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But I'd take that 300 over nothing in that instance! I would still try to put one in its brain, if it was on its way in! Glad you didn't have to use it...but I can imagine your heart rate was through the roof!

I'll do a Euro mount for a cape buffalo should I get one, so it can go on the wall beside my Euro mounted bison. I have been thinking of this more over the years...and finally being up close to a 40"+ buffalo in May was an exciting experience, even though I wasn't hunting one! An incredible...

Used to be that you could expect to recover 75% of the cost of the rifle when selling used. And you would get less than that for a trade on value, as they would want to make money on the resale of that firearm. And most stores were looking for a 25% increase over what they paid to cover the...

"We sold Catherines 308 this year as she has developed an affinity for my 275 Rigby #1. Apparently I’ll be taking her rifle elk hunting next week." Uh-oh! And to Africa too! Sounds like my Susan who after shooting some of my firearms to less powerful cartridges, and have pretty wood, decides...

I know that I'll be smiling when I use my new Swaro, whether at the range, or out hunting!

Another successful hunter bringing home the game! :cool: And has a momento to show for it!

Yep! I too like the flatter trajectory of the 338 Federal over my two 358 Win rifles (pre-81 BLR and custom LH Rem 700). But as I have more experience with the BLR 358 I am not likely to give these up...been a lot of fun carrying, hunting and shooting with that BLR. Have taken mule deer...

Really like the 338 Federal. Have two! In the rebarreled Winchester Model 88 I am sticking to the Federal Premium 210 gr Nosler Partition ammo. Shoots MOA. Built it for hunting in the thick timber. In my rebarreled LH Sako 85 Finnlight II, I am currently using Federal Premium 200 gr Copper ammo...

I thought I read an article not too long ago that talked about IMR 4064 being the the powder that was used for match ammo in the 308 Win...not entirely sure on that...and if that was with the 168 gr match bullets. 🤔 (Read in passing as I don't handload for the cartridge, but always interesting...

Was it their SX 2? Have heard good thing about the SX 4. The 65mm scope should be in your price range. The 85mm scope will be more, and will provide larger fields of view, but come with additional weight. (Not a concern if you are only using at the range) I have used an older Leupold 30x60 for...

That grin says it all! Congrats to her and you all! Hopefully the antelope tag(s) get filled too.

Just picked up some Norma 150 gr SP (brown and white box) ammo to try, at a good price. Not sure what bullet it is, but similar in appearance to Partitions, but from past experience with this generation of Norma ammo, they did label it as Partition ammo if that bullet was loaded. Any ideas as to...

If it improves after the barrel cleaning, great. If no improvement, try a different scope to see of there is more going on in that scope, as it doesn't sound good from your description. I always load 5 rounds for each charge weight in 1/2 gr increments up to max. If I get sticky bolt lift or...

Was looking for some reloading data for Vihtavouri powders over the weekend and found this site. Thought others would like to check it out. https://vihtavuori.com/reloading-data/reloading-data-tool/#/

Our condolences to you and your family. May you celebrate the gifts that she provided throughout her life!

Love the fireplace to get warmed by after a cold day in the field! Have spent some time in wall tent camps... Was spoiled when I went guiding with my Dad and we stayed in the cabins the outfitter had in their territory. May get a small cabin set up in the territory by a small lake I like to...

I have always had good on-game performance with the Power Point bullets. I even have some of them .284" 150 gr for handloading that I'll try in the 280 Rem...unless I replace the 284 Win I sold with another Winchester Model 88.

Gotta love that minute of mosquito accuracy! :cool: Nicely done!

I also only look at the ballistics to 500 yards as that is how far our local range allows me to shoot. So this is what I practice to regularly to attain confidence and competence, and verify my POIs on my scoped rifle/ammo combos. After that, as a hunter first, I enjoy the hunt and the ability...

The other animal that has earned some more interest after the last trip, is the mountain reedbuck. The other hunter took a great old ram we spotted. Heard that they are awfully tasty too! 😄 Years ago, I made a list of animals that I would be interested in hunting in various African countries...