Members , here are the components of a .500 Jeffery build:
1X Magnum heavy 24" inch barrel
1x Mauser 98 action ( receiver/bolt/magazine box/bottom metal)
1x American Black Wall Nut blank
Pacmyer recoil pad
V-express rear sight 50 meter , 100 meter and 150m flip up spring tension distance indicators
Buffalo Boss grip cap
Black Ivory fore end
Alkenet root oil rifle stock finishing

This is my own component list....please take part in this discussion, WHAT WILL YOU WANT TO DO WITH SUCH A...

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I’ve wanted a field bar for quite a while, but got cold feet when I learned how expensive the store bought versions are. More on this in a minute.

So, I decided to build my own. Here in Missouri, the most common fine wood is American Walnut. It grows abundantly in and is easily sourced at any good mill. I like the contrast between dark brown walnut and yellow wood of Hard Maple, so I used maple for the dividers.

It turned out not bad I think. I’ve spent enough time working on it...

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Our first hunt started off in April, and the weather allowed for a interesting hunt, in rain, wind and heat. Husband and wife shared time on the sticks and harvested some great trophies.


As well as some culls and did some non hunting activities while in Africa and seeing what the area has to offer

I’ve been in the market for buying a couple of pairs of safari pants, I prefer 100%cotton, Ive looked at TAGs pants however I like there shirts and shorts the pants just don’t do it for me, looking for feedback on some brands that you all have used, I feel like some folks maybe using the cotton BDU surplus pants? Thoughts appreciated in advance.

Hello everyone,

I’m heading on a buffalo/lion hunt later this year and recently picked up a Heym 88B in .470 NE. I’m considering adding a red dot and would appreciate hearing from those of you who actually hunt dangerous game with a double rifle.

For those running red dots on doubles:

• What optic did you choose?
• Any regrets or things you’d do differently?
• If you’re using an RMR, did you go with the RM09 (1 MOA) or RM06 (3.25 MOA), and why?

This rifle will primarily be used...

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