Recent content by wvfred

At the cost of a brown bear hunt today I don't think I would hamper myself with a short range caliber as it could turn into a $30k lesson.

I've had this assisted opening Benchmade in my pocket for over ten years now and like it better everyday.

Called first thing this morning and it was already sold.

I still wear my 40 year old Ray-bans with glass lenses.

I would also consider a used Dakota in the calibers mentioned. A good used example can be found at about the top of your budget.

I just got off the phone with Cole and he was very helpful customizing my policy for my needs.

1. An understanding wife/girl friend 2.Good boots 3. a good flash light.

My girlfriend got me a pair of Jim Green boots.....been wearing them around the house and so far so good.

Looks like I'm getting myself a new hot water tank for Christmas:rolleyes: but look forward to getting an elephant hunt for my birthday!:P Elmer Fudd:

I have had dealings with vagrouser in the past.....no worries he's a good one.

My first safari in Zimbabwe I saw a forest cobra and two puff adders.My next trips to Zimbabwe and Zambia zero snakes.

My favorite small bore double a Bernhard Merkel 8x57R.I also have a German double in 6.5x58 I will get pics of soon.

Simpsons LTD has a Mannlicher schoenauer in 9.3x62 today for $1995 if this is of any interest to anyone.

Johnny and Laura run a top notch operation (y) Congratulations.

It will be hard to beat the durability of your aluminum case. I have used one for over 20 years and other than a few scratches it's still like new. I looked into lighter cases but to save a little in weight you will be giving up durability and there isn't that much difference in weight.