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Boondocks in Eagle River Alaska had a number of boxes a few weeks back, think $94.99 a box. I grabbed two more to be safe, and they have 4-5 more on the shelf at the time, unsure if more still in the back.

I’ll take them…if you don’t mind sending flat rate priority to Alaska.

Sounds like a no-brainer…keep it. It brings you pride, pleasure, and triggers wonderful memories…and you don’t need money…why even consider selling it? It’s not likely to lose value anytime soon.

Heym 89b in 450NE. I’ve had and still have others, but none I adore more.

Sometimes bullets deserve to travel the world too. No need to judge. Lol. What’s worse is I did the same damn thing with the 400gr A-Frames for the 450/400. Apparently it happens sometimes when you rotate through different doubles and add others. I found my Heym 450/400 shot the northfork...

AND…if you find yourself in real need with time of the essence…reach out. I’ll help you out, as I learned my lesson and just bought more than I’ll likely shoot before Nashville in the 300gr 375, 400gr 450/400, 500gr 450NE and 570gr 500NE. I don’t mind fronting you a box until they have stock...

Noah, don’t use me for reference as I am a poor example, I sold off 570gr a-frames as I had a 88b 500NE that didn’t seem to love them, at least not as much as other bullets, so sold them, then parted with the rifle as imported an 89b that seemed to love them, and ended up needing to source more...

For the lovely 500NE of the OP, which I think we talked about last year, it’s a splendid looking rifle and should sell for a fair price. If you really want to know what that is, and likely garner the highest dollar for it…put it up on GB for a 14-day auction starting at a penny. It will truly...

Best way to make your current 500NE worth more is to run up the bids on these two rifles. lol. Best measure of fair market value is what folks are willing to pay, and admit I am already shocked at what that old 470 was bid to a couple days ago when I last checked. I bought a minty 88b 470...

The pair of 89b I imported from Germany would be the same tariff and duty and import from SA, and I was fortunate as the price was lower for each since they were ordered in 2021 and think the buyer forfeited a bit of a deposit…I was hit with the tariff and taxes on my price, and the pair was...

Big congrats.

This would have been my addition…and to have the action and small pieces CCH to match your Dakota.

Most reasonable for the Pelican 1720 (multiple doubles or barrels), 1700 (single double), or 1750, bolt gun or as in my thrown together version a bolt and double is Amazon. Usually around $265-$399 case size and if on sale. Then the foam insert is easy enough, you measure and upload photos...

Here’s what ya get if I build your custom foam inserts.

That one is a Pelican 1720 and the insert is laser cut by Gunfoam. Wish I was so precise with my own foam craft. Not even close.

And Noah please know I am in no way trying to pee on your parade or stifle dreams. I truly respect and actually love the fact that tastes in the world vary and whatever one person wants to build and spend their funds on, be is a classic car, watch, guns, hell even Pokémon cards…please have at...

I’d personally forgo the cartridge trapdoor in the butt, especially if it’s in the butt plate with rounds facing forward. On larger magnums, crimps only hold so long. I always test them on my 450, 500, 505, as I want to make sure they can withstand 2-3 firings without letting the bullets nose...

There’s been more than a couple super gorgeous and high end doubles in 600NE that were made not only with steel butt plate, but high relief engraved ones. That said, most those rifles were like what you’d call Bar-B-Q gun in custom revolver world. Mostly for show, or more horse than cattle so...

Oh my…I must look away but can’t quite seem to. As much as I already didn’t need another double, somehow talked myself into a duplicate Heym 375 Flanged this week. This is essentially the Holland double i figured I’d someday have to connect with. I do not ever see myself wanting to spend...

Best of luck. Hard to beat a good moose camp. And after doing a moose hunt up the Koyukuk ten years ago or so, we made a pact to exert all efforts to ensure moose died on dry ground. 3 of the 4 moose we shot ended up in the damn river…mine included. Come-along and chainsaw winches make...

Totally agree with you on up close and personal, which is why I have fallen so deeply for doubles on dangerous game. The only reason the 505 has a scope presently is I was considering going to Uganda in February...still may, all depends on how crazy I get in Zim this October...and in that open...

So damn true...sadly with maybe April being also a bit larger and August even smaller. I definitely gravitate towards Hawaii in December thru February...but then when the muddy breakup happens, I am ready to go somewhere in April too. You absolutely need a 505 Gibbs, at least once and for an...

I mean...if planning a big trip, for a pair of special rifles, I'd go big. And if planning on your dime and budget...I'd step up to a multi-country affair. Maybe start with Buzz tracking a lion or larger ele bull, or whatever primary game you would want to kick off with for the first 12-15...

That's a gorgeous ram. I think Impala are such beautiful antelope and underrated as trophies by many. That one is a stud for sure.

While I can generally tie my own shoes, sometimes a bit stiff trying to do so mid-sheep hunt. I really only use the safety in Africa since I also do not carry a chambered rifle. On sheep hunts I chamber when ready to shoot, moose and bear, maybe as I start a final stalk and then engage the...

Way less in depth and scientific than above, but give them a thumbs up on their ability to help the 450NE shock and awe hippo on dry land. I was shocked how well they held up, and just how incredibly dense the heavy bone of hippo truly are. The dense bone made the CEB Raptor swell like I’d...

