We are blessed to be able to choose from many alpha bullets which have upped our game. There seemed to be a race on to see who could develop the perfect projectile. Some of them had experimental coatings, which may or may not have endeared them to shooters. Which ones have you used, and would gladly use again, but that just fell off the charts somehow.

For me, that would include the Winchester Failsafe. It seemed like a great idea for controlled expansion, and was tough. Due to a heavy rear...

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This bull is charging and at 10 feet you have enough time to raise your barrel and fire. No time to think. Where do you aim.

I have ruined a scope or two using to much weight on the lead sled. Problem solved with these recoil absorbing rubber tarp straps and there is the option to add a strap or two if needed for the really big boomers. Much more forgiving than dead weight , really softens the recoil.

I’ve enjoyed @BJH65 thread and all the DG rifles posted—some beautiful rifles.

So here’s a spinoff:

Two-rifle safari battery—one plains game rifle, one dangerous game rifle. What are you bringing?

M77 Hawkeye African .375ruger
M77Hawkeye African .280ai