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Winchester Model 70 Pre-64 .375 H&H Custom Built by Conco Arms Leupold Vari X III

Offered is a stunning, custom-built Winchester Model 70 chambered in the classic .375 Holland & Holland Magnum. Built in on a highly coveted 1956 pre-’64 controlled-feed action (Serial #383186), this rifle represents the pinnacle of dangerous game reliability. The bespoke custom build was executed by Conco Arms, a small, highly regarded boutique maker during the 1980s that was celebrated for producing some of the highest levels of firearms workmanship in the industry. The 24-inch barrel...

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Zambian Elephant and Lechwe Hunt - Karoo Wild Safaris

The Zambian leg of our 26-day adventure began with a turbulent descent into Lusaka airport in our King Air charter, the downside of flying at midday in a light aircraft. After 10-days on safari, we missed fast food terribly and we murdered half a dozen cheeseburgers before stocking up on some supplies at the mall below our hotel.

DJ's camera had taken a knock and he stayed in Lusaka to source an emergency back-up camera. Rob, myself and PH Peter left at 4:30 am for Kafue to hunt a Kafue...

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What would your first African hunt be?

Your first hunt in Africa.

The big question: Hemingway dream hunt — buffalo or elephant… the raw, heavy encounter with something truly untamed, dangerous, unforgettable.

Or something different. Something that often surprises first-time hunters in Africa. A plains game hunt — but not the “easy option” people imagine. Early mornings breaking before sunrise, tracking kudu through thorn and shadow, reading wind, sign, and silence. Long stalks across open ground where every step matters. The...

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New CCH Rigby Highland Stalker

I love the Highland Stalker rifes from Rigby, so around 18 months ago I decided to trade in my old 9.3x62 and order a new one with upgrades.
As of late 2024-early 2025, Rigby started offering colour case hardened actions as an upgrade for the Highland Stalker, I ordered this one with CCH action & safety housing as well as upgraded wood.
Mounted a Swarovski z8i 1-8 in 30mm QD Hexalock rings, with the rings and scope it weighs in at 9.2lbs perfect weight for the 9.3x62.

Tomorrow I'll test a...

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My .500 Jeffery wish list build MEMBERS opinions are welcome

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 forend
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 .500...

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