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SINCE the patent on the Glock Generation 3 pistol expired some years ago, numerous companies have started producing their own version of the popular safe action striker-fired pistol. Some are simply clones of the Glock while other manufacturers make unique upgraded features part of the iconic design. Ruger and Magpul recently joined the fray with their take on a Glock-like pistol: the Ruger RXM chambered in 9mmP. At first glance it’s clear that there are a lot of similarities between the Ruger RXM and the Glock. Both pistols are field stripped for basic cleaning in the same way – by pulling down on the leaf spring under the locking block to separate the slide from the frame. The slide stop and trigger assembly are identical on both the Ruger…

OF ALL THE variants of wing-shooting, waterfowling is the one I have least experienced. I enjoy watching YouTube videos showing dedicated hunters getting up before the crack of dawn to set up decoys and ambush ducks and geese on recently harvested fields. Alternatively, the hunters would ambush the waterfowl at dams from camouflaged shooting positions. All these hunting videos had three things in common: the early hour, the use of decoys, and the shooting of waterfowl as they came in to land or flew close to investigate the decoys. Unbeknown to me, I was to experience a waterfowl hunt of a somewhat different kind. Most of my wingshooting had been done on the Springbokvlakte south of Bela-Bela (Warmbaths). This area was a perfect habitat for bushveld gamebirds like crested francolin,…

HAVE you ever watched a shooting competition and thought, “Now that looks like fun – but how do I get started?” If you’re keen to join the world of competitive shooting, Steel Challenge might just be the perfect starting point. It’s fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled, and welcomes shooters of all skill levels. Here’s everything you need to know to get into it. What is Steel Challenge? Steel Challenge is a high-octane speed-shooting competition where precision meets pure adrenaline and every fraction of a second counts. Governed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), this sport pits competitors against the clock across eight standardized stages, each featuring steel targets in various shapes – small circular, large circular, and rectangular. The objective is simple yet unforgiving: hit all five targets as fast as possible,…

MET ’n drinkding in die hand het ons na die vlamme sit en staar en aan skyfies biltong gepeusel wat Oom Martiens gebring het. Dis toe dat hy skielik gewigtig sê: “Vader Tyd Kola, is ’n regte skelmgat. Hy kom soose dief innie nag. Staan jy een môre op is dit kompleet asof iemand jou headlights innie nag kom afswiets het. “Kyk jy daar ver, swem alles soosie hittegolwe innie Kalahariduine oppie mirrag. En wil jy naby kyk, kom jy agter, so metie nag saam, het jou arms helemal gekrimp. Alles wat jy in jou hanne hou, is skielik te naby aan jou oge. Jy kan ma’ sê hulle wheel alaainment is uit… so erg lat hulle nie kan foukis nie. “En is jou oge eers kondêm, kan jy glattie…

Magazines Not Received I have been a Magnum subscriber for many years and am disappointed to let you know that I did not receive my May/June 2025 edition. Please could you find out why it was not delivered (I get a home delivery) and arrange to send me a replacement. I want to ensure my collection is complete! Thanks and keep up the good work. – Alexander Adams, KwaZulu-Natal • Thank you for subscribing to Magnum for so long and for notifying us of the non-delivery of your May/June edition. We will make arrangements for a replacement copy. A request to all subscribers: Please notify us timeously if you have not received an edition so that we can make a plan to replace it as quickly as possible. If you…

AFTER having successfully hunted a blesbuck with my Thompson Center Contender in 7-30 Waters, topped with a Bushnell 2-6x32 handgun scope, I was happy with the accuracy of the firearm and my ability to shoot it in the field. However, I suspected that the 130gr 7mm PMP bullets I’d used on the blesbuck might not be ideal for larger and tougher game like blue wildebeest. Using Winchester cases that had been fire-formed and trimmed, I loaded Speer 130gr Boat-tail soft-points and, after shooting several test groups, settled on 30gr IMR 3031 with a Winchester LR primer. This load produced 3-shot groups averaging 1 inch at 100 metres with an average velocity of 2 115fps from the Contender’s 14" barrel. I am fortunate to have access to a private shooting range…

All prices correct at time of print. Koos Barnard Merrell Speed Strike 2 Mid WP Hiking Boots Rugged, lightweight, durable and comfortable boots go a long way to make extended hikes and hunting trips a pleasure. I hike and hunt regularly in very rough, rocky Karoo terrain. The lightweight Merrell boots (415g) with their sticky rubber outsoles for good traction and mesh uppers are perfectly suited to endure the abuse the Karoo dishes out. Their water-proof feature would be handy because the property I hunt lies in the rain shadow of the Langeberge and receives winter rains. We often have to cross watery riverbeds and shallow pools, so keeping one’s feet dry is an added bonus. Merrell hiking boots are available at Outdoor Warehouse, Cape Union Mart and many other…

