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  1. Backyardsniper

    The Penetration Capability of the 416 Rigby

    There is often a lot of discussion on here about the capabilities and various attributes of different calibers. One I have seen often is the 375 vs 416. I have accidentally found an interesting source of real world information on this topic. I was bored a few days ago, flipping through...
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    Want To Buy Beretta 1301 or A300 Patrol

    WTB Beretta 1301 or A300 Patrol, considering building a tactical turkey rig. I have recently started reloading my own TSS turkey loads and I'm thinking about putting together a dedicated short barreled turkey rig. Let me know what y'all got!
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    CZ 550 Varmint 308 20" FS

    I have a nice CZ 550 Varmint in 308 that has been cut to 20", it was cut by a smith in Florida but I can't remember the name. The previous owner had the work done and when I purchased it I looked up the shop that did the work. It is a solid shooter, very accurate, and a very handy hunting rifle...
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    Getting into the handgun hunting game. 500 S&W

    I am making a dedicated move into handgun hunting. I have owned a Redhawk 44 magnum for a long time and I have a lot of experience with it. However, I am looking to get into a more specialized hunting pistol and cartridge. The questions I have for any of you with experience with this caliber...
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    Break away meet up at the Nest in the Signia

    @Norfolk and myself @Backyardsniper will be having an ad hock meet up for any AH members here at the DSC that want to have a beverage and hang out we will be there at approx 19:00
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    .510 factory seconds at Midway

    Good deal for any of you 500 nitro and 500 Jeff shooters looking for some plinking or practice rounds. They have 4 boxes left at the moment https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019483010
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    470 nitro Swift A-frames in stock at midway

    If anyone is in need of them https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101084268?pid=232067&utm_medium=email&utm_source=service&utm_campaign=product-arrival-notification&utm_content=product-image-link
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    Another tire kicking thread. See below for specs

    Possibly in the market for a 308 or 30/06, or similar. I just happen to have a lot of reloading components for those two. The wife has taken a greater interest in shooting recently and we have a trip to Zim in 2026. I'm hoping she may become interested enough to want to shoot the bait animals...
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    Federal 215's in stock at midway

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/953586171?pid=814002
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    Swift breakaway 416 projectiles in stock

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020063232?pid=654877&utm_medium=email&utm_source=service&utm_campaign=product-arrival-notification&utm_content=product-image-link
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    375 swift solid loaded ammo in stock

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1017956286?pid=796833&utm_medium=email&utm_source=service&utm_campaign=product-arrival-notification&utm_content=product-image-link
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    Swift breakaway solids 416 and 375 in stock

    I received emails today from swift. Break away solids in 375 and 416 are in stock if anyone needs any.
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    Best route to Vic falls from US traveling with Rifle

    I live in Ky and I will drive to the airport that I'll be leaving the country from. What is the best route to get to Vic falls? ATL-Joberg on Delta then a connection?
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    Leopard with CEB raptor, particularly in 416?

    Starting my prep for my 2026 hunt. I already have pretty much all my gear and load plans nailed down from the last hunt. However, I will be hunting leopard on this one, which I did not do on the last one and have never done before. I have 2 rifles I'm picking between for the leopard/incidental...
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    WLRM Primers In Stock Midway With No Hazmat

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2900175457
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    Sphur 3601 Mount For Sale

    These are pretty much the best there is when it comes to one piece mounting systems. If you know what this is then you know. This is a 3601, 20.6 MOA 30mm tube. It has everytning that came with it new. The wedge, 8 extra screws for the interface mounts. No interfaces. It is pretty much like...
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    10mm Reloading Brass & Bullets

    10mm Brass x200 $40 10mm Nosler 200gr ASP approx. X200 $80 Asking $75 shipped
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    6.5 142gr SMK & Some ELD For Sale

    6.5mm Bullets 142gr SMK x220 $120 value 147gr Hornady ELD X100 $40 value 130gr Hornady ELD x40 free with package Would like to sell as one lot Asking $120 shipped
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    240grain .308 SMK

    These are no longer made, I believe they were originally produced for the first A191 300 Win mag ammo the military used. They later went with the 220SMK. The would be excellent for anyone running suppressed 30 cal or large capacity 300's 308 Sierra 240 gr Matchking x500 Asking $250
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    .458 Bullets For Sale

