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  1. Rickmt

    Sable taxidermy ideas

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    Sable taxidermy ideas

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    Sable taxidermy ideas

    I have a dozen or so wall pedestals and have come to a personal decision not to do any more. You have to mount them with special hangers because they don’t balance and I think a shoulder mount is just as satisfying. I don’t like straight mounts or slight turns . I prefer harder turns with the...
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    Barnes TSX or Swift Scirocco II for Plains game?

    Tsx= 2 holes
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    Leathermans

    I will take the charge plus and super tool 300 .please tell me how you want payment via DM
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    5boxes Barnes 30.06 168 grain TTSX (100 rounds)

    I am thinning out my ammo supplies - $200.00 shipped to continental US except California. \
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    REPORT: Has Anyone Used Splitting Image Taxidermy?

    I toured the SI facility. Met the owner and from the 200 or so finished heads I saw the work looked very good. I got an estimate for finished taxidermy or dip/pack with shipping. I chose dip and pack because the costs including shipping for finished work were higher than if I did the taxidermy...
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    Why does Tikka persist in supplying rifles with plastic magazines?

    they are great magazines that work ….if you want a metal one buy a Sako
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    How many are addicted to Africa and need yearly fix?

    Every other year for me. It takes awhile to get over the flights. Next year Botswana with my son
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    Arriving at a point in life

    I am trending toward modern 7mm ‘s 7 rem mag , 7 prc , 280 ai . They shoot sub 3/4 inch groups with 150-170 grain loads. I fondle my Dakotas and older winchesters but they don’t get out much. As I’m I am in my 70’s I enjoy lower recoil and 22 inch suppressed barrels. I shoot weekly and smile...
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    Small and fast or big and slow?

    I’m in the 7mm Barnes ammo camp for just about everything….and I enjoy Ron Spomer on you tube videos 150 gr TTSX in my 280 ai 160 lrx in my 7 rem mag ( 1 in 8 twist ) 170 grain tsx in my 7prc
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    Ammo choice?

    Barnes has 170 grain TTSX which my 7 prc shoots very well
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    Superior vs Hendershots Ammo

    Hendershot customer for 30 Plus years !
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    SCI Scores for Hunters! Suppressors off ITAR

    Yes you have customs people who have let you slide by the law There is an ATF form you can fill out and if approved will allow you to take your suppressor as a temporary export
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    What was your first African Animal?

    A blesbuck on a small property in South Africa. Not something I wanted to do again . Now I hunt in Africa on a minimum of 25000 acres and next year Botswana on 300,000 acres
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    Barnes TSX?

    Great bullets my choice Montana to Africa 2 different PH’s in Africa insisted I bring 300 grain TSX for buffalo - killed 3 cleanly TSX is best choice out to 300 yards -no tip TTSX 300 to 500 yards - tipped LRX over 500 yards- tipped long range elongated design. They open upon impact and spinning...
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    The ultimate Elk Cartridge? - Does a Man-Bun make you more sensitive to recoil?

    Had a great safari last year on plains game with my 280ai and 150 grain Barnes TTSX . All seven critters were one and done including zebra and wildebeest. This forum attracts the big caliber guys but I submit that the accuracy of the shooter is just as important and quite possibly more...
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    The ultimate Elk Cartridge? - Does a Man-Bun make you more sensitive to recoil?

    Jeez- 7 rem mag with a heavy for caliber bullet or the 338 will be great.
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    Walnut Benelli Lupo BEST

    FYI-Sold same rifle on gunbroker at 1250 plus 75 shipping in one day
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    SOUTH AFRICA: Spear Safaris - Greater Kruger / North Limpopo

    Great report. I really liked your pictures. I had a great time with Ernest on my second trip to Africa. He is a class act from top to bottom. A pleasure to spend time with in africa
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    Weatherby 7prc ammo

    I have 5 boxes of Weatherby 7 Prc ammunition for sale. This ammo uses the 177 grain Hammer custom bullet. $350.00 shipped to you . This ammo was recommended to me by Mark Biggerstaph and I like it but my gun likes the new Barnes 170 grain a little better.
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    The IPA beer guy

    I also don’t like bud,miller, coors, and all the other mainline beers. I have one beer in the evening most of the time and I want something that tastes great. I am all in on hazy IPA ‘S. As far as alcohol content goes less than 7 is my go to selection. I enjoy a local brewery visit and I...
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    Thoughts on Recoil/Tables, Learnt my Lesson

    I prefer backfire recoil table. Chuck hawks is a bit outdated ….
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    Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x56i

    These are my go to scope ! Mine are all 3x18x44 .the illuminated dot is really crisp and clear
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    Politics

    Putin has lots of nukes and that causes every country to hesitate to respond appropriately to his evil ways. When I read his manifesto on Russian destiny I am pretty darn sure he is borderline crazy
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    Best Of The Best With Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS US$24,500

    Great offer ! A lot of value in that offer !
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    Crispi boots overkill?

