I am making plans for my 2nd trek to South Africa. It will not occur until 2028 (I'm a planner). On my first trip, I took 10 heads of Plains Game. On my return trip I will also be mainly Plains Game hunting, but I have a pretty good price available on a "Male Cape Buffalo less than 40". Here is my question- is a buff under 40 still considered a formidable specimen? Will it look smallish when shoulder mounted? As stated, I am new to Dangerous Game hunting and just want to get an idea if that...

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Hi All,

I've recently acquired a RJ Renner "Old African " Ruger M77 in 35 Whelen from an esteemed forum member. I have a collection of African rifles (Dakota 76s and Model 10s mostly) wearing Swarovskis, and I've got a Leopold VX-5HD on my Tikka 30-06, but I don't really have any other experience with optics.

This is my first 35 Whelen (!) and the idea for the rifle is a classic American "workmanlike" rifle, despite the RJ Renner name for the upgrade package. Something recalling the...

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The USA has labelled both Canada and the EU as threats to their "National Security" in order to justify new duties declared by their military Commander-in-Chief on the international trade of steel and aluminum. So I suggest that USA made products such as firearms and ammunition should be sold exclusively within the USA so Canada and Europe can help our esteemed neighbour defend themselves and improve their national security. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that Canadians and Europeans...

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Does anyone here use a 32 win special? I just picked up a nice pre-64 94 carbine.
I ordered brass, bullets, and dies tonight and will load some when I get the stuff.
Looking over load data indicates that it will have a 150 or so FPS advantage over the 30-30 that it will be replacing. I’m not too worried about gaining that 150 feet as I’ve never been disappointed with the 30-30.
Truthfully I wish the rifle was in 30-30 but it was a bargain so I can deal with it.

Was thinking about trying Norma 200, for my 458 win mag, running a Hornady DGS bullet in 480 grains...

According to Hornady reloading data, the max load of Norma 200 is 66,2 grains, but if I enter this in GRT, it dosn't look good, have tried other powders in the, and they also don't look good

What am I missing?