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Just tagging in to see how the hunt is coming along!

No less than $1800, but $2250-$2500 is fair asking price to start.

Definitely not a "parts" gun, but assembled at the arsenal from parts from various production runs. Type 2 slide markings. Notice how the run the full length of the slide stop Type 3 above, notice how it stops before the end of the slide stop Type 2 slides stopped after 1,015,000. Type...

I hunted the Save Valley in mid August and thought it was about perfect. Cool nights and comfortable days that did not get too warm.

I think you're right with a armory parts gun. The slide looks like the type 2, but frame is a type 3 serial #.

Looks like a type 2 slide

My eyes go right to that brass spacer. I know many may not like it...but what a unique feature on an incredible rifle. I love it.

At what point will we call these professional agitators spreading these leaflets let alone ideas as what they truly are: Terrorists. And when will we deal with and treat them as terrorists? The WH statement was weak and pandered to the progressive wing as expected...

One more vite for Trader Keith's sling. Worked extremely well for me and the 10.5lb rifle never bothered me on my long stalks as it simply stayed put. Mount on my A2 below:

My 460 Wby worked extremely well. I've written recently that I would opt for a red dot over a magnified optics now after my Cow hunt. Load wise, I am planning to work with the CEB solids for my next Ele encounter.

Had one charge as well. Cow, charged on us unprovoked and stalked us in and out of the bush for over 1km.

Sorry for the loss of your Pop, Toby. I know you cherish those moments and memories and will keep his spirit alive within you.

Had a villiager killed by elephant when I was there last August. Truly still a wild place. Hope Guy gets well soon.

What an experience to have with a bull Ele! Congrats!

Looks like it was an incredible hunt with amazing animals taken. Congratulations!

Coming soon though, right?

Both Limpopo:

I've had 2 failure to feeds out of an R8. Both at Media Day at SHOT shows. This is of course hundreds if not thousands of rounds fired with no maintenance. That said, I've had FTE on 700s, FTF on mausers. If it's mechanical, things happen. All that said, I'm still looking for the right R8...

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By field grade, do you still mean Rigby built? There are smith's whom can turn a Ruger RSM 416 Rigby into a take down and various Mauser style actions.

It's been mentioned in various threads, but there used to be a sense of decorum on AH that seems to he dissipating. Even if emotions are high, there is no need to insult another member. The passive aggressive posts are already overwhelming. Discussion can stay healthy and not dissolve to chaos.

It's a no win for Biden. Either path suffers loss only an incumbent can incur. A challenger doesn't need to make the call that will face the backlash. Biden caves to the far left and potentially retains some of the Muslim defection vote and loses some of the jewish/Israeli vote....or...Biden...

DeSantis was the most politically intelligent candidate we had. He systematically reformed Florida law to allow his bid while retaining governorship as he knew it was a 'chance'. He did not execute attacks like most of the other candidates, but did exercise 'swings' when needed. He also...

Fantastic! What camp did you hunt out of?

Best of luck!!

My 460 Wby. has a Leupold 2x in the forward position. While I like the benefits of the 2X and the forward mounting, I found that a red dot would be more optimal for me with this DG rifle most of the time. I'm having a machine shop mill and install a rail section to mount a SRO on it now between...

I would argue that your customers are making enough profit margin to where it is inconsequential or 10% has no impact on their bottom line. Possibly government contracts? The FX over the years swings more than 10% routinely. Any purchaser negotiates based on FX beyond a contract agreed...

I purchase quite a bit from Taiwan. Raw costs from China have risen to my Taiwanese facilities to between 20-40%. Thus causing me to resource. A long, but methodical economic warfare tactic by China. Forcing Taiwanese owners to sell, relocate, etc. Possibly also why the US has begun moving...

Bidens policies on semi conductors is a ban on sales to China it is trying to enforce. It in effect has forced its strategy with Taiwan to hasten. China only has to starve Taiwan enough of raw materials to accomplish this, which it is doing. This has very little impact as China is still...

Biden kept Trump era tariff policies. Some have been modified, but the additional section duties were imposed under the Trump administration. Biden of course would not walk away from the Billions it generates. I think the currency manipulator status you are referring to was one that was given...

Possibly, but I much prefer his platform and past achievments over our current situation. By my metrics (meaning how I judge my families quality of life) a change is desperately needed from the current situation. Hands down Biden is the worst President of my lifetime. Trump was not the best...

How was Trump weak with China? He enacted the harshest Tariffs on Chinese Imports I've seen in my lifetime. As someone who works in global sourcing and owns companies in this field, I can say that I moved sourcing for over 50M in Imports out of China. Some of which back to the US. Honest...

Ben Shapiro said it best and why I posted his writings a few days back. The first 3 years under Trump were more prosperous and if not for Covid or the George Floyd riots, likely all 4 years. These 3+ years under Biden are one debacle after another. I would have voted for DeSantis in the...

This past August in the Save we had an large Cow Ele with what looked like a dependent young calf charge at our truck from her herd while we passed a water hole. We took off 150-200 yards, slowed to look back and she was still charging. We took off again 150-200 yards to see her veer off into...

I've used them twice out of Chicago/Elk Grove Villiage, IL. Have a third that will go thru them this year as well.

20 Billion dollar demand... Take sanctions off Venezuela... Legalize illegal aliens in US... If we only had a President who would stand up to this. Neighbor to the south firing off demands to ne met or they will continue to push the migrants across.

That's too bad. My companies sell to ace and I love visiting with those stores/locations to see what all they have in. Many of the franchises move quite a bit of guns and ammo and hunting items.

Depending on where you are, the Ace's and other hardware stores do it all. Lov3 stopping in a rural or back woods Ace hardware store

In 3 years we went from the strongest relationship with one of our most valuable allies in the region to this disaster. Israel has stated they will move forward with their offensive into Rafah with, or without, US support.

Even on buff at 100 yds, I'd leave the optic at 1x, maybe 2x. I have a fixed 2x on the rifle I took my Buff and Ele this past year and will likely be swapping it out for an SRO. Didn't feel as if I needed any more magnification at the distances I wanted to hunt them at.

X3 for this. Spot on for me.

Sold to @Shootist43 ! Thanks all!

Back up top for $475 shipped.

Also funny on that's what they feel the real threat is.... -Gangs....Nope -Drugs.....Nope -Migraht crisis...Eh -Corruotion...No way -Full auto Glock switches....YES! o_O

Post tonight from Mr. Shapiro. Some will agree, others won't, but it's cut and dry.

Right on with @BeeMaa and dry fire practice. Easiest thing anyone can do. I'll shoot smaller bore rifles to maintain my manual of arms, but bring the big bores out 8-9 months before a hunt. I had a little under 200 of 460 wby before my August Zim hunt. Probably another shot out for the R8...

Zim was the first place the police counted each cartridge and checked its proper headstamp going into country that I've experienced. On the departure, they looked at all the ammunition again, counted the fired cases/brass but didn't ask on 2 missing cases from arrival. Maybe you're correct...

I was at least 2 cases short at Bulawayo and didn't have issues as well. Hopefully it's only the strict employees....

A Winchester 1917 in original form would be worth quite a bit more than a Sporterized version. With the 'ears' not being turned down, there may be more value in the original action if the barrel threads remain original should one want to restore it. As it sits, similar have sold for $400-$600...