Second post here. I recently got back from my first safari in SA and am toting an old model safari express model 70 in 375h&h. I had no issue taking buff, eland, and zebra with the Trijicon rmr I topped it with-the zebra was at least 150 yards out. With that said, two of my brothers and I will be visiting Parkwest in November (I live about 25 minutes from their store) to have some rifles built for a 2028 safari where we are planning on taking hippo and buff, and a lion for myself. I am...

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Hi folks,

I was wondering what your thoughts were, considering I'll mostly be using this for plains game hunting?

I have it narrowed down to the Steiner Ranger 8 1-8x24 or the Leupold VX3HD 1.5-5x20.

I'd love a Swaro Z8i but sadly my budget won't stretch that far.

Do you think there's enough magnification at 5x in the Leupold for 200m shots (the majority of shots will be well under that!)? I've only ever used relatively high mag scopes.

Any input appreciated, thanks!

I am looking for reloading dies for a 32 Long Colt and for a 320 rook. Please PM me with what you have.

Spear `Safaris would like to offer this amazing hunt to a member.
The Hunt can be adapted but we have a big deposit that can be used as discount.
I suggest the following. 10 days, 3 areas. Karamoja, Aswa Lolim, and Mayanya.
Species that can be taken, are 2 x Nile Buffalo, Jacksons hartebeest, Bohor reedbuck, Oribi, Uganda Kob, EA and Nile Bushbucks, Waterbuck.
Costs still to be paid. $17 750.00 + trophy fees for animals taken.
Hunt will be on UWS areas, Ernest Dyason will be PH. Dates...

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I was having a conversation with @Mark458 this week, and believe it or not we were discussing upcoming trips and what rifles we would take on them. That got me thinking. I have several rifles that I feel just NEED to be hunted with in Africa. I have a couple of Huskqvarna mausers (6.5x55 and a 9.3x62), my Lipseys No.1 in .275 Rigby, my two pre 64 M70' in 375 and 300 HH, my Ruger RSM in .375, and my list goes on. I hope I live long enough to hunt them all in the Dark Continent. What do...

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