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  1. EDELWEISS

    Hiking Rifle cartridges

    Just when I think I have the perfect cartridge, I find something else. I think we can agree cartridges are location dependent. Here in the Easter woods, where 100 yards maybe a long shot I keep coming back to the 30-30; but in the flats of Southern Texas I want more, and a 30-06 isnt too much...
  2. EDELWEISS

    Hiking Rifle cartridges

    I do like the Ruger No.1 rifles and I think they could be a good candidate for a Hiking Rifle; but I also think they could use a good fitness trainer.... The No1's are great rifle but they are much heavier then they need to be. I suppose most (all) factory rifles could use a trimming. Id start...
  3. EDELWEISS

    Hiking Rifle cartridges

    I really like Drillings and Cape Guns (Combos); but Ive never found one that I thought was portable enough for "this" purpose, whatever that is??? Recently a bolt action rifle in 22TCM came into the shop. I have heard of this cartridge; but only as a new pistol cartridge, so I started google...
  4. EDELWEISS

    Hiking Rifle cartridges

    OK IM all for a Gewehr 91 but where do I find one? Better yet whats a modern version? Awhile back Remington and AAC got together and made a love child that was just about perfect. It was a Model 7 that was tiny and light and chambered in 300Blkackout. Even before Remington took a financial...
  5. EDELWEISS

    Hiking Rifle cartridges

    Part of the fun of hunting for me are discussions like this one. A good friend described it like a dog chasing a car. The dog may catch up to the car; but WHAT is he going to do with it when he gets it.... The point, for me at least, isnt catching the car (although I thought it was when I...
  6. EDELWEISS

    Hiking Rifle cartridges

    I have some affection for 22Hornet. Ive heard of guys using it on deer. Im kinda skeptical about its effectiveness as an intentional round for deer; but I suppose for anything smaller it would be sufficient. As for a M1 Carbine in10mm, I remember liking the idea of the Ruger bolt action in...
  7. EDELWEISS

    Hiking Rifle cartridges

    Im not a huge handgun hunter, although Ive done it a few times. Carrying a handgun is legal around here so having one on a hunt isnt unusual but its not my first choice for a primary hunting tool. Having a stocked handgun might be an option (NOT an AR Pistol--semis arent legal for hunting)...
  8. EDELWEISS

    Hiking Rifle cartridges

    Perhaps I can jump back in, I started this thread wanting a rifle I could hike with all day and still manage to take game along the way. Where I hunt our biggest game is Black Bear in the 2-300 pound range; but its been a long time since Ive heard of a real threat from a bear. More recently we...
  9. EDELWEISS

    9.3 Partitions for South Africa

    Ive used it. Its a great cartridge. Its NOT 375H&H; so you cant use it on Dangerous Game in RSA; but its close. Its certainly close enough for me on Leopard or maybe even Lion especially when you consider how many guns will be backing you up on a DG hunt-BUT-they didnt ask me what I thought...
  10. EDELWEISS

    TO Paint or NOT to Paint

    Well I did it! Im always so nervous before and then I get a case of manic motivation. I decided to go with a tiger stripe design. Since I was staring with a black Rem 700 stock, I just taped of the "stripes" (the parts I wanted to stay black) then hit it with brown rattle can spray paint. I...
  11. EDELWEISS

    A Rifle for HER

    Sooooo 3 or was it 4 rifles later Rem Mod 7, Encore, Rem 700, Tikka, we decided on a Savage Lady Hunter in 7mm08. (Oh my what will I do with those extra rifles :whistle::ROFLMAO::eek:) There were some "issues" with her seeing through the scope. I finally realized the "regular" rifles didnt...
  12. EDELWEISS

    Caliber question in Oberndorf M98?

    ALSO keep in mind if you stretch the receiver, that will mean youll need a non standard stock and maybe non standard bottom metal. I speak from experience on custom guns, that seemed like just a minor change.... Then theres the whole "all work will be outsourced"--there are gunsmiths and then...
  13. EDELWEISS

    Bikal double rifle in 9.3-74R

    ENJOY Bro--Be sure to post pics of your hunt (and gun)
  14. EDELWEISS

    Newest Dangerous Game Rifle

    I love #1's and 375H&H. They compliment each other.
  15. EDELWEISS

    Bikal double rifle in 9.3-74R

    I have a Bikal SxS in 45-70 and 30-06 (sold my O/U 30-06). As far as I know the 9.3 and 7.62x54R were never imported to the US. The Bikals are light for caliber, so expect more recoil then youd get on a European Double. I bought mine when I was HOT for a Double Rifle but couldnt afford 10K...
  16. EDELWEISS

