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  1. wvfred

    Beretta BRX1

    There are wood stocks on their website now in grade 2 and 4. I've ordered one and will see how it works out.
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    Looking for an outfitter

    If money were no object I would be doing a full bag hunt with muchinga this year!
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    Bedding Release agent

    I had a friend glass bed a rifle he was building on a G33/40 action and forgot to fill in the mill cuts on the underside of the action...He broke the stock trying to get it apart.:E Crying:
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    Trader Keith

    I called them today about ordering snap caps and they said they're going out of business.
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    If money were no object, where would you hunt and why

    I think a 21 day full bag hunt in Zambia with Johnny DuPlooy.
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    Riedl rifle company 577

    This one goes about 10.5 lb I don't think it would be fun to shoot at all.....lol
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    building rifle on G 33 40 action

    I think the hardness of the 33/40's are good. I've never had one re heat treated. You can have it rockwell tested but should be fine.
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    Current DG Battery. Please Share Yours

    Gene Simillion custom M70 416 Rem with a VX6 1x6 Merkel 500 NE Jack Haugh custom 375H&H.
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    One nice rifle under $15,000

    I just purchased mine a couple weeks ago. A Merkle 500NE.
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    Hearing Aids

    I have been using Phonak behind the ear hearing aids for about five years now and never a problem. I got them through my audioligist for $2600.
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    Rechamber Options - 375 Dakota

    A friend of mine has a 375 Dakota which is his favorite rifle. He has been able to get brass and recently bought loaded ammo from Hendershots.
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    Want To Buy Snap Caps For 500NE

    Found them at Trader Keiths and African Sporting creations.....I don't know why I didn't think of those places.
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    Want To Buy Snap Caps For 500NE

    Thanks everyone
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    Want To Buy Snap Caps For 500NE

    I would like to buy a set or two of these. I checked all my usual places and cannot find them in stock anywhere. Thanks
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    Straight Pull Rifles?

    I have a BRX1 in 6.5 Creedmore and a 300 win barrel .I've shot the 6.5 and it is very accurate but haven't got to the 300 barrel yet.
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    Want To Buy 330 Dakota brass or ammo

    Looking for 330 Dakota brass or ammo.
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    Most Coveted Animal in Africa?

    For me it would be a free ranging Rhino or lion.
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    GUN & TROPHY INSURANCE For Worldwide Insurance For Guns, Trophies & Hunts

    Gentlemen if any of you have been thinking of insuring with Gun & Trophy ins. please do so. I just switched over to them the first of the year after insuring through another company for around twenty years. A couple weeks ago I broke the stock on a double rifle and contacted them and after...
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    Riedl rifle company 577

    Does and member here have any first hand experience with one of these? A friend told me about one for sale but would like to know if anyone can tell me about these......other than RECOIL...lol Thanks for any help.
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    What was the most challenging animal you've ever hunted?

    Leopard is my nemesis 0 for 2 now hopefully that will change in the next couple of years.
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    Tinnitus driving me crazy

    As said above hearing aids helped mine as I can tell a big difference when wearing them.
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    What scope for a 416 Remington Mag

    I have a VX6 1X6 on my 416 but I don't shoot at 250 yards that said if you're shooting that far the 2x10 would be better.
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    The “Three Days Rule” for outfitters, guides, PH’s

    I guess I've been lucky as everyone I've contacted responded quickly. I have booked two hunts through Mark Young and he always answers or calls right back.
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    First Safari - What would you do different?

    I think the number one thing a person should do is book with the most reputable and trusted company within your budget. My first safari was a shit show the second was a little better but the third one with Johnnie Duplooy was what a safari should be.
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    Quest for the ultimate Dagga Boy

    For an old scrum cap bull I think Uganda is the place to go. Look at safari classics videos on youtube and there are some hunts in that area on there.
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    Best flashlight thread (or, "torch" if you are from Southern Africa)

    Another vote for fenix I've had mine 4 or 5 years and still holds a charge for a very long time. It is small and I think is around 3000 lumens on the high setting.
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    Blaser R8 Grade 9 wood, lightly used, threaded, with Swarovski scope

    Dogcat is great to deal with as we have had a few deals......his 8x30 binos are killing me but I don't think I need them....lol
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    Advise On 9.3x62 Mauser

    It looks like a very well done rifle on the pattern of a Mauser African model.
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    Just brain storming....450/400 for AK Brown Bear

    At the cost of a brown bear hunt today I don't think I would hamper myself with a short range caliber as it could turn into a $30k lesson.
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    What knife are you carrying everyday right now?

    I've had this assisted opening Benchmade in my pocket for over ten years now and like it better everyday.
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    Called first thing this morning and it was already sold.
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    Sunglasses for hunting

    I still wear my 40 year old Ray-bans with glass lenses.
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    Classic plains game rifles and cartridges

    I would also consider a used Dakota in the calibers mentioned. A good used example can be found at about the top of your budget.
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    Insurance For The Shooting Enthusiast

    I just got off the phone with Cole and he was very helpful customizing my policy for my needs.
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    What is the single best piece of gear you would recommend every hunter have?

    1. An understanding wife/girl friend 2.Good boots 3. a good flash light.
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    What did a loved one gift you that you were excited to get?

    My girlfriend got me a pair of Jim Green boots.....been wearing them around the house and so far so good.
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    What did you get yourself for Christmas?

    Looks like I'm getting myself a new hot water tank for Christmas:rolleyes: but look forward to getting an elephant hunt for my birthday!:P Elmer Fudd:
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    For Sale / Trade H&H 500/465

    I have had dealings with vagrouser in the past.....no worries he's a good one.
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    Snakes sightings on your safaris

    My first safari in Zimbabwe I saw a forest cobra and two puff adders.My next trips to Zimbabwe and Zambia zero snakes.
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    Favorite Darling Small-Mid Bore Double?

    My favorite small bore double a Bernhard Merkel 8x57R.I also have a German double in 6.5x58 I will get pics of soon.
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    Good Gun Deals This Week

    Simpsons LTD has a Mannlicher schoenauer in 9.3x62 today for $1995 if this is of any interest to anyone.
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    ZAMBIA: Muchinga Adventures - Fall 2025

    Johnny and Laura run a top notch operation (y) Congratulations.
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    Best Rifle case for international travel?

    It will be hard to beat the durability of your aluminum case. I have used one for over 20 years and other than a few scratches it's still like new. I looked into lighter cases but to save a little in weight you will be giving up durability and there isn't that much difference in weight.
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    Any Appetite for a New <$10K Double?

    Any idea when and if these may be available? I'm interested!
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    Need a new custom for Africa!

    If you're not using it for the largest of plains game I would opt for the 7x57 for the largest animals I would consider the 300 H&H or 9.3x62.
 
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