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  1. Vintageguy

    Trophy Shiping Costs, Turkiye ( Turkey ) to USA

    I did Trophy Shippers and got a rue rue on warehouse storage fees anyway. If this years shipment ends up costing close to last time it’ll be pictures only going forward.
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    Politics

    The way the cartels are benefiting from our open border you could make the same argument for our politicians.
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    Politics

    True but the elites didn’t take him seriously in 2016 but he wasn’t able to stay for a second term either when they woke up, regardless of huge turnout. The only way Trump gets elected this time is if they make a back door deal with him to allow him to claim the presidency in exchange for...
  4. Vintageguy

    Politics

    This whole thing is sad but it loudly presses home the message that NOBODY outside the establishment is ever going to be allowed to be president. I told my wife after 2016 that anything like Trump would never be allowed to happen again. I just didn’t know that they would be so arrogant as to be...
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    1 MOA accuracy less common than you think ?

    I realized after re-reading my own post that it might easily be taken in a way I did not intend with the “I get it”. But by that I meant literally I get their intent and the application I believe the same as yourself. I watched their podcasts on this with great interest and they seemed to devote...
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    1 MOA accuracy less common than you think ?

    I get it and Hornadys’ videos on 20 shot groups etc. Those points are all valid and appropriate for specific applications but I have never fired 5 shots, one right after the other, while hunting big game. I’ve rarely have ever fired three. I also don’t shoot beyond 350 ever. The long range...
  7. Vintageguy

    Cape Buffalo Mount Question

    Same, just center was likely soft and not built back the same by taxidermist.
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    Politics

    Tulsi Gabbard’s recent comments on her current stance on the second amendment.
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    Politics

    She looks like her father, Web Hubble.
  10. Vintageguy

    ZIMBABWE: Terrific With Tokoloshe Safaris!!!

    Congratulations on your successful adventure.
  11. Vintageguy

    What Will Banning Of Trophy Hunting Result In?

    I’m in that same boat. With taxidermy and shipping being what it is I don’t think I will have as much done in the future. But I know that is keeping many from having their turn at the table, so to speak. The west is unfortunately infected, many hunters too, with this entitled self important...
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    What Will Banning Of Trophy Hunting Result In?

    I agree with the video. The bans on the exportation of trophies to the west is turning the knob on the door that opens to the end of hunting. Potential first time safari goers will stay home and as veteran hunters are taking more pictures and less trophies, due to high shipping costs, the...
  13. Vintageguy

    Spoke with Bill at Swift Bullets yesterday

    I had an HR manager tell me, when I asked about getting a new lineman to replace a retired lineman, that they had gone through 2 rounds of ten. First 10 had all wash out due to no valid drivers license and or failed drug tests. You see it doesn’t make any difference if your state has legalized a...
  14. Vintageguy

    Current Production Winchester Mod 70 Safari Express

    I have two. One in 375H&H the other in 458 WM. Both love A-frames and Barnes TSX equally. I have no idea how many times I’ve shot my 375 but I recently found a 12”x12”x8” box in my garage full of fired brass I had forgotten about. I only have about 120 rounds through the 458 and haven’t used it...
  15. Vintageguy

    CBL Debate Over, CBL Loses

    It’ll be interesting to see how long legal hunting of wild lions, enjoyed mostly by wealthy westerners, from countries that are consistently becoming bigger and bigger pia’s to African nations, survives. I see the growing anger shown by African nations towards westerners who think it is their...
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    Threats to Hunting

    I see, where I live, poor public land due to lack of forest management and a game department interested in nothing but deer. This leaves little opportunity for quality small game hunting and deer hunting is confined mostly to inaccessible private land. There is close to zero interest in hunting...
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    CBL Debate Over, CBL Loses

    I saw a comment that it’s less about the antis than it is about the general non hunting public as they will decide by voting. Ok, problem is the antis are winning the battle in shaping the opinions of that non hunting public. The proof is how they have successfully placed on equal footing the...
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    CBL Debate Over, CBL Loses

    Seems like a great precedent to call for the ban of all game breeding, stocking for hunting, and fenced hunting in general. Heck, it wouldn’t be much more than a baby step to outlaw the sale of wildlife completely for the purpose of killing it, particularly actual “wild” animals, since that’s...
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    Parker Brothers Shotgun

