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  1. Ridge Runner

    G'day from the UK

    Welcome to the AH forum.
  2. Ridge Runner

    "Lighter Politics" Humour

    That's a no brainer....the guy supervising Trump.
  3. Ridge Runner

    HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

    Yeap....small trailers.....Now if they were of 5th wheel status 8' x 30' at maximum weight....now your talking.:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: Flame tower is a nice touch to light that long fuse from a few feet away then run like you are being charged by a pissed off cape buffalo to a safe distance...
  4. Ridge Runner

    "Lighter Politics" Humour

    So sadly true these days.
  5. Ridge Runner

    Products that just won't DIE

    Ok, I'm just going to keep thinking ballroom dancing and say that's why they wore out. They really were''t meant to work in.
  6. Ridge Runner

    HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

    This saddens me......You only have 4 trailers... and small ones from the looks of the trailers.....{and Im not nearby to see and hear the flashes and bangs}.:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: "Only in America......" (Larry the Cable Guy visits a fireworks factory) {well...ok....in war torn countries...
  7. Ridge Runner

    Products that just won't DIE

    I did the same. I started buying Wrangler jeans when Levi's went to +/- $20.00 a pair and Wranglers were around +/- $10.00 a pair.
  8. Ridge Runner

    Hello from Austria

    Welcome to the AH community.
  9. Ridge Runner

    Hello from Illinois

    Welcome to the AH community.
  10. Ridge Runner

    Question regarding process of Handling ammunition while flying in SA?

    This past trip was 40 days in Africa. I had to purchase 30-06 and was lucky to find Africa Outdoors had 2 boxes of 35 grain, Hornady 22 Hornet ammo. I purchase 3 boxes of Oryx 30-06 165 grain and 1 box of 25 count that I thought was 50 count, the same as I have purchased here in the US. The hunt...
  11. Ridge Runner

    Products that just won't DIE

    I purchased these jeans, real denim, decades ago, back in the late 70's / early 80's. Before Levi & Strauss became anti gun/hunting and before their jeans and other clothing started being made of less quality, of less quality material and they over priced thenselves.
  12. Ridge Runner

    Question regarding process of Handling ammunition while flying in SA?

    On this latest trip... ......unless it is a kilo overweight. That's including 5 kilos of ammo (11 pounds) and 1 1/2 kilos (+/- 3/4 pounds) weight of ammo case with locks. Hopefully you will get an airline agent at check-in that understands "...weight of ammo only..." '...not including...
  13. Ridge Runner

    HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

    Happy Independence Day to everyone and especially to those who served and those still serving.
  14. Ridge Runner

    Products that just won't DIE

    Even the best gear eventually wears out. The current trend by clothing manufacturers is to stop making good products that are: durable, comfortable, looks good, and can stand up to rough/rugged use. I often find myself working in a nice shirt, having an ink pen leak in a pocket or find some...
  15. Ridge Runner

    Rifle and ammo match in RSA

    When the gunsmith chambers or rechambers the barrel he should stamp, or re stamp/ mark the barrel with the proper caliber(s). Good example would be the 458 since some like to ream the chamber from 458WM to 458 Lott. 458 Win Mag / 458 Lott or by polishing out the Win Mag and re stamping Lott...
  16. Ridge Runner

    Rifle and ammo match in RSA

    Good Question. Better questions: 1. Why don’t your custom barrels have caliber markings on them? 2. Does your rifles have the caliber markings on the receiver? Or Any other location on the firearms? This could be the beginnings of a bad hunt. Confusing ammo and rifle.
  17. Ridge Runner

    on a lighter note...

