Hi Everyone,

I am beginning to research and plan a future leopard hunt and would appreciate guidance from those who have hunted leopard, particularly anyone who has planned a hunt with two hunters, each pursuing their own leopard.

My first concern is simply whether what I am considering is practical.

Given the cost of a leopard hunt, the limited number of available tags/opportunities, and the fact that success is not guaranteed, I want to plan this carefully before I start...

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I've started searching for 500 grain solids to load in my 450 Rigby and I'd like members opinions on what has worked best for them. I can probably load the 500 grainers at between 2350 and 2450fps, and this should be plenty of power if put in the right place.

I tend to prefer bullets with a crimping groove, but I did have Lee make a custom 450 Rigby Factory Crimp Die for me, so hopefully setback from recoil won't be an issue.

I would have listed the Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer Solid, but I...

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Hey all,
I aquired a NIB CZ 550 in 375HH from a distinguished forumn member last October. I had it 48 hours before I sent it to Tim at Matrix for a #2 upgrade plus a couple of things just to make it my own. Tim was a pleasure to work with, who listened to my questions patiently and was very enthusiastic about my ideas and recommendations of his own. I will use Matrix again for any projects like this, and I whole heartily reccomend their services. Here is what I had Tim do:
- Cut and...

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If you wanted a true classic stalking rifle in a standard calibre like 7x57 of days gone by where would you turn today?
This is my current dilemma and there doesn’t seem to be many modern options.

For those of us that appreciate iron sight and off hand shooting a light, slim stocked rifle with some drop at the heel of the stock makes for a much nicer and more comfortable weapon.

Having the option for QR systems is also great allowing me to bush stalk for shots up to 150m with my irons and...

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I was told by a previous P.H that we could hunt black mambas in S.A no problem. We even spoke to the taxidermist and he said he would mount it. But after doing some research it appears to be highly illegal in all parts of Africa? Can anyone chime in on this as I would love to get one anywhere in africa if legal.