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  1. Jhsmith

    What new Ruger would you like to see in a limited special run?

    I second the motion for left hand Ruger Hawkeye African rifles in various odd ball cartridges!
  2. Jhsmith

    Need help choosing between 2 calibers

    No your talking! That long tapered case feeds like a greased ice sickle
  3. Jhsmith

    Need help choosing between 2 calibers

    Thank you sir! Boring is beautiful! Jack O'Connor was once asked if he could only have one cartridge what would it be. He replied, a 30-06 with 180 grain bullets.
  4. Jhsmith

    Need help choosing between 2 calibers

    Good to do your homework ahead of time. Flying to the Eastern Cape from Johannesburg your ammunition has to travel as a separate container it isn't in your checked bag. Having a plan B is not a bad idea.
  5. Jhsmith

    .22 Hornet Bullets (or other)

    Crap too late!
  6. Jhsmith

    Howa Bolt Balls

    Just an FYI.
  7. Jhsmith

    #3 of My Collection Ruger Red Label 20ga

    Lead me not into temptation!
  8. Jhsmith

    Want To Buy

    Haven't tried Bell and Carson. Wanted McMillan for strength and longevity.
  9. Jhsmith

    Want To Buy

    Thanks. Lots of neat stuff on their website.
  10. Jhsmith

    Want To Buy

    That's a good point. The restrictions a lot of countries put on Firearms ownership and the various parts are absolutely mind-boggling. Remember Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz? You're not in Kansas any longer honey!
  11. Jhsmith

    Report Scam in AH Classifieds

    Many thanks to the moderator on Africa Hunting. The accounts of the scammers I reported have been deleted. They are no longer in my message history.
  12. Jhsmith

    Report Scam in AH Classifieds

    A few days ago I posted a wanted to buy for a McMillan stock for a model 75 Sako. I have had two emails from new members of Africa Hunting I have reported both of these members to the moderator. Scammers. I'm posting one message I posted this WTB on a Sako collector's website. Attached is...
  13. Jhsmith

    Want To Buy

    I'm looking for a McMillan stock for a Sako 75 in 375 H&H. A friend in South Africa has a Sako75 that he has over 3,000 rounds through. He has broken two stocks for this rifle.
  14. Jhsmith

    Traveling to South Africa - Layover question

    I've been to South Africa twice on hunting trips. I travel and hunt with a father and son team. The kid makes all the arrangements, the old guys just go with the flow. We fly out of Portland at some ungodly hour in the morning and have a long layover in Atlanta 7 or 8 hours. I asked the kid...
  15. Jhsmith

    Nightforce for sale

    $1100 Includes shipping to lower 48 states. Personal check or Zelle is fine.
  16. Jhsmith

    Weatherby Mark V rifles

    If they were left-handed. I'd have one of them.
  17. Jhsmith

    Safari Yard Sale for Memorial Day '25

    Can you post a picture of the inside of item number 2 the pistol / range box? Does it have compartments for holding target pistols?
  18. Jhsmith

    A new plains game rifle

    I have four 30-06s in bolt action rifles. Heaven help me if I start looking at single shots in 30-06!
  19. Jhsmith

    Is south africa reasonably safe?

    I made two trips to South Africa. Returned from the second one on May 9th. No issues while hunting or traveling anywhere. Your PH will escort you through the parking garage in the airport. There may be some people approaching wanting to offer you help with your luggage just walk right by them. I...
  20. Jhsmith

    Vintage Redfield Widefield 6x / 2 MOA Target Dot!! Rare 125.00 shipped!

    189 N 3839 E Rigby, ID 83442
  21. Jhsmith

    Vintage Redfield Widefield 6x / 2 MOA Target Dot!! Rare 125.00 shipped!

    I'm too old and lazy to go get a money order. If you take a personal check and give me a phone number where I can contact you I'll take it.
  22. Jhsmith

    Lightweight Ammo Case For Flying

    I just returned from my second South Africa trip. This damage was discovered upon arrival in Johannesburg. No damage to the rifles. I won't complain about the weight of a Pelican case again. One of the guys I went with had his ammo box broken in his checked bag on a previous trip. It was a...
  23. Jhsmith

    Browning Love?

    Very nice Safari grade in 300 H&H. I have a Safari grade in 30/06 very nice rifle. If I collected anything it would be Browning Safari grade rifles.
  24. Jhsmith

    Bino lens covers

    Never thought about the laser, thank you. These things have all the bells and whistles. An old guy's toys!
  25. Jhsmith

    Bino lens covers

    The objective lens. I carry them slung over my shoulder. I'm reluctant to get a chest pack. I may take a look at a chest pack this year at the SCI in Nashville. Although I'm not looking forward to wearing one.
  26. Jhsmith

    Bino lens covers

  27. Jhsmith

    Bino lens covers

    Does anybody know of a good source of aftermarket lens covers for Leica binos? I just came back from my second trip to South Africa the factory lens covers are a joke on these things.
  28. Jhsmith

    Want To Sell 1955 M70 FWT 30-06

    What is the length of pull? Can you post a picture of the butt end of the rifle showing the recoil pad?
  29. Jhsmith

    Rock Island arsenal

    Does anybody have any experience with purchasing something from Rock Island Arsenal? Did the actual condition of the firearm agree with the description listed? And was it packaged to eliminate any damage and shipping? Unfortunately they have a couple items I'm interested in. Heaven help me.
  30. Jhsmith

    For Sale Left hand .375 H&H

    I don't think I listed it on AH. Another fellow probably five or six months ago was looking for a left-handed 375 H&H and I sent him some information directly. If I remember correctly I think he bought a Browning.
  31. Jhsmith

    For Sale Left hand .375 H&H

    Sako Got to learn to do spell checking
  32. Jhsmith

    For Sale Left hand .375 H&H

    I have a left hand Saco AV deluxe 375 H&H I might want to sell. It does not have iron sights.
  33. Jhsmith

    Thinking about a .300 win mag

    There's nothing wrong with having a collection of left-handed rifles, in 30-06.
  34. Jhsmith

    Thinking about a .300 win mag

  35. Jhsmith

    To English Red or not

    A wonderful correct hand stock! What are your thoughts on the finished rifle cartridge, barrel contour...? Nothing wrong with the 30-06 Springfield. That being said there's a lot of neat cartridges out there. Talk about a kid in a candy store! Please post further pictures as the project...
  36. Jhsmith

    BRNO 602 375 H&H

    How much does that 602 weigh?
  37. Jhsmith

    Wanted Left Hand .375 H&H

    What's the difference between the Super Express and the Safari Express? I have a Left Hand Sako AV Deluxe in 375H&H I'm considering selling. It's a light Weight rifle 8.5 lbs with a 1-4 Leupold. Scope not included. If you're interested I can post pictures. I'm in Idaho.
  38. Jhsmith

    Federal 175 Grain 7x57 Mauser 100 Factory Cartridges

    Is any of that 7 Mauser ammo left? I just bought a Winchester Model 70 , 7 Mauser.
  39. Jhsmith

    AHR 404 Jeffery

    Can you elaborate on the import export process? I thought it was very expensive and a painfully slow process.
 
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