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Arriving at a point in life

All of us are at different points in life with different priorities. Earlier on I wanted many different DRs so I bought 8 from Westley richards to Rigby etc. and enjoyed and learned from them all. At this stage of my life I know several things about myself:
1. I only need two calibers to take any animal on this earth, a 275 and a 404.
2. I prefer a Rigby Brand.
3. I now put my money in future hunts after spending decades also putting money in different calibers and brands.

I believe all of...

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Barnes 375 grain STX

I used the Barnes 300 grain STX in my Remington Model 798 375 H&H last year with excellent results on Cape Buffalo and Warthog. For this year's hunt, I am using the same bullet again on another Buffalo hunt.

While confirming the zero with the new reloads, I was very happy to get several 1 MOA groups. The only change in the load from last year was a reduction of 1/2 grain of Varget, and the use of the Federal 215 Magnum Match primer. Both Norma and Hornady brass was used. The Norma brass...

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416 Taylor with 350’s.

Anyone using the 350’s in their Taylor and if so what powder did you choose? I have a myriad of powders and both 350 TSX and Mag Tips

New vs vintage 450/400NE double rifle

I hope one day in the next few years to purchase my first double rifle. I have pretty much decided on a 450/400 Chapius but I occasionally see a vintage British 450/400NE 3in in a similar price range of the Chapius. My question for everyone is if you don't reload your own ammunition, does factory specifically Hornady ammo tend (emphasis on tend) to regulate decent in older British 450/400s? Thoughts?

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