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Arten you are aware that the current record horns are 72”, with one Kudu named Mr Wow, being 75” and still growing. There may be one or two others, however doubt either those 2 are for sale.

I think you mean the Custodians? PHASA was not against CBL

maybe read this for greater insight... for both pro CBL and anti CBL https://www.mahohboh.org/controversy-surrounding-hunting-the-captive-breeding-of-lions-and-the-hunting-of-captive-bred-lions-in-south-africa/ https://www.mahohboh.org/why-the-tga-undertook-the-task-of-finding-out-the-truth/...

Hi Albert, Peregrine updates the list frequently yes. It is posted on their website, there are a few links in the website. This one was if you click in the bushmaster /vrg3 bullet page, then on page it gives reload data that takes you to the sheet. You can email them as well, they will be able...

https://peregrinebullets.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Peregrine-Comprehensive-Reload-Data-Draft-Rev12-9.pdf

Hi SRvet, you can send Gale an email at outfit@courteneyboot.com and enquire. They also do ship worldwide, definitely to Zim and RSA so should be able to post to Harare if there isn’t a shop that sells it.

The OP never mentioned old style express sights... The majority of express sights, post probably 1900 can adjust fyi. No need to explain the advantages and need for 3 leaf express sight. Almost all gun manufacturers (Rigby, Heym, CZ etc. except maybe Ruger - maybe hence the reason for the...

There are the jokes about the policemen and pastor's sons. Well my dad has a Taxidermy business in SA and I personally prefer euro mounts, either on wooden plank or plain white skull on a wall (wall color should not be white though). Apart from animals without horns (female majority) zebra and...

Ontario I think your problem and the existing stocks problem is all the modifications. Probably the previous stock's owner also had different parts and the stock just did not work. They sold it before or even knowing the importance of the crossbolts. Unfortunately using different parts...

I have had the incredible privilege to have hunted quite a few giraffes amongst others. My dad has a wildlife product business and the size and cost is one of the biggest reasons why they are not hunted. Having said that, for us South Africans, hunting a giraffe offers a great preparation hunt...

My wife loves her gin, and I confess, I do as well. You already received great recommendations. Six Dogs (we like the blue), Inverroche (any), Blind Tiger (we love both the rarely sighted and blue- there seems to be one or both always in our cabinet) Others you can have a look are A Mari Ocean...

Would be interested to read what you have to say about the following cartridges already developed: 450 Watts 450 Ackley 458 Express (3”)

Jeez, love these questions and answers! It make you see that you either have what everyone is wishing for, which is great, or you don't and start dreaming of the next purchase! I would probably choose a 416 Rigby scoped. There is nothing here in Africa that a 416 R cannot handle. Scoped makes...

1 each, Model 70 and Cz 550

Getting back to OP's question - Found this on another thread on Model 70's. Model 70 / Brno ZKK / CZ 550 - Thanks to the author One Day

Thanks for the info on the manufacturing of the Brno / CZ's. Interesting comment on the safeties. I am still on the fence on which one I prefer if used. I actually prefer a non-loaded rifle when hunting and trail walking. Each has their positive, Brno (Forward safe), is similar to doubles and...

It is! I admitted as such Tried it this weekend at a shoot, at least I am not pretentious and “fake” what I have in the safe. I always looked at others and had same opinion as you have, and still have it. It will go sooner than later

I am lucky enough to have both, sort of. Took some quick photo's. Top is a Brno ZKK 602 in 458 Express (it was 458 WM that was reamed to a 458 Express - longer case 3 inches compared to 2,5 of the WM and 2.8 of the Lott). Bottom (scoped) is a CZ 550 in 416 Rigby. Caveat, my ZKK is what I...

Hi Dylan, How many kudu horns do you want? Stephen

Most of the attractions in CT are close to V&A waterfront. Vineyards are great but noting your comment on time mentioned I would do the following (CT 3 days, Vineyars 1/2 days, South Coast 1/2 days, PE rest): Get uber/taxi to V&A stay for 3 days. From there it is close to Table Mountain cable...

Hi Ontario, I think it is more a reference or inference to original BG FA’s which were all mainly SSB. Vektor yes is RSA action, used for projects. It is not that much used for historical or nostalgic purposes.

Deon, great project and interesting issue you have here! You want a SSB, then get a SSB. You do not want something on the rear bridge, neither the type mount on the then round "bridge" front receiver. However, this the position, the front bridge, where you have placed all your Aimpoints... Why...

...The "NOE", think of the sound in Moose while replacing the M with a N, and you can replace the "se" in moose with "t", then yes the last part is as you think. "Noot-zie"

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Cannot go wrong with a 416 Rigby in CZ 550! Interesting comments on the hogback v straight. I prefer the straight stock, have one on my own 416 Rigby, but mine is almost too heavy. Have also considered the Bells and Carlson stock that Spike T recommended. Hogback tend to on recoil flip up more...

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Africa's son reply (again just a parody:)): Thank you it really means a lot that you ask for my opinion on matters such as these. This is actually the first point, ask when you do not know, there is no such a thing as a dumb question, just dumb answers.... The second thing I can tell you about...

