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    Gloss Black Scopes!

    Many vintage firearms and even some new ones use a glossy black bluing on their barrels, problem is manufacturers nowadays don't manufacture scopes with a gloss black finish to match. Problem solved. A company selling a variety of scopes re-finishes them with Cerakote and gloss black is one of...
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    USFWS denial in 2022 of 2018 Elephant import permit from Namibia (email string)

    I feel that this is something that needs to be made aware of for anyone traveling to Namibia, or any other country for that matter, to hunt for a legally sport hunted elephant. This is a major problem, and from my experience and correspondence with the agency, they are trying their hardest to...
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    Rizzini Rhino Express in .470 Nitro demo shoot video

    Hi all, I am just posting this up for anyone who is interested in this rifle and would like to see it in action since there is not a ton of information on the internet about it. This is me shooting the rifle at approximately 20 yards. I will post the video of my son shooting it as well down...
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    Wanted A Pair Of .470 NE Snap Caps

    Anybody have any .470 snap caps they want to part with? Looking for a pair but would take four if need be. Message me or send me a text at 701-721-3380. Thanks!
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    Can Eland forms be used interchangeably?

    Taxidermy question... I shot a Lord Derby (Giant) Eland and want to have it mounted on a floor pedestal. There are very few forms for this specific species available. Anybody have experience using a common/cape eland form? I can't see a major difference between the shape of the two species. It...
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    Any shipping options from France to USA

    Hello all, I am currently using a broker for a shipment that originated in Cameroon and is now in Paris. I understand I have to pay the additional vet fees and inspection fees due to it being a stop in the shipping process, but the freight quote I received from the agent in Paris is absolutely...
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    Best binocular cover for warm weather

    Hi all, I am headed to Cameroon shortly and decided To bring my smaller pair of Bino’s which are 8x30’s. I do not have a case for these Binos but I was wondering which vendor would be the best for warm weather. I have the Alaska and the horn hunter but those are too bulky and I think would be...
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    NAMIBIA: A Wild Caprivi Hunt With Leopard Legend Safaris Namibia

    Namibia August 2018 Species to be hunted: Elephant, Crocodile, Hippo and various Plains Game Booked with: Leopard Legend Safaris into Balyerwa Conservancy, Caprivi Stip, Namibia Our hunt was booked well outside of a year in advance with Lwyk Jansen Van Vuuren of Leopard Legend Safaris in...
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    Vaccinations for Namibia?

    Hello All, I am planning on a safari to northern Namibia in the middle part of August and will be up by Etosha National Park. I have been doing some reading but it's hard to find any real clear answers. This has been known to be the edge of a "Malaria Area" but I wonder if this time of year...
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    References: Anybody book a hunt with either of these agencies?

    I just visited the SCI show and met two booking agents for different hunts that I am interested in. One is not only an agent but they are also the guide. I would really like to know if anybody has booked/hunted with these companies and what experience they had before making a commitment. The...
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    Cracked Ruger African .375 stock and need some advice

    Unfortunately I am 10 days out from my hunt in Zim and just cracked the rifle stock on my Ruger MKII Hawkeye .375 African (wood stock) right behind the safety tang and extending into my palm grip. I am in need of urgent repairs (or maybe I should say replacement) and was looking at the Hogue...
 
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