    Your gun was made in 1894 and its value is largely dependent upon its tightness, bore condition, and original configuration such as barrel length. With a Damascus barreled gun shiny bores, tight on face, and tight ribs will make it desirable. Dark pitted bores, loose action or ribs greatly...
  20. Vintageguy

    Large rifle primer availability

    I recently paid $75 for 500 large rifle magnum primers and got mocked by an acquaintance for it. I told him that soon he’d wish he could find them at all let alone for that price. Guess who won’t need to waste their time bumming me for some when they can’t find them?
  21. Vintageguy

    Best practice vs good enough for hunting

    Reloading is definitely something that people approach differently,in minor ways mostly, depending on their purpose. Nowadays I would recommend resources such as Hornady with their instructions and they have a very good podcast on YouTube. I first learned from an individual who gave me some very...
  22. Vintageguy

    Politics

    It called life. 33 years of dealing with corporate lies and politicians and their shady deals and seeing both fleece the customer and the taxpayer. Now I’m going back to my coffee because I violated a personal rule of not engaging with neo cons with TDS because, 1 it does no good, and 2 you...
  23. Vintageguy

    Politics

    Thank you for clearing that up. All politicians and bureaucrats are honest and there is zero mischief or corruption in our government. Also, a lot of money went to places other than supposed weapons. But you actually made me laugh out loud. If you think government and large corporations are ran...
  24. Vintageguy

    Politics

    It would have likely helped some if they had actually put in place an inspector general to insure funds went where they were supposed to. I can only imagine one reason for not wanting anyone watching what you’re doing and it isn’t anything positive.
  25. Vintageguy

    Age of first African hunting trip

    I turned 55 the day I fulfilled a lifelong dream of taking a Cape Buffalo and that was my first trip.
  26. Vintageguy

    Another 458 Win Mag thread

    458 Win Mag, 500 grain A-Frames. My goal was 2150 per second. I’m calling it good. 450 grain TSX factory and hand loads go in the same hole. Shot with Winchester Model 70 Safari Express with factory iron sights off bench at 50 yards and they are not low, my hold was bottom of bull at the...
  27. Vintageguy

    Africa prices?

    Agree. I don’t see the Safari business any different than any other if there is competition for hunters then price point has to play. RSA is a prime example of competition at work. If you could just charge twice as much for the same thing the next are offering at half you’re going to be lonely...
  28. Vintageguy

    Buffalo Cull Hunt

    What is the hunting method? Spot and stalk, tracking, or blind?
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    Reloading question for cases

    I have only experienced it on loads at or over 105% of extruded powder on straight walled 458WM cases. After lots of testing with a chronograph I have found loads for 450 & 500 grain bullets that aren’t compressed as much while giving me the desired velocities and accuracy. I’ve never been a fan...
  30. Vintageguy

    What airlines besides Delta are gun friendly....heading to Argentina in 2025

    I had one of the well known travel agents here advise me to rent a gun there. Even they saw it as too much hassle.
  31. Vintageguy

    Click BANG!!!

    The primers can be compromised but still ignite. The click bang is actually the primer pop muffled by the loaded case. You absolutely have an issue with the primer or powder but experimenting with either or both in a loaded round is very dangerous. New powder old bad primer doesn’t fix it and...
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    I will be going to Africa!!!

    Congratulations ! You’ll get hooked.
  33. Vintageguy

    Click BANG!!!

    I’ve had that happen with old military surplus loads. It is a very dangerous situation as the primer pop can in some instances move the bullet far enough forward to effectively cause it to start to engrave in the lands before the charge ignites and can thereby cause extremely dangerous pressure...
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    Reloading question for cases

    Looks like case bulging caused by the load being too compressed. I have experienced that with some powders and 500 grain bullets. My Barnes loads don’t do it because imo the TAC powder I use on those seems to compress easier. The bulging can affect chambering too. Good news is I have pulled the...
  35. Vintageguy

    Smokeless powder shortage on the way?

