Recent content by Tennessean

You are a well spoken and articulate young man. Welcome to AH from another fellow Tennessean.

A friend of mine just purchased a drilling at an estate auction for a price he couldn't refuse with the thoughts of it as investment for possible resale. He is looking for information on the weapon and contacted me. I do not have much knowledge concerning drillings. Can anyone direct me to a...

All of my model 70 rifles, despite whether they are 3 screw or 2 screw actions, 1 piece or 2 piece bottom metal, all end up with 1 piece bottom metal and 2 screws in the action, fore and aft. They are also properly bedded in a proper stock. While I understand the need to have a rifle that is...

I couldn't agree more. I have bet my life on the quality and reliability of my weapons since I was 17 years old. It is still the most important requirement I attend to when building a rifle that might be used for dangerous purpose, be it two or four legged critters. Any firearm or ammunition...

After much thought I have indeed decided to sell the Whitworth. I am quite sure that with a bit of competent gunsmithing it can be made to be 100 percent functional and the action smoothed but in the back of my mind the reliability will be questionable. I have always been a Winchester 70...

Thanks Mort, I will certainly check it out. It would be mice to listen to some of those campfire stories before I actually get to Africa.

Thanks Velo and thanks for your service. I nearly applied with the North Slope Borough (Barrow)PD. I talked to the Assistant Chief for several hours on the phone and found out that he and I started in LE about the same time two counties over from each other in rural Tennessee, knew a lot of...

Looks delicious! What is the sauce on the oysters and prawns?

I am in Bell Buckle but work in Murfreesboro. We are not that far apart at all.

I agree. The majority of my rifles are Model 70s and all have been proven to be reliable. I run all of my bolt guns vigorously and it's disappointing to have one that is rough and downright dangerous in some cases when they don't feed. Reliability in a weapon is of the utmost importance and I...

Picked up a used Whitworth in 375 H&H from Gunbroker this week for a great price. I took the time to look it over at the shop when I picked it up and, for $500.00 I think I did ok. The action is in definite need of work. It was a bit stiff to open and close and felt a tad "gritty" to cycle. I...

Great stuff.

I am seeing a pattern that reveals that one trip to Africa just won't do. Maybe do a plains game with the kids before retirement followed by buff on my own after retirement. Seems like sound advice Ridewalker. Thank you.

Howdy Folks, New member to the forum but I have lurked here and read any time I wanted reliable information regarding hunting in Africa. I have spent the better part of my life reading Ruark, Hemingway and Capstick with my desire to experience Africa growing with each story. I have now...