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dogcat1 replied to the thread M98 in 7x57 suited for heavier bullets ?.

I have one and a .30-06. Both shoot every bullet I have up to 220's. The .275 Rigby likes everything. I am selling the .30-06 for $10k...

Yesterday at 4:36 PM
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dogcat1 reacted to Red Leg's post in the thread M98 in 7x57 suited for heavier bullets ? with Like.

My Highland Stalker shoots 170's sub MOA.

Yesterday at 4:35 PM
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dogcat1 replied to the thread Caliber recommendations.

7mm Rem, .300 H&H, .300 WM, 30-06, .270 all work. I used a .280 Rem on everything in the Eastern Cape with no issues. My son used his...

Yesterday at 4:34 PM
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dogcat1 reacted to Doubleplay's post in the thread Clothing? + gaiter recommendations with Like.

Just wear comfortable boots and earth colored shorts and shirts. Don’t over think.

Yesterday at 4:33 PM
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dogcat1 reacted to Surgeon1's post in the thread Clothing? + gaiter recommendations with Like.

Tag Safari gaiters are great, I prefer the cloth ones! Their Safari shirts are top notch. Boots should have soft soles and are quiet...

Yesterday at 4:33 PM
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dogcat1 reacted to Luvthunt's post in the thread Clothing? + gaiter recommendations with Like.

Midway has Boyt gaiters . Worked for me.

Yesterday at 4:33 PM
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dogcat1 replied to the thread How many guns is “too many”?.

Not sure. My count has been as high as 80. Right now, I am at 35 or so. I think whatever you can afford is the right number....

Yesterday at 4:32 PM
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dogcat1 replied to the thread What Defines a DG Rifle?.

Not to be argumentative, but I will say it - a bow or a .30-06 or .308 is no way a good idea on buff, lion or elephant. Yes, they will...

Yesterday at 8:12 AM
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dogcat1 replied to the thread Binos for Africa.

Swarovski SLC 8x30 or Leica 10x42 Ranging. Depends on what and where I am hunting.

Monday at 7:12 AM
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dogcat1 replied to the thread Guns.com.

Tried to but could not get it done. No real person on the other end of the phone. Gave up.

Monday at 7:11 AM
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dogcat1 reacted to Tanks's post in the thread 2026 Elephant Hunt Recommendations? with Like.

CMS is the way to go. I have shot 3 elephants with them so far. I would also make sure that they can be imported into the US if you...

Mar 26, 2025
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dogcat1 reacted to SaintPanzer's post in the thread DSC Update from the CEO with Like.

I have only minor thoughts on this. When I first heard Atlanta, it made some sense to me. If the Convention Center in Dallas was...

Mar 26, 2025
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dogcat1 reacted to WAB's post in the thread DSC Update from the CEO with Like.

Unfortunately I agree with you. When it was SCI in Vegas or DSC in Dallas the scales tipped heavily in favor of DSC. If SCI stays in...

Mar 26, 2025
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dogcat1 replied to the thread What is it about 404 Jeffery?.

Also, beats the heck out of using a 45-70....

Mar 26, 2025
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dogcat1 replied to the thread 45-70 dangerous game?.

You are 100% correct. The 30-40 Krag is an antique as is the 45-70, 45-whatever else. They are fun to shoot but not for DG. Yes you can...

Mar 26, 2025

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