    Add the words readable in alternate fine print: RAPALA, Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops......:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
  18. Ridge Runner

    How many of you use QD rings

    I use QD rings on all of my regular scope rifles. Even the rifles without iron sights and my 22 Hornet that primarily has the thermal scope mounted on it. However, the thermal scope doesn't have a QD mount. Once the scopes are zeroed they can be removed or replaced still maintaining the zero. I...
  19. Ridge Runner

    First safari Cape buffalo

    Congrats! Nice Cape buff.
  20. Ridge Runner

    NAMIBIA: First Safari Lessons Learned

    .....and (even in RSA) such a screw if pressed by the landowner can lead to a mandatory investigation into the incident and the PH could loose his license among other penatues. This happened on my first trip to Africa: I owned up for my mistake when I shot the wrong animal. My PH and I were...
  21. Ridge Runner

    In search of a 12 gauge donor action

    I have considered the same thought of getting a set of double rifle barrels to use on a double barrel shotgun. After several responses from forum members and a couple of discussions with other gunsmiths the conclusion is to get a set of shotgun barrels to go with a double rifle. Reasons being...
  22. Ridge Runner

    I KNOW IT IS OVERKILL BUT WHAT BULLET AND WEIGHT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IN .458 WIN MAG FOR LEOPARD?

    Edit: I probably should have mentioned I'm testing 200 and 225 grain bullets to use in my 340WbyMag. If I need heavier bullets I can opt for my 375H&H using 300 grain bullets or the need to go lighter I can use my 30-06 with 165 or 168 grain bullets 3 grains makes no difference out to 400...
  23. Ridge Runner

    NAMIBIA: First Safari Lessons Learned

    Nice animals. However, shooting a cow wildebeest vs a bull based off the PH identifying and telling you it was a bull. That's a bad or very inexperienced PH. Had the same thing happen to me on a hippo hunt. I suffered through 12 days with a bad PH. I know your position and pain. PHs...
  24. Ridge Runner

    I KNOW IT IS OVERKILL BUT WHAT BULLET AND WEIGHT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IN .458 WIN MAG FOR LEOPARD?

    I'd recommend 338 with the 2 - 12 scope. Then again my 340WbyMag has a 4 - 16 x 50mm 30mm tube scope with Leopold QD medium rings.
  25. Ridge Runner

    Africa At Last

    Great report so far......now quit dangling and give us some African touristy stuff.:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: Happy Hunting.
  26. Ridge Runner

    How to deter hunters from asking me to hunt on my land

    All those sign, some being rather humorous, are good but this sign is a bit informative and a warning to trespassers: DANGER SMALL ARMS IMPACT AREA ENTER AT OWN RISK Of course one would need to do some target practicing from time to time just to prove indiscriminate...
  27. Ridge Runner

    on a lighter note...

    Just walk it off you'll be fine. But we...we hell...mom means when she gets done laughing at whats about to happen..... first need to clean the wound with some alcohol and hydrogen peroxide then some iodine and macuracome to prevent infection before putting on the band-aid.
  28. Ridge Runner

    on a lighter note...

    Parents of course. And a few grandparents (ages +/-40 - 50 years old, the pacifist generation) as well. The kids would be learning to: face their fears face life's challenges Learning their independence Most of all: learning and practicing person to person socializing and Interaction skills
  29. Ridge Runner

    Hello from Northern Idaho!

    Welcome to AH.
  30. Ridge Runner

    What new Ruger would you like to see in a limited special run?

    I like all of the suggestions being considered but since this hypothetical I'm going to upset a few and go for a limited run of the Ruger 44 carbine. I don't remember the model number, maybe 10/44, but it's a sort of similar version of the 10/22. A handy "truck gun" and "pack gun".
  31. Ridge Runner

    Still Searching For A Father's Day Gift? Here's A Great Idea: A Cape Buffalo Scotch Carrier

    I don't have one of these. However years ago I had a similar 2 bottle carrier that I used for traveling. And Yes these carriers are nice. Another benefit is depending on the wording of various state laws; "open", "easy to access", "within reach", etc, etc, these carriers can help avoid a DUI or...
  32. Ridge Runner

    on a lighter note...

    That was my thought when i was writing it:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
  33. Ridge Runner

    on a lighter note...

    Maybe, but (pun intended) I'd say she had a dollar and she is looking for an extra 10 dollars.
  34. Ridge Runner

    on a lighter note...

