I am going on my first trip to South Africa here next year in april....shooting plains game.
Which rifle should I take with me..
My custom .333cal Jefferymauser or an original Rigbymauser 400/350.?? I have sufficient time to pratice with both before going.

Aren't two rifles allowed? Take both!

That's what I would do if I had those rifles; take them both to Africa, find a nice bar, buy them a couple of drinks and listen to the stories. Then I'd take them out into the bush and shoot something like a 60" kudu or a 40" eland.

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Originally posted by PSmith:
That's what I would do if I had those rifles; take them both to Africa, find a nice bar, buy them a couple of drinks and listen to the stories. Then I'd take them out into the bush and shoot something like a 60" kudu or a 40" eland.

That's the best advice I have ever heard! Take em both.

Take them both ...take them both...Well I was afraid that could be the real answer...
Buy both of them a sundowner??..why not..haven`t really thought of that one

Thanks Guys...sometimes a little push is all there is needed

jens, I too would take them both.

I love rifles and find them to be far more personal and significant to me than any other tools.

Good hunting and good shooting in RSA!

Please be sure to post a report.

I have to agree with the majority, take 'em both.

I was LOL at your line "Powershopping was invented by danish vikings ....in england."

I would take both if possible if not I would take the one that I could shoot the best.

Fred

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Originally posted by JBoutfishn:
I have to agree with the majority, take 'em both.

I was LOL at your line "Powershopping was invented by danish vikings ....in england."

Those sound like two VERY fine traveling companions....

Any chance of some photos?

The original Rigbymauser must especially be quite special!

Tell us more about your planned trip....

+1 Photos needed. Pleeeeeeeezzzzzzzzz.

400/350cal Rigby



.333cal jeffery



https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3221043/m/825104938

Those beutys deserve a safari!

When, where, what........

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Originally posted by Stephen Palos:

Tell us more about your planned trip....

Sure!

Here in the end of April next year, I am heading to ZA for PG hunting. My first trip really. I just bought this rigbymauser here little over 12 days ago, and I had planned to begin with the .333 should go, but now when the .Rigby also came into the picture a little dilemma appeared.
Both calibers shoot the same weight bullet(+-10grain) and both calibers does allmost the same in velocity aswell.
Pg hunt with Andrew Mclaren Safaris for 10-12 days is what is about to be planned and sceduled.

Take the one you'd miss the least if it were lost/stolen/damaged by the baggage handlers!

This is like choosing between the blond and the brunette playmate! I've wrestled with your question for a minute, and I honestly can't come to a conclusion.

I say you flip a coin to decide.

If you must take one, then take the one that fits you best and the one that you can shoot the best.

Ray

Did you own either of these at some point in the past?

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Originally posted by oupa:
Take the one you'd miss the least if it were lost/stolen/damaged by the baggage handlers!

Oupa! Thats a VERY negative spin on a VERY positive thread Next you'll sugest he does'nt even leave for Africa?

BTW I notice that one is scoped and the other not. Another great reason to bring both

Take your 10 bore DOUBLE!!!

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Originally posted by BigFiveJack:
Take your 10 bore DOUBLE!!!

Yes...ofcourse...for Pumba-popping.

I wonder if McLaren Safaris will allow such a cannon on their warthogs??..hahaha

That is one heckuva dilemna to have.

Unfortunately, the only person that can answer the question is you.

Take both!! unless it is a red tape bureaucracy laden nightmare.