Hi Ball wrote:
Phil you once again have hit the nail smack dab on the head!!!
Yep, most don't know squat, unless they have been in the other fella's shoes starring down the barrel of something that wants to drive them to hell with their horns or simply put them on the menu for the next meal.
I learned years ago about that follow up shot you mentioned, when I got my very firest .375H&H and weighed in as a welterweight (146-lbs) on the scales. I got that rifle Mag-Na-Ported and it helped me a bunch, getting back on targets for the second quick follow up shot.
I plan on doing the same thing with this .470-Capstick as well because I will be shooting 500 grain soft points & 600 grain (copper) bullets. Now keeping that muzzle down is my main concern at the moment, so the second shot will be quick on target. I am also sending the rifle to Browning (Winchester repair) to check out the 3 position safety and give it an overal inspection etc. Cheerr's......looking at 2010 for the big hunt trip.
Sounds like you have "been there" before. Very true, recoil will not only effect your shoulder.
Guys will moan and groan about carrying a rifle over 10 lbs. all day, UNTIL, they need to use it in a hurry !
Over at my forum, we have some guys that think my double weighing 11 lbs. 8 oz. is insane to carry all day.
Me, I say, if you can carry 8 lbs all day, but can't carry 12 lbs. (11.8 lbs), maybe you need to work out just a bit more to tote those extra 4 lbs.
JMO.Last edited on 18 February 2008 07:03 PM by PhilLozano
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