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    Is there an "All around powder?"

    I'd add RL 15 to the list.
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    Politics

    Now do the same in Bitcoin from when it was first introduced.
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    Politics

    Guess it was about denying oil to China. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/venezuela-us-talks-export-venezuelan-oil-us-sources-say-2026-01-06/
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    Politics

    Unlike the mineral wealth of Greenland, the only thing of value Iceland can offer are tall blondes. :unsure:
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    Politics

    We have base(s) in Greenland. Wouldn't expanding them serve the same purpose or is he after the mineral wealth there?
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    Professional filming of safari. Price?

    I have hired mine through the operator hence I did not have to pay for his lodging or food or transfer to the safari area.
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    Which one would you use on Cape Buffalo -

    Yeah, both of the buffalo that I posted pictures of above the bullet was just under the skin on the other side. I prefer all the energy to be expanded within the animal. Otherwise, might as well shoot solids.
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    Which one would you use on Cape Buffalo -

    Little over 50 yards. .500 NE This on was about 60 yards, another double lung shot.
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    Politics

    A very well-articulated analysis.
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    Is it cheaper to book at a convention

    Have not heard of any of them. I'd go with some of the advertisers here as I haven't heard much negative feedback about them. One advantage of shows is that one can be face to face with the outfitter. Edit: You can get a deal if your schedule is flexible and can leave on a moment's notice for...
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    Which one would you use on Cape Buffalo -

    Hornady DGX, here is why.
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    Cost of Full Bag 32-Day Safari in Kenya & Tanzania, 1970

    I'll cut a check tomorrow for $200K for a 32-day hunt in TZ for all of the game that was shot. I was quoted over $125K for ONE lion and a couple of buffalo for bait a few years ago and that did not include freight or taxidermy, just fees and daily rates.
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    Politics

    He might be looking at Canada and EU as the best option considering Trump's seeming alliance with Putin. That describes Trump vis a vis Zelensky.
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    Politics

    Media is so misleading. Here is an article... https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ice-detains-man-who-has-lived-in-us-since-he-was-a-baby-at-routine-appointment-as-family-suffers/ar-AA1TGijI?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W069&cvid=695d498399014e2aadfae3e4dd2d30be&ei=15 The headline: ICE detains man who has...
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    Stop in for Supper, friend

    I do love lamb chops. Pic below was from when I was attending the summer program at CIA, Hyde Park to learn to cook and practicing at the apartment I was renting.
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    Politics

    Obvious hit piece on Trump, that being said also totally believable. https://apple.news/AD6AKtpQtRfK911__RYWGoA
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    Politics

    Or he just has different views on a number of subjects than you do. He is a sitting Senator that has been elected by people of AZ that obviously agreed more with him than his GOP opponent. Heck, as others have stated the pushback from Hegsweth etc. has guaranteed a re-election at worst and...
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    Politics

    The left knew that hence the pushback against Musk with lawsuits etc. during Biden administration. Didn't work.
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    Politics

    Well, let's see who will replace him. You think Elisson as the Governor of MN will be better?
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    Politics

    She has resigned effective Jan. 5th. So, no one will care about what she thinks after tomorrow.
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    Rhodesia

    In this case though the white settlers were the illegal immigrants with anchor babies. I am sympathetic to Rhodesians however what happened to Rhodesia is a result of anti-colonial movement around the world. Not a result of illegal immigration. Could it have been done better? Of course.
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    Politics

    I was seeing the organized protest posters etc. pretty fast all over Reddit and other social media. Now, I know why. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/second-front-how-socialist-cell-us-mobilized-pro-maduro-foot-soldiers-within-12-hours
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    Politics

    Confirmed. https://www.foxnews.com/world/what-is-delta-force-what-do-they-do-inside-elite-us-army-unit-captured-maduro
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    Politics

    If the opposition leader that won the election takes power, it could be good. However, if the rest of his cohorts and cabinet stays then it could be like Iraq when we took Saddam out. Leave a vacuum for other bad actors to exploit. Trump also said the US would "run" the country until a proper...
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    What can you just not seem to buy enough of.....

    Tall, athletic blondes. Unfortunately, because warranty does not seem to last long, I had to replace frequently, cost me over 7 figures to date. That being said I have great hopes for the last one. :unsure:
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    Politics

    Well, the following are the top 10 M&A law firms. All but 3 are in NYC. Kirkland is in Chicago and Latham and Watkins was founded in LA but operates without a formal HQ and Freshfields has its HQ in London but operates out of NYC for US mergers. None in Texas. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP...
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    What is the single best piece of gear you would recommend every hunter have?