    Hunting attire

    High boots mean no wet feet, no snakes, and no gaiters; but I could go for something that stopped just below the knee and maybe lace up. Hahaha I occasionally ponder WW1 style wrap gaiters....
  17. EDELWEISS

    Hunting attire

    Hahaha yes, GOOD catch! He might have been a monster; but he was a snappy dresser... Of course I dont support any of his war dealings; but the man did love to hunt. Because of him, the Germans were the only country to have a Drilling for a aircraft survival rifle J.P. Sauer Drilling...
  18. EDELWEISS

    Hunting attire

    Of course it counts! As for me I keep going back to something like this:
  19. EDELWEISS

    Hunting in Italy

    Italy is not one of the places I think of when I think of hunting--OK Im ignorant so help me. I promised my wife we'd go to Italy in 2018. It seemed like a fair deal since we hunted Lion on our Honeymoon... So we in the early stages of planning a trip (as in where do you want to go-early)...
  20. EDELWEISS

    TuffPak Questions.......

    NEVER underestimate the level of stupidity and ignorance when it comes to TSA. They are government employees that cant be fired. They have to pass a civil servant exam thats on an eighth grade level. TSA is Kabuki Theater. NO Doubt there are good TSA Agents, and they must all hate their...
  21. EDELWEISS

    Hunting attire

    Im sure Im not the first to do this; but I who ever started it I owe a a huge thanks. Im calling it Adventure Hunting; but you could call it Historical or Re-enacting Hunting, or just dress up hunting. Whether its wearing a hunting frock and moccasins while BP hunting with a flintlock or...
  22. EDELWEISS

    Blue Wildebeest Pictures

    Dude thats an amazing picture and she sounds like a great wife. Congrats
  23. EDELWEISS

    Stupid should hurt

    I was seriously tempted to show her the KILL SHOT pic with the blood still flowing; but I figured that would push her into cardiac arrest, and while the dead fish flopping on the floor would make a great youtube video, they usually bescumber and that odor would last for days....sorry Im just not...
  24. EDELWEISS

    Stupid should hurt

    I was at work yesterday, when a former co-worker (now assigned to a new unit), checked in because they were going to be in the area. We were catching up and I mentioned my recent Lion hunt. His partner went crazy with a spew of anti hunting shite. Now to be gentle this woman was "well fed"...
  25. EDELWEISS

    Hunting Ban - Court Sentence

    Banned from hunting anywhere in the world..... Hahahaha time to say "thank you judge" (while youre silently saying F You Asshole), then go home and get your pirate on.
  26. EDELWEISS

    TO Paint or NOT to Paint

    How'bout just covering the barrel channel (and anything else you dont want painted) with masking tape???
  27. EDELWEISS

    I miss Hats and Hat Bands

    Hmmmm Black Tie definitely requires something special--have you considered Panda?
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    I miss Hats and Hat Bands

    Back in the day, at least back when gentlemen wore hats, (my dad wore a hat to cut the grass), they also wore hat bands. I remember seeing guys with Zebra hat bands and even Leopard bands. It was a way of showing off or at least showing their taxidermy and hunting skills. Im miss gentlemen...
  29. EDELWEISS

    TO Paint or NOT to Paint

    Ive had a couple guns "refinished" with black Cerakote, but nothing fancy, although its tempting to "do" a LOOK AT ME custom piece. Truthfully I do try to do my own LOOK AT ME work, and so far I have met my standards, my Rhodesian A5 looks 'ruff because thats the way they really looked. My...
  30. EDELWEISS

    TO Paint or NOT to Paint

    Hahaha, spend a shift or two with me in the Land of Freddie Gray and you might change your mind on the tactical thing and see whay a AR is never more than a step or two away (On and Off duty)... but this is about hunting, so I get your point Best
  31. EDELWEISS

    TO Paint or NOT to Paint

    Ive been painting my "Tactical" guns for years. Sometimes its just "rattle can variable" to break up a long black rifle and sometimes its "look at me cool" Rhodesian Land Rover green and Baby puke yellow on a A5 done with an old sock (like the originals) and well done Tiger stripes to match the...
  32. EDELWEISS

    Caliber question in Oberndorf M98?