I’m out for DSC, but totally down for SCI wherever and whenever. Likely have the misses along this year too. And @Rare Breed did such a splendid job last year, if willing yet again, please!

Ha, you had me at Mayfair. Should prove and amazing rifle and excited to see it take shape…and read of its exploits in the field. What kind of build time did they expect? With all these cool African rifles, sure wish you were still in Alaska. I’d have loved to look over your 450 #2, maybe...

Not me, not my shot or cat. The honor belongs to @wildwilderness Admit our handles are similar and more confusing we are both in Alaska, but don’t know each other or ever even met. Totally agree that he made an excellent shot on a gorgeous cat. Funnier yet, a bud, Matt, that I shared...

Rewatching the hit and fall, it’s crazy how much blood looks to spurt out of the offside as he tries to regain his feet. Haven’t read the aftermath just yet…rewatching the clip after you said shot felt good and folks were keyed up. Hoping to hear he was like 35 yards into the shadows. Such...

I’m curious to hear what you learn on this. I’d like a free range lion at some point as well, but fine leaving the bow at home and using a rifle. I had come across a post on some third-party booking site with lioness hunts in the Save area for silly cheap…which seemed too good to be true…and...

Sorry that was such a long answer. September would prove more mild but still stellar hunting, November hotter still, but supposedly some Of the best hunting of the year. So the date options both should prove great.

Ain’t cold! September would prove more mild, I was there 2nd half of October and it was upper 90’s to low 100’s during peak heat of the day, think the hottest I saw was around 108-109 in the shade. It’s hot at night too, but was so surprisingly comfortable. I’m in Alaska and lived here the...

I was there last October, Elephant were all over the place…just FYI. Should prove an Amazingly awesome hunt. If someone takes the later dates…I can share what seen as I arrive October 11th and there through sometime around the 27th or slightly later. Great camp, beautiful area with lots...

If the bullet you are shooting has a good groove, one thing is to make sure you are seating to the point where your crimp is on that forward edge or shoulder of the groove. If it’s a wide groove like on CEB or Hydro or even older Woodleigh, and you crimp earlier into the groove or in the...

So when I was packing to leave Botswana after the 2nd half of my elephant hunt this April/May, I was pulling cartridges from my belt and looking over the bullets. I was shocked how few I’d used over the almost 3-weeks. I had brained my bull with a Hydro and then the insurance shot was a...

What bullet or bullets are you having issues with? Some designs I think are just going to have some movement no matter what if they knock against the front of the box magazine 3-4 times. On doubles is where I’ve have issues in the past…but that’s with recoil having the heavy bullets nose...

He’s rockin the 500J again, repaired at least. He was working on having another stock made, but had the existing one repaired to use in the meantime. It was working and holding up nicely at least when we were in Omay South end of April. Know he was loading more 500J just a few weeks ago, so...

Qatar has gotten easy with guns, and even their required pre-approval is recently streamlined and completed via their website directly vs having to e-mail special services desk. I was booked to fly Qatar this past April since from Alaska it’s the easiest and quickest way I have found to Zim...

Huge congrats! I had failed to recognize you are a fellow Alaskan. What part of the state? I saw a little of what appeared like an amazing safari, so cannot wait to read and see the days unfold. I hope you enjoyed hunting with Johny. While every single one of the Dalton & York team is...

I spoke to Richard last month and he had some a couple months back but all since sold shortly after his podcast/interview with Andy Buchanan.

You got to hunt with J. Russell? Super human being…one of the best I’ve met in a long time. All of the D&Y team are 100% amazing PHs and just solid folks all around. Think I might have seen a few photos of your successes…if so, super well done. Saw some beautiful spots, weighty tusks and a...

The following day I threw a target up at 300 to try….bit more noise from other shooters and steel challenge going in background…but makes clear at that 300yd range, with a double, I’m a Hail Mary shooter at best. First shot was money…then second was just off the paper….next pair better, but my...

I am not the best offhand shot but do practice at it to try and maintain level of competence for effective parting shots at 100, but always prefer sticks. I also like to at play if not practice at longer ranges now and then to at least see what things hit like. So while preparing for an...

Same…granted I’m only on number three.

I totally fell in love with hunting wild Africa, and want to see more of it. I didn’t love hunting RSA for myself due to the high fencing, even with the properties hunting proving extremely large and open without much if any cross fencing. For parts of RSA this just must exist or there’d...

I certainly go through phases every decade or so and with new hunting interests in different continents…BUT…if I ever don’t get excited about a new gun, be it a custom revolver or rifle…give me a swift kick because I’m likely well passed dead. I’ve always been a hunting fanatic and a gun nut...

You should reach out to sponsor outfitter @DALTON & YORK SAFARIS they have a few areas along the Zambezi valley and Lake Kariba...all with lots and lots and lots and lots of Hippo, lots of quota for same, and wonderful place to target them on land. I had a wonderful safari with them last...

Right on. How many rounds did you fire before you felt ready to stop? The slight jump between 470 and 500 is a little lost on me since my least favorite recoil to date was my 10.5lb 88b in 470. I had a 11.25lb 500 88b that was well more pleasant and my 12.5lb 500 89b is just a big pussycat...