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That’s a stunning rifle. Congratulations.

That makes sense. I wouldn’t use them often. Maybe to dispatch a snake or such around camp. Much like the shotshells for my .44 mag. As for the light loads, I believe he told me he uses filler in the case and necks them down to .41 using lightweight pistol bullets.

I think they may be intentionally using the lighting to hide some flaws in the wood, but based on the previous sale it is still probably a fair deal.

There is a Scout campout I’m scheduled to attend that weekend. I can try to sneak away during the day. Sounds like a great time. I could drive straight over Sunday mid-morning/early afternoon.

Based on that last Model 70 .416 Rem Mag going for $2,650, this looks like a deal. https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/winchester-rifles-model-70-post-64/winchester-70-classic-super-express-416-rem-mag.cfm?gun_id=102007194 I’d ride up from Fort Worth to take a look...

A friend’s father has invited me to look through his reloading equipment and take what I want in dies and other equipment. While talking on the phone he told me that the .458 Lott, due to the straight wall makes a great oversized .410 shotgun by reloading as shotshells. He also told me you...

I feel like one is the ideal number for a hunting party. This goes along with the “Why not Africa?”thread. I haven’t had much luck getting friends or family interested and I’m not worrying convincing others to come with me. I enjoy going to camp and having camaraderie and help when needed...

I was warned of the same with my CZ 550s, but so far have had no problems with the swivel stud.

https://www.leupold.com/vx-5hd-3-15x44-cds-zl2-side-focus-duplex-riflescope

I see no problem leaving a gun loaded. I follow the NRA 3 rules of gun safety. I’m always ready to use them…

I went to the one in Hazelwood about 6 years ago. About the saddest mall I’ve ever seen.

Sounds amazing. If you need a crew member for sailing, I’m in!

Nice work.

I will spend some time at the bar with you…

https://griffinhowe.com/blaser-r8-.300-wm-blarr000964.2 This seems like a fair one.

I didn’t say it was an educated opinion, but it relates to the reasons a person wouldn’t go to Africa.

The last person I told about my desire to hunt in Africa said, “Good luck. I’m not going where they speak, “Toot, toot, toot” and I might not come back with a kidney”.

No clue. I would find it hard to believe that they wouldn’t have someone capable of using a barrel vice and an action wrench on this side of the pond though.

Westley Richards is here in the US as well. I’d imagine they could do that stateside.

I have lined up hog hunting for Saturday night/Sunday morning on a 2900 acre farm near Decatur, Texas. Would be about an hour to an hour and a half drive from the convention center. Haven’t nailed down a price yet. Normal rate is $200 day and $100 if you get a hog. I have rifles for those that...

Nice read. Congratulations. Capisco!

Being that I am in Fort Worth and many of you are coming from much further, I have been thinking of putting together a local hunt(s) around DSC. Wondering who may be interested? The weekend before the show is the last weekend of deer season and hog hunting at night is available. Deer would be...

I have been toying with the idea of building a rifle. If so, I have been seriously considering using a P14 Enfield. I found this seller that pretty much makes a kit. Seems fairly reasonable...

Quite probably. I spoke with him today and he mentioned he’s signed up for the next 5 or so shows.

I was in hospitality for 24 years. First in restaurants, then in casinos. The tipping mentality has changed drastically over that time. Tipping plummeted in 2008 and has been steadily downward since. One of the casinos I worked for changed their model this year. They charge more and give a...

From the entrance, the seller was in the back right corner, against the back wall. Had 3 tables. Was selling most of his stuff at very reasonable prices. One of the few that was not a dealer selling black rifles or plastic pistols.

I’m very glad you did it Rare Breed. Congratulations!

Kentucky Ballistics blamed the explosion of his gun on the round being hot, but was also using a sabot round in a rifle with a muzzle brake. I find it likely the paper was caught in the brake, fouling the barrel.

Welcome from Fort Worth! Happy Anniversary!

While a large portion of this group may own double rifles, I doubt that it is a very large portion of the overall US hunting/gun ownership. As Backyardsniper posted, “…as you might imagine, there is a terrible shortage of 470 N.E. double rifles in the rural KY area…” While not just for Africa...

I didn’t see where you said what your price point is, use, or expected accuracy is…but this would be my choice. https://ceproducts.shop/collections/full-reloading-kit/products/deposit-for-autotrickler-v4-a-d-fx-120i

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/943281763 Remingtons have gone up dramatically. If I wanted new, in the I’d go with this… https://www.gunbroker.com/item/938880122 Along the lines of another thread, if I wanted inexpensive and accurate. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/944735468

Exactly. And while I may be wrong, I looked at it as a Westley Richards is about $55-60k in perfect condition. A B-tier is $25k, which is what I’ve seen in the market. This A/N is half that. Deal!

I’ll leave it to someone more knowledgeable than I am, but I believe Army Navy was a retailer that often had private label goods made by other manufacturers, especially for foreign markets.

I agree, but all the ones I’ve seen have been about double this one.

Forgive me for so many “deals”, but 12k euros for a Westley Richards seems like a deal to me…even if it is an Army Navy. https://www.dorleac-dorleac.com/arme/500ne-big-bore-w-r-double-rifle/

Exactly. The one I saw was a Merkel 141 in .30-06. A beautiful rifle, but there are so many better options. Especially at a more reasonable price point. I’d still feel pretty good running around the ranch in the UTV with it…even if they didn’t understand.

I have seen exactly one double rifle for sale in a gun shop or at any gun show I have been to in Texas. While considered quite the rifle for Africa, even in a proper caliber it is looked upon with condescension for hunting here. Why would a maker fight that battle?

I received a Savage 110 in .270 for my 10th birthday. Easily the most accurate rifle I ever owned. I also have a Savage Mark I G, single shot .22lr with the Accutrigger. Not a fan of the trigger, but it is more accurate than I am. As far as I have seen, Savage rifles are worth more than their...

Went to the Fort Worth Gun Show today. Didn’t sell anything, but saw this and thought someone here might like a good deal. I can pass along the seller’s info. Hogback CZ 375 H&H Mag. Asking $1395

From the list, the Adolphus would be my first choice. Best hotel on the list, walkable to the convention center and downtown restaurants and nightlife. Relatively safe walking. The drawback for me would be the $36 a day for valet, but would probably make the best convention experience. Aloft...

Not sure if this is a deal, but it seems like a reasonably priced rifle in a brand and caliber suited to the membership. The listing says .30-06 although the link is different. https://stevebarnettfineguns.com/custom-rifles-3-for-sale/brno-custom-mauser-30-40-krag

What is your budget, will you have a car, and will you be here just for the show or is there anything else you want to do in town?

I drove a gold 2001 Honda Accord V6 until it was 17 years old and had 257k miles. I never named it, but the girlfriend did. “Old Gold”. She still calls all the similar vintage Accords “Old Gold” every time we pass one, no matter the color. The other memorable vehicle name I have was my father’s...

I got mine today. Most of it looks like it has leprosy.

From a dealer, but this seems about $2k off a new one. https://stevebarnettfineguns.com/blaser-rifles-for-sale/blaser-r8-jaeger-93x62

Thank you. Picked a couple up.

Maybe for the wife/kids to shoot it too?