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Found this video on Osa Johnson. Her and her husband shot many animals in Africa with the .405 win 1895 in the 1920's and 30's At 38 seconds Osa takes a rhino...I think with a 405 though you can't tell for sure. Nice shot though! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M24y9seWXj0 North61, I thought you might enjoy these photos: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.bunduki.com/bob/osa/osa-405win-2.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.bunduki.com/bob/osa/m198908530103-a.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.bunduki.com/bob/osa/m198512690762.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.geh.org/ar/strip40/m198512690163.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.geh.org/ar/strip42/m198512691526.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.bunduki.com/bob/osa/m198512691529-a.jpg) Also, I think you will very much enjoy this video slide show about Martin & Osa Johnson:http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x52o69_martin-and-osa-johnson_travelBe sure to turn up your speakers as the soundtrack is great, IMHO. Sincerely, -Bob F.
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WOW That was great. Thanks for the Vid.
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As always Bob, SUPERB posts. Thanks!
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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As always Bob, SUPERB posts. Thanks! Jorge, Thanks for that. I haven't been posting on here very often over the last few years but I still stop by occasionally and read some of the forums. That's why I just recently saw this thread. As North61 seems to display an interest in Martin and Osa Johnson, I thought I would post a few pics and the link to the video. I hope he, and other folks here, enjoy them. Cheers, my friend! Sincerely, -Bob F. 
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Wow! Those pictures are fantastic..I just finished reading a biography on the Johnson's and these pictures made my day!
Last edited by North61; 04/02/14.
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Well, your absence is sadly noted and you still have (in my opinion) the best thread EVER on the Africa Forum!
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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I love my .405s... I have however gone in the opposite direction and now mostly use cast bullets between 1400-1900 fps... Not having any Cape Buffalo to deal with there is no sense beating myself to death to prove a non-point.
Anyone guess or know what kind a ammo was available back when the .405 was new... 300s for the most part but did any of the ammo companies make FMJs for the .405....
Thanks for all the great posts...Bob
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Winchester made a full patch round, don't know if Remington did or not.
the most expensive bullet there is isn't worth a plug nickel if it don't go where its supposed to. www.historicshooting.com
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Anyone guess or know what kind a ammo was available back when the .405 was new... 300s for the most part but did any of the ammo companies make FMJs for the .405....
Kynoch provided cartridges for the .405 Winchester loaded with 300 gr solids (FMJ) and soft-nosed bullets. From the 1936 ICI (Eley/Kynoch) ammunition catalog: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.bunduki.com/bob/cartridges/kynoch-405-2-640x840.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.bunduki.com/bob/cartridges/kynoch-405-1-640x840.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://soldusa.com/rainworx/uploaded/rad4AE4511047.JPG) Cheers! -Bob F.
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