In the November 2022 edition of Magnum, I read the article on the Blunderbuss written by Gregor Woods. I was a subscriber to Magnum for 30 years until the Covid-19 pandemic which disrupted South Africa’s postal service. Now I can only read Magnum by ordering back-issues via my hunting friend in South Africa, which is the reason I have only now read your November 2022 edition. I have, in my firearms collection, a shoulder-arm blunderbuss with an overall length of 43 inches and a barrel length of 27 inches having an inside bore diameter of 1 inch. The intriguing part is its Tower-stamped lock-plate. As shown in these photos, it has the standard British Crown and GR stamping, but an over-stamping “Danzig 1821” is added. As far as I know,…

THIS quiz is designed to entertain and enlighten gun enthusiasts at levels. All Magnum readers should know the answers to some of the questions; most will learn a few new facts, while one or two questions may even stump the boffins. Tick your answers (without referring to Google or other sources!) then turn to page 65 to see how you scored. 1 The currently most popular rifle action for game hunting, world-wide, is (a) the semi-automatic; (b) the lever-action; (c) the boltaction, (d) the falling block action. 2 Given consistent conditions, the same group that measures 1 inch on the target at 100 yards, will, at 300 yards, measure: (a) 1 inch; (b) 2.87 inches; (c) 3 inches; (d) 6 inches. 3 Which of the following was the British infantry’s…

Calling all readers…. Do you hunt, sport shoot, wingshoot, own a firearm for self-defence, collect firearms or ammunition, reload, and/or have some related technical know-how? Perhaps you have a story that would be of interest to Magnum’s readers? We are looking for new articles to publish in Magnum and encourage you to consider writing something for us of your experiences. We like our articles to have something different; a special or funny experience, odd animal behavior, an important milestone, a lesson learned, an element of intrigue… whatever applies. We aim to be as informative as possible while at the same time providing an entertaining read. This is evident in our mix of articles in each edition. Before you start writing, please contact us to receive a free copy of Magnum’s…

I HAD taken Mike van Wyk and his young son on their first duck shoot. Using Mike’s .410, the boy had chanced an impossibly high shot at a circling flock of whiteface, and a single lucky pellet had brought one down. His unmerited glee slumped when I made him strip down and swim the dam to retrieve it. At the fireside, I told Mike a .410 wasn’t enough gun for ducks, and the boy must learn not fire into the flock. “I think he got the message,” chuckled Mike. “It’ll do him good,” I said, “I had to do the same once, when I was his age, and suffered much worse.” “How so?” asked Mike. “Oh, I was barely thirteen. It was just before sunup; I had the farm’s .410…

ONCE upon a time, the humble .22LR was considered a kid’s rifle, something you gave your son or daughter until they moved on to a real gun. The little cartridge primarily did duty as a plinker, something to put holes in cans, or to pot the occasional rock pigeon. Real shooters shot centrefire rifles and, other than school cadet competitions and specialised Olympic-style events, .22LR was not taken seriously. But that is no longer the case. Because of the high cost of centrefire ammunition and reloading components, many serious shooters are rethinking the .22LR, and rifle manufacturers are producing products capable of mind-boggling accuracy. New competitions and disciplines have sprung up where competitors’ skills are tested to the limit. The envelope is continually being pushed, and some .22LR events require…

FIFTY-ODD years ago, there were no commercial hunting ranches, and serious hunting trips often involved camping in remote areas for days on end. This meant game carcasses had to be gutted and skinned, and often butchered for biltong and immediate consumption. A hunting knife needed to be strong, reliable and easy to clean in a minimum of water. Many of us regarded fixed-blade sheath-knives as the most appropriate, folding knives being harder to clean and to keep free of bacteria. Folders were regarded as light-duty pocket knives. However, most hunting now takes place on game ranches with permanent accommodation, running water, coldrooms and staff to do the gutting, skinning and butchering. The hunter has no real need for a fixed-blade knife, but he would be very unwise not to carry…

Have you got local hunting on offer in 2026? Advertise for FREE in the March/April 2026 edition of MAGNUM Adverts will also be placed on the MAGNUM website at www.manmagnum.com Email your advert to huntopps@manmagnum.co.za by 31 January 2026 Adverts must be a maximum of 30 words include the name of the district and province give the species available contain full contact details - Name/Numbers/Email/Website (as appropriate) Adverts cannot be booked by telephone.…

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