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    Knife carry - back of belt?

    I also keep my sheath knife in the backpack when hunting here. I'll only ever need it when dressing an animal and then I'll have to take off the pack anyway. I don't take a knife with me to Africa. It's pointless. They won't let me touch a carcass.
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    Politics

    You watch that crap? I didn't know who Bunny was until the show started. I thought it was tasteless. Didn't mind the music but once the dancers started having sex with themselves with their clothes on, I switched to Winter Olympics. By halftime it was pretty clear the game was going to be a...
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    Politics

    Well, I'm sure the owners of the Ambassador Bridge figure they should be able to stop progress forever for their own financial benefit. Maybe Obama had something to do with it but the way I read the article it seemed like this was a deal between Michigan and Canada. Are they not joint owners...
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    Politics

    And just when I thought it couldn't get nuttier https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/trump-gordie-howe-bridge-9.7081924 Of course the White House hasn't responded to media requests for clarification. I'm sure everyone in the White House, including the president, has no clue what he was talking...
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    Bringing trophies back as checked baggage

    Brokers can't do anything a private individual couldn't do for himself. And obviously personal effects go through a different line at customs than commercial goods or I'd be standing around waiting my turn behind crates of bananas. The warehouse will play more games with a private individual...
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    expats, partial expats, and offshoring wealth - share your experience

    Canada has a tax treaty with the US that has worked well for me. Our health care is "good" but also free. When you retire, health care immediately becomes a concern. And health insurance premiums! We just fall apart as we get older. I have stayed away from real estate. Too much maintenance...
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    Euro mount finishing

    Here's what it looked like on the ground. Not a big difference. I think Kevin may have waxed the horns. Here's one of the springbucks from that trip. No evidence of paint or wax. Note how Kevin tags his horns with labeled shrink wrap. The other douche bag taxidermist drilled holes in the...
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    Discolored buffalo boss

    We send all clients' skulls out the door with paste wax on the horns/antlers. Brings out the colors nicely but will not change color which seems to be what OP is looking for. Client can buff up the horns to a rich shine or leave them dull and natural looking. Waxing horns will not harm them...
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    WW2 History Photo

    Mustang fighters were made at the streetcar plant in Thunder Bay, Ontario. I seem to recall DeHavillide (sp) bombers were built in eastern Ontario. I'll have to check on that. Oops. Wrong on both counts. Hurricanes and Helldivers made in Thunder Bay. Lancaster bombers built in Windsor.
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    Euro mount finishing

    Camera is not working on my phone right now but I think there must be an image of Barbary sheep skull in the gallery. The cores were cut down to four or five inches. The sheaths slid on easily. I attached them to the skull with tiny screws through the base of sheath on the backside. That way...
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    Politics

    Okay, why did Gabbard show up in Georgia? She says Trump told her personally on the phone to get involved. Now Trump says Bondi ordered Gabbard to go down. Watch out, Pam. The bus is coming. :D Must be a serious shortage of antacids in D.C. these days.
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    .416 to .404 Jeffrey?

    I thought he had a 416 Rigby. My mistake. Conversion to 404 from 416 Rem would be easier than 416 Rigby. I actually used 416 Rem bottom metal for my 404J build on 98 Mauser. It worked perfectly without modification. The 416 Rem follower and loading ramp should also require no modification...
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    WW2 History Photo

    A bomber taking off an aircraft carrier gave it away immediately.
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    Discolored buffalo boss

    Yes. However, I would suggest black Kiwi or some similar paste shoe polish. Not the liquid stuff. Apply with a shoe brush. Don't worry, it won't hurt the horns. I don't think this was caused by overcooking. It doesn't make sense for where the problem is located.
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    My newest acquisition and problem child

    Odd that it has a bolt handle bent for a scope and tapped for a one-piece base but has retained the military Mauser flag safety. I suggest a Parkwest or Wisner 3-position Model 70 style safety and shroud (~$200). Flag safety is not the most expeditious to operate and of course it will not...
 
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