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Now straight pulls have entered the conversation. I guess it’s still a bolt handle. Lol

So happy to hear he has made a full recovery and is running you ragged. It must have been a trying time but he pulled through and that is excellent

If you find a decent beck you may be able to drop a precut bench top from the Hardware and bolt it while bolting down a press. As others said you want some weight. Helps when sizing cases. Especially if you are buying in a branch you won’t bolt to the floor.

Since you want to sell ammo you need to identify the most common cartridge choices for plains game in order to make the sales volume required. .300wm and .30-06 are probably contenders. I used a 7mmRm on plains game and have heard of outfitters providing the 7x64 Maybe consider the .338wm If...

Last time I was in the Palace they were asking about “Big Bob .35” I think that’s his drag name and stage name. He would need the make-up too because he has a good face for radio. A .223 I added to her collection.

No, That was the Hornaday Marketing team that “introduced “ a flat shooting 6.5 that’s .021 thou more. Some Old Dinosaurs here already knew about an amazing 6.5 that’s been around a hundred years but it’s best marketed in Europe because it works well there delivering results daily

Tipping as you see it is not part of the Australian culture. We do tip but it’s change or maybe a note dropped in a tip jar at a restaurant but my understanding is of the American lifestyle is different. I read up on tipping before hunting Africa. I considered the breakdown etc and wanted to...

I used a hired 7mmRm in South Africa. I later found the outfitters wife uses a .25-06 and had 2 nice Kudu on display taken with the .25-06

No, I just know how to write a good yarn. I don’t think I have ever seen her pour a drink apparently it’s my job! In our house. I did a little bar work in the Palace Hotel, the real Palace Hotel before the Priscilla movie was made, The Palace from Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Casual work...

As chief bartender and beverage manager I have tasted a variety of Gin styles that I sourced for my wife. Firstly, I will say “Taste the Tonic” it’s a big part of the drink and Fever Tree can be found in several varieties at the supermarket. There are other good tonics but if you can drink the...

Not looking for sympathy but the post was resurrected. We lost the family pet last year although I hadn’t realised how close we were till I had sit on the lawn for hours when I knew she was going downhill fast. We got 11 or 12 good years and she became mine by default because I took her bush...

You probably need to weigh up your preferences but I will say the quad stick style are stable

I will be keen for some Woodleigh 7mmPPSP when they become available

Thanks, I will check because Saint Panzer does. From memory mine doesn’t. I m pretty sure I even emailed Woodleigh and received a response along the lines of it was not included at the time of printing but I could use .375flanged data. When I purchased the book it was because of my interest...

Bob would,

Interesting, they are usually pretty responsive. I think the manual is available. Pm me if you like.

Saves me looking. As far as I know there is only one edition. Unfortunately they did not publish data for .375H&H either but there are probably many covered that are not listed in other manuals

I would think the .22-250 is small for use on game. I have the .22-250, .243 and 7mm-08. The 7mm-08 and similar are light recoiling but you own a .243 Maybe hire or take the .243 choice is yours. I had no idea how big a Hyena is

Bob, the Whelen is ok and the post is an acknowledgement of cartridge choices of a few of our members who I now know as friends. Doesn’t mean I agree with everything you say about the Whelen. There is more than one correct answer. In this case. I would like to take that 7x64 to Africa over the...

So is his opinion. I’m a reformed smoker and I really don’t like it now but I probably wouldn’t start a post on it.

That sounds like a sensible way to get some hunting done and good value. I would probably like a Gemsbok because I like the look of the straight horns. Also, of the game meat I ate on safari I think that Gemsbok stood out and I did not hunt a Zebra. But, of late I’ve been thinking I would...

Possibly at 18, that is the age you are considered an adult in Australia and can make adult decisions or wear the adult consequences. Now, saying that even 16 might be fine it it is legal and they are mature and have the physical and shooting ability. At least by then it’s fair to let them...

The Damascus is impressive, and it you made it then that is very impressive. And the Burl, yeah that caught my eye and I don’t know timbers but that one is prime.

