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It’s my understanding that they already had an unclaimed 450/400 action in process so that expedited things a bit. I was told 6-7 months from start to finish. I’d of had it far earlier as the gun was finished in March; however, delays by the shipping brokers and customs set delivery back over...

Here’s the original blank. Chris was pretty high on it from the get go as a left hand stock. This certainly isn’t considered “exhibition grade”. Very good, yes... We could see the bands of fiddleback even when it was in the raw. That’s what really drew me to it. If being honest; I think...

Recoil was manageable as you’d expect. From the bench you certainly notice the muzzle jump. Fired only about a dozen rounds today as a storm was moving in. I did get the Noblex and mount from Heym. Definitely different shooting with the RMR. Feels slightly more “heads up” for lack of a...

Quick trip to the range. Admittedly, wasn’t my best bench-rest and rain was on the way. Good news is the regulation isn’t bad. About a 3” spread between the left and right barrels at 50 yards using iron sights. Also consistently patterning a few inches high. Likely a difference in hold or...

Well, it’s finally here... A big shout out to Chris Sells at Heym USA for making it happen. It’s been a bit of a roller coaster during the Covid era. I visited Chris back in August. After firing the 88 and 89B we decided on this lite model 89B in 450/400 NE. Dressed it up a little from the...

No apology needed mate; I fully knew the moment I hit the reply button that some would laugh and others would take the bait... I remain firm in my convictions that the blind should not be hunting. If that’s unpopular; so be it. LOL... As for the subject of hunting from blinds. I have no...

Totally unethical. Having the blind hunt is unacceptable. I get it, they should enjoy every right and privilege as their seeing counterparts. To that end, we all have to admit our shortcomings. We can all admit that a quadriplegic isn’t well suited to the swim team. It’s not our intent to...

Don’t own a 30-378; but, it’s a damned beast. Watched Mark Thompson put together a 12” 3 shot group at 1,200 yards with factory ammo back in 19’. I was working up a 6.5-300; otherwise I’d of changed over to the 30-378 immediately.

I’ll let you know soon. That’s exactly what I have coming and it should be here any time now.

Distressing... I’m worried less about the change in status. More about the resultant flight cancellations which will follow.

Unpopular opinion; but, it’s got nothing to do with Uncle Joe. Delta scrapped their Boeing 777 fleet. Now using the Airbus A350. Trouble is; due to Johannesburg’s elevation the A350 cannot reach ATL at maximum payload. Forcing Delta to make a stop in Cape Town to add the fuel necessary for...

Same boat, flying United from Tampa -> Newark -> Johannesburg. Leaving on the 17th. Got the wife and kids tagging along and all in a little more than $5,000 for all four of us. Booked back in September.

I did grab up several boxes of the of the Hornady Bonded DGX and DGS that the gun is regulated with. I’ve shot from sticks before; however, you are right and I need to add some to my equipment and get more familiar. Recommendations for sticks are gladly accepted!

SnS is a good outfit. Took a solid goat with them a few years back. That’s a dandy one!

Picked up this fella in Utah last season.

My newly completed pig gun. Daniel Defense DDM4 300 Blackout with DD Wave Suppresor and Trijicon ACOG with a 300 BLK ballistic reticle.

Still have it. A custom shop Mark V Euromark. It’s a cannon; even with the brake. Surely up to the task for Buffalo; but, the nostalgia of the double got the better of me. If the Heym doesn’t arrive on time; it’s gonna be my Plan B option.

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Shot with Chris last year. The 88 and 89B performance is effectively the same. Really comes down to aesthetics; whichever pleases you most. I shot VC, Merkel and Heym. As a Southpaw the used gun really wasn’t an option for me. I handled the 470 and even the 500 well; however, I know Buff is...

I’d bought 416 WBY for the original hunt some years back. To be honest; I’d always dreamed of hunting with a double. Fast forward some 20 years and I’m currently having an 89B built by Heym in 450/400. I hope to have it in the coming weeks!

Hi there, Chad here; I live in Tampa, Florida. I make wine for a living; so that’s my gig. Lifelong outdoorsman; I’ve hunted and fished across the US, Canada and Mexico. I’m currently booked to hunt SA with Ken Moody in June. Primary target is Cape Buffalo and Kudu. Plains game as...