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    African Sporting Expo Charlotte North Carolina

    I will be going next weekend to the African Sporting Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina... any advice on what to look for what to ask etc. I want to work on my Cape Buffalo trip as well as something sooner for my daughter and I on plains game. Any advice appreciated...
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    The Mighty Marlin .22 Lever Action

    Uncle James.... I like guns too! :tired:
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    Barrel Purchase question

    I have an option on a Franz Zodia O/U two barrel set in 300H&H and 20 g. I have done some research on Zodia and despite there not being much available have come up with the following: Obviously part of the Furlach guild but went OOB in 1986; generally high quality guns but the barrels are not...
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    Comment by 'Big5er' in media 'Sable'

    just magnificent
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    1st shot solids?

    Thank you Mark
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    1st shot solids?

    my point was many of those comments I have read against the 460 claim issue with disintegration of an expanding bullet at those velocities. Or is this really not an issue with the correct bullet?
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    1st shot solids?

    After reading much here and elsewhere about velocity and bullet form retention as being a real issue with higher velocity rounds such as 460 Weatherby it occurred to me.. why not just shoot solids from shot #1 rather than using them as back up for shot 2 or 3? I am new to this of course so...
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    What Do You Consider Disrespectful Trophy Pictures?

    Its hard to say anything disrespectfull of Teddy. We owe him so much.
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    Cape Buffalo taxidermy

    this answer to this question may be obvious but as I am planning my dream trip I will go with the old belief that there is no such thing as a stupid question. I have noticed in the many pics of trophy buffs an extreme difference in the "countenance" of the buf's face if I may phrase it that...
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    Drilling Combination Gun question

    I have my eye on a Sauer 3000 drilling in 12G double over 30-06. I am interested in sending it to Briley to have a choke system installed. I was wondering the pros and the cons. Will it affect the value? It is currently F/M. Thanks.
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    PH Nigel Archer Gored by Elephant in Tanzania

    this account brings out a point I have wondered about over the years and one that seems to manifest itself whenever a PH, client or tracker is mauled. The point being in the above scenerio the other "guns" in the party seem to freeze when the attack occured. I ask those professionals on here...
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    New double rifle maker in the USA

    didint TR carry the 450-400 for the big DG?
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    Long Gun advice...

    I have no experience with big bores.. but i can tell you i grew up shooting. I lived on a large farm in KY. I know how to shoulder a firearm and have no old "football" injuries. I am not a wannabe hunter.
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    Long Gun advice...

    just north of Winston
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    Long Gun advice...

    thanks for your reply Big5
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    Long Gun advice...

    thanks Mike... you wouldnt put a muzzle break on the Lott or any other big bore? What is the rationale? I would also be interested in a take on a 505 gibbs (I believe Cz puts a mercury recoil reducer on this model standard). I know CZ has a nice offering but have read there are some...
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    Long Gun advice...

    guess I also should have stated that I will not be doing any hand loading. seems like the Lott will be the favorite here. I would be interested to hear any of the accompanying negatives concerning the Weatherby.
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    Long Gun advice...

    I hope too... leopard is probably next. Whether I can afford elephant or lion at some point is another matter. Honestly, I hope to treat my daughter to elephant if this ever became possible. She and I have talked about it after her plains game hunt.
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    Long Gun advice...

    OK I am 48 I have dreamed about it and now the rubber is going to hit the road! I am going after the black death in honor of my half century on this planet in 2012. First things first I need a weapon and have narrowed it down to two choices... Kimber Caprivi in 458 Lott or Weatherby Mark V...
 
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