    BEFORE you decide on 9.3x62 make sure it will fit in the action. K98s typically are just a tad bit too short for 62mm length cartridges (30-06), hence 9.3x57 being popular--its only a matter of a barrel swop. K98s can be made to fit by a cut in the top of the receiver. Adding a longer...
  33. EDELWEISS

    ‘Bring Enough Gun?’ Safari rifles for the ‘Fatal Five’

    The 600 Nitro Express is just your typical elephant round these days. To begin with THAT picture is NOT a 600 Nitro Express. Its a 4 BORE! The article is a cobbled together P.O.S. that looks like it was intended for middle school kids who stole their father's gun magazine by mistake when they...
  34. EDELWEISS

    Heym vs Kriegsoff Double Rifles

    How'bout this--WHICH ONE FEELS BETTER? Cuz thats the one to pick
  35. EDELWEISS

    ‘Bring Enough Gun?’ Safari rifles for the ‘Fatal Five’

    Im not sure where that article came from; but I question many of it conclusions.
  36. EDELWEISS

    Need some solid dad advice from experienced hunter dads

    I think youre making a mistake with 243. Its really limiting on the upper end. A far better choice is 223 or 300Blkout for smaller game and something like 6.5x55 or maybe 7mm-08 for medium to large(er) game. Starting off with 223 or 300Blk will mean both a light rifle and one that can be used...
  37. EDELWEISS

    Gun Room & Trophy Room Done

    Its better to have guns and friends, then just friends....
  38. EDELWEISS

    Lets talk Drillings

    It may have been Colt Sauers, I never handled them, just saw listings. Thanks for the heads up though; I always figured a drilling should have a lively swing. If its a "log" why carry it...
  39. EDELWEISS

    Lets talk Drillings

    Are you saying NO to the 6.5x55 and 7x57 because they arent rimmied? I know Ive seen other rimless cartridges in post war drillings. Yeah, Ive thought about a double rifle drilling, I also have some love for a DG cartridge drilling, perhaps something like the Luftwaffe gun in 9.3x74R; but I...
  40. EDELWEISS

    Africa while pregnant

    Well first births tend to be a little late, after that its up to the baby. No complications on the first is a good sign too. Where will you be? When I hunted the Easter Cape with Marius, I didnt feel like we were "too" far from civilization. Tell Marius Bush Dockter said he'd be happy to...
  41. EDELWEISS

    Africa while pregnant

    Is it her first child? Has she had any issues thus far? Where are you going? What does the PH say? Remember its not 9 months--its really 40 weeks. Consider bringing a Midwife or a Paramedic along(Meeeeee). For all those who immediately fall back on caution, Id simply point out that women...
  42. EDELWEISS

    Lets talk Drillings

    I have had a "lust" for drillings almost as long as my Double Rifle lust, sadly though Ive never "pulled the trigger" to buy one. I think I want a "LITE" Drilling (my term), something like 20ga x 20ga over maybe 6.5x55 or 7x57, although I could be talked into another rifle chambering...
  43. EDELWEISS

    Show us your Hat

    Yeah for all the worst of the worst Hermann Goring was still a snappy dresser. ..and in case some fool gets his panties in a bunch, Im NOT supporting National Socialism.
  44. EDELWEISS

    Show us your Hat

    Heres my newest. I think Im gonna add some white Ostrich plumage. It'll go well with my hunting cape.
  45. EDELWEISS

    For Sale: Leopard follow up rifle

    Did I miss the price? Im seriously interested. But that "whatever" it is cheek piece has to go. I'll keep the bayonet though....
  46. EDELWEISS

    Trijicon RMR

    OK first I have 5 RMRs, 2 on Glocks and 2 on rifles. I really like the Dual Powered model (NO batteries). I had a 13moa triangle mounted on my Merkel SxS 470. Un fortunately it didnt co-witness with the irons (like it does with my pistols and ARs). I couldnt get used to no cowitness, so I...
  47. EDELWEISS

    1st Trip to Africa is booked!

    You'll be planning your next safari on your flight home--trust me. Oh and the planning is at least half the fun.
  48. EDELWEISS

    WHATS YOUR FAVORITE RETICLE

    Im a fan of No1 post and the No4 post and crosshair. I find them both to be very fast and work well in dim light without any need for a lighting option. Years ago I saw a "Command Post" that let you flip the post from the traditional bottom (pointing up position) to the top (pointing down)...
  49. EDELWEISS

    Hiking Rifle cartridges

    Hahahaha Now I have two Mauser actions to build. Im still liking the idea of a Full Stock on the Small ring in either 7x57 or 6.5x55 with a 18 inch barrel and using a WW2 Swept Back scope mount with a Zf4 scope for a sorta "post war" build look. For the other Im thinking a short stock with...
  50. EDELWEISS

    Hiking Rifle cartridges

    Yep I'm newly Encore addicted too. I have a 7mm08 Bargara barrel, 308 fluted and a 16"300Blkout from MGM. I have a buddy who swears by his Browning BLRs. Hes left eye dominant and has a messed up right shoulder. Hes forced to shoot lefty so the BLR works for him and being mag fed he can use...
 
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