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    New Weatherby Rifle

    I know Weatherby is not well liked in this forum. This rifle has some nice lines and a beautiful wood stock and not too expensive with an MSRP of $. 1799.00. I think this would be great rifle in a 257 Weatherby configuration. Without the muzzle break of course. :D
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    Shipping a handgun

    Has anyone shipped a handgun lately? I just did, and it cost $222.00 to ship it next day air, plus transfer fee to Aurora, CO. :E Sad: I was told by the gunshop that handguns have to be shipped next day air due to liability. Ouch!!!!! :mad: :mad:
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    Midway USA

    Yesterday I placed an order with Midway USA, for a total of $51.37. Order went through with no problem and received a confirmation e-mail. For some reason I checked my bank account and noticed 11 charges of $51.37 from Midway USA. I checked their website and noticed that they were already...
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    Sitka Gear For Sale

    I have a complete Sitka Stratus Jacket & Bibs, in Obtifade, men medium for sale, asking $550 shipped. Never worn, labels removed but I still have them. If this was bought today, you'd pay over $700 for the set. The jacket and bibs are wind proof, and breathable. I'll post pictures in a few.
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    Swift A-Frame Bullets For Sale

    I have two partial boxes (45 each) of Swift A-Frame, 375 Cal, one is 250 grs & one is 300 grs, $180.00, plus $15.00 shipping.
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    4 Stable Sticks Ultimate Carbon Shooting Sticks

    I purchased these over the holidays from Raven Rocks Precisions. Unfortunately, they do not fit me, I'm either too short or they are too long for me. I have to open them way too much and I just don't feel right with them. I'm asking what I paid for them, not trying to make a profit at all...
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    First Lady Rosalynn Carter, The Reason I'm Here Today

    Not sure how to start this short story, but after too many of my friends telling me that I should share it I, decided to write it down and share it with you. It’s a bit long winded, but something had to be said so you understand the severity of what my mom and I were going through. Trying to...
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    Wanted 416 Rem Mag dies

    Good day, AH community. I'm looking to see if anyone has for sale a used set of 416 Rem Mag dies? Thanks!
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    First Kill of the Season

    So, here I was on day three of this dangerous hunt in Middle Georgia. I was sitting in my blind waiting patiently and trying not to think about the humidity, the heat, mosquitos, spiders, and whatever other crawling creature that lives in this dark and dangerous place. It was nice and toasty...
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    275 Rigby Brass

    Good day everyone. Does anyone have a source for 275 Rigby stamped brass? I've only been able to find 7x57mm Mauser stamped brass. Thanks!
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    Any RVers in the Forum?

    Wife and I have been thinking of possibly getting an RV; if we do it most likely a fifth wheel. We'd like to get one so we could travel to the coasts/beach with our pets and not have to worry about boarding them, and what not. Also, so we can be in the comfort of our own bed, and cook when we...
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    Happy Father’s day

    Happy Father’s Day to all you wonderful dads. Wishing you all a wonderful day. My gift was a surprise visit from my daughter and grand daughter. :love:
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    Wanted 375 Weatherby Case

    Good day. I was wondering if anyone has any 375 Weatherby brass they could spare? I would like to get my hands on 5-20 pieces, or whatever you can spare. It doesn't matter if they cannot be reloaded, they will be turned into dummy rounds and never used in a rifle. A friend is making some...
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    416 Rem Mag Ammo Deal

    I found this, and figure I share with my fellow AH members. I have no affiliation with them; I believe it's a great deal if you are looking for 416 Rem Mag ammo...
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    Winchester Mod 70 Super Express help

    I have a Win Mod 70 Super express in 416 Rem Mag, that will not hold the last cartridge in the mag. The rifle cycles all cartridges without any issue, but when it gets to the last one, it pops out as I eject the cartridge before the last one. If I load a single cartridge, it pops right out...
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    CZ-550 Safari Classic 375 H&H

    Good day everyone, I'm selling one of my CZ-550, Safari Classic in 375 H&H, with a Nikon African Monarch 1-4, on quick release mounts (I believe they are Talley's). I have paperwork, but not sure if I have the box or not. The rifle has been sitting in my safe since I purchased it, and I'm not...
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    Does this seem right?

