously cannot speak for other brands of rifles (or for that matter even another Heym rifle) but I have discovered a general trend for my...

Last year I PMed Hunter Habib requesting advice about lion hunting. I am an absolute nobody and had no prior contact with him, yet he graciously spent time responding to my questions and providing great insight and advice for lion hunting. I credit Hunter Habib with helping me harvest my...

Fantastic picture! Love the dog in it. I bet that dog was thinking the following about the animal: "I'M ON HIM....IF HE MOVES I'LL BITE HIM!"

I've been to South Africa 9 times and have traveled by car all over the country....never had a single issue or actual danger on any of the trips. Was just there for two weeks this month....no issues. Of course you must stay aware during your trip and if something is uncomfortable then tell...

I've done african lion, rhino, and croc among others. The lion was surprisingly tender and juicy. Interesting thing about lion is that it turns white like chicken when you grill it. The rhino was also tender and tasty...had its own unique flavor. The croc tasted like fish to me.

In addition to the "typical" trophy photos, I like to get pictures of the rifle and/or ammunition with the harvested animal...some from different angles and others closeup...some with me in the pic and others not. Here are a few from my trip this month....two cape buffalo, two lions and a rhino.

I arrived in London today for the 250th Anniversary celebration....headed to the West London Shooting School in the morning for the rifle demos and then on to the main event....should be a fantastic time to remember.

I love my Steyr SM12 8x68S....I run 180gr Northfork SS in it. I am currently headed to Africa and can share my load details with you when I return if you like. I have not taken much with the 8x68S except a Croc but I certainly will in the near future.

I keep mine in MTM boxes that are then inside a small pelican case which I then lock using two combo-locks. I've never had any issue in any of the countries I've been in. In fact, I literally just locked up my ammo box and stuffed it in my checked bag....headed to Africa in the morning with my...

You can also go to Raven Rocks Precision and get on the "notify me" list for Norma 500NE brass. I've bought 100s of 500NE brass from RRP. He is also a supporter of this forum.

I shoot a 500NE and in my personal experience Norma brass is much better than Hornady in at least two respects: (1) Norma primer pockets are tighter and last longer, and (2) Norma brass resizes perfectly whereas I have had numerous pieces of Hornady brass that spring back and refuse to take the...

338 RUM with a 210gr Barnes TTSX

I have only hunted one Nilgai and I used a 338 RUM with a 210gr Barnes TTSX and it worked great. Shot was 310 yards off sticks.

I have use Mr. X for several years....he is trustworthy and I have never had an issue with a rifle permit.

As stated repeatedly (and correctly) above by wiser men, to travel the world and hunt the game you desire takes focus, planning, hustling, and (for most of us) saving money monthly, regardless of your occupation. Do those things and you will see and hunt the world. I personally started out...

This is my Heym SR30 6.5x68 bolt knob: Here is my Mauser M98 375 H&H bolt knob: Here is my Steyr SM12 9.3x62 (Does a butterknife bolt handle count??)

For your viewing pleasure, my gunsmith just completed this full custom left-hand rifle for a client of mine. It's chambered in the massive 550 Magnum and utilizes a Granite Mountain Arms African Magnum action. In addition to the two heavy cross bolts and recoil lug under the front bridge, a...

Another long-awaited dream has finally come to fruition. The 6.5x68S has fascinated me since I first read about the cartridge 25+ years ago, so I ordered one through Heym in the SR30 Grand Royal model. The engraving is done in the Germanic oak leaf pattern and all the animals engraved on the...

For years I have used Sportsman's Insurance Agency on my firearms, especially those I travel with outside the US. I've never had a claim. SIA has been very easy to work with on firearm insurance. Sportsman's Insurance Agency, Inc. 1364 North US 1, Suite 503 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 www.siai.net...

I have confirmed with Rigby of London and Mauser of Germany that the modern currently produced double square bridge magnum actions used by Rigby of London and Mauser of Germany are identical, including front and rear square bridge heights. I have also spoken with my Recknagel rep and confirmed...

Here is my personal experience with Rizzini double rifles. I had a new Rizzini 500 Nitro Express and the rifle kept doubling even with light practice loads. The forearm would also come off at times under recoil. The rifle had to be sent back to Rizzini USA (Fierce) twice and both times I was...

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I tried surfing in New Zealand......I'm sure I gave the locals a few laughs. As a wise philosopher one said...."A man's got to know his limitations."

I have shot plains game using a 338 Norma and 250gr NF softs at over 3000FPS and had 100% perfect expansion on all game....same for 180gr NF softs at max velocity out of a 300 Weatherby. Have also used 500gr NF softs on buffalo out of a 458 Lott and 460 Weatherby, again with 100% perfect...

Not sure if this thread is active as far as getting Norma 275 Rigby brass made.....if it is, I'll take 500 pieces.

Excellent point. It reminds me that I take a 15-lb kettle bell when I go on walks around the neighborhood. I swap the kettle bell into the opposite hand as each arm gets tired during the walk. This simulates carrying a double rifle in Africa.

In giving additional thought to the OP’s question, it occurred to me that we as hunters probably overlook what could be a really important factor in making a decision about how large of a DG cartridge we use (or can use)….and that is how fit and in-shape our bodies are when shooting. We spend...

In my judgment and experience, a premium bullet on PG is a must. I've used Northforks, A-Frames, Barnes, and Hammers and I've had tremendous success with all of them. On my trip last year the Hammer Hunter bullet out of a 275 Rigby saved me on the biggest Kudu I've ever taken (62"). It was a...

I personally own and/or have hunted game with a 375 H&H, 375 Weatherby, 404 Jeffery, 416 Rigby, 458 Lott, 460 Weatherby, 470 Capstick, and 500 Nitro Express. Every time I hunted dangerous game I walked away not satisfied with the effect of the cartridge on the animal I was hunting until I...

We were hunting in the Selous Reserve in Tanzania and driving on a two-track when we rounded a corner and encountered a bull elephant coming the other direction. We stopped and the bull stopped....but he just did not want to leave the road. So we waited and waited.....and waited some more...

Here is the tag I have had on my Dodge 2500 since 2020.

Great question and great answers have already been provided with which I agree. I am certainly no expert. I have been blessed with taking 9 buffalo and 2 hippo. 6 of these animals I have taken with my Heym 500 Nitro Express. My personal philosophy is that when I am shooting a double rifle...

Those look great! Love the color-cased actions! Can you tell us more about the 505 and your hunts with it? I don't own a 505 but am thinking about building one. My favorite safari writer is John A. Hunter and one of two cartridges he loved the most was a 505 Gibbs (the other being a 500...