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    Babylon Bee is on the job. https://babylonbee.com/news/australian-man-who-wrestled-gun-away-from-terrorist-charged-with-unlawful-firearm-possession
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    Do exhibitors make money at the big shows?

    More than one. :sneaky: That being said, never hid purchases and vice versa.
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    Do exhibitors make money at the big shows?

    I don't get this thing that people assume spouses hide purchases from each other. I don't really see that happening in lasting marriages. As far as the ROI by vendors at these shows, I doubt they'd keep showing up if they were not making money. When I bought my Shikari they had booked over a...
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    "Obsolete" items that you still use

    Old style lawnmower.
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    Problems Getting Elephant Tusks from Collette’s

    Hmmm, just sent them the deposit for my stuff, crossing fingers.
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    Hunting With Buffalo Rifle

    I took my .500 MDM on a bear hunt prior to an elephant hunt. You can see the result here.
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    Politics

    Well, they have not assimilated in the UK. I do not recognize the UK of today compared to the UK that I went to boarding school at in the '70s. I figure in another 20-30 years UK will be a majority Muslim country with Islamic laws and values.
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    Politics

    Hmmm, is this like "alternative facts" as quoted by Kellyanne Conway, a trademark of Trump sycophants?
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    Politics

    A decent analysis of Trump vis-à-vis Putin https://apple.news/ApHx3jU7-Qriewx9MZWAjpQ
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    Politics

    Here is an article about this business approach. https://apple.news/AfxCqPfh8RVmHw7PLtFyEcQ
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    Politics

    Kinda like Zelensky's yacht and his wife's jewelry? :unsure:
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    Politics

    I think it is the basest of emotions. Democrats and Biden supported Ukraine, so he must support Putin. Thinking with his ego. And Putin knows how to play Trump like a fiddle; they probably have a book's worth of a psychological profile on Trump.
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    Politics

    Yes. It amazed me how those two did not hit back. As I said Iran could not do much to us and those two for whatever reason seemed to let Iran run amok. I wasn't saying what Trump did with Iran was wrong. All I said was there was no risk.
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    Politics

    I have yet to have him change any direction vis a vis Ukraine. He has always been Putin's mouthpiece even before the election, so much that I really wonder if Putin has something on him. Or an even worse and despicable possibility is that he just wants to raid Ukraine's natural resources and...
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    Politics

    Iran as I mentioned in my post was the low hanging fruit. Easy to bully as they have no way of hitting back at us militarily.
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    Politics

    Well, the Republicans also have been pushing "Russia is bad" narrative since before I was born, and I am old. :ROFLMAO: I am not sure that Trump is an apex predator, more like a school bully against smaller opponents (e.g. Venezuela, Iran etc.). I lost count on number of times he has promised...
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    Best Rifle case for international travel?

    I have been using Pelican cases for the last number of years. I also have Tuffpak, but had issues with TSA just throwing soft cases back in without paying attention to security inside the case.
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    Politics

    He can definitely redo Executive orders etc. by issuing his own that reverses them as he has done in the past. I doubt he can undo pardons legally. Not to mention any laws that were signed via the autopen if there were any.
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    Favorite Darling Small-Mid Bore Double?

    Heym 88B in 9.3x74R worked great for bait and leopard. Even shot two impala with one bullet.
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    Is retiring to Africa a wise decision?

    Yep, that's why I'll be leaving once my current project commitments end. To be honest though, if the gun policies were like Texas etc. I might have reconsidered as one can't beat the weather.
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    Is retiring to Africa a wise decision?

    One thing that is a consideration also are the gun laws of the particular country one is interested in. Some countries have draconian gun laws and are not that gun friendly at all. Not to mention customs duties etc. even if one is allowed. My future retirement plans are to have a home base as...
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    Is retiring to Africa a wise decision?

    Actually, UAE and Saudi Arabia do have decent medical facilities, but I mentioned only Southern Africa as I doubt anyone would want to move to the desert for retirement.
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    Is retiring to Africa a wise decision?

