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  1. Vintageguy

    Iron sights installed on my .458

    I really like the way you did that. I shoot iron sights on my 458 bolt gun and have placed a white dot on my back sight to insure alignment. It allows me to literally shoot my irons as well as a scope on the same gun despite needing reading glasses. Nice gun too.
  2. Vintageguy

    Interesting interview on game farming and Put and Take

    My wife and I hunted South Dakota for many years until our farming friends passed away, retired, or sold out to corporations. Never cared for the crowds, drunken hunters at the motels, or hot temperatures of opening week. There are definitely some stupid and wild birds early. I too shun the...
  3. Vintageguy

    Interesting interview on game farming and Put and Take

    Don’t be fooled into thinking put and take pheasant hunts are all advertised as such for the same reasons. No property in the Midwest is going to sustain hunting party after party limiting out week after week without stocking. They just won’t admit it and they won’t have holding pens about to...
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    Interesting interview on game farming and Put and Take

    I see it from the standpoint of all game being hunted for profit are managed. Methods of the hunt are most important to me. I’ve hunted large game fenced properties in South Africa and had fantastic experiences. I’ve been on free range guided hunts in the western United States that I wouldn’t...
  5. Vintageguy

    How many of you use QD rings

    I use them on everything and I use Warne for no special reason other than I like their design and material. The reason is, I figure if I’m mounting a scope why not use them. They are super solid and easy on, easy off. I switch from day scopes to night scopes and low power to higher power with...
  6. Vintageguy

    450 black powder express

    I have also used bullets with lube grooves and gas checks when I needed that extra bit of space for powder to reach my desired velocity with good results.
  7. Vintageguy

    450 black powder express

    If you use black powder, I would use a dry thin card under the bullet and on top of a greased wad. The dry card will prevent the greased one sticking to the base of the bullet affecting accuracy and the greased one softens the fouling. Your gun should be marked on the barrel flats for the load.
  8. Vintageguy

    Politics

    Do we dare hope a lesson has been learned? I think we have settled the matter on who might come to the aid of Iran. The Arabs don’t like them and their allies proved to be noncommittal.
  9. Vintageguy

    Fenced in? Dont think so.

    I’ve seen kudu take a full height game fence as effortlessly as the one in the first video took the short fence. The PH, after seeing my amazement, dryly stated, “no one owns a kudu bull, they go where they like”.
  10. Vintageguy

    Shipping quote for finished taxidermy

    I did a few skulls this last trip and I still have a couple of species it would be hard not to mount if I take great examples. Everyone who goes ought to have a good collection around them at home but I’m going to be much more conservative going forward.
  11. Vintageguy

    Shipping quote for finished taxidermy

    That’s real close to my crate size last summer and price is close too. Now you’ve got the clearing agent costs and delivery left to be known. I’m very much considering pictures only next time. Safari’s aren’t cheap and taxidermy and shipping often doubles the cost or worse. Besides I’m running...
  12. Vintageguy

    How do you organize your ammo wallet?

    I’ve never used solids and for me it’s totally based on PH preference. A-Frames have been all I’ve used and I’ve had great performance from them. I would not hesitate to go with TSX personally either, but pass throughs would be something to look out for with them.
  13. Vintageguy

    How do you organize your ammo wallet?

    I’ve always used a simple leather 12 loop carrier. I’ve switched to two 5 round flapped leather carriers. I put a cotton ball in the bottom of every other cartridge space so they stand above staggered across and are simple and easy to grasp during reloads. I’ve worked out this through drills for...
  14. Vintageguy

    Mark Sullivan the Expose’

    I will respond to some of these because I think you are correct in your statement that they have to do with ethics also. I kill fish before cleaning because my ethics won’t allow me to do otherwise. I don’t bow hunt because I personally would not like to go that way myself and I’ve encountered...
  15. Vintageguy

    Rifle/ammo failure on Elephant

    One thing that drives me nuts in so many off these videos is after spending very large amounts of money to be there and days of effort, they fire their initial shots on their target animal. Then rather than quickly reloading without having to look at their gun and ammo because they obviously...
  16. Vintageguy

    Mark Sullivan the Expose’

    Many are criticizing Mark Sullivan as someone who shoots his clients animals or is reckless in giving the beasts an opportunity to charge thereby endangering his clients lives. Those clients are going with him because they know how he does things and they want to experience exactly that. I doubt...
  17. Vintageguy

    New Acquisition- Pre-64 Model 70 375 H&H

    You got quite a good buy and a rifle to be proud of.
  18. Vintageguy

    Mark Sullivan the Expose’

    Met the man and genuinely liked him. As far as his approach, he simply closes the distance to within their comfort zone initially, or on follow up, then waits for the beast to discover his presence and “make up its mind to flee or fight”. He has already decided his intention of taking the animal...
  19. Vintageguy

    What am I missing?