    I just received the bill for the clearance of my trophies. First, the price from SA to the US changed. Second, there are some charges that seem iffy. Asking for those with more experience than me, please advise. Dip & Pack/Taxidermy Name: Air Freight: $1,350.00 Insurance Value: $3000.00...
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    Rechamber question (375 H&H to 416 Rigby)

    While in South Africa, I had the pleasure of firing my PHs CZ-550 416 Rigby. Well, as you probably know, I now want one now. I guess I'm growing up to the big boys guns. LOL!!!!! I have a spare CZ-550 chambered in 375 H&H, and I would like to rechamber into a 416 Rigby. I was wondering if...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: My Lioness Safari With DE KLERK SAFARIS

    While I was waiting for my safari on the Eastern Cape, @DE KLERK SAFARIS posted a special on a lioness hunt. The price was too good to pass, and I asked my biggest fan and financial advisor (wife), if she was ok with me adding this hunt to the already booked hunt I had. I explained to her that...
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    SOUTH AFRICA: My Wonderful Safari With GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS

    Country: South Africa, Eastern Cape Dates: 28 May 2022 - 4 Jun 2022 Type of Hunt: Plains Game, and one DG Buffalo Cow Method of Hunting: Rifle Outfitter: @GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS PH: Wikus Coetzee Agent: N/a Locations Hunted: Eastern Cape Species Hunted: Warthog, Black Wildebeest, Red...
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    Wheels up in two days

    Well, my departure date is quickly approaching. I leave on Wed out of Atlanta on Delta to Joburg, will spend the night at Africa Sky, and depart the next day to the Easter Cape to hunt with Game 4 Safaris. I'll spend 8 days there chasing plains game (Kudu, Eland, Bushbuck & Nyala), plus...
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    Flying out of Atlanta to SA

    Has anyone flying out of Atlanta know if there are places at the airport to get a PCR test done? With all these changes, I want to be safe, and have one done just in case. I'm going to look at my local Med Stop and see if they can do it. If anyone has a good lead to where I can get one done...
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    AH Forum Members are Special

    I've been a member of this wonderful forum for quite some time, and about 99% of the members here are civil, and well mannered. Always there to help out with their experience, and suggestions on what works and what doesn't. Recently I asked a fellow member if he had any more of XYZ bullets...
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    The Hill Article on Trophy Import

    This is very disturbing, and how twisted these articles are. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-hunters-imported-more-than-700k-trophies-in-disturbing-trend-report/ar-AAV2NTt?ocid=entnewsntp Some misleading highlights of this article: "According to data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
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    USA: South Dakota 2021 Report

    Here is my South Dakota 2021 hunt report, 12 - 21 Nov. This year, I was after deer, pheasant & fishing walleye. My trip started with a shuttle ride from my town of Bonaire, GA to Atlanta Airport. The 2 hour ride was uneventful, and I arrived at the airport with plenty of time to check in. I...
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    USA: South Dakota 2021

    I'll be heading out to South Dakota in the next couple of days. I'll be hunting whitetail deer (2 tags, buck & doe), pheasant, grouse & prairie chickens. My local friend told me he is taking me walleye fishing too. I've never fished for Walleye before, and I've never fished in SD, so this...
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    375 H&H Question

    I'd like to ask a question to those who have hunted PG & DG with a 375 H&H. Next year I'll be going to the East Cape to hunt PG, biggest being an Eland, and smallest being a Bush Buck. Right after that hunt I'll be heading to the Kalahari to hunt a Lioness. I am planning on taking my AHR CZ...
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    Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Rotary Case Tumbler

    Midway USA has this case cleaner for over half off. Does anyone has the same cleaner they can tell me if it’s worth it or not? Thanks!
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    Anyone knows where I can find in the US a distributor for Rogue hats?

    Anyone knows where I can find in the US a distributor for Rogue hats? I checked on google, and they are only distributors I could find are overseas. Thanks!
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    Beware of Scammer on GunBroker

    One of our members brought this to my attention, thinking that it was probably chicken sh*t. I don't believe it is, but checked GunBroker to see. The same individual had the same rifle listed 4 different times, and all ended within 2 days of each, and had the same asking price of $900. The...
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    This is criminal!!

    This is flat out criminal. How can these sellers get away with this. Over $100 per pound. :mad::mad::mad: https://www.gunbroker.com/item/893848591
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    What do you guys do with the hippo?

