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Damn, I love(d) many of their classic models, No. 1's, single action revolvers, the hawkeye, etc... One of my favorite sayings in criticism of a so called leader, which I heard from my Battalion Sgt. Major many moons ago, is: "He couldnt lead an alcoholic to happy hour"

I will commiserate. My elephant killed in May 2025 and has the export and US import permit ready, cannot be shipped. 4 barstools, mounted tusks, ears, skull, tail, a lot of tanned skin and some pistol cases and overnights bags that have already been made is just sitting there in its shipping...

I would go 404J myself, with 416 Rigby or Rem Mag being my second choice. Cant really go wrong with either but 404J is top choice. Cheers

I used them for dip and pack. My PH turned dropped the animals off in May 2024. They arrived at my taxidermist here in Houston in August 2025. I would say give it approximately a year. They were very responsive during that time period, just took awhile. You should have an order number (at least...

thanks for sharing. Yep, my elephant stuff has all been finished product for awhile. Telling myself to remain patient, not much else we can do. Cheers

I received an email from a shipper in Namibia this morning saying the state vet had cancelled all inspections. My ele shipment was to be inspected next week. That is on hold. Elephants are not cloven hoofed but this kind of thing has knock on effects I guess. Anyone with more information please...

Thanks. Whats funny is I have researched that. I spoke to Jaco of Game Trackers Africa in January about hunting with dogs in Botswana. It is definitely a bucket list item of mine, possibly, due to cost, one day it may happen. The kind of cat hunting is on a whole another level. Cheers

No, that is a Tom. A good sized one too. With my taxidermist already. It will be a full body mount in due time. Cheers