    Quality, comfortable noise canceling headphones for the flight.
  20. Vintageguy

    Ethiopian Airlines - Anxiety in Addis Abada

    Staffing at airports everywhere seems to be degrading in quality each time I fly. It simply amazes me that people can work daily in a job and still seem so clueless, like it’s their first day and they’ve been abandoned to figure it out themselves. The handling of luggage and firearms in...
  21. Vintageguy

    Do I need to worry about insects?

    The pepper ticks are a real issue being so hard to discover but these suckers are no trouble finding. The Bont tick. Each time I’ve taken a buffalo I’ve had one of these suckers run off the carcass and latch on to me. Like getting jabbed with a large gauge IV. This one didn’t bother to even...
  22. Vintageguy

    Anyone else having problems with CCI primers?

    I’ve never had any bad primers in 40 years of reloading and that counts shotgun primers, club shooting skeet and trap. But man, I could have made a pretty penny replacing mainsprings, that didn’t need replacing, on guns folks have brought me where the culprit was poorly seated primers. I hope...
  23. Vintageguy

    What Type of locks for Gun Case and International Travel?

    I am going to do this myself in the future. TSA is supposed to inspect the opened case before loading on the first flight. Every place I’ve departed from you are expected to hear a page. I have yet to hear the first one. I’ve had stress over my rifle making the flight over this and have also...
  24. Vintageguy

    Pelican Vault V800

    I use that very case. No additional charges or issues.
  25. Vintageguy

    here is a new thing!

    I have never been allowed to be present when TSA has opened my case leaving the country. Only the opening by customs on return and the inspection prior to the domestic connection leaving Atlanta. The last trip I tried for 2 hours to give my keys to TSA for the departure inspection and never...
  26. Vintageguy

    Sleep Schedule

    My first trip I felt hung over the first hunting day due to being wired on arrival and getting only about 1 1/2 hrs sleep before morning. The second time I adjusted my schedule to assure I was craving sleep on arrival. Got a good nights sleep the first night and was golden the first day.
  27. Vintageguy

    Horns Drying Out, Cracking, and Splitting

    None of my taxidermy, African nor North American, has had any treatment applied and none have ever cracked. I know some spray their horns with things like WD-40 but I prefer a natural look as opposed to dark and shiny. A lot of people prefer shiny black horns on their kudu. Personal tastes.
  28. Vintageguy

    Newer South Africa Revenue

    Bruce with Gracy makes things a breeze. I also enjoy visiting with him and checking out his latest phone pics of dangerous game/human conflicts while waiting on the check in to open for the return flight.
  29. Vintageguy

    Virginia members?

    I’m in Wytheville Virginia.
  30. Vintageguy

    Politics

    Absolutely true. I attempted to make a go as a gunsmith back in the 90’s when double guns were experiencing a new swell of popularity. I specialized in action/ejector repairs, wood repair, stocking, and rust blue. What I found was there was plenty of work but few who wanted to pay fairly for...
  31. Vintageguy

    What caliber would you bring back from the dead?

    Another vote for the 450 NE and I share the lamentations for the scarcity of 300 H&H mentioned also.
  32. Vintageguy

    Politics

    I’ve listened to several interviews with him. Very impressive fellow.
  33. Vintageguy

    Politics

    So much going on about tariffs. Has anyone noticed the storm brewing for South Africa? A bill in Congress siting numerous reasons to sanction leaders in South Africa. Now they have been accused of prior knowledge of the October 7th 2023 attack on Israel.
  34. Vintageguy

    Politics

    A year ago I had a financial advisor tell me I was foolish for holding physical gold and I should sell it. This was our first and last meeting. Glad I did not follow his advice.
  35. Vintageguy

    Large magnum rifle primers - brand preference?

