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It is the Hodgdon H4895 and Hodgdon Accurate 5744 powders to ve specific? I’ll have to find a way to source them over here...

Thanks gentlemen! Unfortunately I live in Europe, so the mentioned powders need to be on special order.

Have anyone found some reduced loads for 400-350grs bullets for this caliber? I am aware of the real cheap 400grs ones in .458, but they require less than 1700fps... I’d like to find a reduced load with cheaper bullets letting me use this gun a lot more! Otherwise I guess the .458 Lott is a...

Looking into a CZ magnum in .458, but want a stock that is better for recoil, preferrably a synthetic one. What kind of stock weight am I looking at if I go with the MCM Express stock? What is the difference between 602 and CZ stock? Any?

Thanks! How does it work with the scope, plenty of ER? Or have you had the scope thouch you?

I’m getting the possibility to try a 500 in not too long. We will see How it goes. I’ll make up my mind then. If it is too hefty - I’ll go .404... Thinking of it, I have actually shot a CZ .505 with 600grs load at the Norma factory. It was «not too bad». Only one shot though. I was really...

I would like to get a 500 J made. What weight should I aim for? I have a Jeffery 450/400 3» double at present, weighing in at 4,8kg. It is delightful to shoot. Just a heavy showe. I also have a light built 375H&H which is more if a thumper. Unsure of weight, but probably 3,6-3,7kg empty...

I see this topic has been discussed before, but have not been able to see which mount that is the very lowest one, and What height it has over the receiver? I might get a CZ 500 in 416 Rigby, but would like to know just How low I can possibly mount my Zeiss 30mm scope before I take the leap and...

I have such a rifle I might sell to partly fund a Heym Martini Express 404... The Kimber is hardly used. Bought it second-hand form an old man who had it from New. Goes well, and cycles immaticulate. Two Talley ring sets that clamp directly onto the action. 1» and 30mm. Use the last rings for...

&The Engineer: It would be very interesting to see a picture of that 1,6-42 scope on the rifle. I actually have the very same scope sitting on the shelf. Superb choice! I’ll use it for moose, mixed plains game and som DG hunting like bear, Lion and elephant. Got the elephant bug in 2018 so...

I would actually prefer to use a 30mm scope, but would at the same time like to have as low a mount as possible.

Thanks for the advice! I live in Norway, so will check with the importer. I have a 450/400 3 double, that weigh considerably more, and it is verst Nice to shoot. Heavy but Ok. Also have a light Kimber BGR .375 I feel give me more of a hiding... I prefer slower and heavy recoil over the lighter...

Which one of these had the nicest handling? I see nothing but praise for the .404. Is the .375 balanced just as well? What is the weight difference between them? Scope mount. I see the talley configuration in 30mm is rather high? Would anyone know how high above the top of the bases the rings...

Planning to build a simple «working gun» in 500Jeff with probably s receiver mounted peepsight/ghost ring. To bring down cost I’d like to fit a McMillan CZ550 stock if possible...? Has that been done? The receiver is a Vektor of RSA made for 500 Jeffery. Desireable 4+1 capapcity. Targeted...

I used to have a Merkel .470, weight around 10,5 lb. Found it stomped me a tad too much so sold it. Have now a Jeffery .450/.400 3" now, 10,6 lb, 400grs Woodleighs at 2180-2200fps out of the 26" barrels. It is a lot easier to shoot! It has now taken a tuskless and a buffalo, and will never ever...

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How is the shape of the bolt on the Heyms Martini compared to the Rigby Big Game? I know you can not fit a scope low onto a Rigby as the bolt won't clear when repeating... Having grooves for Talley mounts, it would be a whole lot easier to get a sleek low mounted sope onto the Heym..! Anyone...

I really like wool too! I hunt here in Norway, and various places in Europe and Bew Zealand, and use merino wool exclusively. Have tried polypropylen a couple of times, but I get really cold... spoiled on wool.... impossible not to get wet when hunting in NZ, and wool keeps one dry. Also Great...

Yes, will keep it on outerwear only. @ Philip Glass: Where do you get the merino briefs? I have googled but no luck so far... not modern enough I suppose...

Totally agree with Cal on the better value in buying vintage. Prices on vintage doubles are somewhat overpriced in the US, from a European point of view. We see Nice guns for sale, that we find too pricey. I don’t know when it happen, but americans have surely beeen driving the double rifle...

I’m hunting in Zim, and planning an export to Norway. I guess it is a whole lot more Difficult to the US?

@gizmo Do you have a home page? I was just curious about what turns out good and not among the various options :-)

Thanks for som good ideas! I wonder how a proper rug would turn out? With feet and head!

Hunting a tuskless coming november. Have planned to keep the tail, and get the hide tanned and keep the feet perhaps? What is it possible to make of it? Planning on chairs of the hide?

Thank you to those who gove best advice, much appreciated! To the comedians, and those who get into guns no matter which topic, have a look:

What would you use in Chewore in november..? We’re talking 40C plus..