    458 Cutting Edge 370gr Raptor x80 $152 .459 Hunter supply 525gr hard cast x100 $68 .458 Barnes 300gr TSX FB x35 $49 Asking $200 shipped for the whole lot
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    Barnes 470 TSX Bullets For Sale

    I purchased these from Midway, they are over runs. Still first quality, but packaged in 50 round boxes. 474 Barnes TSX 500gr x390. $436 actual value Asking $220 shipped
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    375 Bullet & Brass Reloading Package

    375 Bullets & Brass Speer 235gr Hot Cor ×350 $175 Barnes 235gr TSX x100 $112 Speer 270gr Hot Cor x100 $62 Sierra Game King 250gr x150 $150 Nosler 300gr Accubond x200 $400 Barnes 300gr TSX x50 $60 Swift A Frame 300gr x80 $150 Privi Brass New in Bag x100 $144 $1100 actual total value. I...
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    Double rifle trainer complete

    I had an idea for this project, both as a trainer for my double, and also as a working turkey/rabbit gun. I have really enjoyed hunting with my 470 so I figured I would set up a trainer rig as close to it as I could. I purchased a CZ Bobwhite all terrain model from a fellow member here. That...
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    Need some knowledge on a Dakota

    There is a Dakota 280AI for sale here locally. Could some of you fellows with some experience on the Dakota rifles check this out and tell me what a ball park decent purchase price would be on this?
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    Browning SA 22

    I purchased this new from the LGS a couple years ago. I assembled it, removed the stickers and gave it a good cleaning but it has never been fired. I will ship it in the factory box with whatever it came with. $600 shipped
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    Browning Gold 10 Gauge 30"

    I have a Browning gold 10 gauge. Not the newer light 10 but the old original Browning gold with steel receiver. Black synthetic and 30" barrel. Gun is in good condition and doesn't appear to have a lot of rounds through it. If you are located close to KY or if we can work out shipping I have a...
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    Uberti Courtney Stalking Rifle 45/70 For Sale

    i purchased the rifle new from euro optics. The rifle functions perfectly, BUT here is the issue. The iron sights shoot low even when moved up to max elevation. I purchased a shorter front sight and it is still low. I bought the rifle to shoot specifically with iron sights so it is of no use to...
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    375 Bullets & Brass For Sale 300 Grain Accubonds & A Few A Frames

    I have 200x 300 grain accubonds 80x 300gr Swift A frames that are pulls from factory ammo 100x new in bag privi Partisan brass I would prefer to sell this all as one lot $500 shipped I also have a few boxes of various 375, speer hot core, sierra game king and others if interested PM me, or if...
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    Wanted CZ Bobwhite G2 Or Similar SXS

    Looking for a bobwhite G2 or similar. Preferably in 20 gauge but also would entertain 28 if somebody had one. Figured I would see if anyone here had one before I order one at the LGS.
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    Any Caeser Guerini guys out there?

    I have been considering a nice O/U for a long while. I purchased a few lower end guns and hunted with/shot clays with them to make sure I was going to like using an O/U before I took the plunge. What I am looking for is a nice higher end O/U that is useable as a field gun, not a dedicated clay...
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    Double rifles aren't just for Africa

    I have heard a lot of people say, "I just can't justify spending that much on a rifle I'm only gonna use for one trip" Why? Why just one trip? I understand it is not for everyone, but with some practice, a double rifle can be employed in lots of hunts. I have been running the ballistics on...
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    Fed 215M In Stock At Midway

    5000 limit https://www.midwayusa.com/product/953184351?pid=385649
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    Leopard Optics

    I am pretty certain I am switching my 2026 hunt from elephant to leopard. With that being said I am curious if there is a particular scope that is popular with the cat hunters. I know there are a few of you all that do a lot of leopard hunting. I am assuming large objective, medium powered...
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    Glock Model 40 10mm With Ammo

    Glock model 40 10MM cut for RMR and comes with all the plates for different optics. 2K rounds of S&B 180 grain FMJ, plus 150 new brass and 200 Nosler Assured Stopping Power 200 grain hollow points. I would like to sell as a package $1800 OBO shipped for the entire package.
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    Tire kicking for a Ruger #1

    I saw the one that @Racinjason had listed here and it got me thinking, I have never owned a #1 and I might like too. I'm curious what all is out there. I don't have a specific caliber in mind and I would be open for anything from pistol calibers to a 500 Nitro. Maybe a sweet 450/400 or 470 if...
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    What is the craziest lengths you have went to in order to pay for a hunt?

