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So, 81 years ago, the U.S. had a superior sniper cartridge, but we just didn't want to use it for some unexplainable reason???

IMO - The .300 Weatherby Magnum is the best .30 caliber ever devised. Roy Weatherby developed it in 1944. Winchester developed the .300 Winchester Magnum in 1963. Remington came along several years later with the .300 RUM. Then, Weatherby came along again, with the .300-.378 Weatherby...

Lechwe. Notice to all other members... Please make me delete all further posts ASAP! A semi-aquatic antelope in the deserts of Texas, just might make me "lose it..."

With a .338 Win. Mag or a .340 Weatherby Mag., at least, you don't have to worry about the bullets in rifle. The most inexpensive factory load of "cup & core" bullets will, cleanly, take any PG. Kudos, to you for not wanting to try to take an eland with a .243, arrow, pistol, or blowgun!

I killed a cape buffalo and baboon in Mozambique in late August of 2021 I picked up them up in Atlanta on 1/6/2023. I took them to the taxidermist the next week. I still don't have the mounts. 3 years, 8 months and still counting...

CTE may be my problem, as well. If I would have known I would have lived this long, perhaps, I would have taken better care of myself...

My son is the YouTube guy for our family... https://www.youtube.com/@FerruleWax At this point, he isn't really interested in African hunting yet, because he wants to use his youth hunting high elevation hunts in extreme terrain. (I can't blame him!)

If, I can now get a "senior pass" on every stupid thing that I might post, you might get some CRAZY content! But, you must take it, with the understanding that I may have "early onset" of something...

opp oops.. 2024 I guess I'm officially, "OLD."

The "side-gig" has always seemed to just about break even every year. I've never made hardly any money on it, but it has afforded me some great deals on fishing tackle, fishing trips, and I've had the opportunity to meet many "legends" of the sport! I took out a $15K HELC, my partner used a...

It's really amazing how there 3 simple rules can, at least, keep you out of poverty: 1. Graduate High School 2. Do not have a child until after you are married 3. Do not quit a job until you have obtained a better job In the U.S.A., that is really about all it takes to avoid being poor. If...

I go with Zeiss 8x32's Great distance, like the American West, is hardly ever in play in Africa.

The suppressor will work best with the .30 caliber, and you will find it too be much more useful back home. No need for a .338 for PG...

This 60-year old, Gen-X, geezer agrees 100%!!!

The good ole' USPS... My wife mailed out post cards on October 1, 2024 for an event at our church which was to occur on October 26, 2014 . A lady just informed me that she received hers last week... PRIVITISE!

If you are the least "into" photography, bring a decent DSRL and your phone. My old Nikon D80, for some reason, started making pictures worse than my phone, so I borrowed my daughter's Canon with a couple of lenses. IMO, having the ability to take good quality ZOOM and landscape photo is...

"Rich Dad, Poor Dad" is a good book to give to your children... Poor Dad wastes all of his money on stupid stuff that make's him "appear" to be rich. Rich Dad never wastes money on "appearance." He becomes rich my making wise investments and never borrowing money for "lifestyle."

According to PHC (who I believe, but, understand why others don't), it has been done at least two times...

I just come up with 10 based on my LIMITED personal experience, but a lifetime of hunting NA big-game and studying big-game hunting across the globe. In my study, and LIMITED African experience, I "think" I know a little more than average about DG. Nothing is more important than perfect shot...

In cold weather, my EDC is a Kimber 1911 TDE II. I know, some folks have had issues with Kimber's, but mine has performed flawlessly for 10 years. The factory magazine works fine, and I carry two Wilson Combat 8 round magazines as backup. Mine has real elephant ivory grips, from an old boy...

My wife has always accompanied me on trips to Africa. She may not go hunting with me everyday, but she enjoys photography, ornithology, and botany. (She taught science for 30 years) She deserves a special place in Heaven for putting up with my idieocentricies for nearly 40 years!

I love Ruger #1's, but I would not care to own one in a heavy recoiling cartridge. .45/70 or .375 H&H would be my limit. I would also not carry one to Africa, because of the potential need for a fast follow-up shot.

I have no "ill-will" against anyone who wants to use their "weapon of choice," for hunting dangerous game. Heck, I don't care if you want to throw a spear. Personally, unless I have had at least 10 trips of experience, I would not risk doing anything "marginal," but to each, his own... Of...

