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Claydog
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European Rifles Only Hunt
#217980 - 15/10/12 10:19 AM

Once again Pato was determined for me not to use my new Rigby. This weekends hunt was declared European Only. When I pointed out Britain was part of Europe the parameters were tightened to exclude Britain. Rifles used are as photos below.Left to right Raick Ferez 450/400, Raick Ferez .375 Flanged, Simson .318, Mannlicher Schoener 9.5x57.

Two old scrub bulls come together, my moneys on the Poley one.

Pato finally learns to use the camera and I take a shot

Some of these Bulls have a hard life.

Scrub Bull taken with the 450/400
Below is Patos bull, rifle is the .318

My Buffalo taken with the .375 Flanged

Patos Buff taken with the 9.5x57

Photo below of the old dingo ,well past his prime who seemed to be attracted by the smell of the cooking. We just had to tolerate him in the end.

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Ben
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: Claydog]
#217986 - 15/10/12 02:04 PM

Hey, well-done!

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ozhunter
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Loc: Sydney, Australia

Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: Ben]
#217987 - 15/10/12 06:32 PM

Good shooting. How do you like the 375F on Buffalo?

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Claydog
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: ozhunter]
#217989 - 15/10/12 06:58 PM

I don't like it anywhere near as much as the 450/400. The rifle itself isn't as comfortable to shoot. A well placed shot in the heart lung area certainly pulled the buffalo up but I would prefer the 450. Definitely hits harder. I swapped back to the 450 after this bull. Both rifles are lightweight and a pleasure to carry around.

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HendrikNZ
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: ozhunter]
#217990 - 15/10/12 06:58 PM

great photos, really liked the 1st few with them lined up.
Thanks

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Rule303
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: HendrikNZ]
#217991 - 15/10/12 08:18 PM

Great photos. Impressive. Looks like a good day was had.

Clay next time remind Pato that the Rigby is a mauser design-if we are talking bolt actions- and hence of Euro origin

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Claydog
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: Rule303]
#217993 - 15/10/12 09:12 PM

I tried that and every other technicality I could think of

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NSW_HUNTER
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Loc: NSW Australia

Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: Claydog]
#217996 - 15/10/12 10:36 PM

Great photos Claydog how did the 9.5x57 perform and what load were you using

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Sville
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: NSW_HUNTER]
#217997 - 15/10/12 10:42 PM

Very nice pics and rifles, enjoyed reading it!!!

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Ripp
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: Sville]
#218006 - 16/10/12 12:45 AM

Looks like a great day of fun..congrats..

Ripp

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DarylS
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: NSW_HUNTER]
#218007 - 16/10/12 12:45 AM

Quote:

Great photos Claydog how did the 9.5x57 perform and what load were you using

X 2

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tophet1
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: DarylS]
#218039 - 16/10/12 08:30 AM

Well done and great photos.

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Rule303
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: Claydog]
#218064 - 16/10/12 09:52 PM

Quote:

I tried that and every other technicality I could think of

LOL.

The man obviously feel threatend from your higher quality firearms

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SAHUNT
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: Rule303]
#218065 - 16/10/12 10:33 PM

Thanks for sharing. Great photos and a lovely trip.

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pato
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: SAHUNT]
#218499 - 27/10/12 09:28 PM

load 4 9.5x57 46grns 2206h 270 prog

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: pato]
#218534 - 28/10/12 08:28 PM

Great stuff !!!!

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ozhunter
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Loc: Sydney, Australia

Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#218538 - 28/10/12 10:33 PM

Are you guys using Soft or FMJ bullets with those mid weight doubles on Buffalo?

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NSW_HUNTER
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Loc: NSW Australia

Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: pato]
#218593 - 29/10/12 07:01 PM

Cheers Pato

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NitroX
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: NSW_HUNTER]
#218611 - 30/10/12 12:34 AM

Good stuff Claydog and Pato.

Love the photos, and especially the classic rifle line up.

When I read your pre-requisites for armaments for the hunt being "European" rifles only. I thought about that, and realised only one of my firearms is not European. But some are English though.

Us Aussies go to Europe and talk about the UK AND Europe which our European friends do take exception to - "What do you mean 'England' AND Europe!?"

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Matt_Graham
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: NitroX]
#218699 - 31/10/12 12:03 PM

You guys kill some critters!!!

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Vanders
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Re: European Rifles Only Hunt [Re: Matt_Graham]
#219517 - 13/11/12 02:19 AM

Well done fellas, really enjoyed the sequence photos. Good looking fire too..

Had a bit of rain through too by the looks.

Edited by Vanders (13/11/12 02:22 AM)

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