In Part 1, we made our acquaintance with the African lion and got to learn something about its behaviour and…
Browsing: Hunting
Introduction Hunting lions with a rifle or bow – if done properly (i.e. not “canned”) – can be an exciting,…
Introduction This forest dweller is one of the most beautiful of all African antelope, especially the bulls, and must definitely…
What is “Canned Lion Hunting,” referencing South Africa, as Africa’s premium big game hunting destination? Canned lion hunting, is also…
I have a 416 Rigby built on a CZ 550 Safari rifle. I converted the bolt to a Winchester Model 70 style safety/bolt sleeve and spot polished the bolt and extractor. The magazine received a new floor plate assembly to hold another cartridge. The gun now will hold four in the magazine and one in the chamber.
The recent introduction of new .17 caliber cartridges has brought with it a rebirth of interest in this often misunderstood,…
My first experience with the British .303 was on a recent trip to South Africa, where the ranch we were…
The amphibious river horse Hippopotamus amphibious is a worthwhile adversary and potentially highly dangerous (Figure 1). The size of the…
IntroductionHippos may not be regarded as one of the big five but considering the potential danger they pose and the…
Africa is a beautiful continent, but it is also a wild and often unforgiving place. This is reflected in its…