Hello! Like so many others, I have been lurking here for years, reading, learning, dreaming. Like most here I love firearms and dream of hunting in Africa one day with a fine rifle companion.
I don’t know if I will ever make it, but I have my rifles ready. The top is a Winchester model 70 in 7mm rem mag that I restocked a couple of years ago, and the bottom is a Ruger Hawkeye African that I just picked up in 280 Ackley improved. I have hunted with a 280 Remington for 30 some odd years and when I saw the Hawkeye African in 280 Ackley improved I had to have it.
I’m a sucker for a rifle with iron sights nice bluing and pretty wood. The Ruger stock is plain but functional.
I also dabble little in knife making and feel a knife should be like just like a rifle…..a good companion that looks good and functions well.
Thanks for a great site and your generous sharing of knowledge. I don’t have much to contribute but I look forward to listening and learning.
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