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  1. Boyd Brooks

    I don’t know SCAT

    Does anyone know what animal would produce this scat? I came across this on the side of a big hill, south of Arlington AZ, while rock hounding.
  2. Boyd Brooks

    The Gales of November remembered

    November 10, 1975 the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald and all 29 Souls aboard. After yesterday’s foul weather moved through Ontario, I was thinking out on my deer watch, it was very close to that fateful day 48 years ago. It will be forever immortalized in song by another Canadian legend Gordon...
  3. Boyd Brooks

    Where’s the moose?

    Such a perfect spot for moose! This was Thursday mornings watch. The trusty 358 Norma unfortunately never sounded off this year. 310 yards to the end of the marsh on the right, 125 yards out front and over 800 yards to the far left end. Another very productive spot over the years, with ranges...
  4. Boyd Brooks

    Should parents be held responsible?

    Thoughts on the charges being brought against the parents of the Michigan school shooting this week. In my opinion, I feel that these are warranted in this situation. Wondering if I am in the majority on this?
  5. Boyd Brooks

    Beaver how to!

    Having trouble deterring beavers from rebuilding a dam, that floods a marsh, which floods the road to camp. Aside from trying to kill the beavers is there a way to deter them from rebuilding the dam?
  6. Boyd Brooks

    Best Bond is dead. Sir Sean Connery!

    Sir Sean Connery has passed away in the Bahamas. He was 90. The best Bond ever! He made lots of great films! Untouchables, The Rock, Hunt for Red October and many James Bond flicks plus others. Great actor will be missed!
  7. Boyd Brooks

    Bond James Bond

    I’m thinking 2020 could be a great 007 movie. Dr. Evil manipulates a virus and wants to use it to take over the world. He can’t be sure he can rely on the virus alone, so he solicits help from Hy Steria and Mr. Media to help spread fear and panic! The world turns to, Bond James Bond for help...
  8. Boyd Brooks

    Moving my African trophies

    Wondering if anyone has knowledge on moving my African trophies from Canada to my AZ home. Hard to find info on this. All taxidermy was completed here in Ontario and have documentation from Africa. Thoughts and/or experience on this is appreciated.
  9. Boyd Brooks

    No lee dies only RCBS and Redding

    Following the Lee crimp die post and wondering if I might be missing something? I load 223, 30-06, 300 WM, 338WM, 308 & 358 Norma Mag, 416 Taylor and 450 Marlin and have never had any trouble with projectiles moving in the case. Could I gain anything by using them? Or is this one of those “ if...
  10. Boyd Brooks

    Canada Day

    Happy Canada Day to all of you, hope you are having fun!
  11. Boyd Brooks

    450 Marlin loads with 400gr projectiles

    I was hoping that someone might have load data for 400gr bullets in a 450 Marlin case. I an building a bolt action rifle and was hoping to get away from the lever gun ammo in 325 and 350 grain.
  12. Boyd Brooks

    Are The Wildcat's Dead

    I shoot one wildcat (416Taylor) and have a box full of odd balls (308 and 358 Norma and 450 Marlin). Just wondering if I'm not alone in the world of obscure and different cartridge choices? Please share if you dare to be different?
  13. Boyd Brooks

    Best Powder for Belted Magnums

    I have been using Reloader-15 for my 358 Norma and 416 Taylor belted magnums. Just wondering if there might be a better choice?
  14. Boyd Brooks

    Voltage adapters

    Could someone tell me what voltage adapters would be required for my trip to RSA and Zambia. I have an old book that says RSA uses a three rounded prong plug. Also that 220 volts are the standard voltage. Any insight is appreciated.
  15. Boyd Brooks

    Must see's in Johannesburg

    I am traveling to RSA with my daughter in May and will be in Jo'burg a couple days. Just wondering what are must see's for me and my 20 year old daughter?Staying near Tambo airport and no car.
  16. Boyd Brooks

    450 Marlin in a bolt action rifle?

    I want to build a unusual rifle and have a commercial Mauser action. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on a 450 Marlin in a bolt action, or might even have one that you would share your insights about. Would it qualify for dangerous game in Africa?
  17. Boyd Brooks

    416 Taylor loads

    I was hoping that someone had some 416 Taylor load data for 35o and/or 400 grain bullets. Thank you.
 
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