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've hunted and taken two Livingstone Eland in Mozambique. I don't know what it is, but, I absolutely love hunting them!

Hard tracking over many miles. They are shy and always ready to bolt for several miles before they look back.

Their eyes, noses & ears are amazing.

And when I see them I simply get "Eland Fever" totally overwhelmed.

Does anyone else enjoy them as much as I do?

I few pics below of the two I have taken in 2026 & 2024...

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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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This goes back to the topic of selecting outfitters, cancellation hunts, and asking for references after a hunt is booked.

This might be a little controversial and I think it’s up to each of us to decide where the line is, but in the last 24 Hours I’ve seen multiple examples of what I’d consider shady practices. I’m not picking on anyone, I don’t have the full story from all sides, but I think this is going to be eye opening for some. I’m sure I can find another dozen examples if I look...

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Dear AH Members,

After the success of the 2026 AH Group Hunt @Green Chile and myself will be putting together another group hunt focusing on Dangerous Game for 2027! AH Gold Supporter @Green Chile will be the Guest Host again on the hunt and will be present in camp during the hunt. He has personally hunted the area with me a number of times chasing all kinds of game and critters including 4 of the Dangerous 7, numerous Plains Game and night critters.

The focus of this...

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