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https://worldoil.com/news/2024/4/18/reconafrica-to-begin-drilling-potential-play-opening-exploration-well-onshore-namibia/?oly_enc_id=9685D7228256G8S

Africa is the poorest continent in the world. There are, as always, a lot of factors to consider as to why that is the case, but recently Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson from MIT have released a study detailing the surprising bigger factors in why Africa still struggles to build wealth...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/15/giant-marco-polo-sheep-created-montana-rancher/72990349007/?tbref=hp

Shocked at seeing this headline today. Loved his singing and the way he lived life. RIP big guy. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2024/02/06/toby-keith-country-singer-songwriter-dies/72489601007/

A friend of mine is moving to Alaska to work as a fishing guide and try to get on with a hunting outfitter. He's done the fishing guide and commercial fishing for a couple years, so hoping to take it the next step. So he is boxing up a bunch of stuff and shipping up to friends. You can't...

Just received a notification from Swift that .308, 200 gr A-Frames are available.

I learned something new.

I have an AR-15, but have been thinking about an AR-10 lately. Do I just go with a .308 or consider one of the other in between calibers? Mainly interested in a hog rifle. 243, 6.5 Grendel, 6.5 CM, or 300 AAC Blackout???? Am I missing anything? @Bob Nelson 35Whelen , no, I don't want an...

Just received notification from Midway that they have primers (LR & LRM) in stock.

https://www.newsbreak.com/alaska-state/3232914769688-alaskan-womans-backyard-destroyed-by-fighting-moose?s=dmg_local_email_bucket_11.web2_fromweb?s=ws_em

I have a few more things to be thankful for this year. Yesterday, I received a text message from my taxidermist that my moose mount was ready to pick up. I was using Outdoor Images Taxidermy, which is located about 15 miles from my house. Chris did the work in less than a year and I am pretty...

Not sure if Condor will carry guns and how a transfer to get to Africa will work. Anyone looking at this option? https://thepointsguy.com/news/condor-airline-san-antonio-nonstop-flights-europe/

Looking for ideas and suggestions for sable mounts. I know the most popular mount is on a floor pedestal, but I am tight for floor space and still have plenty of wall space in my trophy room. I have three sable to potentially mount. One is my daughter’s and the other two are mine. I usually...

While hunting at @spike.t Takeri Game Reserve, Mike loaned me a very interesting book to read, "Mzee Ali." It is a quick read and fascinating. I bought a copy online immediately. 'Mzee' is the Swahili word for an 'old timer', a respected elder. Mzee Ali Kalikilima was born near the...

A quick scroll through the postings on the chance to WIN an Americase 3 gun rolling safari case shows that voter fraud is prevalent! A microcosm of what's going on in the US! I hope this doesn't get me arrested in Fulton County Georgia. Several people submitting an entry do not meet the...

Midway USA has had 300 gr Swift A Frames in 375 in stock for awhile, but was limiting one box of 50 per purchase. I checked again today and the limit has been removed, so I bought 20 boxes. Actually, I only bought 2. Get them while they last. $100 per 50.

One week from today, my daughter and I are heading to Mike Taylor's (aka @spike.t ) Takeri Game Reserve in Zambia. We'll be hunting with @PeteG We hope to get a couple of these: Using a 404 Jeffery for me and a 7x57 for my daughter, Elise. While enjoying a few of these around the fire...

I don't really consider myself an archery hunter, since I do it so infrequently. In reality, I am a hunter that occasionally does an archery hunt. I am preparing for an archery elk hunt in September and have been shooting my bow quite a bit with field points. My question is, how much...

My daughter and I did a Wyoming antelope hunt in mid-September of 2022. We decided to have Elise's trophy mounted and used David Dandridge in Alpine, WY. They did an excellent job and had it to us in about 7 months. Link to the hunt report...

Now that's a headline you don't see very often. Sad, sad deal for the dairy farm. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/04/13/18-000-cows-killed-dairy-farm-fire-dimmitt-texas-what-know/11651207002/

Made this video today in my backyard. Anyone know what type of bird? It didn't seem to concerned about me getting to within 10 yards of it.

I have no interest in this, just thought it was interesting for a really nice, classic FJ https://www.rbauction.com

Heavy rains to also impact Zim and Zam https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2023-03-06-tropical-cyclone-freddy-mozambique-madagascar-record

Interesting video on a Remington Ammo plant in Arkansas.

