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My apologies, feeling a bit nostalgic. When I was a young boy, my Father didn't hunt. Nor did my two brothers. I was the singular carrier of that hard-wired recessive gene. I have no idea of the how, or why. I remember clearly, as a boy, walking by a garage one afternoon, and hearing 3 guys...

Too much stuff.. too small of pockets. The clinical definition of 1st World problems amigo. Best Spike

That number would be highly influenced by your choice of spouse. Spike

No sales where prohibited...99 year lease's.

You're braver than me. I've stuck my knives in too many Bears and hogs to ever even consider using them for self- surgery. Cheers Spike

Ha! If you're in Alaska I'm very familiar with the conditions. Years ago I took 2 bud's on a 10 day fly-in drop camp in the Shotgun Hills for Caribou. The first nite a typhoon blew in with winds to 80. Broke our only tent pole and the tent nearly "flapped" us to death. Spent the next 4 days with...

I have only found one type of blade to he helpful. A small sterile scalpel....for digging various and sundry thorns and stickers out of yourself if necessary.

Many thanks for the kind words Scott. I try...God knows I try Spike

Sold Thanks Scott...and to you again Krish. FYI guys, Scott is a great guy, very experienced, and a superb raconteur. No doubt, he will be yet another great asset here at AH. Regards Spike

Three bottles in...and still able to conjugate a sentence...and type? My new hero. Best Spike

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Ha! Birds of a feather it seems. I'm in Brentwood...about 1 1/2 hrs apart. We'll have to get together at some point. I managed the oldest Duck Club in California for a # of years...the Cordelia Club in the Suisun Marsh. My best amigo has a rice ranch in Yuba City that we hunt Ducks and Geese on...

Welcome from a fellow Californian. I'm in the Bay Area. Where are you located Scott? Best Spike

Sad indeed Spike

How bout we both wait breathlessly for a Winchester response to your painfully accurate rebuke?

I took a small baggie containing all of the pieces of four Silvertips recovered from four animals shot in Zim to the Winchester booth at the SCI convention in Reno. I patiently waited my turn to speak with the beautiful young rep working the booth. When my time came I introduced myself and...

At the suggestion of member Jack Steven's here are pics of the barrel crown and bore/rifling...both pristine and perfect...ANIB. Regards Spike

Thanks Jack. Will do.

Thanks Jack. Maybe I should just head back up North with it... and poke another Yogi. Spike

Ha! I promise you that you're not nearly as surprised as I am. Two American Safari versions sold recently on GB for a good deal more +tax...neither anywhere near new condition, not glass-bedded, no fancy grade Turkish walnut stocks, no barrel band. I'm absolutely mystified. Going to leave it...

Going once...going twice...

Obviously, these posts, and the impetus behind them, are based on "personal" experiences...positive or negative. Personally, I loaded the old Plain Jane Hornady 154 gr BTSP exclusively for my Weatherby 7mm. It reliably performed on Elk, Deer, Pronghorn, Caribou, and North Slope...

On a '90 hunt in Zim I had 5 of what I would call "complete failures " of Winchester Silvertips in 375 H&H. They grenaded and were each recovered in 4-6 pieces. I don't know if it was a bad lot...or simply a horrible bullet as I never purchased or shot a single one since. I pulled the bullets on...

In my view, you have taken a best first step, by becoming a member here. Very experienced members are extremely generous in their willingness to share their expertise, past experiences, and lessons learned. I will be monitoring your thread with great enthusiasm...and fond memories of myself...

GC Have been many times and still, at 73, attempt trips once or twice a year. The best shotguns on loan... are the few that jam less than the others. I hit the lottery last season. At dinner after the 3rd day of a 5 day hunt...having chosen 3 different house shotguns...all 3 of which jammed at...

Congrats. Very nice Red Deer.

Exactly. Guys that want to adorn their man caves with hard- earned trophy specimens...on the cheap...are a scourge. I've advised my wife...give those close to me a deal. The leftovers? Just dig a bigger hole for my carcass and throw them in.

PRICE REDUCTION before moving to auction. $2400 + shipping/ins to your FFL Spike

When my Zim shipment arrived I was pissed off beyond consolation. My Eland, both Kudu, and Sable horns all had very clear pipe wrench/channel lock mars. I very clearly made my fury known to both my PH and his exporter, to the tune of: "How fuc*ing stupid does someone have to be to apply tools to...

7mm Weatherly and 300 Rem Ultramag. Spike

If I'm not mistaken and memory serves (questionable), Ken Wilson, PHC, and Gordon Cundill were instrumental in assisting with his ( well-earned) reputation and name- recognition along ago. Spike

Great report Tom. Thanks...and kudos Best Spike

Your PH's advice is always the best. Spike

And blessed.

Well done. Priceless days with a good son. All the best Spike

You would truly enjoy diving into the Kavalan (Taiwan) offerings. A bit spendy...but so are English Doubles Stock up before the word gets out. You'll thank me Best Spike

TTT Still available before moving to auction sites. Someone will be receiving a beautiful ANIB Magnum Express Rifle. Thanks for looking. Spike

My apologies all. When I logged on I somehow was on the politics thread, and thought it was general discussion. My bad. Spike

The very best firearms forums, of every flavor, don't condone political sabotage on any level...for good reason. Many (most of us) join to escape the incessant drumbeat of asinine partisan political commentary that pervades every aspect of our lives. Respectfully, give it a rest...pretty please...

I'll never understand it. 25 years ago a very good friend and hunting mentor passed. His 1000 sq ft man cave (with 12 ft walls and vaulted ceiling) was absolutely "stuffed" (pun intended) with some truly spectacular hunting trophies...4 or 5 life-size Dall's Sheep, life-size Kodiak, 2 life-size...

I know better...but I'm going to. Let the hate fly...I'm thick skinned. IMHO, to equate a hunting scenario...of any kind, experience, or circumstance...to "stolen valor", demeans and marginalizes the actual offense of stolen valor. My apologies, but I take casual mention of this phrase...

Zactly. Spike

Follow your PH's wishes. Its more complicated than most think. While knee-deep in adult beverages on the final evening of my 21 day hunt in Zim our conversation turned to tips for staff. I assured Harry that everyone...from Bembetu (head tracker) to Olive (the lovely lady who did my laundry...

There is no "one size fits all" answer. Success varies by zone. The success rate for each zone stats are readily available through the wildlife departments in each State. In my experience you will find Mulie/Whitey overlaps pretty clearly in both Montana and Idaho. Without access to private...

Landowner tags are available in several western States...but they're pretty spendy. A good amigo of mine who ranches in northern Nevada received 3-4 tags per year for a number of years. The same guy bought them all...every year...5 k each...and that was about 15-20 years ago.. Spike

The very best we can hope for is an open mind. Put the past...and our favorites...and the " this is what my pappy and grandpappy always drank" behind us... and venture forth. Canadian, Irish, American whiskeys...always dominate the conversation. Who would have ever imagined that...ready for...

Dude...that's "VELVET". Spike

Given the beautiful high quality firearms our northern brothers have put on display here, I'm a tad bit dismayed by their lack of similar refined taste as regards their choice of adult beverages. Cheers Spike

They have to downplay the issues and spread sunshine...their livelihood is dependant on it. Can you imagine being a Mexican Outfitter now? Best Spike