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I am searching for a trustworthy gun dealer, gunsmith, licensed FFL to receive rifle, ammunition and accessories from New Mexico in Montgomery, Texas.

Welcome from a former New Mexican. I lived up in the Chama/TA area. Strange as it may seem to some, I was an LEO and most of my friends from that former life were the outlaws. I was there last 4th of July after getting out of Minneapolis VA hospital for Agent Orange throat cancer. Local folks...

I never had the money, until late. I never really took care of myself, I guess a near death experience in SE Asia kinda' said live while you can. And I did, really did. Couldn't stand being cooped up, worked outside and on my feet all my life. Outlaw, wildland firefighter, LEO, surveyor, bar...

A VSO is vital to getting your claim. When the VFW VSO here in Udon started work with me, I knew immediately he wasn't going to help. I went shopping for a good one. Luckily one of the Marines in our little group did the work and then some and became a VSO and a damn good one. The good ones know...

An example of private care: Back in Texas I always went for a checkup at employee health when I returned from a one month millionaire visit to Thailand. A blood test showed a liver problem. I was sent to a private doc/clinic. The doc said you have a cyst/tumor on your liver. Oh great. He said...

At one point in time the VA in New Mexico had a system that worked well for rural patients, which were more than likely well over 50%. I was one. The VA at that time contracted with local clinics, not private doctors or clinics. For some reason, although we had 2 good clinics in my area they...

I recently spent 8 months in Minneapolis VA for Agent Orange caused throat cancer, complete laryngectomy (much to some folk's delight), and no other VA facility before. I can only attest to what I saw. Excellent doctors and care. Up to date cancer treatment. I have a new "throat" to swallow...

Wishing a very speedy recovery.

My condolences to family and friends. RIP

Beautiful work. My old saddle was a high back. Loved it for mountain riding. Thanks for showing us.

Welcome, great hunt, great shooting. May you always be able to fuel your addiction...lol.

Here I lie, the example of not going when one should. I knew I wasn't staying in shape. More or less settled down with one woman, I live in Thailand, most exercise was walking from one bar to the next. Divorced for the last time, free and for the first time had the money. But I had let that...

I've decided to use Tile for my trips in the states when I get out of hospital next month. I will also use on my trip home to Thailand where there will be 2 change of planes. If they work I'll use next year for trip to Africa. I've never forgotten how lucky I was. Plane stop in Dallas on my way...

No problem with the tax, problem with where the money goes. It needs to go into a wildlife fund or a specialized law enforcement fund concerned with wildlife.

No more true than the "invisible chair" story or any of the other right wing lies about the ceremony.

It appears I will need to buy the cheapest apple device I can that will work with air tags. I've no use for apple devices, never have used them, never will. Not fond of microspurt either.

As I understand one has to have an Apple device to work with the air tags. Is there an Android equivalent?

Welcome from another old swamp rat that went to the mountains. Might as well start saving...lol.

All good information for someone like me who is new and still learning. I've still a long wait until Sept. '25 and still a lot to learn about getting to S.A. Thinking seriously of taking an airline like Qatar or Emirates even if it takes longer just for for the comfort for the price difference...

Welcome, I grew up on the Texas side of Louisiana, Orange. Been long gone from there but the days of the Big Oaks Club will always be in my mind.

Admittedly my guiding and hunting times were many, many moons ago before we had access to the bullets we do now. I hunted in terrain that could produce shots from anywhere from 50 to 500 meters. I never liked it if a client showed up with less than 30-06. Longer shots demand a flat shooting...

I'll not forget why you died my friend, my "brother". You are in my heart forever. Semper Fi.

A great documentary, one that I was vaguely aware of before. My ex father in law flew B-17's over Germany in WWII. He was Jewish and I used to tease him about getting shot down, "Fred, what would you do on the way down?" "Throw my dog tags away", "Hell, with that nose it would do no good". A...

Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery.

I write this from a VA hospital bed where I am recovering from a throat cancer operation. I won't be able to talk, making some folks happy...lol. But it is my leg that is the problem. Skin was taken to rebuild part of my throat and that included a nerve. It will improve but at present I can't...

Actually 2 new aspects. Why was there only one gun, if indeed that was the case. The client was disabled to a degree the PH doesn't want him/her along on the finish with a wounded buffalo. We don't know for sure there was only one gun. We do know the client was disabled. That hits home. I'm...

Next year will be my first trip to Africa and first to hunt Buffalo. My PH says Barnes TSX or Swift A-Frames for my 416 Rigby. I'll still have solids that I hope to not have to use. Years of guiding in the mountains of N. New Mexico for elk, mule deer and occasional bear or lion I learned what...

