Hello from South Dakota

[sdhedonist]

Hello All, I came across this forum by accident and love it so far! Never been big game hunting but would love to go someday. I recently received a Ruger 77 Magnum in .416 Rigby from my father as a gift for retirement after 30 years in the Army National Guard. I hope to one day put it to use as intended.

 

[Mike B]

Welcome! I lived in Rapid City for a couple years. Love South Dakota and the Black Hills region!

 

[cpr0312]

Welcome to AH!

 

[sierraone]

• Welcome to our forum sdhedonist. You will love it here. I retired from the Guard/Reserve 22 years ago and have never regretted my time there. So congratulations on your retirement. Your father could not have given you a better heavy rifle than an RSM .416 Rigby. I currently own two of them and a RSM .375 HH and a RSM .404 Jeffery. The .404 is going with me to South Africa on a buffalo hunt in 3 more days. A warning! If you continue to read and follow this forum, it will not be long before you go to Africa too!!! Lots to learn and I assure you that someone on this forum (more than likely many) have the answers to any question you can come up with! Good Luck!

 

[mdwest]

I retired from the Guard/Reserve 22 years ago

Good God in heaven... it was that long ago?????

I suddenly feel incredibly old....

Sigh....

 

[sierraone]

Good God in heaven... it was that long ago?????

I suddenly feel incredibly old....

Sigh....

Yep, April, 96! And to make you feel older, I had already been to DSC three times by then!!!

 

[BRICKBURN]

Welcome to AH

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Welcome aboardd.
Good luck.

 

[johnvdw]

Hello All, I came across this forum by accident and love it so far! Never been big game hunting but would love to go someday. I recently received a Ruger 77 Magnum in .416 Rigby from my father as a gift for retirement after 30 years in the Army National Guard. I hope to one day put it to use as intended.

Welcome! You will find a lot of information to make an informed decision

 

[Shootist43]

Welcome sdhedonist, now that you have a suitable rifle you need to start thing about suitable game for it. Keep reading AH and we'll help you figure that out. Decisions, decisions.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Welcome to AH! You and your dad need a trip to Africa together!

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Welcome to AH!

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH sdhedonist! Have fun exploring the site and nice to have you on the posting side.

 

[BWH]

Welcome! I hope you enjoy. I was recently (April) up in SD for goose hunting. Very nice state you have.

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH sir! The rifle you received is perfect for big game.

 

[cls]

Welcome to the dark side. I think your father is giving you a hint that you should be going to Africa by gifting you that RSM in .416 Rigby. It screams "CAPE BUFFALO"!

 

[Nyati]

Welcome to AH, that rifle deserves a trip to Africa.

 

[nztimb]

Welcome to 'our place' where friendships are made over shared information and experiences.

 

[cagkt3]

Welcome aboard! A fantastic rifle to start with

 

[gesch]

Thank you for your service. Welcome to Africa Hunting.