Recent content by Big Woolie

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    I greatly appreciate all of the input, guys. And trust me, Im heeding and listening to everyone. I put the .458 deal on hold, I was looking at it cuz it was a good price, but if its not what I need, how good a price can it be? The .375HH seems to be the most recommended by far, and I would...
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    Thank you. Actually, I called a fellow today who has a Ruger Number 1 Tropical in .458 Win Mag. He wants to talk trade on some of the things I'm clearing out for the move, so it may work. He said (and I dont really know) that since I am used to shooting an 18" Marlin levergun in .45-70 with...
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    Only One

    Brickburn, I'm not really planning on deliberately hunting any dg, I've probably just spent too many years in grizzly country and I tend to feel naked being underarmed while knowing Im in the living room of something that loves steak as much as I do, and might consider me the steak. I had a 50...
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    Spike, thanks for the heads-up, had not run across this model yet. Is the 375 Ruger ammo available fairly readily in SA or Bots?
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    My family and I are moving to Ghanzi, Botswana later this year where I am starting a horseback outfitter's business. I know that the firearms laws are extremely restrictive in Botswana, so all of this may be a moot point. I have been hunting Alaska for years with a Marlin .45-70. I have taken...
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    Greetings From Alaska

    I live remote outside of Talkeetna, about half way between Anchorage and Fairbanks
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    Greetings From Alaska

    I just returned from a month over there. I am a horseback outfitter, and am working with an established lodge in Ghanzi to start a new outfitting business there for the Kalahari. I am not a ph, of course, but will want to do my own personal hunting as opportunity arises.
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    Greetings From Alaska

    Hello! Ive been reading on here for several weeks now and have decided to finally join. I have lived in Alaska for the last several years where my hunting rifle has been a 45-70, taking deer, caribou, moose and grizzly bear. However, my family and I are planning on moving to Botswana toward the...
 
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