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https://hodgdonpowderco.com/news/hodgdon-powder-company-acquires-rcbs-reloading/ This is pretty interesting news... I didnt think Vista would spin off RCBS at this time (I thought they were trying to package things up for larger acquisitions from fewer buyers).. Should be a good move on...

Another “hog hammer” and everything you need to smoke pigs/deer/black bears for a very long time is included.. What Ive got is: 350 Legend AR: Bear Creek Upper PSA Lower Upgraded with Ergo pistol grip and stock 2x 10 round magazines Ammo: 120 rounds of federal 180gr JSP Power Shok 80 rounds...

Bottom line up front, I love this rifle, but have decided I need to consolidate some calibers (maintaining the logistics to support 24 different rifle calibers and a half dozen pistol calibers is a PIA), and since this one is really somewhat singular purposed for me (built to be a hog hammer)...

People are quick to leave negative feedback when they are wronged or think they didnt get good quality service, etc.. I think its equally important to let people know when a company provides exceptional service or does something extremely well.. So.. Briley in Houston really stepped up this...

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/czech-gunmaker-colt-cz-says-2023-revenue-up-18-q4-sales-2024-03-26/ I had high hopes on the Vista/CZ relationship.. looks like it fell apart..

After reading/posting in a couple of recent threads about ammo and reloading supply stockpiles, I took a look at my inventory and realize I have a surplus of a few things WAY beyond what I'll ever need (like a couple of thousand pieces of 308 brass.. in addition to about 200 rounds of factory...

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0587/ Looks like things are changing in Idaho.. I am suddenly super grateful that we grabbed elk and deer tags for the 2024 season a couple of months ago when we could… things are about to get more challenging moving forward I believe..

Up for grabs is the factory synthetic stock that comes on a Winchester 70 Stainless Classic. This one has the barrel channel for a factory "heavy" barrel (i.e. 375 H&H). For 2 piece bottom metal.... further specs are available at the link below.. Theres nothing wrong with the stock at all.. I...

Im in the market for a new(ish?) truck... To be honest, I have zero knowledge of what is "good" or not so good these days.. I typically buy something 1-2 years old (let someone else take the depreciation) and then drive it until the wheels fall off of it... I bought my last truck in 2013...

I wasnt quite sure where to put this.. but believe this is probably the best place? apologies in advance for what I know is going to become an extremely long winded post as well... I've had a fairly large number of members ask me about "Candles for Conservation" as well as about access to a...

Auction is in 5 days.. looks like its in pretty good shape.. thought about going after it myself, but Ive got a few other projects in the works that need my attention at the moment.. https://hibid.com/lot/178977449/1969-toyota-fj4-ll hope someone here gets it! :)

Ive exhausted my google fu.. so Im hoping someone here might know the answer to my question.. does anyone have any idea where Steiner gets the glass for their scopes and binos? an assumption would be AB Schott since most of the high end German and Austrian manufacturers go there for their...

Had to sit in front of the laptop for 3 hours this morning in the queue trying to get out of state elk and general deer tags for Idaho for the 2024 season... but... We were SUCCESSFUL! THe wife and I pulled an elk tag and a general deer tag for the panhandle, and then managed to get another...

The Honey Badger has some competition.. Nyala dont give a give a shit lol...

Its that time again! Open invitation for AH members... Thursday, January 11th (Opening night of DSC) 2024 from 7PM until whenever we are done.. the mdwest family will be hosting a @Bos en Dal SAFARIS house party at our home in Allen, TX (DFW suburb). We'll have plenty of South African wines on...

There have been a few threads recently related to Day/Night vision and thermal optics.. I try to make it a practice that when a company truly impresses me with customer service or product quality to note it, and then share that information with others. Its pretty common for people to go...

Ive got another Kimber Custom Shop pistol up for grabs (getting out of the 1911 game (again... Im sure I'll end up regretting it and getting back "in" the game at some point in the future (again) lol)... So who needs a classy gun for CCW? Up for grabs is a Kimber Custom Shop Ultra CDP II in...

