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  1. CM McKenzie

    Buffalo Hide Gun Cases

    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.
  2. CM McKenzie

    Buffalo Hide Gun Cases

    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.
  3. CM McKenzie

    Hello from rural NYS

    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.
  4. CM McKenzie

    In search of a proper belt

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

    In search of a proper belt

    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...
  6. CM McKenzie

    In search of a proper belt

    You can always go custom.
  7. CM McKenzie

    My new Rand's hat is on the way...

    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...
  8. CM McKenzie

    NAMIBIA: KHOMAS HIGHLAND HUNTING SAFARIS - Here We Come!

    Shorty is a good kid! Hendrick is awesome.
  9. CM McKenzie

    My new Rand's hat is on the way...

    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.
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    My new Rand's hat is on the way...

    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...
  11. CM McKenzie

    My new Rand's hat is on the way...

    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.
  12. CM McKenzie

    NAMIBIA: First-Timer! - KHOMAS HIGHLAND HUNTING SAFARIS

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

    Explaining hunting in africa

    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...
  14. CM McKenzie

    Murray Customer Leather Ammo Belt vs. Murray Ammo Slide

    Especially since whoever built the first one back in the 1860s stated “This must not go on the belt that holds up the pants!”
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    Murray Customer Leather Ammo Belt vs. Murray Ammo Slide

    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...
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    Murray Customer Leather Ammo Belt vs. Murray Ammo Slide

    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...
  17. CM McKenzie

    Wyoming Winter Kill

    I was just going through my draw results.
  18. CM McKenzie

    Murray Customer Leather Ammo Belt vs. Murray Ammo Slide

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

    For the tractor lovers

    Can’t go wrong there.
  20. CM McKenzie

    Hunting trucks

    Hunting Vehicles.
  21. CM McKenzie

    on a lighter note...

    Lol! I’ve drawn so many
  22. CM McKenzie

    A bit of leather work

    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.
  23. CM McKenzie

    9.3 Swift A-Frame 286gr

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

    WANTED: Looking For Low Fenced Hunting In Namibia

    You won’t be disappointed!
  25. CM McKenzie

    Wanted Leather And Leather Scraps...Domestic Cow/Bull Hide And Exotics Wanted As Well!

    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.
  26. CM McKenzie

    9.3x62 where is it not legal?

    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.
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    9.3x62 where is it not legal?

    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.
  28. CM McKenzie

    Ruminating on the idea of building/ buying the wife a safari rifle

    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.
  29. CM McKenzie

    Ruminating on the idea of building/ buying the wife a safari rifle

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

    Ruminating on the idea of building/ buying the wife a safari rifle

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

    Ruminating on the idea of building/ buying the wife a safari rifle

    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.
  32. CM McKenzie

    Favorite game to eat on your safari

    Zebra and Oryx were my favorites.
  33. CM McKenzie

    Drone videography Namibia

    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...
  34. CM McKenzie

    Drone videography Namibia

    Owning Owning a drone is not a crime. Flying one without a license is.
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    Drone videography Namibia

    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.
  36. CM McKenzie

    Rifle case for Africa

    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.
  37. CM McKenzie

    Rifle case for Africa

    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.
  38. CM McKenzie

    Wyoming Winter Kill

    It’s been rough here for sure.
  39. CM McKenzie

    Ammo Source Frustrations

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

    404 Jeffery Custom For sale

    I like that rifle. How does it feed?
  41. CM McKenzie

    New old guy from the Rockies

    Lol! I’m pretty sure none of those guys like it!
  42. CM McKenzie

    New old guy from the Rockies

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

    New old guy from the Rockies

    I do hunt the Greys as often as possible though.
  44. CM McKenzie

    New old guy from the Rockies

    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.
  45. CM McKenzie

    New old guy from the Rockies

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

    New old guy from the Rockies

    Welcome! I’m assuming Idaho. Where at?
  47. CM McKenzie

    WANTED: Looking For Low Fenced Hunting In Namibia

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

    WANTED: Looking For Low Fenced Hunting In Namibia

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

    Travel cleaning kit

    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...
 
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