    What do you guys do with the hippo, besides using the skull and hide. Any use for the ft? I've seen ele ft turned into stools.
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    This Is Hunting

    This is so true in so many ways, I had to share it with you all. Enjoy! This is hunting. It will break your heart. You will go days without getting so much as a shot at an animal. You will miss. You will see garbage in the bush, and have to pick it up. You will wound something one day, and it...
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    Going back to South Africa in 2022 to hunt w Game 4 Africa Safaris :)

    Going back to Africa in 2022! Wife & I made our decision last night, and this morning I passed the information to Wik at Game 4 Africa Safaris. We are supper excited. We decided to do his advertised Spiral Horn package, and probably take a few more animals (Black Wildebeest & a Hartebeest)...
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    Leupold Warranty

    I had a pair of Leupold Olympic 10x50 that my wife bought me for Father's Day about 16+ years ago. Unfortunately the eye piece on one of the lenses broke and the strap ring broke. I also had a 8x42 pair of Acadia that broke at the shaft. I sent them both to Leupold under their warranty, and...
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    Sad day in our family

    Yesterday morning had to take my German Shepherd Lucky to the Vet. She has not been eating all her food and has been very lethargic. I knew going to the vet would result in bad news. Lucky had a mass in her abdomen, and from what the Vet could tell it's cancer. She was 12 years old, so...
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    BOG Tripods

    Does anyone have any of the new BOG Tripods? I was looking at the Great Divide Tripod in Carbon Fiber. I'd like to know how you like them, pros & cons of them, etc. Thanks!!!!
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    Magneto Speed Chrono

    Does anyone here have this Magneto Speed Chrono Sporter model, and how do you like it? Any pros & cons??? https://magnetospeed.com/pages/how-it-works
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    Tribute to the front line fighters

    This is a great tribute to our front line fighters who are taking care of our sick. A bit long, but worth watching. Enjoy!
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    Weatherby Mark XXII refinishing job

    A while back I bought this Weatherby Mark XXII. The stock and finish was beat up, and the rifle looked ugly. I bought for a good price, hoping one day to refinish the stock. Well, this lock down has given me plenty of time to do just that. I put in a lot of hours into this little 22, and a...
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    My 7mm Weatherby Strikes Once Again

    Well, last night at around 5:45 PM a yearling and mama came out to the field. We were on a crunch since we only had two days left of the regular season and some nasty weather was forecasted for Sat & Sun. I told my friend (the owner of the property) that I was going to shoot at a doe, and he...
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    Dead hog

    Shot this big boy on the run, he was over 100 yds running in front of me. One shot from the 7mm Weatherby Magnum took care of him. . Shot a sow before they all scattered, but unfortunately we never found her. The coyotes will be eating well.
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    Hunting report......not so much!

    Rifle season finally opened up in GA. My friend and I headed out to his in-laws farm to hunt some whitetail deer. That afternoon I decided to hunt a different stand, and not my stand. I don't know what I was thinking, or why I wanted to hunt there. I get to the stand, and started to...
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    John Moses Browning A Man Of Vision

    This is a great article, enjoy: https://www.outdoorlife.com/john-brownings-best-sporting-firearms-designs/
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    New Family Member

    Good afternoon/evening gents; I present to you the new addition to our family, Hunter Oscar Lopez. Future hunter (deer slayer), fisherman & gun owner. (y) He was born at 1301L, weight 7 lbs 4 oz, and 20 inches long. :) Hopefully, he'll be taller than gramps. :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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    USA: I Finally Scored

    I finally scored, and got myself a big body 8 pt whitetail deer. Yesterday I took the day off to go hunting, feeding times were going to be real good both AM & PM. Sat in the stand all morning, and all I got to see were fat squirrels, and nothing more. The afternoon came around, and I was in...
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    Savannah my faithful companion

    With a heavy and sad heart that I announce to you the passing of our four legged family member Savannah. She was a faithful companion, a family member and a great hunter. We will miss dearly, but we know that she is running in the green fields of puppy heaven without any pain and suffering...
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    Bear hunts

    Looking at different hunt options for next year. Can anyone recommend an outfitter for black bears, either here in the US, or Canada?? My son and I are looking into it to see what we decide to do next year. Any suggestions/recommendations are greatly appreciated.
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    Decline In Hunters Threatens How U.S. Pays For Conservation

    I was looking at Maven optics, and got into their Twitter page, and came across this article about hunting decline in the US. The article it's a little long, but worth reading. Based on the number of tree huggers, and their quest to stop hunting, I do foresee this actually happening. I also...
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    And on the ninth day, God made a hunter

    Very nice video. Enjoy!
 
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