Originally Posted by AU7MM08
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.

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Excellent choice of rifle and cartridge IMHO. [Linked Image from cloudynights.com]

This seems to have turned into a thread about hunting Cape Buffalo but plains game can be a lot of fun. Personally, I like hunting the "piggies"!


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Little ol' me. South Africa way back in 2005.
CZ 550 American in 9.3x62.
Handload: 286 gr Woodleigh Weldcore RN at 2390 fps (chronographed average).


I hope you get to make your trip to Africa. I think you'll love it!

Cheers! Bob F. smile

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