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Very close to Talisker 10 is high praise indeed. The smoke is in the background and not smack you in the face like the Laphroaig or Ardbeg but gentle and rounded (in my opinion). Sometimes you like them feisty other times gentle, depending on the mood. The Peat Monster is definitely on the buy...

I tried the Arberg Ugedail (spelling probably wrong) on the weekend and WOW :E Wow: Again, haven't seen a bottle in the wild but visited a better stocked bar on the weekend that had it on the top shelf and I almost grabbed the barman by the collar to give me a pour. Smoke was intense but did...

I haven't seen the Peat Monster at a store in Australia (well, not in my neck of the woods just yet) but have heard that it is a lovely drop for the peat-heads, even though a blend and not from Islay (that I know of). Have you had the opportunity to compare this with the other classic Islay...

Witty one-line....well done, do you have any sources for that claim? Lott wrote a story about one incident (near-fatal) that involved some allegedly dodgy ammunition in the 458 Win Mag, don't know if the hunter-death rate is excessive using the 458WM over other calibres. I can tell you from...

I knew that this beauty wouldn't be a wallflower for long!!! How I wish we had easier access to the U.S. market. It's easier to import illicit drugs than legitimate firearms.

That’s a great story and I would like to thank you for sharing your gun journey. Likewise, my journey, when I look at my collection is an evolution of my hunting escapades more than cartridge performance desires. I have the benefit of a couple of decades on you (mid-50’s) and although the...

And thousands of Water Buffalo were culled with 308 semi-automatics as issued by the Department of Conservation Commission in the NT. I don't believe that this is justification that this tool is adequate for a foot safari in thick scrub. Just because some Government department chose an...

There is just something special about vintage springers. The longing never leaves you and when you find the one, grab it!!! Congratulations.

"Karamoja Bell killed around 800 of his elephants with Mauser 98 rifles chambered for the 7×57mm Mauser/.275 (using the 1893 pattern standard military 11.2-gram (172.8 gr) grain round-nosed full metal jacket load)." Does this make it an ideal load for elephant hunting? Did not deny that it...

The one calibre that my safe is never without and that is 12G. I have shot everything from doves to buff with it and most in between. Favourite that I have currently, 303 British and favourite that I don't have but want 300H&H.

Can anyone confirm the calibre of the rifle used by the client for the first shot at the buffalo. I believe that it was a 375H&H (mentioned previously in the video), but this may have been for the first gun that was replaced due to the client seeking more scope. I do not believe that a 375 of...

Coming from Australia tipping is not in our culture, the price is the price, no surprises either side of the transaction. If you believe that you offer a quality product with great service, please price accordingly and the market will determine the demand for your services. Contrary to popular...

Shot placement on an undisturbed animal under 100 metres is easy enough, here the 375H&H will do the job, so will some other calibres but I digress. Add movement, thick tropical jungle, the animals on high alert or full of adrelenine.....yeah, I will choose a proper big bore.

I wholeheartedly agree, the 375H&H is marginal. Will definitely get the job done but if things are less than perfect you will be glad that you have a true big bore to finish the job. I know many will say that you are backed up by the PH who will carrying a big bore (most probably) but I hunt...

Close thread........we have a winner!!

Still not worth the money...that is obscene.

A great idea and I am sincerely gobsmacked that in the land of the free it is this difficult to hunt with a friend or acquaintance. Looking on with interest :A Popcorn:

Thanks Bob, those numbers are crazy impressive and put the Whelen hot on the heels of the mighty 375H&H with a standard action and cheap common brass (resized 30/06). The CFE 223 you speak of, is this a Hodgdon powder? Might be a bit hard to find in these parts as we have good access to ADI...

Wow (y) You must have some fantastic stories to tell. We all dream of self-guided or minimalist hunts after big game with local trackers/guides but unfortunately in our modern world this is not a possibility for most. I will have to check your posts to see if you have shared some of these...

Hi Bob, I like the 35 Whelen and am considering this for a new rifle project but cannot reconcile the velocities that have been cited on here several times. My understanding is that the 338 Winchester Mag is a significant step up from the Whelen, like 300+ fps in most bullet weights. Although...

Replace cow elephant with bull elephant and we have the same Wishlist…if only those pesky lotto numbers will come up!!!

Although the analogy used, being the theory of evolution is a useful and fascinating topic, I believe the point of the post is that we are many variants on the same theme. We are all hunters, but our ethics and methods may differ. It is time to unify under the fellowship of hunters and...

Lovely pictures and good to see that you are getting out an about despite the Artic conditions. Miss the Victorian High Country and the cold makes for an awesome camp and the opportunity for some venison is a bonus. unfortunately, anything within 3 hours of Melbourne gets a lot of pressure with...

I really love these vintage hunting photos. Understanding the difficulties involved and lack of support compared to the modern safari, these gentlemen and their clients had a real adventurous spirit. I look at the equipment used, transport options, accommodations even the clothes they wore. Old...

If I remember correctly (and please correct me if I am wrong) Harry Manners main big game rifle was a Winchester Model 70 in 375H&H. If this is correct, he has shown what the cartridge can do in the hands of a skilled hunter, and this most probably would have been without the premium high-tech...

