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I have rifles in both calibers. I've used the 375 Ruger on black bears and wild hogs. Expecting to use the 416 Ruger on a Cape Buffalo hunt in 2025. As far as 416R ammo goes, I've found that there are other companies that offer it besides Hornady. I use 400 grain TSX rounds from Buffalo Bore...

As a cancer survivor myself, my prayers go to you and your family. It's a tough road to travel, but modern medicine has come a long. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 non Hodgkins lymphoma 6 years ago. I'm closing in on 5 years with clear scans after a aggressive treatment plan that put me in ICU a...

My wife and I flew Delta to SA in 2022, and had our ammo separated into 2 ammo cans in separate checked luggage, in case one got lost. I had 3 guns, all in my name, in different calibers on 4457 forms. No problem at all. All under the max weight allowed for rifle cases and ammo cans. I took a...

I use the CBP office at the Palm Beach International airport. Come in with all forms pre-printed, different form for each rifle, they stamp and sign it and I'm on my way. Less than half hour, including the obligatory BS session concerning where I'm hunting now. Easy peasy.

I'm similar in that I keep my trucks for close to 10 years, and drive them until any major issues pop up. Current truck is a 2014 F150 with the Ecoboost V6. Plenty of power to tow my 24' enclosed car trailer. Drag raced Mustangs up until a couple years ago, so pulled a decent load over many...

This old warrior was 10'-9" and I caught him in Lake Okechobee back in 2012. Processor figured him to be close to 45 years old. Hooked him with a treble first, then a harpoon and float to mark his location while underwater. He stayed down for 40 minutes with me trying to reel him up. After 2.5...

I think of that song every time I grab a cup. RIP Toby Keith. He'll be missed.

This is a great offer. I was looking for something just like this for my son's 1st Cape Buffalo. For 2024 and 2025 I'm already booked up elsewhere, but 2026 is definitely doable.

My wife has a Kimber Montana in 300 WSM that shoots 165 grain Nosler Accubonds very accurately. One in 30-06 would make a great Mountain rifle. Nice rifle you have, and GLWS.

RIP. And prayers to his family and friends to carry them thru this terrible time.

I'm probably in the minority, as I have a Ruger 416 African and I really like the rifle. It shoots lights out with 400 grain Barnes TSX ammunition from Buffalo Bore. When researching ammo availability for the 416 Ruger, I found 3 other companies beside Hornady that load for it: Buffalo Bore (3...

I've taken a large mule deer in Idaho, and a 7x6 elk in Utah with the 200 grain ELDX in 300 WM. The mule deer was 235 yards, and the elk was 197 yards. Both were 1 shot and straight down. High shoulder shots. Worked great for me.

Welcome to AH from a fellow Floridian.

I have a original DPMS in 338 Federal. I've taken large hogs, deer and black bear with it. Great cartridge for that platform.

Merry Christmas all!

I've posted this previously. Ruger No 1 in 458 Lott my son used on a bison hunt a few years ago. Great rifle and cartridge. Also have a 375 H&H in stainless/laminate, and a 450/400 in blue/wood. Great rifles.

Just sent payment for me +1. Looking forward to meeting everyone for the first time. DJ

Welcome to the best hunting site on Africa, from another Jupiter Florida resident. Small world....

Congratulations on a successful kudu hunt

My impala from 2022 in SA. He scored SCI Gold medal.

I'll take the Federal Premium, Sako, and Winchester rounds. Tried to send PM but it wouldn't go thru. PM for payment and shipping info please. Thanks!

I have two: one rebored to 35 Whelen and the other rebored/chambered to the 9.3x62. Both were done by JES. They both shoot lights out, and are quick on follow-up shots.

I stayed at the Afton House on my last trip. And used their rifle service to clear my guns into SA. Reasonably priced, good food, and friendly

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I've used 200 grain bullets in 300 WM on elk; Nosler Accubond and Partitions. Worked great every time. One shot kills and didn't travel far. Also used 200 grain Hornady ELDX on large mule deer. Same results.

Congrats

What a great hunting report. It plays out well,, leading to a great visual interpretation to the reader, and there are the awesome pictures. Wish I could verbalize my hunting trips this clearly. Thanks for the "ride along" on your fantastic trip.

My son used my #1 458 Lott to take this bison.

It was next to the Glenfiddich estate. And thanks for the well wishes. I had always put off traveling overseas for hunting until later in life. No more. I went to South Frica last year for plains game, and my wife hunted a Ibex in Spain this past spring.

My Red Stag in Scotland in 2020. Had postponed the trip for a year after being diagnosed with Non Hodgkin's lymphoma. 5 months of chemo, 18 radiation treatments, and a year later I was ready to go. Trip of a lifetime!

I love this cartridge too. The factory ammo from Hornady shoots great. The Buffalo Bore TSX ammo was a little salty price wise, but it's basically hand loaded, and the quality of it was top notch. I found the POI in my African with the Buffalo Bore ammo to be higher than the Hornady, and the...

I like the Alaskan better purely from a handling and functional standpoint. Shorter, stockier barrel handles great for me for hunting in deep woods of the Northeast, and thick brush and swamps of Florida where I live. But, the African is a much nicer fit and finish rifle. To each his own.

9.3x62. I've used it for black bears, wild boars, deer, and my only African Safari for plains game (so far). All one shot and down. Very versatile cartridge.

I have one in my Ruger No. 1 Tropical in 458 Lott. As stated above, helped balance the rifle evenly between your hands, and provided some needed weight to the gun. Seemed to work fine on the bison hunt my son used it for. 500 Grain Partitions at 2300 fps felt similar to my 300 Win Mag with 200...

The Hogue stock serves a purpose, but you're right, not my favorite either. I have the full bedding block stock on one of m Alaskans. Adds some much needed weight, and stiffness. The wood stock is prone to cracking. Haven't cracked mine on the African yet, but switching to a Bell & Carlson for...

Possibly. Shoot me a PM. Thanks

A great rifle at a great price. I have two of the Ruger 416 model rifles: the Ruger Alaskan and Ruger African. They both shoot great and have no loading issues using the Hornady DGX and DGS ammo. Also have some Buffalo Bore TSX loads that shoot great as well. Someone is going to have a great...

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Many in my family have served, and are still serving. Thanks to all. Your sacrifices will always be remembered.

Very nice Alex. Truly a trophy bull. Congratulations!

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I have 3 of these rifles I've collected over the years; a 450-400, a 375 H&H, and a 458 Lott. All really accurate rifles. My son shot a bison with the Lott. Dropped it with one shot.

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I love my 9.3. I've only been to Africa once ( going back next year), but it accounted for zebra, warthog, gemsbok, blue wildebeest, kudu, Impala and sable. All taken with only 1 shot each, ranging from 35 yards to 128 yards. I used factory loaded Nosler 286 grain Partitions. The rifle is a CZ...

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