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SYes last time I had a crate come in it had to go to a USDA approved taxidermist first. Found one about an hour and half north of me. He...
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SThey have become total jerks! Making up any excuse to force you to the additional expense of a USDA taxidermist. Contact your...
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SSurgeon1 reacted to Themauserkid's post in the thread Want To Sell Custom Mauser action, ready to build with
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Small ring large thread standard length action, with 33/40 style lightening cuts, that’s ready to build. Bottom metal is marked... -
SSurgeon1 reacted to Hunter-Habib's post in the thread Purchasing my first double, Sabatti safari big five or Merkel 140AE - advice requested with Like.
Merkel all seven days of the week. This is absolutely no contest.
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SSurgeon1 replied to the thread Ethiopian Airlines - Anxiety in Addis Abada.I've flown Ethiopian 3 times including twice during covid when it was your only choice as all other airlines couldn't get you there...
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SSurgeon1 reacted to Vintageguy's post in the thread Ethiopian Airlines - Anxiety in Addis Abada with Like.
Staffing at airports everywhere seems to be degrading in quality each time I fly. It simply amazes me that people can work daily in a...
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SSurgeon1 reacted to Andrew62's post in the thread Ethiopian Airlines - Anxiety in Addis Abada with Like.
The purpose of this post is to share my experience of flying through the ADD airport in Addis Adaba, and the challenges I faced flying...
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SSurgeon1 replied to the thread New from Wyoming.Welcome, I'm in SE Wyoming and hunt the mountain states but really concentrate on Africa! Reach out anytime
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SSurgeon1 reacted to Uncontrolled_round_feed's post in the thread Indulge me...Ruger no 1 thoughts. with Like.
My trio - from top, 25-06, 7x57, and 375H&H. They are delightful.
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SSurgeon1 reacted to Just a dude in BC's post in the thread Indulge me...Ruger no 1 thoughts. with Like.
I have not read all the replies, so apologies if what I am typing has been spelled out by others. But! Here is why I love Ruger no.1's...
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SIt seems with 100% frequency people conflate single shot rifles with dangerous game hunting with single shot rifles. Two totally...
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SSurgeon1 replied to the thread .375H&H Barrel length… what say you?.I’ve worn electronic ear plugs for years and they have improved greatly over the years. My hearing has continued to worsen for more than...
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SSurgeon1 replied to the thread City Lodge or Africa Sky.Africa sky
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SUsed 300 win mag...it worked....also 416 rigby and 470.....would say out of the 3 the 416 rigby a very good choice for general hunting...
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SI agree with Mr Peacocke, a double at close range (only way to hunt buff IMO),...very appropriate