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Uuplander01 replied to the thread Ozzy Osborne has died. . ..Interesting dude, very interesting life….hard to believe he lived this long. lots of memories partying with friends to his music, RIP Ozzy
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Uuplander01 replied to the thread 2 type bullets or only one for Dangerous Game.I always have a hand full of solids on a trip. you never know if you might have the opportunity to shoot a tiny, and it never hurts to...
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Uuplander01 replied to the thread 45/70 lever action with a Hornady Interlock for Cape Buffalo.It wouldn't be my first choice, but with the right bullet, and right hp behind it, why wouldn't it work?
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Uuplander01 replied to the thread Do I Really Need Binoculars?.I enjoy looking at a lot of different stuff while on safari, can't imagine not having my little Leica 8x32 with me, but if you don't do...
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UWhy not see if you can get a few boxes of Woodleighs and shoot the old girl?
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Uuplander01 replied to the thread Which is best entry shotgun?.You could get a benelli 828 and have full stock and rib adjustment, the 828 20 gauge steel receiver is something to behold.
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Uuplander01 replied to the thread Which is best entry shotgun?.Hard to beat a franchi for the money
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Uuplander01 replied to the thread Double rifle shooting tips for beginners?.Anyone switch hands with a pistol to reload? Gun always stays in your strong hand
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Uuplander01 reacted to deewayne2003's post in the thread Double rifle shooting tips for beginners? with
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My first and only trip to date in Africa was tusklessas with a double rifle. So being a beginner myself with one hunt under my belt I... -
Uuplander01 replied to the thread Opinions Welcome. RMR vs. 1-6 Scope .375 H&H.Use a 1-6 scope, red dots are for fast action, close range, and follow up.
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Uuplander01 replied to the thread Opinions Welcome. RMR vs. 1-6 Scope .375 H&H.Vortex has the best warranty in the industry-----> and you'll have to use it.
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Uuplander01 reacted to BeeMaa's post in the thread Opinions Welcome. RMR vs. 1-6 Scope .375 H&H with Like.
I've had two Vortex RDO's fail me and a set of their binos had to be sent back to the factory twice for minor bumps. I wouldn't trust...
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Uuplander01 reacted to BeeMaa's post in the thread Opinions Welcome. RMR vs. 1-6 Scope .375 H&H with Like.
IMO - A 375H&H is too versatile to be hemmed in by the range limitations of a red dot. I would prefer a magnified low power optic for a...
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Uuplander01 replied to the thread The Law of Diminishing Return.I don't know bro, I think your neurosurgeon is probably using some pretty good stuff. LOL
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UNot sure I follow the logic here. Cheap = good, but expensive maybe not??? I have shot Swarovski, Barska, Leupold, Trijicon, Meopta...