    Ahh...champagne taste and a beer budget. I understand the fact that some things are simply reserved for those that are born into a higher station in life. Private jets, yachts, summer homes, some things are simply beyond the old, work hard and save you your money mind frame. The safari...
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    CCI 250 Magnum Primers In Stock At Midway

    I just got the product arrival notification. There does not appear to be a limit on them https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1301362858?pid=362858
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    Picatinny mount for Krieghoff for RMR or Aimpoimt

    I know this will be wildly unpopular with some people but I figured I would put the information out there. I found what I think is a great red dot mounting solution for the Kreighoff. I called them about this a long time ago and I had already acquired the RMR mount that clamps to the rear scope...
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    CCI #34 in large volume "magnum" cases?

    I have read this a lot and I was curious if anyone here has actually used these #34 in large cases, in place of magnum primers? I have a large supply of them and I want to test them in my 470. They also appear to be way easier to obtain than the elusive fed 215. I shoot them I most all of my...
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    Cast lead bullets and lower power loads for plinking with the 470

    I was curious if anyone has reloaded anything similar to these in their 470 for practice rounds https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1025762454 They're .476 diameter cast lead. Looks like they are good up to +/-2000fps which is plenty for practice rounds. I also have a huge supply of barnes 500...
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    470 Nitro Swift A Frames In Stock At Midway

    A frames in stock and midway is running free shipping as well. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101084268
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    What's the big deal about buffalo anyway?

    What is it that makes this particular bovine so magical? Syncerus caffer caffer, the African cape buffalo. He has drawn hunters from around the globe to track him for the better part of 200 years now. The buffalo was probably the thing I was looking the least forward to hunting on my trip. I...
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    Thoughts on Tuskless Hunting

    Like everyone else who wants to hunt elephants, I want to kill that elusive 100lb'er. We all do right? However, for some of us it is just not a reality. While planning my hunt I tried every way in the world to justify hunting a bull but the cost was simply prohibitive for me. I could have...
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    Double Rifle for Your First Safari?

    I had a lot of people tell me that I shouldn't take a double rifle on my first safari. "Save it for your fourth or fifth safari," they said. Fourth and fifth safaris simply may not be a reality for some of us. Trips to Africa for most of us are based around the romance of hunting Africa, and...
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    ZIMBABWE: Almost 12 Days In The Omay, The Nyakasanga Special With Dalton &York Safaris

    As I am sure not everyone is interested in spending a great deal of time reading my ramblings about this hunt in order to get the information they are looking for as far as whether or not they should be interested in booking a hunt with Dalton&York, or book their future hunts through Buchanon...
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    375 Bullets. 300gr Accubonds & 300 Grain Aframes 100x Privi Brass

    200x 300 grain accubonds 80 pulled 300 grain A frames 100 pieces of new Privi Partisan 375 H&H brass I would like to sell as one lot. $600 shipped for the whole lot
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    Anti Malaria before Zimbabwe in June?

    I was chatting with someone a little while back about the trip and talking about the anti malaria and they told me that since I was going in June there wasn't really any need to take the anti Malaria meds that the mosquitos weren't an issue that time of year, and also there is some kind of...
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    Has anyone flown Qatar to Zimbabwe since Zim dropped covid restrictions on May 10th

    I'm flying out on the 12th of June. I saw where Zim has dropped all thier covid restrictions. The wife and I would have had to have a negative test less than 24 hours prior to departure, but now we should not have to show anything. I am just curious if anyone has flown since they lifted the...
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    Want to buy Safari Binos

    I'm looking to purchase a set. I have a nice set of 12x50's that I've had for a long time and they have been great on all my hunts out west and in Alaska where you need big glass for big country, but I would like to get a new pair for this trip. Something a little more suited for the task at...
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    Texas Hog bunt Reccomendations

    I'm looking at planning a hog hunt in Texas. I have a friend retiring from the army and while we had wanted to do a safari together that plan will just not work at the moment. So, what we are looking to do is something like a 3 day hunt in Texas. If anyone has hunted with or knows of a really...
 
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