I belong to Sitka’s pro program. They have sent out 5x “friends and family” promo codes that get you 40% off MSRP until November 7th. If any of you guys are looking to buy some new gear and like Sitka, shoot me a PM and I’ll provide you with a code. First 5 only… I’m out of codes after that...

Ive got 4x Spypoint cams up for grabs.. All are new.. never been deployed.. 2 are the new LM2 cameras that were just released this year, 2 are very similar Link Micro (the LM2 is just the newest iteration of the Link Micro line). These cameras all work on the Verizon network. In a nutshell...

Im assuming a few guys here are running thermal optics of some sort on pig/predator hunting rifles? Ive got a very nice thermal monocular (pulsar axion 2) thats great for sitting in a stand and spotting game and/or finding downed game that might have run a distance into thick woods.. Im now...

Bow season is open in TX.. and rifle season is right around the corner... Whose got good activity on their trail cams this year? We've got a few small bucks snooping around so far.. theyre still mostly nocturnal though.. and no monsters have shown their faces yet.. Doe are a different story...

In light of how popular the Whiskey Appreciation thread has been... I thought I'd ask about other spirits... Whats everyone's preferences? Any particularly excellent bottles out there that are little known or heard of that you really like or enjoy? When a fine whiskey isnt available, or...

So who needs a gun for CCW that doubles as a bear country side arm? :) Up for grabs is a Kimber Custom Shop Ultra CDP II in .45 ACP. Included is 1x USGI mag, 5x Kimber Kim-Pro 7 round mags, and 2x Chip McCormick 7 round mags (8 mags total). 2 of the Kimber 7 round mags are standard 1911 mags...

There are plenty of companies out there that routinely disappoint us with poor products, poor customer service, and general assclownery.. and we're usually pretty quick to make sure everyone knows when a product fails or a company treats us in less than an exemplary fashion.. I think its...

Other than the obvious (trophies) what else is in your trophy room(s)? We've got several mounts all over the house.. the answer for us in most cases is that we dont really have a trophy room.. we have a trophy house.. so all of the typical house accoutrements are present (furniture, rugs, wall...

Does anyone have any experience using cotton seed to feed/attract deer? I was at a hunting expo over in Ft. Worth a couple of weeks ago.. I won 8x 40lb bags of cotton seed as part of a drawing/raffle.. In TX everyone I'm aware of pretty much feeds either corn or protein pellets (or a combination...

The usual disclaimer.. if youre logging in on your computer (vice the app on your phone), its obvious I have a relationship with @Bos en Dal SAFARIS that goes beyond just being another loyal client (although I am very much that too).. I have acted as the outfitters US Representative for the last...

On my previous 3 bows I have used a pretty typical 6" "Stabilizer".. to be truthful I've never really been able to tell much difference between shooting any of those bows with or without the stabilizer attached... They did a little to absorb shock I suppose.. but I never really felt like the bow...

A question for you guys that have done a lot more bow hunting and are more familiar with archery than I am... Ive got an older model PSE bow (2007 model Mach X).. it is rated as a 60-70lb bow... The limbs are almost maxed out (but not quite).. and I am currently pulling about 75lbs.. my...

2023 has started strong... Will keep adding to this thread as more hunts occur... Enjoy!

I am probably WAY over thinking this... but based on my last experience bow hunting PG with a bow (under penetration on a wildebeest that resulted in a LONG track.. several miles over a 24 hour period of time).. I am wanting to make sure I get things absolutely right this time around (Im taking...

Not quite as good as Californians in Texas... but.. still funny... :)

:D A fairly long story... but the short version is... Through some trading and dealing I came into a couple of broken/cracked stocks from bespoke, high end guns (specifically purdy and boss shotguns) and a few more from unknown guns, but obviously highly figured walnut from a nice firearm.. I...

Talking to Coppersmith this afternoon, they asked me for a USDA approved Taxidermist in the US that I would want to use in the event that my crate gets quarantined... Ive got a crate that should be ready to ship within the next couple of weeks.. everything is a finished product (euros...