    I’ve learned the past few years to keep on top of my personal inventory and buy when available rather than when needed. I’ve also moved to powders that have versatility across the calibers I load so I have options when low. Picked up 500 magnum rifle primers, big bore brass and 11 lbs of...
  36. Vintageguy

    Simple question, complicated answer perhaps?

    One solution is hook up with a PH that you click with and operates in multiple areas and then you are always hunting with a friend. Some will say that it’s only business always with the PH but imo that attitude will pretty much prevent the development of a friendship. I greatly enjoy the company...
  37. Vintageguy

    Buffalo ride!

    Did anyone notice the first guy running in the video? More proof of you only have to be faster than who you are with. The second guy made a right turn to bring the bull past the guns. Smart move as had he kept going in the same direction as his companion he would’ve been on the opposite side of...
  38. Vintageguy

    Big Buffalo Bulls 46-48" Hunt Available 2024

    Monster bulls in a top shelf area. I envy whoever takes this.
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    Buffalo ride!

    For me watching that first shot on video seemed sketchy but I also realize when you are intensely concentrating things slow down and you are fined tuned to the picture before you. But that situation could have very easily ended with a corpse impaled on a dead buffalo’s horn. I have had dogs...
  40. Vintageguy

    Buffalo ride!

    Talk about “Choot it! Choot it!”. Seriously though, he’s lucky that bull didn’t stick that horn tip in his bum or kidneys.
  41. Vintageguy

    Politics

    Trump has never been a true conservative republican. More like a Kennedy or Bill Clinton democrat. I think he is likely spending a lot of time in thought weighing running mates and I don’t think Kennedy is outside the realm of possibility due to him never getting a faction of the Republican...
  42. Vintageguy

    Barnes tsx

    This is absolutely an issue one should consider. Swift’s stock has been sad since back in the pandemic while Barnes TSX were readily available. Tonight I checked and Swift has no A-frames in 375 300gr, or 458’s in 450 and 500gr. Meanwhile all we’re in stock with Barnes.
  43. Vintageguy

    Offhand vs. Sticks

    Don’t bother with monopod type, they stink. Here for deer I use bipod sticks but for a big bore the recoil will bounce the rifle off the rest, because you need a firm hold on the forend rather than holding the stick. As far as offhand on dangerous game, if you’re human your adrenaline will be up...
  44. Vintageguy

    Politics

    His condition isn’t new. Biden was a mess during the 2020 campaign. Trump is sharp as a tack as far as cognitive abilities he’s just a bombastic asshole with no gift for smooth political comments. The fact that this out of control bunch of wannabe authoritarians are trying every dirty trick in...
  45. Vintageguy

    You Tube Hunting Couple Brown Bear Gone Wrong

    No doubt the bear was coming for payback. At that distance I would’ve thought that it was coincidence that he chose their direction but it laid that idea to rest. Lots of people operating beyond their limits. YouTube is full of people who can’t shoot long range, can’t shoot 100 yards, and aren’t...
  46. Vintageguy

    Politics

    Our Great Lakes is another great example. Compared to the 70’s they’re pristine. Power companies here in the USA have scrapped, not moth balled, coal fired plants then they can’t understand why we couldn’t begin to support a charging station infrastructure. One charging station takes as much...
  47. Vintageguy

    New 458 Win Mag, my first

    Nice rifle. I received a 458 win mag from my wife at Christmas in the Winchester Safari Express and have been blown away by its accuracy. Also plan to reload it. Hopefully I can find some good cast bullet loads for playing around. There’s a guy on YouTube working up longer range loads with light...
  48. Vintageguy

    Politics

    Working class people know better than believe the government B.S. Layoffs are widespread across industries now. I’ve worked in the electric utility industry my whole life and have never seen involuntary severances and we are cutting now along with another large neighboring utility. If you look...
  49. Vintageguy

    Politics

    The easiest solution would be the federal government actually doing their job and secure the border. Trying to take over the guard would be a foolish and inflammatory move.
  50. Vintageguy

    Politics

    Sorry for the negativity that follows but I am somewhat baffled how you all talk like this nation still has honest elections. Despite the weaponizing of multiple government agencies against anyone not part of the corrupt establishment. Despite the national media playing the role of propaganda...
 
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