    When asked, NEVER, say that thought response out loud, "A way out!". My friend was lucky. After inadvertently saying this thought out loud near his wife of 10 years, he is finally due to be released in 2 weeks from the hospital after spending a month on life support. His hospital release is...
  35. Ridge Runner

    I KNOW IT IS OVERKILL BUT WHAT BULLET AND WEIGHT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IN .458 WIN MAG FOR LEOPARD?

    I took a 3 rifle battery: 22 Hornet, 30-06, 458WM, on my latest trip to RS only because I was going for various size animals and didn't have the time to develop lighter loads for my CZ550 458WM. I would have preferred a 2 rifle battery: 22 Hornet and 458WM to save overweight charges. For...
  36. Ridge Runner

    Hello from Texas

    Welcome to AH.
  37. Ridge Runner

    Hello from Tanzania

    Welcome to the AH community.
  38. Ridge Runner

    Caliber Choice Question, Because I'm a Weirdo

    There are a number of unique calibers to choose from. It boils down to what all you intend to do with it. 22 Hornet.....I would opt for the K Hornet 220 Swift 222 22-250 32 Win Spl 32-20 38-55 307 44-40 405 444 I would suggest the 22 K Hornet, 220 Swift, 222, 38-55, and just through in the...
  39. Ridge Runner

    SOUTH AFRICA: Eastern Cape Hunt With GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS

    Didn't think about this till you mentioned it. Entering back to the US arriving in Atlanta the CBP sprayed my boots. Since I started flying in and out of DC the CBP hasn't sprayed any of my footwear once arriving back into the US. I checked for 2 weeks after my return to the US to make sure...
  40. Ridge Runner

    on a lighter note...

    That was the day Trump was scheduled to bomded Iran. They were dropped earlier. Typical weatherman forecast 50/50.....wrong day.
  41. Ridge Runner

    on a lighter note...

    Don't bet on it. My bet is she can check your phone faster than you can delete text messages.
  42. Ridge Runner

    Cost to hunt

    I'm sure you can get an idea from our AH forum sponsors. It depends on what you want to hunt and how many hunting days you want to stay at a lodge. It also depends on location/country you want to hunt in.
  43. Ridge Runner

    Pay It Forward-Free

    I have these springs for Glocks, but they my work on other firearms.
  44. Ridge Runner

    Warning on new Leupold scopes

    Put an entry door lock or any type of a dozen other locks on the closet if you can't add an additional shelf to the upper portion out of reach of toddler(s)/youngster(s).
  45. Ridge Runner

    Do I have a bad die?

    Glad you were able to correct the problem. I was going to ask if you had checked the primers. I ran into some 30-06 brass and 6.8 SPC brass all once fired commercial factory box ammo. Seems the ammo was primed with mil spec primers. I bent and broke 4 pins and bent one rod trying to deprime the...
  46. Ridge Runner

    Warning on new Leupold scopes

    I usually avoid giving a thumbs down; but I cannot phantom what your thinking is on such an assinine supposed safety feature as being a good idea/concept/feature on a rifle scope.
  47. Ridge Runner

    .458 Lott Ammo

    There are several local and not so local gun shops I visit from time to time that stock a few boxes of various African big bore safari rifle ammo. However, their prices are considerably higher than ordering on line from Midway, and those previously mentioned online stores. DISCLAIMER: I reload...
  48. Ridge Runner

    Pay It Forward-Free

    Ref: leather ammo pouch. @19_A_CPT It's yours. I responded to your PM.
  49. Ridge Runner

    Pay It Forward-Free

    I'm doing some reloading room clean up currently have these two items up for grabs. 1. A twenty round leather pouch 4 inches x 5 -7/8 inches. It fits a variety of calibers: 30-06, 375H&H, 458WM, 45-70, etc. 2. A set of Browning bases not sure if these are the original bases that came in...
  50. Ridge Runner

    on a lighter note...

    Good idea. I'll be running on a MAGA platform to insure I can piece together my teens, twenties, thirties, forties, fifties, last year, last month, last week, and yesterday.
 
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