Honestly: 1 .300 Weatherby Mag 2. .300 Win Mag 3. .30/06

I'd rather go with a .222 Remington!

My "pretend job" is kind of like being paid (a little) to be a Little-League baseball coach.

I also have had a "side-gig" since 1994 of owning two fishing tackle stores, a flyfishing school, and fishing guide service.

I am a biologist by education, but had to claw my way up to middle management in a municipal government (Public Works Director) in order to make a decent living until I was able to retire (at 51). I now work as a "Hunting and Shooting Education Specialist" for a state Game & Fish agency. (My...

The .45/70 was never intended to be a big-game cartridge. It just "filled the bill" for a while until another militarily cartridge came along for the U.S.A. The .30-40 Krag had a short run. Then, it was the .30/06 Springfield.... And, the USA hasn't won a war since we quit using the...

I think Mof Venter may be able to accommodate you and your bride. https://www.adansonia.co.za/ Don't wait around...

Kudo's to you, and your excellent marksmanship! However, there are many people in America who, "win" big-game hunts at auctions for Africa and have no idea of how to hunt African game.

I've never claimed to be a good golfer!

Maybe a Dodge Ram prior to 2008 (like I have), but nothing else. It would have to be a manual transmission... However, my respects for a 7.3 L. I had a 6.0 L and that thing stayed in the shop more than it stayed on the road. My 2 worst vehicles: 1983 Jeep Scrambler 2.5L I4 2004 Ford F250...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.45-70 1,189 to 3,489 depending on loading... I don't understand why someone would want to travel 2,000 miles to shoot at something with a 150 year old cartridge, just because they can. I think the animal deserves better.

I completely don't understand the mindset of someone who wants to use a cartridge with 1,500 ft/lbs of muzzle energy on DG... Serious big game hunters would use a cartridge that delivers at least 4,000 ft/lbs. If someone else was "footing the bill" I would shoot buffalo all day long with a...

If I have to see a man's butt, that get's a $200 surcharge.

Just my personal preference... Actually, I shouldn't have given a "dude" a discount at all, but I got caught at a weak moment, because I just got home from work and was "happy" for 30 minutes!

A bargain at any price!

How much will you take for that old boat anchor??? (glossy is not a problem) PM me...

I have a complete set of Browning golf clubs with the Buckmark. $1,000 TYD (lower 48 of the USA) I'll even give a $100 rebate, if you send a picture of your tattoo. ($150 if you are female!)

I'm pretty sure that most of mine had the aluminum jackets...

Perhaps the biggest problem we have in American media right now is NO objectivity. 90% of news is left-wing. 10% is right-wing. I don't even know where to go to get unobjective truth. I gravitate towards "right-wing" because they tend to be pro-hunting & pro-gun, but I don't really know...

The open-sights are "spot-on" on these FN Safari's, I doubt that I will ever put an optic on them. My 60-year old eyes tried them out today. Still just fine!

This just goes to show that "anecdotal evidence" does not amount to anything... Winchester Silvertips have preformed flawlessly for me on game in America. Based on my experience, I would use them without hesitation on light skinned/boned animals, including big-cats. If I remember...

Mine worked perfectly on my one and only cape buffalo. (one-shot kill) I guess, I put the bullet just where it needed to be. I put a couple more bullets in it, at distance, just for insurance, but the old DGX did just fine for me. Based on what I've heard, I wouldn't use them now, but...

My Browning FN Safari's .30/06 .375 H&H The .375 was a 35 year + pursuit. The local gun store had one and a salesman quoted a price that they would not honor at checkout in 1989. So, I told them to put it back on the rack. Then, I finally found another 3 years ago, and just bought it...

Maybe, Americans are naive to many things that that the rest of the world is aware of. Here, we still have a few "States Rights", where the federal government CAN NOT override State rights. All 50 States in the U.S. have the ability to establish there own laws regarding income taxes and...

Tennessee may be to your liking. (North/Central) No state income tax. Property tax isn't too bad. Small towns with conservative values. Absolutely no restrictions on firearms (other than federal restrictions).

I would just use your .404 on everything. I used my .416 Rigby on everything else, after a got a buffalo.

If I could only find a .460 Weatherby with open sights and no muzzle break! (My friend had a factory Mag-Na-Ported .460 once. I shot it and was a bit disappointed because the recoil was like a .300 Mag... (That was back in my younger and more foolish days))