What is the handle on this one? It is quite impressive

Is hiring a rifle an option? I have visited Africa once and used a hire rifle. After introduction s and set up in the lodge etc I was taken to shoot on a target. The rifle proved accurate and I was considered proficient in a few quick shots and we went hunting. I did ask my guide about...

G’day from Australia

I guess they looked at the market and the sales but it seems there is a specific market for the models you like and it is a shame it is not supported. Along with the long range and tactical crowd there are probably also a large number of shooters who own multiple production rifles with various...

I considered the Swarovski 2.4-12x50 for my .280a.i. But shelved the idea to use a Leupold 3.5-10x40 that I already owned and saved the money when I had other priorities. I like the suggestions below but they are considerably more. If I had the money to hunt anything anywhere the scope budget...

No, I haven’t. Interesting point as it it’s on the data sheet of most models and I usually read a lot of comparisons etc before I buy anything. I guess I took it for granted

I completed a management hunt with game4africa but that requires domestic flights to Port Elizabeth from Johannesburg so there are variables to weigh up.

https://www.africahunting.com/threads/starter-plains-game-hunt-package-with-henry-griffiths-safaris-us-3-000.76584/

Is ther Is there a hunt report for this hunt?

Of course you would be involved in anything Blaser

Yes, I have seen a drag comparison online of the auto vs manual. I have always owned manuals myself. Not a cruiser but I had several as work vehicles from the 6 cylinder, 6 cylinder turbo and the V8 and drove others in the fleet. Not saying it’s the best but I would have liked one.

The only thing wrong with the .308 is that it is as common as muck. I have one and will always have one but it is nice to aspire to having something else but honestly the .308 is pretty versatile

Oh, they probably packed the rocket launchers and machine guns in the front for transport. I assume it’s illegal to import those as well. White is popular in Australia contrary to the reporters commentary. Actually Landcruisers are quite popular here as an agricultural vehicle. Production of...

Here is hoping your loyal friend makes a full recovery. It’s tough losing a dog because we are their whole life and we keep them to care for them and enjoy their company knowing all to well we usually outlive them.

I think you know the answer.

See, shot placement matters. If you can shoot left handed and carry hold the Maglite over your right shoulder like security you can club it if you foul the shot, hopefully.

Now I seem to think I need a 7x57 Ackley improved. I wonder if the extra efficiency of that cartridge will equate to economy in field use. If it is more efficient it might be worth building one to save money. Plus it would be a cool cartridge to have.

Have you actually tried loading heavier bullets? With talk about throat length and round nose bullets and the reference to it being a ballistic twin of the 7x57 I would be curious to to see how it runs with the old school bullets. Maybe it needs a faster twist to stabilise. I had a similar...

Yes, blended, but who drinks iced tea otherwise. @American members, here comes Bob. Are you ready for the tea party.

Bob, this guy has 7mm in his avatar. He’s onto something. 7mm cartridges are great. @cash_tx don’t meet for breakfast. He turned up with a bottle of Bundy and Iced Tea the first time I met him. Who drinks Iced Tea?

Now where are your manners. The .243 would be enough for hogs. Show us how it’s done. I’m sure he would have a .30-06, That night hunt sounds like fun.

It’s your post , your thread . Fire away. I’m sure you will get some help

My first take with my 7-08 was Winchester factory ammo . Might have been a Hornady projectile of 139 or 140 grain weight. Either way feral pigs did not like it, but I did. Used a lot of 120gn Nosler BT in it in reloads after that. I used the 7mm-08 a lot from a vehicle so low recoil and quick...

Elephant .458 Lott Hippo .425express Lion .375H&H Buffalo .425 Schade Leopard .35 Whelen Crocodile 7x64 Brown Bear .338wm Moose .9.3x64 Mountain lion .280a.i

Sounds like a 7mm-08 would be just right. Even something similar on a high pressure case, change the shoulder angle if they don't want a civilian cartridge. I would watched a you tube video comparing the 6.5cm, 7-08 and .308 comparing velocity, trajectory and wind drift. I found the presenter...

Does it matter? Maybe he has dropped a dozen Buff in the NT or maybe he has just put together a heap of information on numbers and theoretical figures from online data. Give the bloke a break. What he lacks in experience he has in technical knowledge. I don’t know him but I am always keen...