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Just an FYI, you probably already know, but C Sharps is the next block North on Centennial drive from Shiloh Sharps. If you’re stopping, check out both.

Here’s a Malcolm short scope (6x with recoil slide) on a 1885 Meacham. ( not a Sharps, but it shows the scope.

The length at the end is basically like a sun shade. It just spreads out the length on longer barreled guns.you can remove the front sight dovetail and extend it to the end, with a longer extension

There’s something very nostalgic about shooting Buffalo guns, Lever guns and Single action revolvers. Hunting with them too. Also have similar caliber lever guns and many 1885 designs ( no Italians) in all the “Sharps Rifle Calibers”. A repeating 50-110 Lever gun, gets your attention, but...

Here’s a couple 1874 sharps. A 45-70, 30” Long Shiloh Sharps, and a 45-110, 34” C Sharps. I use them when hunting in Canada and cannot handgun hunt.

I hunt regularly with a 10” scoped Freedom arms FA83 and 5” custom 5 shot Ruger Bisley. Loaded with hand loads and heavy bullets, it is much more effective than you would think. The 41 FA along with one in 475L are going with me on the HHI handgun hunt next year

Matt, You should check out Handgun Hunters International. We organize groups of hand gun hunters on African safari’s every two years. The 2025 Hunt has already filled (sold out) two camps, but there’s already one or two interested party’s looking to book into a third camp.

I have a buddy that has family that owned a chrome plating shop. He did a complete springbok head and horns in nickle chrome. It looked pretty good, I like copper or something similar

Is it done like they do to coat plastic car parts with metal? a spray on metallic primer, then charge it electrically to bronze, copper, brass etc coat it. Even a painted on surface coating would look good.

It’s the lightest tripod I’ve used, that has lock down legs for height, not the twist to tighten legs. Twist legs will collapse with light pressure. The head pops off on one pin, (switcharoo setup) so you can carry a spotting scope on a mount and switch easily. It is an extremely stable platform...

I have a Big pod rest on an adrenaline tripod, with a one hand trigger camera mount for adjustment. It is a fantastic shooting platform, set up for me, mainly shooting scoped revolvers.

I’ve stayed at the Afton house a few times, great place, wonderful meals included.

Welcome from N Idaho, right across the river.

I’ll take this one, have not read it yet.

Welcome from just down the road. Lots of folks here from N Idaho. I’m out in the woods a few miles N of you.

Welcome from another N Idaho’an. You found a great place here

ANY and EVERY animal is a trophy, and great memory of an enjoyable hunt. I like to know the quality of the animals I have chosen, as compared to what’s out there. The score is just a way to look at the whole spectrum of animals and representation of their sizes.

You can treat them with a wood hardner or preservative so they will be more stabilized to humidity and dryness. Here’s one option:

Still looking for some, if anyone has some they could part with.

Just a great little revolver bullet. 400 grainers are a good combination of speed and power

Looking for some 400 grain A-frame, flat points in .475 caliber. Been on order forever.

I’m starting to agree with your comment ……”pics may be the way to go”…….. I spoke with quite a few folks at SCI about cull hunts. Basically shoot a bunch, take lots of pics, enjoy and head home.

Just a quick follow up, I have an appointment to drive out to Sea-Tac Thursday morning, to collect my crate. Unfortunately, Turkish Air added a wonderful surprise “storage fee” of $870. Not that there’s anything I can do about it. The good news is it’s arrived, all cleared, and ready to pick up.

I just received an email that my crate has been received here on the west coast at Sea-Tac, and in control of coppersmiths. Should be able to run out to the coast next week and collect my crate. Just for information, everything (10 critters) was crated up, ready to go, paid off 11/20/2022.

Yes, they were at SCI, I saw 2 of the in house security officers looking out the window ( sub station 3 rd floor N/E corner) snickering. Saw the whiners wandering off all wet and bedraggled.

There were some protesters on the N side of the convention center, they had paper signs, and it rained on them! They looked like sad wet dogs leaving. What a shame.

Expecting to speak with Coppersmiths this morning, to get a customs clearance date, but……. Here’s from the Airlines: I trust you are well. We regret to advise that your consignments did not depart as scheduled due to the disaster in Turkey. The flights have however been rebooked as per...