A question for the Winchester 70 experts out there... Ive got a Winchester 70 Stainless Classic in 375 H&H. Its a CRF made in the 90's.. the gun is still 100% "factory".. no changes made to it at all.. 2 piece bottom metal.. factory trigger.. etc.. What, if anything makes it functionally...

In another recent thread I posted a link to a cargo hauler I recently picked up for my UTV.. It makes a world of difference with my buggy.. Not only does it give me a lower level place (less lifting) to put game than the tilt bed, its easier to clean up, and leaves me the entire bed space for...

Open invitation for AH members... Thursday, January 5th (Opening night of DSC) 2023 from 7PM until whenever we are done.. the mdwest family will be hosting a @Bos en Dal SAFARIS house party at our home in Allen, TX (DFW suburb). We'll have plenty of South African wines on hand, beer, and some...

Here's the deal... I've recently completed all of the coursework associated with a Doctorate in Business Administration that I have been pursuing for a couple of years, and have entered the dissertation phase of the degree program. For those unaware, the difference in a PhD and a DBA is pretty...

Sitting in the lounge in Dublin preparing to fly back home,so this might not get finished for another day or two… but thought I’d go on and get started now. Pre-covid I managed to win an auction at DSC for a sika stag hunt in Ireland with Celtic Field Sports. A few months later the rona put a...

I found a sporter'd M98 in 30-06 on the cheap that I picked up intending on either doing a barrel swap or a JES rebore job on to turn it into a 9.3x62... But took it to the range yesterday to put a few rounds through it and see how it performed before making a final decision (thought I might...

Apparently, this has been something of a hot topic in some western states for a while? It looks like one particular case in WY is going nuclear... On one hand, I can see the aggravation if/when a hunter literally brings along a self made contraption, knowing he is going to piss off a landowner...

Just sharing info as I had no clue this existed prior to yesterday, but thought it might apply to many users on AH... Sitka has a "Pro Purchase Program".. basically they offer substantial discounts on their gear to not only people in the hunting industry (guides, outfitters, etc).. but also...

Just arrived back in the US on Sunday and am still recovering from jet lag.. and haven't managed to sort through all of my notes or pics yet.. but thought I'd get this started (it might take me a couple of days to finish).. What an incredible trip! I'll add in the obvious disclaimer up front...

Not something that ever gets a lot of interest here.. but since Im posting the other herd culling items here, I thought I might as well see if anyone on AH has a need.. (also posted elsewhere).. An Anderson Manufacturing AR in 556 is up for grabs with several bells and whistles.. Magpul...

Last item for the day... a great "starter" rifle for a kid or a small statured lady that might be showing an initial interest in hunting.. A Mossberg ATR "bantam" (youth sized) in .243 (@Bob Nelson 35Whelen should be excited!!!!! :D )... Fluted barrel, synthetic stock.. unknown make/model...

Im guessing this one will get minimal traction here.. but I figured I'd give it a shot anyway.. Up for grabs is a Mossberg 590 combat shotgun.. Has the speed feed stock (holds 4 rounds) as well as a side saddle (6 additional rounds), plus 8 rounds in the tube... For a total of 18 rounds of...

Who wants a chipmunk? One is a pink synthetic stock model... the other is a wood stock model that I refinished by staining it purple (little girls like pink and purple! :D )... $100 plus shipping for either one to your FFL.. or $175 + shipping for the pair if you want them both.. Great...

Next item up for grabs in the mdwest herd culling.. An Ithaca 37 Featherlight in 12 Gauge.. Definitely got some wear on the stock and the steel.. but in perfect working order.. 2 3/4 chamber (sorry.. no magnums).. Served me well for a very long time.. but has become a safe queen over the...

Culling the herd a bit this week for the purpose of clearing out some rifles and shotguns that have become safe queens, or that I have duplicate calibers in, etc to make a little room in the safe for a few new things on the wish list.. First up for grabs is a small ring mauser (Spanish) in...

Looking to see if anyone has some either once fired or new brass with a 416 Taylor headstamp... I've got more than a hundred 458 Win Mag that have been re-sized for the taylor on hand.. and have about 20 properly head stamped pieces on hand as well.. But.. Im giving serious consideration to...