It's happened to me just twice in 35 years, Nigel, no big deal at the time but a warning of what can happen when excited. The second time, about 26 years ago, might have been explained by my having a new magnum-length Sako, after using only a Mauser previously. It's nothing that an elephant culler would do more than once but, when you only have one hunt to get something good (or be got), I'd rather use a double.

But if you're starting a shooting school (in addition to the mooted commercial loading venture), let me know, I might come along.

- Paul