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Any Mauser Aficionados? My new 9.3x62

This past weekend at a local gun show I was fortunate enough to find a Mauser chambered in 9.3x62. Admittedly I know very little about Mauser actions/rifles and am hoping there are some more knowledge members who can shed some light on my recent purchase. The only real indicator marks on the rifle are the 98 on the action and the 9.3x62 on the barrel that appears to have been engraved by hand not stamped. I would be happy to upload kore pictures if it would help with identification! Thanks...

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Skip The Suppressor and Break

Thought this may save someone a headache and some money.

I acquired a custom pre 64 Model 70 in 7mm Weatherby. I was drawn to the gun because it had a McWoody McMillan stock and 7mm Wby is literally my favorite caliber. Gun has a thin contour fluted barrel. All of my pre 64s wear wood stocks, so a faux wood grain McMillan seemed like a great idea for hunting.

I had very recently acquired my first 2 supressors, so I figured might as well get the barrel threaded too. Had to get a little...

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Mozambique, Botswana, & South Africa - In Progress

Leaving September 29th returning October 24th. Hunting with Riaan and Henk of Bosveld Jacobs Safaris.

Been thinking about this trip since I started hunting Africa 20 years ago and planning it for last 2 years (Since my last Safari). For those that are interested, I’ll try to report all the planning effort and details that got me to my flight today out of SFO at 5:00pm.

Hunting with Henk Jacobs in Moz.
Hunting with Riaan Jacobs in Bots.
Hunting with both brothers Riaan and Henk in SA...

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what make a good buffalo, and a good buffalo hunt

so i came across another thread that asked a similar question but he was looking for a hunt

so i thought to ask these 2 questions and i assume(hope) it will turn into a really good discussion

what makes a good buffalo?

what makes a good buffalo hunt?

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