:LOL: Point is, white men not used to the tropics or desert, sweat a lot....... that gives us certain issues. I guess it has with body differences to do. I’m a regular guy, but I sweat, a lot. I want to take precautions, as I want my safari to be a smooth good experience, and not get stuck in...

I’ve heard all the horror stories of hunter ruining their hunt because of chafing, or getting ticks and fever. I have been given advice of using tight fitting cotton boxers, even tights. However, hunting in the wetter New Zealand West-Coast I have had good experiences with thin merinowool...

I wonder how big the difference in chamber pressure will be between temperate northern 15C and upper dry Zambezi Valley at 40C? Using either IMR4831, Relaoder 15 or Vihtavouri N165 in a .450/.400 3» in an old double rifle. Neglectable, or knock off a grain or two?

@ csopi03: How is the fit? I have a very wide forefoot, which made Courtenay fit well with regards to that. Are they true to size when it comes to lenght? I also see Wildebees has a Vellie model: Anyone who has them? How is the fit? The soles looks just as heavy as the Courtenay models...

https://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/649-Rogue-RDB-1-Desert-Boots/ Has anyone of You used these in Africa? Going to Zambezi valley for elephant/buffalo in september/october. Will these soles keep thornes at bay..? They look very Nice for warm weather, and soles seems quiet. I have...

Thanks for the thoughts! I´d love to see more lioness rugs if possible? that is probably what I end up doing. Do the taxidermy in Zim/South Africa, or get them back home? Are they usually good at getting the skulls Bright White in Africa? A well equipped bar is of high importance in a home...

I’m planning a hunt for a trophy Lioness, and wonder what kind of trophy display options I have. I’m pretty sure I don’t want to do a full body mount, as it is expensive, and could be put towards a new hunt in stead. But, I find the skull alone to be a bit boring? Is there a market to sell the...

Wonder if the lighter 270grs Swift A-frame would be a wise choice for buffalo and lion? Would like to use the same bullet for those and plains game. Would I be better off with let us say a softer 300 grs Woodleigh softs? (Along with 300grs FMJ for multiple shots at the buff?)

Thank you for all the replies! What do you folks reckon about suede finish on the boots? Good, or stay away, for my intended use? They sure look nice though..

I have been looking all over the net (feels like it anyway) for a leather pouch to fit on the belt, for essentials like medication aso at approximately the size of a 20pack of small bore cartridges. Years ago, 20ish, I once saw a pouch like it, of leather, which opened upwards but closure was...

What do you reckon about the Courtenay vellie model?

But which model to choose? They´re equally good all of them for the purpose?

Planning an elephanthunt next year. Looking for good boots/shoes to use. Had a look at these two. Which would be preferred by You? https://www.courteneyboot.com/product/the-courteney-impi-in-brown-leather/...

Does anyone have experiences to share about the following gaiters? https://www.fillyleather.com/shop/hunting/gaiters/ https://www.courteneyboot.com/product/courteney-gaiters/

I guess what kind of background one has plays a major role in wether one can handle a double efficient or not. I cut my teeth rough shooting black grouse, capricalie, pigeons and other feathery stuff with a side by side shotgun with two triggers. Shooting two shots, break open, reload, and...

I'm the guy with the mentioned Jeffery .450/400 3" hammergun. It is in very sound shape, although not quite new, it is on face, tight and well cared for. As to speed of shooting. It is not particularly slow, as it has a top-lever and rebounding hammers. It can also be cocked absolutely...

Thanks! It is a 1906 hammergun, finished 27th february, made by Leonard in Birmingham. Unfortunately no info of initial byer, but apparently taken in for some work in 1935. Probably has seen plenty of use, but barrels are good. The strikerholes has been reinforced by milling a flat area through...

New to the forum, and hope some of you might have been down this track before. Have aquired an old Jeffery .411" double which I intend to bring along hunting elephant next year. After reading different reports on the Hydro, I finally got some og them in the mail. IMR 4831 is the only powder I...

What does the PHs think of the matter? I think we need to differentiate on the big vs small aperture: The large aperture, working like a ghost ring, would be perfectly satisfactory even late afternoon/early morning? I fail to see hvow theyï½´re worse than the leaf. When it gets to dark to...

Thanks! I live in Norway, so am limited to VV, Reloader and Norma powders. Heard the N550 gives high velocity. Will look into the North Fork bullets!

Can a 10,75x68 be used for elephant with success? I thought of handloading 400grs woodleigh solids, the ones for .404J, but would the velocity be high enough? What velocities may I expect? I'd very much like to hear about others experiences.

I'm looking into buying a double rifle, and have come across a sound jeffery .450-400 3" hammer double. How would it be to hunt elephant with a gun like that? Is it very slow on the second shot, better or worse than a boltrifle? I assume that one with practice would be able to shoot...

Thanks spike.t, I reckon Iï½´ll be fine then. The scope will be for those situations I need the scope. I want the option so to say. Will probably use the irons. If I need the scope, it will either be getting dark, og a longer shot, in any case I have time to put it on. I have iron sights at...