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I can give you a long list of capable builders. I could help you out, but I’m in the middle of building a new saddle shop now. I’m hoping for an August completion, but more realistically it’s going to be November. Then I’m backlogged a little on other orders.

Why isn’t the wool sheepskin available? It’s easy to come by. I usually order 20 to 30 of those at a time whenever I make my orders. I would also consider a heavy compressed wool felt liner as well, it’s durable and offers good protection . I too would roll with the real deal if given the choice.

Welcome to the sight! My wife was dead set against it too. She fell in love with Africa, and now frequently searches the real estate listings in Namibia.

Clint Orms Silver Smith makes a pretty nice dress combo. He has a pretty extensive safari collection as well.

I hadn’t actually thought of finding a good belt as a problem until reading through this thread. A belt is usually the basis where every leather craftsman starts. The most important part is quality materials. Other than that; it’s cutting a strap, and punching some holes. Im going to leave...

You can always go custom.

I agree with you. It seems about 50 percent of the guys up in the high country seem to swap over to straw or palm leaf come spring and summer. I tried a palm leaf one summer, but I couldn’t ever warm up to it, and the crown cracked out of it after a couple of months. I have thought about...

Shorty is a good kid! Hendrick is awesome.

Lol! Shoot you’re backing me into a corner. Texans outnumber me 20 to one on this sight. It’s probably not I good idea for me to start making Texas jokes. I don’t think I’ll throw my saddle on this bronc.

All the cowpunchers in my country including myself west Rands; or another custom equivalent. In all my life I had not been told we were wrong. I wish someone would have coughed up that information earlier; could have saved a ton of money. Can’t forget all the time I would have saved too...

I’ve got an old acquaintance that’s got pretty good at hitching horsehair in the Montana State Prison. He wasn’t a tweeker; but he seemed to have a knack for finding stray horses, and putting his iron on them.

You won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait until my next trip to Khomas.

30 miles in elk country by the Yellowstone line…. You are describing hawks rest! That is my home country, and it is a special place to me. I would also say Africa is just as special. I have encountered those that make fun of the African side of things. I’ve decided it’s not worth my time or...

Especially since whoever built the first one back in the 1860s stated “This must not go on the belt that holds up the pants!”

I was being a little sarcastic and a little overly dramatic when I wrote that. I grew up in an old cowboy family, and tend to stick with tradition, most of it goes back to horseback work. We never wear two belts. That usually leads to a conundrum of sorts because those of us that are real...

This may take a bit…. They both have their pros. I have found more cons to a cartridge belt. A cartridge belt holds cartridges, a knife, sometimes a handgun. It does nothing to hold your britches up as you typically can’t run one through your belt loops. As a matter of fact, if you get enough...

I was just going through my draw results.

I’ve had a pile of both. A slide is far more versatile and usable.

Can’t go wrong there.

Hunting Vehicles.

Lol! I’ve drawn so many

You did a nice job finishing your edges. I feel clean edges are one of the best ways to send your work to the next level.

Thanks much! It’s been awhile since they have been in stock.

You won’t be disappointed!

I’m currently in the process of building a new saddle shop, and had depleted all of my leather supply before I shut down. I should be up and in the next few months. When I am rolling again I will have boxes of scrap I will send for the cost of shipping.

That is how it is with all of my guns and my wife. Some hesitation until the first shot is fired. After that I just as well have her initials engraved into the receiver.

I think that should not be an issue. My wife shoots my .416 Rigby just as easily as I do. The hardest part for my wife was the first squeeze of the trigger. Now…. No problem.

I would like it. That’s for sure.

I forget you probably have a longer than normal length of pull. Still….. I don’t think the biggest, clearest diamond ring conveys your love quite like a Rigby.

The up side if she is not interested….. you have a Rigby!?

I’m with @ActionBob. I was going to use the wedding ring analogy too. It’s settled; Rigby it is.

Not quite as practical as you are likely looking, but my wife is in the same boat. I’m considering having a .318 Westley Richards built for my wife. Or a little more practical; 8x57. Either way I feel it should be special, and better than anything I have for myself.

Zebra and Oryx were my favorites.

This is kind of a moot point, because since the last time I was there I have learned how to apply for the tourist for the tourism flying permits over seas. What I am saying…. I would feel comfortable taking one with me in my checked luggage. The only place a small drone would likely be...

Owning Owning a drone is not a crime. Flying one without a license is.

We were going to take ours, “Judging by @375er comment” to the exact same place. We ran into the same issue. Looking back now, we would have just thrown out drone into checked baggage and hoped for the best. Worst case; you loose a drone.

I hope so! I really like their product. I maybe on board with something. Unfortunately I already have a custom 3 gun case. I will have to set this one out.

Did they stop building gun cases all together or do they still do them on a custom basis? I was under the impression they didn’t build them anymore.

It’s been rough here for sure.

Try Buffalo Arms for your brass. They always have a good supply of everything old, obscure, and sharps.

I like that rifle. How does it feed?

Lol! I’m pretty sure none of those guys like it!

I don’t think anyone is supposed to like Rawlins.

I do hunt the Greys as often as possible though.

I’m on the east side of Wyoming now. I lived most of my life in that valley. I couldn’t quite keep up with the money that came in from California during the pandemic.

I used to be a Star Valley guy. Just over Tin Cup from Pokey.

Welcome! I’m assuming Idaho. Where at?

We brought two guys with us who were bow hunting as well; Philip was able to accommodate.

I second Khomas Highland Safaris, Philip runs a top notch operation. There are lots of hunt reports on AH about Khomas as well.

You are correct about the TSA, and I did think of that. Both of those bottles are exactly 1 ounce and clearly marked on the bottom, so they fall within TSA regulations. The bottles shouldn’t even be looked at beyond the markings at the bottom. But; who knows. They would likely confiscate the...