WOW, what an intro. Looking forward to more stories (and photos) of your rifles and projects, there is a lot to share. This is a great forum as you already probably know and a swag of Aussies who visit from time to time. I am one and based in Darwin. So G'day and welcome (y)

I would like to congratulate you on your magnificent purchase...she is gorgeous!! I love Lee Speeds they are my favourite bolt-gun bar none and the only rifle to surpass the Model 70 in my affections. As a plains-game rifle, the 303 calibre has a proven pedigree and if the barrel is good...

Hi Hank, Your original idea of an informal group who are on the same page is my ideal. To be honest this idea it is not motivated by the need to create more hunting opportunities for myself, but I like to gather with likeminded people and talk all things hunting. Much like we all do on here but...

Thank you for your support. Land and access is very political in the Northern Territory but collective power is something that the political types respond to here, therefore the best way forward is a united group. i want to reduce the politics to what is required to achieve our mission...

Hello to everyone that is out there. I would like to pose a question regarding hunting clubs, groups, affiliates or whatever you want to call a collection of likeminded individuals. Living in Darwin, Northern Territory I am fortunate to have access to some very good hunting, probably better...

Would love to know the story behind this two-year hunt.

This looks like the take-away lesson for me. Sling the rifle, mount the shotgun and move on. The crazy thing is that when I bought the rifle it had a (very) old Weaver K3-1, which held perfect zero. That was pre quad days and I was holding the rifle in the hand riding in a UTV so not a direct...

Good advice.....maybe modern scopes are not for me. Shooting irons may be the go.

That's probably the solution that will eventuate. The quad is a two-seater and sometimes I have a person behind me so chose the gun rack option. Also, while in the rack it usually sits inside a soft gun case to further protect it from the elements, but this may have to go. Just surprised that...

The gun groups at the range, although I have only a small sample size after mounting the Meopta. I guess the real test will be to take it hunting, mount it on the rack as I would normally and see if there is any movement the next time I visit the range. I will check the screws, mounts and...

It's experience like this that we all can learn from. Thank you.

This has crossed my mind also, the curious thing was that the variance (movement in POA) was only vertical, the horizontal plane was perfect. The abuse encountered on the gunrack at the front of the quad is far more than in the truck or held in the hand on a buggy (UTV). Previously rifles were...

Thank you, Ontario, I do live in an environment of extremes and the humidity at the moment is ridiculous. Something to check and consider. I have covered the gun and barrel in a thin layer of Restoration Wax rubbed on by hand. Hunting in the wet season everything gets soaked no matter how...

The question I am asking involves the magnitude of impact required to affect the movement of POA in a variable scope mounted on my M70 373H&H. The background to this story commenced on a regulation meat hunt where we had gone for the afternoon to roll over some young scrub cattle for the...

Muzzle down, as I always have a lot of oil on the gun and action (not in the barrel), living in a very humid environment. Too little and you will soon find out with rust being an issue. Melting, compacted or disintegrating butt pads are a real thing in the tropics. Muzzle down helps with this...

That's the downside. If you have used the back trigger and in a high-stress scenario repeatedly pull back for the "rear" trigger and it does not fire - that is the downside. After exclusively using double trigger shotguns and a SXS rifle to hunt (rifle only occasionally) muscle memory can take...

Hallelujah....finally someone who has spoken the true word of double guns!!! So much fiction based on perceived problems that do not exist. Look at the set-up of the triggers and the offset that allows for the natural movement from front to rear and your answer is there. If your grip slips and...

An absolute beauty, and great to hear that she will not be a safe queen. Congrats my friend (y)

Apologies I should have defined myself better, yes, I was talking about the 375H&H. My experiences with the 350gr HD Woodleigh have me looking for a bigger stick. I will try the 350gr TSX Barnes before I give up completely as I love my Model 70 and all its bumps and scratches. Will report my...

Hi Mark, Have you used the Woodleigh 350 grain HD bullet on buffalo? Have shot my last three with these bullets and can say I am emphatically underwhelmed by their performance. I have the balance of the pack loaded and will try them again soon but will probably switch to the 350 grain Barnes...

Simply WOW :love: Amazing first post and welcome. Do you do Lee Speed style stocks for Lee Enfield Mark I* - finally where are you located?

The 375H&H is the only rifle that gets a run since I have returned to the Northern Territory. Wherever we go, Buffalo and Scrub Bulls are on the menu, I have witnessed too many failures with the 308 to give it any credit as a big game rifle for the Top End; much to the chagrin of the local...

RIP to the Major, his writings were entertaining, informative and a window into the past that may never be revisited. HH, you sir are a true gentleman, and if the world was full of "enemies" such as yourself we would all be in a better place.

How amazing is his forum when you have people that not only take the time to share an experience virtually via media (YouTube in his case) but also have visited and hunted the concession mentioned and can offer a first-hand account of the places in detail. @DERIAN KOEKEMOER SAFARIS, I have...

Friends, I have another film from YouTube that is a MUST WATCH with regards to hunting and the journey that we have all undertaken with regards to our personal moral principles, experiences and what it is to have hunted. This is a documentary film made by a self-confessed Vegan Activist about a...