    What do you hunt inside the aluminum plant? Also, I think Smartwool brand of cold weather gear leads the market. I had their base layers and socks in a recent pheasant hunt in ND. Not a spark in sight.
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    Politics

    lol, I meant my daughter, none of my past wives are in NYC.
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    2026 Takeri Private Reserve Zambia "Make An Offer Hunt"

    What, no Sable?
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    Politics

    M&A work almost exclusively occurs with NYC firms. When one is a partner in one of the top firms in the world then one can set the price. And those top firms usually follow each other's lead in pricing and salaries. When my daughter's firm increased bonuses and starting salaries of incoming...
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    Politics

    My wife and her husband can't leave NYC without a huge income drop. Their solution is to charge their clients more, my SIL said in effect they'd be collecting taxes from the rest of the country for NYC.
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    How do you spend your free time?

    Wow, a lot of guys do taxidermy as a hobby.
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    Politics

    Well, WSJ was not the only one... https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-finds-ukraine-did-not-target-putin-residence-in-alleged-drone-strike-source-says/ar-AA1TnJ6P?ocid=BingNewsSerp Even your man DJT is backpedaling on the claim now.
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    How do you spend your free time?

    I got the following from Amazon in an email, a summary of my Kindle reading in the last 90 days. Made me think of other things I do on a regular basis. Here are some of them for the last 90 days. -- 30 hours, hunting. -- 36 hours, Argentine Tango dancing. -- 36 hours, shooting at the range...
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    Politics

    New mayor in NYC. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-york-city-about-test-mamdanis-progressive-economic-vision It is a good thing, as it will be a Petri dish for ultra progressive ideals, no more guesswork.
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    Politics

    Makes sense. From the article:
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    Politics

    Well, Trump is on record saying he belies Putin over our intelligence agencies. though he seems to ne walking back the earlier comments. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44852812
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    Politics

    I am perplexed, what does what U.K. or anyone else does for that matter has anything to do with Trump? The only person that seems to be very influential as far as Trump foreign policy goes seems to be Putin.
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    Politics

    Actually, I think trans men do. :unsure:
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    SCI Convention 2026 - Who Is Joining Me?

    Well, flight logistics from Southern CA were horrible, so going to DSC instead.
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    Politics

    The problem is “change” in this case is Zelenskyy accepting Russia’s terms that is being channeled through Trump. Almost like saying there would be no domestic violence if women just would listen. That seems to be the position of Trump vis a vis Ukraine and Russia. After all Ukraine started the...
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    Stay pre- and post-safari

    I had stayed at Afton house some dozen years ago. They met me at the gate and I zapped through customs and SAPS. Ribeye at the lodge was good as well. Would recommend.
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    Economy or Business?

    Business for sure, Qatar or Emirates if schedule permits. Also, a long nap at the airport hotel at Doha or Dubai is a game changer in landing fresh. Price difference is not much of a factor if one takes the cost of the safari into account. One thing that was interesting about my flight to NYC...
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    Light, flat & fast...What round should I choose?

    6mm Dasher if you reload, 6mm Creedmoor if you don’t. Fits all the requirements.
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    What did you get yourself for Christmas?

    They live at Upper East side of Manhattan. Daughter got my partner and I gym passes to use, so was able to keep up. I vacation with them overseas and see them often here in NYC. I wouldn’t live here, but it is a great place to visit. I leave for home on the 27th and they will be heading to...
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    What did you get yourself for Christmas?

    Nothing. I am at a stage of life where if I want something for myself or my loved ones I just get it then instead of waiting for an occasion. Time is short. That being said, I got myself a week with my daughter and granddaughters here in NYC.
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    Should you EVER pay a taxidermist anything in advance?

    I don't know of any taxidermist that will proceed work without a deposit. Heck, in a lot of projects we will not proceed unless we are paid 100% material costs and 10-15% labor costs up front. Sometimes that can be millions, enough to run and retire at Belize. :unsure:
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    Gun safe recommendation

    One thing impressed me back in 1989, I had a pair of expensive sun glasses stolen from my car. I reported it to the police. Two days later I get a call to come and pick it up. A high school kid had stolen it and school resource officer had noticed it on him. Of course, this was Friendswood,TX A...
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    Gun safe recommendation

    The safes got shipped to the safe movers/installers and then they came over and installed them. I would not trust the upper floors on most houses. When I was getting my overseas condo built, I had them put a reinforced floor where my safe was going to go as I did not want it to meet my neighbor...
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    Gun safe recommendation

    Well, first it was not bolted down, Second I did not note multiple bolts on the side that decent safes have (picture 1). Finally the Pendleton safe models that I have are curved on the back, impossible to lay down (picture 1)..
 
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