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The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise

Let me preface this by saying that I'm not planning to have a fist fight here :) I tend to sometimes think and act differently to conventional wisdons - Carry enough gun, Bigger is always better ...

The Canon Myth: Precision over power.​

Let’s talk about the biggest flaw in dangerous game hunting: the "bigger is always better" mentality. We’ve all seen it a hunter turns up with a massive, shoulder-bruising canon 577, 600, Overkill ..only to develop a terminal case of the...

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Rigby 450 PH

Well I’m happy to report I joined the rigby familey today, I picked up a big game PH model in 450 rigby. I can tell you this rifle exceeded my expectations in person and man the stock feels just right much better than my M70. Much like red leg I think the wood is better looking than its grade 2 would lead you to believe and is icing on the cake.

Now if only Norma would make a run of brass and some ammo!

Let’s hear everybody’s pet loads to give me some starting places.

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GPO SPECTRA 1.5-9x32mm ??

I did a search and found that some members have this scope on .375H&H and larger.

How has the scope stood up to recoil over time? Any problems with holding zero, point of impact equals point of aim?

Would like to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding this scope.

Gunbroker Deal?? JOHN RIGBY & CO. BEST RIGBY SPORTING RIFLE .350 BORE CONVERTED TO .375 H&H

Here is the link
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1205412695
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1205412695

What's your guy's opinion on this this rifle? The bolt looks very shiny in the white or chrome plated? Two serial numbers present, 322 on bottom receiver flat, bolt, magazine internal parts (original Mauser assembly number?) and 2794 as the Rigby serial number on trigger guard, stock, barrel... The listing seems like some speculation as well, but the rifle looks like it could be...

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For Sale: Savage Bear Hunter 338 Win Mag

I’m getting a rifle built in 338 Win Mag, so this one can go to a new home. Savage Bear Hunter in 338 Win Mag. Its in excellent condition. I’ve put 150 rounds through it and it still looks new. There is a unique brake that you can turn off. When on, recoil is well mitigated. Scope not included. Asking $600 shipped.

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