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@BrowningSafari

To be truthful, I haven't handled the .458 much. I've certainly never shot it. I seem to recall it having the Mauser-style bolt, but I don't have it here in front of me. It's a few hours from where I am at the moment. Next opportunity, I'll check and report back.
 
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@BrowningSafari

To be truthful, I haven't handled the .458 much. I've certainly never shot it. I seem to recall it having the Mauser-style bolt, but I don't have it here in front of me. It's a few hours from where I am at the moment. Next opportunity, I'll check and report back.
Sounds good Bryce. I’ve been planning to write a paper on these rifles, compiling data for some time now. This is one of the variants that is curious. I appreciate it. While you’re handling it, if you wouldn’t mind noting the suffix or prefix to the serial #, which indicates year built (usually a single digit followed by the letter L or L followed by two digits) that would be great!
 
Greetings everyone,
Just wanted to stop and say hi. I hunted plains game in Zimbabwe with Butch Walker back in ‘99 and then marriage, kids and life in general kept me hunting primarily stateside. Now I’m getting restarted on my African quests with a trip to SA this May, and then to Botswana in ‘27. I have long appreciated the insight and wisdom found in these pages and am happy to have finally joined the AH party. Thank you in advance for the help I will undoubtedly ask for!

Best of luck to everyone his year - stay safe and have fun.

Darin
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Welcome to AH! We look forward to you sharing your stories!
 
Hello BrowningSafari,

Khomas Highland Hunting and Fishing Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

Looks like you are all set with the Safari company choice side of things.
And so, along with everyone else here, I shall look forward to your hunt reports as well as your photos especially.

Best Regards,
Velo Dog.
 
Greetings everyone,
Just wanted to stop and say hi. I hunted plains game in Zimbabwe with Butch Walker back in ‘99 and then marriage, kids and life in general kept me hunting primarily stateside. Now I’m getting restarted on my African quests with a trip to SA this May, and then to Botswana in ‘27. I have long appreciated the insight and wisdom found in these pages and am happy to have finally joined the AH party. Thank you in advance for the help I will undoubtedly ask for!

Best of luck to everyone his year - stay safe and have fun.

Darin

I'm a bit late in welcoming you to AH, but nonetheless welcome to the forum!
 

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CAustin wrote on ZANA BOTES SAFARI's profile.
Zana it was very good to see you at SCI National. Best wishes to you for a great season.
Hi gents we have very little openings left for 2025 if anyone is interested in a last minute hunt!

here are the dates,

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Shoot me a message ASAP to book your spot 2026 is also filling up fast! will start posting 2026 dates soon!
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