    Midway USA. Wear your most comfortable boot . Cold is not a problem
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    Who wears shorts on Safari?

    If it is hot I wear shorts. Six pages of this? I think we are all nuts…
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    Need some prayer guys!

    Positive thoughts and prayers for Teresa
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    Africa...when will you be priced out??

    I try to take my son every 2 or three years to Africa. Next year it is Botswana. What gets to me is not the price of the hunt , it is the other costs added to hunt costs. Flights Overnight in joberg Hunt Hunt tips- +/- 10% Dip/pack Air freight to seattle Seattle Coppersmith import fees and...
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    Need Some Help….Dakota Model 10

    Pricing is very dependent on extras; wood quality etc. a plain Jane 5-6k
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    Need Some Help….Dakota Model 10

    I paid $7500 for this gun in 270 , including Swarovski scope on guns international 60 days ago
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    The "basics" for guns in America

    Maybe a 6.5 PRC shorter 22 inch barrel threaded for suppressor. 270 also a good versatile caliber . It’s really the bullet you put in it that matters just as much.
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    Which firearm do you have to most fun shooting

    I agree . Last year I shot 500-600 gophers with my favorite ruger 77 17wsm.
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    One more firearm...or are you done?

    I like my 280AI for everything. Went to Africa last fall and hunted deer /elk speedgoats here in Montana. I continue to add to my Dakota collection but all I need is the “Traveller model at this point and finding that model is expensive ! I am very close to done with adding guns . P.S. If you...
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    JNB Issues

    Africa sky has a vip service that handles everything and they have really nice lodging and meals cooked to your specifications.
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    Christensen Arms Ridgeline 280AI for sale

    I have same Christensen ridgeline fft in 280 ai but barrel is 22 inches and I use a 5 inch Thunderbeast suppressor. Great rig ! Shoots under 1 inch/ 100 yards Have same rig in 6.5 PRC and is also excellent Good luck with your sale.
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    Light, flat & fast...What round should I choose?

    Light and fast= 25.06 for deer and antelope or 280ai for deer ,antelope, elk
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    Is there a quad-stick in your future?

    Quad sticks are great for long shots from a standing position when you can get away with standing. I own Rudolph and viper . Both very good . Viper is lighter. Primos trigger sticks are good for out to 300 yd when sitting or standing or kneeling . They are my go to in mt . Prone is best but...
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    Africa hunting trip canceled

    We have fought cancer as a family and know a lot more about it than I ever wanted to know. My advice is stay with your wife until you know your in the clear and the visit Africa.
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    LH 25.06 Wanted

    I am looking for a left handed 25.06 for my son for Christmas. Moderately priced … if anyone has one they would like to part with please let me know. Thank you rick
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    Hunting Sticks

    Any brand of quad sticks. Supporting the back end of the rifle improves accuracy. They are easy to use once you get used to them. Rudolph sells them for around 100 bucks direct. Viperflex are the carbon Cadillac 3-400. I have both and if PH is carrying them who cares how much they weigh.
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    Delta DL200 September 21, 2024

    Ricky and I leave on Sept 20 for our hunt with John X in the eastern Cape of South Africa. After examining our alternatives we have decided to go with Delta again. Bozeman to Atlanta and then to Joberg . Overnight at Africa Sky , then on to port Elizabeth. We will be on a 10 day hunt. Ricky is...
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    My Trophy Room Building 32'x48'

    very nice trophy room . Enjoy yourself. You did a great job
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    Elk at 688 yards with a 243

    Very common here in Montana. While I respect the skill it takes to shoot long ranges, I don’t like the increased possibility of wounding. The highly technological world we live in is leading all of us down a dark path in many ways. Get closer !
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    Best compact Binocular in $1000.00 price category

    Thanx again everybody ! Appreciate all the advice
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    Best compact Binocular in $1000.00 price category

    Thank you everybody. For what I need the Maven b series would be a good possibility.
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    Best compact Binocular in $1000.00 price category

    I would appreciate recommendations for compact binos in the $1000.00 range. When I am not hunting and don’t need my range finding Zeiss Victory’s I would like a small pair of binos for general use. Thanks for your thoughts !
  49. Rickmt

    Short barrel trend

    I like a 22 inch barrel with a thunderbeast ultra 5 suppressor (5 “) for hunting.
 
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