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Longwalker replied to the thread View out the window- Post your pics.It's still winter here in central Saskatchewan. -15°C or so. Our first melt should happen soon. View out my front window, and on a back... -
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Longwalker replied to the thread Your Powder Selection Criteria?.I look in the manuals or at good on-line data published by the powder / bullet manufacturers. If three or more sources agree on the best...
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Just started to research and plan first African hunt that's what lead me here, Thought I would join and say HI
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Longwalker replied to the thread Solid before soft point."I think a good compromise would be the north fork cup point solid…" Me too. I've only shot one CPS at a buffalo, but it did its job...
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I think a good compromise would be the north fork cup point solid….knowone seems to talk about that option for buffalo, and I think...
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Longwalker replied to the thread Solid before soft point.Hunters from the USA tend to answer by suggesting the bullet choices available to them. To answer your question about RWS 9.3x74R...
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Longwalker reacted to Vashper's post in the thread What knife are you carrying everyday right now? with
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...This infection with bans on knives came from aviation, where even corkscrews and nail scissors are prohibited. I imagine a gang of... -
Longwalker replied to the thread Today are you more likely to buy an older rifle or brand new one ?.Good old rifles that are experienced, tested and have been well taken care of are my preference. My most recent purchase was a Browning...
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Longwalker replied to the thread Greetings from British Columbia.Welcome! This is a great place to learn about hunting in Africa!
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Greetings all from British Columbia, Canada. Middle aged here but a pretty new hunter. Lots of time in the bush and with firearms but...
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Longwalker replied to the thread Practice bullets vs hunting bullets.I commonly load cheaper bullets for practise. For example and as already mentioned, Hornady flat base interlocks shoot to the same point...
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Worms in bears can be killed with either freezing or cooking to the proper specifications. Prions are for the most part impervious to...
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Longwalker reacted to Ruraldoc's post in the thread .375 H&H 300 grain Nosler Partition vs Swift A-Frames with Like.
Partitions in dangerous game calibers like 375 and 416 are very tough bullets. The partition portion of the bullet is farther forward...
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Longwalker replied to the thread Model 70 extra power firing pin spring.Wish I could have found an extra power firing pin spring before I got rid of my new Winchester M70 Alaskan. Same problem, supposedly...
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A prion does not fall under the category of a truly living organism. It is a self replicating protein molecule. You cannot deactivate it...