A few years ago, I bought a used Win M70 Super Grade in 300 RUM and had it converted to a 404 Jeffery. I purchased a bunch of Hornady and Swift factory ammo, as well as several boxes of 400 gr Swift A Frame bullets, Federal 215 primers and 8 lbs of H4350. @Shootist43 gave me a magic load...

I was at my shooting range today and dropped into the pro shop to see what reloading supplies they had. A few weeks ago they had Federal 215, Magnum Large Rifle primers for $10 a sleeve, limit two for members only. I saw an interesting looking box, much like my Nosler 404J solids. However...

I recently purchased a Springfield XDM in 10mm. Purchased a case of S&B 180 gr ammo for practice at the range and then went looking for some hard cast to try out. I ended up purchasing some Underwood, which I am not too familiar with. It seemed like the two choices for hard cast are Underwood...

For the hard to shop for person, who might live in a rough neighborhood.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/11/13/rocky-mountain-national-park-volunteers-kill-elk/10690922002/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=exchange&utm_content=news

Right after I got home from my Alaskan moose hunt, I had a quick turnaround to Wyoming. I had hunted pronghorn in 2018 with SNS Outfitters and taken a record book animal on that hunt. https://www.africahunting.com/threads/usa-wyoming-pronghorn-hunt-with-sns-outfitters-sept-2018.45472/ My...

With apologies to Robert Burns, the best laid plans of moose and men often go awry.......... I just returned from two weeks in Alaska, where I did a ten day moose hunt with Brent Keith of Castle Rock Outfitters. https://www.castlerockoutfitters.com/about-us.htm. Very tough hunt, both mentally...

I found this place via Ammoseek. Bought a case (200 rounds) of Norma 6.5x55 140 gr Partition SP for $245 plus $25 for shipping. Pretty good price for quality brass and bullet. Fairly quick shipping too. Rivertown Munitions also had Norma ammo in several other calibers...

So I am a little surprised and disappointed that someone hasn't posed this question yet, along with the obvious answer. The best "flat shooting" caliber to take to the "Dark Continent" The 6.5 Creedmoor of course. :A Stirring: :A Stirring: :A Stirring: :A Stirring: :A Stirring: :A...

I have two game camera in my backyard. Actually, there is a 2 acre wooded, hilly lot behind me and the two cameras are there. I throw a little corn out each afternoon and usually have a few deer visit during the night. It was an unusually busy day today, Aug 15, 2022. Keep in mind, I live...

I was in Juneau, Alaska this past week and made the obligatory trip to Sportsman Warehouse, as well as a few glaciers, whale watching and a day of fishing. My main reason for the trip was my son-in-law was doing an Ironman Triathlon there (brutal!). Sportsman Warehouse had a lot of ammo. I...

I saw this ad today on GB. While $600 for a case of 200 rounds is not cheap, at $60 per box of 20 isn't bad given the current market and availability. If anyone is needing to stock up on 7mm mag, this might interest you. I have no connection or interest in this listing. Just passing it on as...

The Yellowstone rivers flows north, out of the park and up to Livingston, MT, then turns east and flows to Fort Peck Reservoir. I have elk hunted for 20+ years in Park County, right around Pray, MT. (about half way between the Park and Livingston). The video is pretty incredible.

A little over a month ago, I went on a Kansas turkey hunt and was fortunate to take one Rio. https://www.africahunting.com/threads/usa-kansas-turkey-hunt-may-3-5-2022-with-phire-creek-outdoors.69007/ All the more experienced turkey hunters and guides thought my gobbler was a really nice...

This looks interesting and a fun gun. https://gundigest.com/handguns/walther-releases-22-magnum-wmp-pistol

https://www.helderburg.com/price-discrepancy-between-defenders/

Now in my second year of retirement, I am starting to get the hang of it. When somebody asks if I want to go on a hunt, I check my calendar to see if I have a scheduling conflict and if not, I now commit without much internal debate. Just go for it! Three of us, all retired old guys, headed...

Some guy named Garth had a concert in LSU Tiger Stadium last night. Estimated attendance was 120,000, which is only slightly larger than a football game crowd. BTW, they play this song before every game.

$22/box is hard to beat in this day and age. Looks to be from a reputable, big time seller.