Recent content by JD Noblin

I have only hunted one Nilgai and I used a 338 RUM with a 210gr Barnes TTSX and it worked great. Shot was 310 yards off sticks.

I have use Mr. X for several years....he is trustworthy and I have never had an issue with a rifle permit.

As stated repeatedly (and correctly) above by wiser men, to travel the world and hunt the game you desire takes focus, planning, hustling, and (for most of us) saving money monthly, regardless of your occupation. Do those things and you will see and hunt the world. I personally started out...

This is my Heym SR30 6.5x68 bolt knob: Here is my Mauser M98 375 H&H bolt knob: Here is my Steyr SM12 9.3x62 (Does a butterknife bolt handle count??)

For your viewing pleasure, my gunsmith just completed this full custom left-hand rifle for a client of mine. It's chambered in the massive 550 Magnum and utilizes a Granite Mountain Arms African Magnum action. In addition to the two heavy cross bolts and recoil lug under the front bridge, a...

Another long-awaited dream has finally come to fruition. The 6.5x68S has fascinated me since I first read about the cartridge 25+ years ago, so I ordered one through Heym in the SR30 Grand Royal model. The engraving is done in the Germanic oak leaf pattern and all the animals engraved on the...

For years I have used Sportsman's Insurance Agency on my firearms, especially those I travel with outside the US. I've never had a claim. SIA has been very easy to work with on firearm insurance. Sportsman's Insurance Agency, Inc. 1364 North US 1, Suite 503 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 www.siai.net...

I have confirmed with Rigby of London and Mauser of Germany that the modern currently produced double square bridge magnum actions used by Rigby of London and Mauser of Germany are identical, including front and rear square bridge heights. I have also spoken with my Recknagel rep and confirmed...

Here is my personal experience with Rizzini double rifles. I had a new Rizzini 500 Nitro Express and the rifle kept doubling even with light practice loads. The forearm would also come off at times under recoil. The rifle had to be sent back to Rizzini USA (Fierce) twice and both times I was...

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I tried surfing in New Zealand......I'm sure I gave the locals a few laughs. As a wise philosopher one said...."A man's got to know his limitations."

I have shot plains game using a 338 Norma and 250gr NF softs at over 3000FPS and had 100% perfect expansion on all game....same for 180gr NF softs at max velocity out of a 300 Weatherby. Have also used 500gr NF softs on buffalo out of a 458 Lott and 460 Weatherby, again with 100% perfect...

Not sure if this thread is active as far as getting Norma 275 Rigby brass made.....if it is, I'll take 500 pieces.

Excellent point. It reminds me that I take a 15-lb kettle bell when I go on walks around the neighborhood. I swap the kettle bell into the opposite hand as each arm gets tired during the walk. This simulates carrying a double rifle in Africa.

In giving additional thought to the OP’s question, it occurred to me that we as hunters probably overlook what could be a really important factor in making a decision about how large of a DG cartridge we use (or can use)….and that is how fit and in-shape our bodies are when shooting. We spend...