    The last lot I purchased were CCI no. 250 that I used on working up 458 WM loads. The velocity consistency was outstanding. I will happily purchase more in the future.
  36. Vintageguy

    What is the purpose of carrying a knife out in a safari..

    A small Leatherman can be quite an asset if you’re in need of its many tool options and if you’re a mile from the truck in thorn bush and have the misfortune of a thorn penetrating the sole of your boot, the needle nose pliers will make quick work of getting it out and save the extra damage...
  37. Vintageguy

    Would you shoot this bull?

    I would pass. A scrum cap Buffalo would be different but I wouldn’t pay a standard trophy fee nor go to the expense of mounting and shipping for such severely broken horned Kudu. What is considered a trophy has definitely changed in my lifetime. I think some of it is herd management and a focus...
  38. Vintageguy

    A Nasty Cape Buffalo Charge!

    If I had no rifle, I’d run like a turpentined cat too. Someone has to call for help and tell the story to authorities. Main thing is that the guy with the rifle doesn’t pass you.
  39. Vintageguy

    These animals deserve their own rifle

    Elephant 375 H&H scoped w/solid Hippo 375 Aframe Lion 375 300 gr Nosler Partition Buffalo 375 300 gr Aframe Leopard 375 partition Crocodile 375 partition Brown Bear 375 partition Moose 375 partition Mountain lion, most any deer capable caliber but my 375 would also do the job just fine...
  40. Vintageguy

    Wounded? Yes or No?

    I think there has to be an agreed upon benchmark met for a charge to take place and blood being found is a the most common. I once tracked a deer several hundred yards with no blood found because I knew my crosshairs were right where they needed to be when the sear broke. I saw no indication of...
  41. Vintageguy

    SCI 2025 News & TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS

    Tsala is what every outfit should be and SCI’s goal should be to fill their hall with that caliber of exhibitor. We have attended SCI the past two years for two reasons. It’s been in Nashville and our good friends with Tsala have been there. For 2025 I am planning on seeing the gang with Tsala...
  42. Vintageguy

    How To Avoid A "Ringer"

    I think the client having a knowledge of what is quality concerning animals they are pursuing is of value and does not interfere nor detract from the experience nor opportunities. I would argue in the case of multiple targets that the client also being able to distinguish the best of a group...
  43. Vintageguy

    Namibia revokes visa free entry to 31 countries

    Seems fair. Namibia is a country I hope to visit and hunt and that’s because it appears to be a gem from what I can tell. Southern Africa has so many places that need to be seen and hunted that I wish I had begun sooner.
  44. Vintageguy

    How To Avoid A "Ringer"

    It does have a section devoted to elephant. The aging is subadult, young adults, adult, and old bulls. It also has information on sexing when you can’t see the obvious signs.
  45. Vintageguy

    How To Avoid A "Ringer"

    My first trip I was schooled up on most of my hit list with the exception of a Blesbok that I took thinking it was an ok animal but it actually qualified for the record book. My first buffalo was in extremely thick stuff and I could only make out his bosses occasionally and they were impressive...
  46. Vintageguy

    Trophy Shiping Costs, Turkiye ( Turkey ) to USA

    I did Trophy Shippers and got a rue rue on warehouse storage fees anyway. If this years shipment ends up costing close to last time it’ll be pictures only going forward.
  47. Vintageguy

    Politics

    The way the cartels are benefiting from our open border you could make the same argument for our politicians.
  48. Vintageguy

    Politics

    True but the elites didn’t take him seriously in 2016 but he wasn’t able to stay for a second term either when they woke up, regardless of huge turnout. The only way Trump gets elected this time is if they make a back door deal with him to allow him to claim the presidency in exchange for...
  49. Vintageguy

    Politics

    This whole thing is sad but it loudly presses home the message that NOBODY outside the establishment is ever going to be allowed to be president. I told my wife after 2016 that anything like Trump would never be allowed to happen again. I just didn’t know that they would be so arrogant as to be...
  50. Vintageguy

    1 MOA accuracy less common than you think ?

    I realized after re-reading my own post that it might easily be taken in a way I did not intend with the “I get it”. But by that I meant literally I get their intent and the application I believe the same as yourself. I watched their podcasts on this with great interest and they seemed to devote...
 
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