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Teddy's (one of my favorite hunters and great American in general) writings in African Game Trails almost led me down the path of the Ruger No 1 in 405 Winchester, but my current craving for Ruger Blackhawks, Super Blackhawks and Marlin lever guns kept me away. I still regret not grabbing that...

Riflecrank- OUTSTANDING addition to the thread! It takes me back to the old magazine articles of load development and play with different/obscure calibers...Very well done, Sir!

HAHAHAHAHA!

For everyone that missed the gala at Casa de MDWest, let me tell you that it had something for everyone! The Interpretive Dance contest might have been the highlight of the evening, closely followed by the “Act As Your Favorite Plains Game Animal” Twister competition. The Greater Dallas...

…and after they complete these short term classes, they then embark on their real dream- to become Naval Aviators!

Will there be cake?

I love the subtle changes throughout the models and years also!

.45/70, .450 Bushmaster and .375 H&H

New little brother joins the family! .45/70, .450 Bushmaster and .375 H&H

Ruger No 1 goodness on opening morning in Illinois: ...and a short time later: Ruger No 1 chambered in .45-70 topped with vintage Weaver K2.5-1 glass, shooting Hornady Leverevolution 325 grain FTX. Full pass thru at 87 yards, doe dropped where she stood with no meat destruction. Boy, I sure...

Very well done thread honoring a true gentleman. Golam is the epitome of what we should aspire to become- well traveled, well spoken and never too busy to honestly answer any question. His constant contribution here is always enjoyed, as well as his unfailingly polite and thoughtful...

Love me some rattle can camo!!!

Huge Thanks to my friend Hunter-Habib for starting this thread and the kind words he always has for the USA! Here is my contribution: Marlin 1894C (JM Stamped, of course) in .357 Magnum post test of Hornady LeverEvolution ammunition:

Happy Early Thanksgiving!

Morning Wood!

Hate that the Great State of Mississippi would discriminate against a good ole rifle like the No 1…. I’m gonna take my No 1 (.45-70) for some deer hunting in Southern Illinois. I’ll make sure to send pics from the stand. Keep up the thread, Fellas!

Very Well Done, Odonata- a No 1 in the deer stand; Good Hunting, Sir!

Outstanding- Love those No 1’s!

Forrest, I totally got a mental picture of "A what?" in my mind upon reading your post... Very well done, Sir!

Thanks WAB! The eye relief issue is always a challenge with these guys...

They keep multiplying: My old stand-by, the .375 H&H, and his new little brother, the .45-70. Now, to properly scope the lad- any suggestions from my fellow No 1 guys? FYI- it'll be used primarily in the deer woods with 100 yard shots being the max. Regards, Goopy

Hey WAB- Could you please post a closer shot of that RJ Renner ring? I’m really digging that…

Dave- let’s not derail the turn this thread has taken…aging Bourbon Street hookers? Oh, hell yeah!

Just wondering if anyone in our interesting little corner of the internet is going to be in Munchen for the Bier Festival? If so, maybe zusammenkommen for an improptu AH Gathering celebrating all things brewed...

You’ll get no argument from me on that point, Kevin. My No 1 in .375 H&H is just about perfect. Looks, handling (both coming up on shoulder and accuracy), caliber: all blended together into a working rifle that just, well just works.

While having never shot a Hagn, his rifles are definitely gorgeous. I don’t believe that I’ve ever read anything negative about accuracy issues and most certainly have never heard anything negative in my low circle of pals. The lines of the rifle are impeccable and just ooze classic. The...

…however, I do agree with him on the thong underwear thing. I move a lot during the day and I think the thong part might upset “operations” down there!

I respectfully disagree with Ontario Hunter on the labeling of the No 1 as a “novelty item”; I find it a classic rifle capable of anything that needs to be done. Variety is the spice of life and our “club” is fortunate to have many choices in what we choose to hunt with, target shoot with or...

Yep. Solid simple glass

…and to piggy back on mdwest’s reference to Chicago, I know quite a few violent lads from the streets of Chicago and I can safely say that deer hunting was not a catalyst to their violent behavior! Also, I suggest to all that they check out the forum that he referenced, heyjackass.com It is a...

Sometimes during deer season when I’m up in the stand my bowels have violently rumbled; I guess I’m the case study in this shining example of academic brilliance!

I'd like to play also: Winchester CRF Model 70 Safari Express in .375 Holland & Holland, of course! Very minor stock mods and very nicely slicked up action. Photo taken with 2nd buffalo to its credit, tip of the cap to Newboomer for the 1st...

I can completely and wholeheartedly second the suggestion to stop by Francois’ place if you are going to be in the Bos en Dal AO. It is well worth the trip and make sure you have a little taste of the shot with a cherry in it, you’ll thank me for this- wink, wink!

Hahahahahaha!

The West and Bos en Dal Families really knocked it out of the park for the kids at Lighthouse. I went to Africa to hunt, but the trip to Lighthouse rounded out my journey far more than a simple hunting safari could ever have… Dave’s daughter and I had such a good time providing entertainment-...

It actually tasted exactly the same as here in the States. Now that you have sparked my memory, the Burger King in the mall at the airport in Doha smelled exactly like any Burger King in Chicago- hmmmmm, something strange here. Now I wish that I had stopped at KFC for a sample 2 piece meal…the...

Location: @Bos en Dal SAFARIS , NW Province, RSA Date: July 2024 Rifle Used: Winchester Model 70 Safari Express .375 H&H, Vortex Crossfire II 1-4X24 Who: @mdwest, wife, youngest daughter & @Goopy Hello All- I'm Goopy (referenced above in Dave's initial post); I'd like to start this with an...

Like it or not, Dave- the Red Head and I are in for the January show and party/parties! We are up for any help we can give you and Rhonda or Gerrit and Bos en Dal. Here comes the Menace...

Oh, hell yeah!

Absolutely incredible!

Provided a sack lunch? Are you sure that, in the provision of wets suits, you weren't the sack lunch??? hahahahaha- glad you had a good trip!

Also add me to this list....I just returned from South Africa after an outstanding first trip to Bos en Dal with the venerable mdwest (our own forum favorite!) and am already planning a return trip. I'd definitely like to add a trip to Cape Town coupled with a shark dive upon my return to the...

WOOO HOOO! Another party being set up- hell yeah!!! All in from here!!!

OOHHHHH BBBBOOOOOYYYYY!!!!!!