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330.06king reacted to VertigoBE's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with
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Isn't there also a saying going something like: You wouldn't "save" your wife/girlfriend for the next guy, right? Enjoy your fine things... -
330.06king reacted to Woodcarver's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
I had a lot of people look at me sideways when they saw me using original Colts and Winchesters to shoot SASS matches. To me, using the...
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330.06king reacted to WAB's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
I have to add to my comment. This penchant for not refinishing vintage guns is a uniquely American affliction. In the UK and on the...
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330.06king reacted to 318AE's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
I’ve traveled to Africa with each of the four brands you mentioned, none of which were built bespoke for me - I purchased them all in...
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330.06king reacted to bashaw's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
why own it if you're not going to use it to hunt
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330.06king reacted to Tex .416's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
Any horse too fancy to ride is too fancy to own.
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330.06king reacted to Red Leg's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
I am +1 with everyone who believes firearms should be used - particularly those designed for hunting. If I am looking for an...
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330.06king reacted to uplander01's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
I wouldn’t own rifles that I didn’t intend to use. My intention is to use every single one I buy, regardless the cost. I want a...
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330.06king reacted to roverandbrew's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
The Rigby Highland Stalker has done Africa x 3, Texas x 2, Colorado Elk Hunting x 2, Colorado Pronghorn x 1, Tennessee deer and hog x 3...
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330.06king reacted to Beck's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
I swear to god every time I leave for Safari without my .450 Rigby it spites me when I return
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330.06king reacted to skydiver386's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
I have a large bore rifle nearing completion that will go well over 10k. For me this is a massive investment, but if I'm going to...
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330.06king reacted to chashardy's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
Yes. My 416 Rigby Big Game has been to Africa 3 times and to Australia once. I bought it to hunt, and the nicks and scratches are part...
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330.06king reacted to Vashper's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
What a lovely theme! Just today, we were arguing about Swarovski scopes (I've been shooting moose with a sight for 50 bucks for five...
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330.06king reacted to Hyena's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
100% agree with you! AND, if it gets scratches or dings while hunting, I am happy. Those are memory marks. No sense having a closet...
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330.06king reacted to sgt_zim's post in the thread Those with high value firearms, do you bring them to Africa to hunt with? with Like.
Rifles are meant to have years of palm oil and sweat darkening the walnut stock, to be scratched, to have faded bluing. Character...