I'm trying to put that behind me. If only I'd thought that he probably only spoke Afrikaans, it might have made a difference.
I'm learning to say "stop jou bliksem of ek skiet!"
I'm learning to say "stop jou bliksem of ek skiet!"
Beautiful rifle Hank. Congrats.
When the animals see you with that thing they will probably fall over dead from fright.
I'm actually OK whatever way they go down. What I think is more likely than dying of fright though, is that they will be so awestruck by the sheer beauty of this thin that I'll have all the time in the world to get the shot off!Beautiful rifle Hank. Congrats.
When the animals see you with that thing they will probably fall over dead from fright.
And I'm not sure this has mountain nyala in its DNA. Was thinking more of .300 win mag for that one.I hope that is what happens with the Mtn Nyala. It will reduce the climbing and hunting time.
And I'm not sure this has mountain nyala in its DNA. Was thinking more of .300 win mag for that one.
Was speak with Marc Newton the manager at John Rigby for a year ago, he say that they do not like to shoot the 416 Rigby in bench because of eventually the stock will crack... I got very surprised when I hear that...
I have always shooting my big bores in bench for zeroing open sight and scopes, never had a problem with damage to the stock even on rifles half the price as the new Mauser Rigby.
You are absolutely right, the John Rigby shop is about guns. The kind of guns that anyone that has been or is planning on going to Africa strive for. Walnut and bluing turned into functional art. Even though their knives, slings and other accessories are worthy of our attention, no one goes to the trouble of taking a cab from UCL or St James across the river past MI6 to the industrial area Rigby calls home, to window shop except for a few such as myself. By the way, I believe that with enough time, Marc or Ambros could sell a Stalking or Big Game rifle to a PETA member! You have my full moral support in buying that new Rigby! Looking forward to the pics in the future!
I took a taxi, playing the part of the big spender!!!!Taxi? I took the Jubilee tube and the No. 2 bus. Did I mention I was saving my money for a new rifle?
Thanks for the support!
So this has got me to the point where I think I need a highland stalker in .275 Rigby . . . I'm going to sleep on it and see if I feel differently tomorrow . . . but if not . . .