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Getting ready for my last African safari, so I decided to take along the most classical 2-rifle battery I could put together. The heavy rifle is a Krieghoff SxS 500 NE 3", while the medium is a Ruger No. 1 Tropical chambered for the 450-400 NE 3". ![[Linked Image]](http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp77/wildcatter264/FullSizeRender.jpg) The primary objective of the trip to Zim is 2 tuskless elephants. I hope one will be taken with the Ruger, if conditions permit. Also plan a couple of PG animals with the 450-400. I have started loading for the 450-400 as I have not yet hunted with this rifle, but have gotten a few leads from Mule Deer and plan a few shots tomorrow, if the weather cooperates.
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry
Deus vult!
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I love it! What a great choice! Please post an after action/lessons learned report when you get back.
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Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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Used my Searcy 500 NE DB to take my Zimbabwe tuskless. Slug probably still zinging away out there. I always bring my 375H&H as a 2nd,no matter what I'm hunting. I have a phobia of running out or loosing my ammo,and I can always Beg,Borrow or Steal 375H&H.
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Beautiful pair of guns.
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Beautiful pair of rifles. The best of luck to you !
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Changed out the Ruger's factory pad with a LimbSaver pad. Now working on the safety mechanism to allow the rimmed case to freely eject over the top of the tang safety button.
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry
Deus vult!
Rhodesians all now
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Doing it with class....is the backdrop an elephant ear?
A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope
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A panel of elephant hide. Brought back 2 panels and both ears, all tanned now. Good pickup.
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty of give me death! P. Henry
Deus vult!
Rhodesians all now
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Changed out the Ruger's factory pad with a LimbSaver pad. Now working on the safety mechanism to allow the rimmed case to freely eject over the top of the tang safety button. That looks suspiciously like mine. The Trop safety is a little sketchy if operated muzzle up, but does allow expensive brass to fly into the grass. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s509/champcar1/PICT0008%201024x386_zps16qaf5gj.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s509/champcar1/PICT0007%201024x768_zpsghantwag.jpg)
Life is life and fun is fun but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.
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Classic and > Classy < 2-Rifle Battery!
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