Intro from Arizona

[John McLaughlin]

I was born in Toledo, OH. Moved all over the Midwest while growing up. Went to undergrad and Dental School at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. I spent five years in the Navy Dental Corps on land and at sea during the Vietnam action. Moved to Flagstaff, AZ in '76 and practiced there for 40 years. Now live in Marana AZ near Tucson. I've hunted all over the U.S., Canada and Alaska. Yes I know Alaska is part of the U.S. Found an almost mint Weatherby Mark V Safari Classic in 375 H&H mag. These few rifles ( only about 140 were made in 1992) can be called the Weatherby that doesn't look like a Weatherby, 3 AAA english straight comb stock, no monte carlo, 90° ebony fore end tip, barrel band front swivel, steel grip cap, quarter rib with express sight with one standing and one folding leaf and hooded front sight. I joined for info on reloading the 375 H&H. There a few critters that still need to make it's acquaintance in this world. LOL. JM

 

[nztimb]

Giday John and welcome to the A H Forums

 

[cpr0312]

Welcome aboard!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Welcome! It would seem that Weatherby Safari Classic our yours needs to go on a classic African safari. You should go along with it!

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH John McLaughlin! Nice of you to join the posting side.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Welcome to AH! Why one would leave Flagstaff for the desert however is perplexing to me? 100 plus degree temps in April makes me want to get out of here ASAP.

 

[ZANA BOTES SAFARI]

I was born in Toledo, OH. Moved all over the Midwest while growing up. Went to undergrad and Dental School at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. I spent five years in the Navy Dental Corps on land and at sea during the Vietnam action. Moved to Flagstaff, AZ in '76 and practiced there for 40 years. Now live in Marana AZ near Tucson. I've hunted all over the U.S., Canada and Alaska. Yes I know Alaska is part of the U.S. Found an almost mint Weatherby Mark V Safari Classic in 375 H&H mag. These few rifles ( only about 140 were made in 1992) can be called the Weatherby that doesn't look like a Weatherby, 3 AAA english straight comb stock, no monte carlo, 90° ebony fore end tip, barrel band front swivel, steel grip cap, quarter rib with express sight with one standing and one folding leaf and hooded front sight. I joined for info on reloading the 375 H&H. There a few critters that still need to make it's acquaintance in this world. LOL. JM

Welcome to AH John. Its a pleasure to have you here

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH

 

[John McLaughlin]

Welcome to AH

Thanks for the fine welcome everyone. Phil, I've had both knees replaced. Developed an infection in the right implant area that resulted in two additional surgeries and a new implant. Lost close to the upper third of my tibia. Came to Tucson because the best revision surgeon in the state is down here. Agree on the temps for sure. I can walk around fine now but still hurts to go up and down steps. Sucks! JM

 

[Firebird]

Cannot think of a finer way to keep knees strong and prepared for Africa than hunting quail in southern Arizona!
Welcome to the site, glad to have you aboard.

 

[One Day...]

Welcome to a fellow Arizonan John McLaughlin. These traditionally stocked Mark V are beautiful rifles and of course the .375 H&H is THE African do-it-all caliber.
Of course, asking for loads advice on AfricaHunting.com is just the beginning of the slippery slope that will land you in Africa , but no worries, there are plenty of good people here that can help you with this too.
Welcome to the mad house John, where the inmates can be raucous and opinionated, but the depth and breadth of knowledge, expertise and experience are truly unmatched.
Enjoy the ride

 

[Ridgewalker]

John, welcome to the AH forum! I think most of us who have been to Alaska (as well as Alaska members on here) consider it a different world!

 

[John McLaughlin]

John, welcome to the AH forum! I think most of us who have been to Alaska (as well as Alaska members on here) consider it a different world!

I agree 100%. Some might say several different worlds. JM

 

[Ryan]

Welcome to AH from an Alaskan born in Michigan, who grew up in Tucson.

 

[cagkt3]

Welcome!

 

[Nyati]

Hi John, welcome to AH !

 

[enysse]

Welcome to AH, John!

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

Welcome welcome welcome

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Welcome to AH.

 

[Velo Dog]

Hello John McLaughlin,

Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

Cheers,
Paul.