My double rifle has a new front trigger, and it works!

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07 September 2014, 17:53

BenKK

My double rifle has a new front trigger, and it works!

Some of you may recall the problem I had with the front trigger on my Merky .500NE being too soft, gradually bending and causing an uncomfortable double discharge. My good friend made me a new trigger, and I finally have the rifle back in the bush. Even so, it took me twenty-five kilometres of walking spread over a few mornings and afternoons before I found something I wanted to shoot. Meg did a pretty good job taking photos of the adventure. One Woodleigh solid at about fifty metres did the trick, plus an insurance shot. It was a great day for me: I also killed another good bull with my longbow. Anyway, I hope you mob enjoy the photos Meg took. Good hunting!

07 September 2014, 21:07

jorge

Good show and a lovely buffalo sir! Boy, I wish I had the opportunities you guys have down under for buffalo!

07 September 2014, 21:10

MacD37

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A fine sweeper! The 500NE did it well!

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07 September 2014, 21:28

pagosawingnut

Good Job! Glad it fixed and back to work.

07 September 2014, 22:26

cal pappas

Great post and pics.
Cal

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08 September 2014, 00:42

dpcd

I love my hands in guts the best. Well, only the left one; my right one holds the knife.

08 September 2014, 02:22

Bill Cooley

Good shooting. Is that backstrap I see being trimmed out?
Bill

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08 September 2014, 02:45

BenKK

Thanks, fellows. Yes, backstrap! Love it! I enjoy making buffalo curries, but my favourite is Mexican-style buffalo-and-beans for tortillas, nachos or roast potatoes. I'm not clever enough yet to do a good steak. Buffalo steaks are easy to get wrong.