Father of Them All

Oct 6, 2023 | News

This Enfield-made Martini carbine in .303 British compares favorably with the much later Lee-Enfield No. 5 Mk. 1 – the famous Jungle Carbine. Even after the Martini-Henry rifle had been retired as the British service weapon, various manufacturers (including the royal...

Campfire Thoughts & Reminiscences Part 21

Sep 7, 2023 | Archive, News, News

Written by Neil Harmse     Chapter 22. Useful Equipment for Shotgunners   The long-awaited day has finally arrived. You have your licence for your new shotgun and have collected it from the gun shop – and the season is open! You cannot wait to get out...

Campfire Thoughts & Reminiscences Part 20

Aug 14, 2023 | Archive, News, News

Written by Neil Harmse     Chapter 21. Shotgun Cartridges and Their Development Over the Years   Today most wing and clay target-shooters using modern shot cartridges show very little interest in the ammunition they use, apart from what they feel is...

Campfire Thoughts & Reminiscences Part 19

Jul 7, 2023 | Archive, News, News

Written by Neil Harmse     Chapter 20. Understanding The Shotgun     New shooters being introduced to the shotgunning sport may find the many terms and techniques rather confusing, with words like ‘load’, ‘bore’, ‘gauge’, ‘choke’ and others bandied...

Formula: AHG + John Rigby = One Very Happy Hunter

Jul 5, 2023 | News

Dear John Rigby Co. and Maria,   I wanted to write and tell you how thankful I am to own a John Rigby 416 rifle. It arrived last Wednesday!!! Your company and willingness to participate in the African Hunting Gazette drawing with the prize of a 416 is just...

Wato – The Book

Jul 5, 2023 | Archive, News

By Brian Watson   Wato – The Book is a beautiful 324 page hard cover compilation of some of Wato’s hunting adventures in wild Africa and other wilderness places. The book can be purchased here: https://watosbook.square.site/ To give you a taste of...