I have always loved large bore doubles, especially in the older/larger calibers. My W.J. Jeffery double in 8-bore 3.25" is easily my most prized possession! But lately I have had this obsession with 577 NE double guns, I can't stop thinking about them!

I lust after a properly built British double in 577 NE! How to find one? What orifice to pull the money from?

The very few of these I have found available have been priced well and truly beyond my ability to ever afford... but I continue to...

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This is coming from an american perspective. Many Hunters have mixed views on whether safaris are becoming out of reach, with price escalation over the last decade, rising costs for air travel, export/import costs, shipping costs, taxidermy costs.... While others point out that budget-conscious safari packages remain viable and still a better value than hunting their home country or, in my case, the US/North America.

I have a few other hunts booked before I think about heading back to...

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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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Is it possible to kill an elephant with the 9.3x62 Mauser (286 grain Barnes Banded Solids with 2400 fps)?
I know that it is not permitted but I would be very interested to know whether it would generally be sufficient if the shot was placed well?
Thanks for our answers!

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