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I somehow got a wild hair and decided I want to go hunting in Africa.

Purchased a CZ 550 FS/Mannlicher in 9.3X62 off of a gentleman in Arizona via the Rokslide forum.

Went into a local shop and they had the perfect scope on the clearance table, Meopta Optika6 1-6X24 with an illuminated German#4

Ordered a set of Warne QD rings in medium height thinking they should be a perfect height…this Meopta has got a massive magnification adjustment ring diameter and they wouldn’t clear, returned them and got highs.

The highs arrived this morning and they 99% fit but there is minor rubbing but not enough to impede movement.

Picked up 5 boxes of PPU 285Gr Soft Points from PowderValley for $2.15 per round delivered, not cheap but by no means bad.

Czech rifle in a German Caliber with a Czech scope with a German reticle

Took it out last Saturday and shot some milk jugs, the recoil was noticeable but by no means intolerable.

Now comes the expensive part, saving for the trip and figuring out what guide.