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I love a well crafted cocktail. Probably too much. We’ve had threads on gin and tonic, whiskey appreciation, cocktails that remind you of Africa and so I propose you post up your favorite cocktail and how you make it. I love the old tiki cocktails, as I am quite fond of rum, and one of my...

Any experiences with the federal terminal assent? I see very little talk about them on this forum… From what I read, they are an upgraded version of the trophy bonded bullet…. according to federal better in every department. I found a pretty good deal on them in 280 Ackley improved, 155 gr…...

… From this point forward, they will be known as special colonial quality. https://www.westleyrichards.com/us/theexplora/the-special-colonial-quality-318/ Sure has a lot better ring than plain Jane!

But I may need to rethink this site…. Since the first of the year , I’ve purchased a new rifle, two pair Jim Green boots, a pair of quad shooting sticks, and two new rifle scopes…. Y’all are a bad influence!

This isn’t about brand so much as specs. 1.5-9, 2-10, 3-9, illuminated reticle, 32mm, 40mm, 44mm? I’m thinking about a 2 rifle battery to hunt the world….first rifle is a .375 and using some @Philip Glass logic I opted for a broader magnification range and did a 1-8x24…one rifle to do it all if...

The “stolen valor“ thread got me thinking about accuracy and lies, “off the sticks” Of course, shot placement is always important and, of course, in Africa shooting off the sticks is going to be important. I see a lot of hunters practicing before their trips and stressing immensely over their...

This was asked of me today and I thought it would make for an interesting discussion. The question is simple, the answer may not be. Folks understand hunting for food, but perhaps not trophies. So, a very simple question, why do you hunt for trophies?

Ok…so my Ruger Hawkeye African 375 is stripped down refinishing the stock…A decent piece of black walnut hidden underneath Ruger’s tinted polyurethane finish. While the rifle is apart, the laser engraved Ruger and Ruger emblem on the bottom metal has always looked, for lack of a better way of...

OK, so I finish this knife up today and I used an olive canvas micarta, which I have used on many knives. However, on this particular knife I’m just not feeling it. This is going to be my take to Africa knife. It’s the second iteration of this blade design and originally I thought the scales...

No, I’m not talking about fat bottom girls….just knife handles. Its an all purpose hunting blade. Enough belly to skin in a pinch (though not ideal) but a good size for small game and fish too. Can be choked up on for detail work and a fine point for surgical precision. Should be real nice in...

Show me your Possibles Pouch…..yeah it’s a weird topic, and yeah I know about Els and Murray leather (both of whom do outstanding work) but I’ve decided to make my own suite of leather hunting gear…..2” hunting belt, rifle sling, ammo slide, possibles pouch, knife, flask(for celebration only of...

Does anyone know of a RNSP in .284/7mm. It looks like Hornady has discontinued them in interlock and who knows what’s going on with corelokt at Remington. Since long range hunting has taken over the world it looks like the old styles have faded away.

While enjoying the warmth of the wood fired oven and in preparation for some woodfired pizza tonight I’m enjoying a rum old-fashioned using Papa’s pilar Spanish Sherry cask aged rum. How about you?

Suffering from Noassatall disease I try to keep my pants and belt as light as possible. Being a picky SOB I couldn’t find a shell carrier that I liked.….Don‘t like the laces securing most leather models…looks sloppy. Don’t like leather shell loops on most, worried they would stretch. Don‘t...

I discovered a forgotten box of trophy bonded tips yesterday that I had previously used in my 7mm rem mag. I’d like to load some in 280 ackley improved, but Federal doesn’t show any data for the trophy bonded tip in 280 AI Anyone happen to have a good load for .280 ackley improved using 160...

Hello! Like so many others, I have been lurking here for years, reading, learning, dreaming. Like most here I love firearms and dream of hunting in Africa one day with a fine rifle companion. I don’t know if I will ever make it, but I have my rifles ready. The top is a Winchester model 70 in...