Recent content by Roy Sparks

Joe thank you. My son is set on a 243 Win for himself probably because he has witnessed my Win Featherweight bring down so much game over the years. We do have heavier calibers suited to long range when required 7 Rem mag , 300 H&H , so I'll look at those rifles for sure. If he feels the...

Thank you SHM , I'll certainly try that. Much appreciated.

Thanks for the advice I'm recieving. Somchem S 365 is compared to IMR 4350 and Hodgdon 205 in the Somchem manual. I have since read that Somchem S 361 = H4831 may be a better alternative in a 24 " barrel with 9" twist rate - How do you feel about this ?? I believe I am being too hasty...

I have a 7mm Rem Mag with a Shilen stainless barrel. It was originally a bull barrel and i believe it was 26". It has been turned down to more of regular hunting profile and is now 24 " at my request. It has a 9" twist rate. The barrel is free floated. I want to achieve optimum accuracy with...

What then if the request was for a certain rifle - scope mounted , that for instance a hunter brought over here with which to conduct their hunt and left the package with myself as a gratuity or payment for services rendered ??

As I am new here I would like to ask if it is acceptable to offer a hunt in trade for hunting tools we do not regularly find to buy in South Africa. Is it possible to do so ?

Thanks Drill Dog , that looks very encouraging. Obvious choices we are considering now are Howa , Ruger , Savage unless something else falls into place. Cartridge choices 243 Win , 260 Rem or 308 Win.

Thanks for all your input. I really like the 308 idea. I think it may just produce a good hunter and a good shooter out of my boy. I really think this is a most awesome site - so glad I found it. I'm on facebook under Roy Sparks ( timeline ) , I will add you to my secret group if you like...

Hello friends , My son is itching for his first rifle and has asked me to post and enquire what you experienced riflemen think of the Howa brand of rifles. I have grown up shooting with original Win pre '64 rifles so he has actually been shooting a bunch with these for several years now...

I use 250 gr SGK in my 375 H&H. It is accurate at 100 meter's through a 21 " barrell - under 1" 5 shot group at about 2900 FPS. Comfortable on the shoulder from the bench. I have killed 5 Cape Eland bulls with 5 consecutive shots - broadside shoulder shots , raking forward from rib cage into...