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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I’m sitting at gate lounge in Johannesburg Airport waiting for my flight home. So not too much time before I board. But enough for a very brief post.

Well, what a week it’s been. The hunting has been sensational and I couldn’t have asked for a better PH than Valie of “ That's Africa Safaris”. As I said first trip to Africa. So I went big. Came for a bull elephant hunt and what a hunt it was.


The Rigby SSB in 416 Rigby didn’t disappoint. Classic frontal brain shot at 12 meters...

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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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Just browsing online and the 60’s/70’s U/O double rifles from Europe in 9.3x74R are reasonably affordable. Anyone use a Merkel or Heym from this era and how do they shoot? Regulated for what bullet weight? I’m sort of curious about them from a deer/pig hunting perspective, rather than African game. Preference would still be 286gr though. I like the idea of scoped, double trigger and ejectors for the above game.

Cheers,
Troy.

A Remarkable Quality Double Rifle - J.Bury in 9x57R caliber.

I recently purchased this rifle at auction. The auction listing is shown with only the first 4 pictures posted.

When I received the rifle I couldn't believe my fortune. This little beauty had all the whistles and bells one would want in a High Quality Double Rifle.

Here is what I got....

Weight is 6 pounds 12 ounces
Chopper Lump Construction
Side Clip Action
Dolls Head Extension
Greener Cross Bolt
Non-Automatic Safety...

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