Africa’s Son None at all. I prefer a baseball cap, much easier and lighter. You can turn it around when you shoot with a scoped rifle. Other hats and helmets, the rim hits your scope and you loose your zero! I do not have that issue though, I turn my hat around even though I shoot a red dot on...

Africa’s Son I made enough money in my life (will do a write up soon in the what work are you in thread). I do not need to sell anything to fund my hunts, unlike the rest. Plus, I actually read Jeromes rules.

Africa's son reply I considered a Muzzle break, even my personal PH advised it. Did lot of hunts with him, very knowledgeable. But haven't gotten that far yet, only reason being I use a lead shed, and for my African safari's I down load the 416 to 45/70 territory. I wanted to go back to my PH...

Let's start off, this is tongue in the cheek (parody / joke) as clearly some people struggle to note sarcasm when typed:LOL: source, this forum, not my words, but yours... And also not directed at anyone specifically :) Hi all, Long time lurker here!. I decided it is time I share some of my...

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I believe the Super Express were the older models made in New Haven, with the Safari Express, being a newer firearm, being made in Portugal. The newer Safari Express, if I recall are CRF, whereas not all super expresses were CRF.

hi all, Want to hear if the following is allowed (read all different rules on different state regulations), whether firearm related equipment can be brought from USA to SA in booked in luggage (final flights are from California, transfer in Atlanta to SA). My father is going to some...

Welcome! Here are some anti-poaching companies operating in SA/ROA (rest of Africa). I do not know anyone within them, only about them. They seem to accept volunteers. The Protrack company, from its website offers a 8 week volunteer program. https://protrackapu.co.za/anti-poaching-patrols/...

Very true. However, I actually believe we do agree to some extent, even though you seem to think otherwise. I said I do prefer wild lion hunting over CBL. Only difference is that I also see why hunters/farmers etc want to do a CBL. Also as per my first post, for this exact reason per our...

Thanks yip -I missed typed and did acknowledge somewhere in this thread meant to say Tanzania. Also agree hunting and anti poaching keeps lion population healthy, in fact all animals. That is why I hunt. But on the rest of your comments, maybe if read my post or you misunderstood me - you...

My brother and I both shoot 458’s. I have the express so 2200+ is no problem, my brother however has the 458WM and he has developed a load which gives him 2095-2120. I will share the detail pvtly if you want it; it is a local propellant, sure others such as Hodgdon/IMR etc could give same...

Hi Derek, I am in no way affiliated to any lion hunting or organisations directly in SA/Kenya. However I am well aware of differing opinions and organisations within the industry. In SA you have captive bred hunting. There is vast difference in a proper captive bred lion hunt and what...

RichD, you have to go back a few steps. My father and brother has a taxidermy and export company in SA so I have seen this a few times. Ontario is correct above. Look at the skull, all those black on skull is still old rotten blood and the bright yellow is fat. it wasn't properly cleaned. You...

I was in same position, had a 375H&H. Got a 458, but the itch remained and rather than getting a steel brush to remove the itch, I got the 416Rigby as well. My reasoning and opinion would be to get the 458 Lott, yes it is higher "jump up" in caliber and and. If it is to much, then just sell it...

@DWB we have - before your time :) and it was before good quality cellphone footage. Frederik may have been at the shoot - I think it was Johan P with his Blaser 375 and a 470 NE double, but I might be wrong. We had a few shooters shooting a charging lion target and this question came up. We...

Agree with Dewald, area and genetics, not diet indicates size. Go and have a look at lions in Kalarahi vs rest of Africa, Kudu in Eastern Cape vs rest of Africa etc. I have seen some leopards kept in captivity that gets a lot of meat, they are not that big. In the Eastern/Western Cape for some...

I read the OP is from Germany, living in SA for the last 40 years. He is probably trying to scare the rest away so he can enjoy SA for himself... We do have a bit of a problem with foreigners here in SA, it is either crime or them buying up all the great properties...

If a SA tourist went to any USA / European city and did not know how to use a GPS and ended up in the wrong area, which Nyanga certainly is, the same would probably have happened... Feel for the tourist, we would want all of SA to be safe and we certainly have a lot of issues...

Not per se a 458 Lott, this is a 458 Express, which I handload to Lott specs. 500 gr at 2239 fps, rifle is standard Brno Zkk 602, weight 9.3-9.5 lbs, added the red-dot and a new pachmayr recoil pad. Whether right or wrong, I do not square my shoulders to the target, that in my opinion feels odd...

I have a very controversial opinion...but there are experienced hunters (however you wish to qualify them) that I would trust over some PH's. PH's are supposed to be professionals yes, but there is a difference between a dangerous game qualified PH and a normal one, well in SA that I am aware off.

Currently have a 375, 416 Rigby and 458 Express/Lott. I would stick with 375 and the 416 but would replace the 458 with a 500 NE double for the ideal spread for me.

Out of the blue today a CZ 550 in 416 Rigby crossed paths with myself. It is fitted with a Leupold VX6HD 1-6 illuminated dot and some extras are included and I bought it. I should not have, since I wasn't in the market, I believe I am covered with a 375 H&H and 458 Express. But heck, the 416...