Of course the day we got to Nashville for convention, (after 2 canceled flight, moving to a different airline, and getting 4 delays) I received the Turkish Air tracking from Coppersmiths. It will arrive over on the coast in Seattle, the day before we get home. Estimated 3 days to clear...

They are superb quality firearms, my new one should be finished and shipped to me in July. GLWS

At least you have a flight scheduled, I still have not received any info on movement. And to think, I was thinking about a Christmas delivery after a 11/20 clearance date. Now I guess I’m “hoping “ for March??

I agree with you on costs. Taxidermy and shipping is the biggest expense of a safari. I’ve got a great variety already, I’ll be looking for some fun cull hunts, where I don’t have a need for taxidermy and related costs. That will create 2X as many hunts. Still waiting for my crate to ship...

I’ll take the 300 grain sierras 5 boxes $160.+ shipping

CRIES of the Savanna

When I spoke with the Coppersmith representative in Seattle, she said if I can’t get there after the first week, their storage is only $50. Per week, so depending on weather ( lots of snow and ice in N Idaho) it won’t be bad if I need to wait a few days for clear roads there and back. She was...

Beautiful trophy’s and memories. do you mind sharing your shipping info and pricing, plus on this end, airport transfer fees, and if it was then trucked to your home. I’m in the middle of getting mine shipped as well, it’s always enlightening to see costs from different countries and US...

All paperwork being complete, but apparently a lot of shipping goes thru Turkish Air. With all the issues associated with the earthquake damage, no one is sure how this will affect shipping at this time. All the transfers, customs, cities, handling etc on this end is being billed at $850...

Just got an email from shippers to me and coppersmiths. I’ll sign and send POA docs to coppersmiths in Seattle.

From plains game hunting,Kudu pedestal, springbok, shoulder mount. Euros, Gemsbok, blue Wildebeest, impala, wart hog, red Hartabeest, springbok, then a zebra and jackal rug, and lots of flat skins, including another jackal. … if I remember correctly

I just received my shipping forms for payment from “Safari Cargo Systems” for one crate (total of 10 animals. 2 full mounts, 5 euro mounts, 2 rugs and 4 flat skins) approx 4’x3’x4’ shipped to Seattle WA, for me to pick up. Original permits, dated 11/2022, vet docs etc all inclusive total of...

Welcome from another Idahoan

I’m hoping to do the same next week. All my permits and paperwork, along with my crate have been collected from “Lifeform Taxidermy” I’m waiting for the same message.

Welcome, now you can start planning a few safaris

I generally have one longer barreled hunting revolver with a full brake, and a shorter barreled belt gun in the same caliber, for each hunting caliber I use. I know some do not like the looks or the noise of a barrel brake, but as I shoot one handed a lot while hunting, the brake is extremely...

There was a 1 pound one ounce difference in my original Encore to my newer G2 complete gun. To me at least, that makes a huge difference on a moving target. Neither are heavy, especially compared to a rifle.

Yes it is. The best thing is it’s on a G2 frame, not an Encore, so I can swing and shoot off hand with it. I used a 375JDJ for years, but sftee looking at thie 378GNR, had to give it a try. Jdj is on a 444 brass, GNR is on a 405 case, so I get 250-400FPS more out of the same size gun. That makes...

With a scoped FA83 in .454, I feel comfortable and very confident to take anything on Earth, except possibly Elephant, Rhino, and Hippo, due to their massive size, but I’m sure it’s been done.

I know I got an email from Lifeform taxidermy, saying they were closing for the holidays, resuming shipping 1/10/2023 So hoping the wait helps with fuel cists, or whatever the exorbitant charges are from. Should hear soon?? Then I’ll make the drive out to Seattle for the pickup. 6 hours each way...

Cape Buffalo with a Revolver is quite exciting too. I recommend it!

Definitely listen to your PH! Unless you detest the animal he is pointing out to you,( and it’s affordable) if he insists it’s a good animal, just do it. That Springbok was on my first ever safari. I had a list, and WAS going to stick with it. Glad I didn’t, that tiny Springbok went No 1 SCI...

Do some reading, looking at every critter in safari books, it’s kind of a personal thing. Some hunters must deer hunt every fall, personally, I like a one of everything type of approach. I love the variety of animals, and going to different places. I would check with some Safari groups...