Hello from Alabama

[BKS1]

When I was little I would stay awake at night reading old issues of Outdoor Life, Field and Stream, Guns and Ammo and imagine I was going to Africa to hunt the "big 5" a safari was a lifetime dream. Well life and medical issues, mainly with a flight that long, will prevent me from ever doing it. I retired from law enforcement in 2019 and moved to AL in 2024. Currently work in private security.

I'm here because I found and purchased a Winchester Model 70 Super Classic Express in 458 Winchester Magnum w/ a Leupold 1.5x5 on it. The price was right, the rifle was in nice shape so I bought it and the scope for less than a new Marlin 45/70. I'll dream of hunting Africa but may have to settle for a Water Buffalo in FL. I plan on reloading for it and will probably use it for deer, hogs, and the "Oh Wow" factor.
I'm reading everything I can find on the gun and cartridge and will gladly accept any input for the knowledge base here.

 

[skydiver386]

It's never to late to hunt Africa.

Besides, you can't let that wonderful new rifle sit alone in the safe. Take it to Africa and do the hunt you've always dreamed of.

Shorter hops are a possibility to get there.

In any case, hang out around here and you find a really great group. We even have dinners and get togetthers.

 

[Mekaniks]

 

[Nyati]

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

Welcome welcome welcome

 

[coreydb]

....So your fun starts now!

 

[Hunt anything]

Welcome, where in LA are you?
There’s a few other AH’ers from south Alabama, coastal Mississippi and the Florida panhandle here on the site.
If you don’t think you’ll ever make it to Africa I believe you’re on the wrong forum! This is the biggest bunch of enablers out there. Seriously though welcome to the site it’s very informative about all things hunting among other things.

 

[BKS1]

My 1300.00 rifle
I live near Dauphin Island and work in Mobile

 

[Hunt anything]

I live between Magnolia Springs and Bon Secour.
If you’re ever over on this side of the bay look us up. If you need a place to shoot that rifle I have a great place in the backyard for it.

 

[MHYOUNG 375]

Howdy,

If you reload, try some 350 TSX's in your 458 WM. They'll flatten your trajectory at about 2500 fps with a lot less recoil and be more than enough gun for anything you might hunt here in the States.

Mark

 

[LeftySixgun]

Heck yeah another Alabama member! WELCOME!!