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I'm passively considering swapping out of my many synthetic stocked rifles for another more classically lined rifle in .30-06. I consider myself above average in my knowledge of these things but am shocked that I can't for the life of me think of a single model of european-made or styled model...

Before we get to it, some rules: 1. Earliest time-stamped unconditional “I’ll take it” below gets it 2. Plenty more photos on request (just send me a PM) 3. Price includes original Blaser case and scope/mount 4. Price does not include shipping, shipping will only be my cost from Utah 5. Payment...

In line with my recent European kick I was curious if anyone on here has painted the black factory recoil pads on their rifles orange similar to the higher grade English sporting rifles? I’ve got a few wood stocked rifles with limbsavers that do a great job, but might look a bit better with a...

I’m looking to tap into the knowledge of our European & European-experienced members regarding the more traditional side of the European hunting wardrobe. I have an appreciation and interest in the history and culture of hunting on that continent, and while I’m proud of my American roots, I find...

Having visited Sweden with the military/on vacation a few times and as a serious Swedish militaria collector, I have always wanted to hunt moose out there. I know from my chats with the good folks at Walter Borg in Stockholm and some Swedish Air Force buddies that leases aren't terribly...

Been a member for 5 years now and have appreciated how active and helpful folks are on here to the point I figured I'd introduce myself a little bit. I'm a younger guy from Arizona/Utah and grew up hunting public land as much as I can. Had the great fortune of my parents working long hours so we...

Passively looking to add one of these to the collection. Doesn't need to be brand new as I'm a younger guy working with a budget. Happy to take a look at what you have, thanks!

I was looking at finally taking the plunge on a larger bore safari rifle in .375 H&H and am considering one of the Interarms/Zastava Mark X offerings. That said, I am primarily an American meat hunter. I would love to be able to have it do double duty for whitetail does for the freezer just the...

Just got off the phone with Mr. Renner discussing a potential project and per his request, I’m posting here to correct an erroneous claim in a recent Field and Stream article that he is retired. He is not in fact retired! Keep sending business his way as he is a master of his craft. Thanks and...

Probably a dumb question but I figured I’d gauge the minds of you fine folk. I’m originally an Arizona coues whitetail hunter but in living in the eastern US have collected a number of great eastern whitetail bucks. I only do European mounts for a number of reasons, but the dilemma I’ve run into...

I’m looking at starting a build of a pre-war/rigby highland stalker-styled Mauser sporter. I’ve got the barrels and actions for it, but am curious on what the most cost effective way to obtain a traditionally-styled stock would be. I’m considering sending a monte-Carlo stock to be reworked down...

I apologize for the redundancy of posts but separate to my Eastern European inquiry, I was curious if anyone has any estates or outfitters they recommend for a good stag stalking experience? I don’t need to shoot anything big, just more so looking for a low cost opportunity to go experience the...

Hello everyone, I’m working on planning some hunts for the next few years and was wondering if you more experienced folks can recommend a country/guide for a fallow and red stag hunt in Eastern Europe (or outside of there if you feel there’s a better fit!). Just for more on what I’m looking for...

After collecting another data point with S&B SP ammo that yielded identical results, I felt it helpful to post my experiences on internet-land for the benefit of others. I have used S&B’s black box “SP” ammo in 2 separate calibers (.270 and 7x57) and found that it does not expand well. I know...

I’m finishing out my gun room and am left with a handful of skull plates off a number of different animals I’ve harvested over time. As such, they don’t sit quite flat and even against the wall. Additionally, the weight of something like that gemsbok will like prevent the common screw through...

I've got a springbok and gemsbok European mount that the horns are a bit loose. Does anyone have recommendations for making the fit a bit tighter without damaging the horn by shoving it over something oversized? I was thinking about tissue paper inside the hollow horn. Thanks in advance!

Good afternoon everyone, I've got an old Mauser sporter I've been debating scoping. The rifle is beautiful and I would like to do it justice with an equally handsome scope. Ideally, I would use a gloss scope, preferable a Leupold Vari-X 3-9 as that is what I was raised using. That said, these...

Military assignment has me relocating to an apartment and I'm preferring to put as few screws in the wall as possible. Does anyone have a way that they display European mounts/skull plates without needing to drive a screw into the wall? I've got around a dozen, nothing bigger than a gemsbok...

Not quite an actual photo but I was curious if I could see/hear about some different ways the good folks on here like to display photos of their hunts. My father keeps a framed photo alongside each of this shoulder mounts, but I have a number of trophy photos that have no physical trophy taken...

Looking at picking up a Mauser in 7x57 as a gift for my brother in law and saw that there aren't a lot of offerings of factory loads in this caliber beyond the PPU and S&B FMJ/SP loads. Does anyone have experience with the 173gr SPCE load from Sellier and Bellot and can speak toward its...

I had the pleasure of hunting with PH Barend Dorfling during a recent plains game hunt in Namibia and simply had to extol the virtues of this man as a PH and expert in his field. Barend truly made my Dad and I's hunt great, and is someone I will insist on hunting with the next time I visit the...

I recently returned from Namibia, completing an 8-day plains game hunt with @Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris. Hunting Africa has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, and Jamy's operation made the dream a reality that was even better than I had imagined. Before even arriving, the...

Shopping with my Dad in preparation for our hunt this summer in Namibia while on vacation. Found a deal on safari shirts that we like, but they're only in camo. With it being the middle of the night in Namibia I figured I'd ask here: is Camo illegal in Namibia? I know it is in some countries...

I usually reload but was wanting to take some factory loads out for plains game next year and was curious what the consensus is on the Winchester Super-X bullet design? Looking at using 180 gr out of an '06 and want to make sure I don't end up wishing I'd gone with something else. Thanks.

Can anyone tell me what the state of rainfall is in Namibia for the last few years and what the outlook is for the next year or two? Specifically asking about the area south of Windhoek. Thanks.

I'm planning a management hunt to Namibia in 2024 and can't seem to find answers on a couple of points. Where this is management, I'm not looking at bringing anything back to the states. Without any physical objects being imported, am I still able to get the 15% VAT back on my hunt price...

I'm looking at picking up a Leica Rangemaster 2000, used locally. Gentleman selling it can't remember if it was purchased before their new warranty went into effect 1 January 2021. Is there any way I can look up if this item is covered by the warranty? I have the serial number on it.

I'm looking at picking up a rangefinder so I can quit borrowing one from my hunting buddy. I want to start this petition for advice by saying the I'm military, so preference will be given to those companies that offer military discount/"pro deals" such as leupold and vortex and any others I'm...

Title says it all. Picked up a Mannlicher 1908 and would love to get some loads worked up for it. PM me with what you have. Thanks!

I'm currently looking for an outfitter in Namibia offering management hunting options. Are there any I should reach out to? I would prefer camping out to any kind of fine amenities and free range to fenced options as I'm after an authentic experience on the more challenging and difficult side...

Looking at purchasing a rifle case for travel. Don't see myself traveling outside of the continental U.S. to hunt more than once or twice to Alaska, South Africa, and the U.K. I know pelican has a great reputation for their hard cases and have used some loaners a time or two on my flights to...

Good evening all, I'm a university student who's been a lurker on here for some time now. I'm wanting to do a bit of reading on the impact of Kenya's 1977 ban on hunting. Would anyone be able to point me in the direction where I can get some statistics on populations, funding, overall health...