One of the reasons ex #2 liked AC/DC...lol. She would also tell you when she hunted she wasn't looking for horns, she was looking for balls. She became weird, I became gone...lol.

Great report and a great trip. I'm looking forward to hunting with Game 4 next Sept.

Menudo, a hangover breakfast. I lived in Northern New Mexico for some 20+ years, never had, never plan on having. Ah now Boudin and raw oysters along with mud bugs, mon cher that be one good eat. Yea I lived down there in the Cajun part of TX before moving to NM. My first ex. was Cajun and...

I used a 300 WM for years, beat hell out of that Rem. 700 BDL and the Leupold scope in saddle scabbard, truck, and just walking the mountains. I hit on the right load early and it never failed to to at worst cut 3 bullet holes touching at 100 with one often barely traceable. That rifle accounted...

I acquired a BSA in 308 from a Navaho friend in the early 70's. Yes that extremely loud muzzle brake. Very light and one could shoot one handed, if not expecting to hit anything...lol. Invariably what was a nice group would suddenly start to walk. Whatever collector value, if any, was ruined by...

Yep!

When I go next Sept. it will be the same thing I've always worn, a beat up cowboy hat. Minus the shiny USMC globe & anchor pin while in the field.

Speedy recovery and thanks to a couple of brave trackers.

I'm unfortunately on a diet. Presently in VA hospital as Agent Orange finally caught up with me. Cancer and I no longer can speak. If all goes well I'll be out of here and back home in Thailand by end of July. Tough road but I'm a tough old guy. I'll make it that hunt.

Nice one there. I guided for mulies and elk for about 10 or so years in northern New Mexico.

I wore them for years. Even had insulated cowboy boots for the long winter in northern New Mexico. Nothing keeps feet warm when riding in below freezing weather (a little hot choc. with Baileys helps). I don't wear much now as it's just too hot in Thailand except for our 2 week "winter". My...

@Ontario Hunter, yes I have. My gunsmith in New Mexico had one he built, a good push but not a sharp "jab" like I had with my 300 WM that I put quite a few rounds through off the bench and at critters. This will be my first to Africa but not my first rodeo with guns. I've plenty of time, I hope...

Thanks for the vid. I'm hunting buffalo with Wik next Sept. Kudu and Impala also but buffalo is my goal. I'm looking forward to it and hope I've gotten in good enough shape by then.

I'm a new guy and this will be my first and unfortunately probably only trip. My main objective is Cape Buffalo. As of now the 416 Rigby that is being built on a CZ 550 action is the only rifle I will carry. I do have a couple of plains animals in the hunt, Kudu and Impala. Now to you guys this...

Business is the only way to fly. I'm headed to SA August 25. I'm hoping that business isn't an arm and a leg. If you don't mind, what airline and the cost for your trip. Mine will be convoluted. I'll be flying into the states to pick up my 416 Rigby as Thailand doesn't allow firearms (pay no...

Hah, no shirt in Thailand probably should pertain to all farangs, in or out of vehicles. Sitting in one of the well known hotel/bars on Soi Sleaze, Soi 6 watching "Pattaya man cometh". Farangs with no shirts, flab flopping about come down the soi and they were not even "assaulted" by the ladies...

Having sold all my pistols and rifles when I moved to Thailand, no guns allowed (disregard the daily shootings), I have no "2nd rifle" to carry. If, big if, my son in the states has held on to the BSA .308 and the custom ammo for it I may consider bringing it. The chamber is longer than...

I believe about every reason has been at least mentioned already. Like so many issues there are more than one or two reasons. The anti's want to take our guns and that includes hunting. They do not realize or I guess care that hunting is the only reason there is anything to hunt or for them...

I will, health permitting, be going for Cape Buffalo, Kudu and Impala, in the fall of 25. The buff is what I am really going for. I have a small house, 3 "bedrooms" but I don't think any mount would be appropriate in the bedroom, well maybe...lol. Cost and room have me debating with myself...

Welcome from an expat Texan, living in Thailand for 14 years now. Sounds like you and your family will have a great time.

USMC SGT-Vietnam 66-67 Semper Fi! Never forget.

I had a Leupold on my 300 Win. Mag. The only time it was ever off was when a "somebody" dropped the rifle/scope directly on the door frame of my 4X4. It went everywhere, horseback included, never had a problem in years of guiding and hunting on my own in the mountains and sagebrush flats of...