    I might have mentioned this before but too many pages to check. As we all get older, speedy access to quality medical facilities becomes important. Unfortunately, Southern Africa is not it.
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    The pleasure of fine things

    I do a lot of Sous Vide cooking. Buying a chamber vacuum sealer that can also seal liquids was one of the best decisions I made several years ago. Then, of course, I had to get one for my vacation house overseas. I had a little problem converting cm to inches and ordered a larger one than I...
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    Politics

    Even liberal Europeans have common sense. https://www.reuters.com/business/swiss-voters-reject-proposed-tax-super-rich-with-79-public-broadcaster-estimates-2025-11-30/
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    The pleasure of fine things

    For those that like suits and hunting outfits for a driven hunt in the UK or elsewhere. I actually found a video of the whole process for the tailor I have used in the past.
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    Politics

    Future business deal with Trumps later on maybe?
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    "Obsolete" items that you still use

    I think you need a pedicure - lol
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    Politics

    Using your viewpoint Bin Laden was justified for 9/11 due to American actions in the Middle East and elsewhere as perceived by him. Extrajudicial killings are a slippery slope.
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    Politics

    Yet, we hardly do anything directly about the Mexican cartels which ship a lot more drugs than Venezuela.
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    Politics

    Trump and Putin, brothers from another mother. :unsure:
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    Double rifles and Elephant

    I'd be conflicted as are you. I always say biggest caliber one can shoot accurately. That being said, the extra 3 pounds adds up in the jesse. Not to mention getting the H&H back to Africa. I'd be leaning slightly towards the H&H .500/450.
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    Ordered my LAST African Safari rifle at DSC this year...

    Bluing is supposed to finish next month. So, not much left to do other than regulation after that.
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    A day in the life of Buzz Charlton

    Wow, his elephant looks pretty close to mine you did for me.
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    Politics

    They comprehend it and agree with Putin.
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    The pleasure of fine things

    Never had an issue with the straps. Though for luggage I have been using Rimowa for the last several years. IMHO, the best luggage in the market.
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    Handguns for women

    I had my partner train with an Aegis instructor for a week (36 hours and several hundred rounds). She became very comfortable with an HK VP9 in 9mm. It cost me, but there was no way I could instruct her without her becoming defensive.
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    Politics

    And that is good. Based on the transcript Witkoff seems to be a Russian sympathizer. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-envoy-gave-russian-aide-tips-how-sell-ukraine-deal-trump-report
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    Holland & Holland launches its Take Down Rifle

    I know a number of guys that take rifles that cost $200K+ hunting. BTW, the rifle above is not that expensive compared to most custom rifles. We are not talking about their Royal doubles. Difference is that it keeps zero. Your regular rifle has enough slop in it that one can lose zero taking it...
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    AH hats for SCI 2026 Get Together

    Prior to my hunt at Nyakasanga and Zambia my partner and I went glamping at Hwange and Victoria Falls. Of course, we did "safari" rides with bunch of people taking pictures. Some wondered about my hat.
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    "Obsolete" items that you still use

    Funny story. When my partner and I started dating I was doing a lot of cooking at her place. So, I bought her a cast iron skillet for my use. She is OCD when it comes to cleanliness, she absolutely destroyed it by scrubbing and cleaning it. I had to buy another one. I still tease her about it to...
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    "Obsolete" items that you still use

    I used to do that before deciding to grow my beard.
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    The pleasure of fine things

    Of course, one other thing is American leather. I love the Saddleback leather company.
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    The pleasure of fine things

    I think a few guys here have said that to me in the past.:LOL:
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    Your opinion on selecting a .500 NE 3” or .470 NE?

    I disagree with this, especially for Zimbabwe. Plenty of .500 NE ammo, especially at CMS. ;)
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    Your opinion on selecting a .500 NE 3” or .470 NE?

    RL 15 with a filler works for .500 NE
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    New Orleans??

    Well, a trip to New Orleans is not without eating at Brennan's. https://www.brennansneworleans.com/ Also, they could do a sightseeing tour at one of the plantations from the Civil War era.
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    Your opinion on selecting a .500 NE 3” or .470 NE?

    Almost impossible when hunting elephant or buffalo in free range countries. However, a few PHs I know quit hunting tuskless cows due to close calls they have had. They are leaving those hunts to the younger PHs.
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    Your opinion on selecting a .500 NE 3” or .470 NE?

    It kicks in when you drop your rifle to the ground. Gunsmiths among us can explain it better I think.
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    The pleasure of fine things

    Two companies I have bought or ordered knives to be made custom from. https://www.korin.com/ https://japanesechefsknife.com/
 
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