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  1. Red Leg

    Politics

    I salute your service - we have very nearly the same length of active service. I am simply baffled at what the problem might be. As noted, nothing has replaced the Academy motto of Duty Honor Country. There is simply a new mission statement, a statement that has been changed numerous times...
  2. Red Leg

    Finally, my Heym 89b, 577 NE

    "Only" thirteen pounds ...... of rifle. When a 300 gr bullet from a 9.5 lb rifle will accomplish exactly the same thing? No, I much prefer the rapier. But, I am delighted the OP is thrilled with his purchase.
  3. Red Leg

    Finally, my Heym 89b, 577 NE

    They also average 21 years of age and are in superb physical condition. :unsure: I remember schlepping the an M-14 and the M-60 in Ranger School. In no way do I want to do that sort of thing today. And when did a Bundeswehr infantryman last carry a G3? They have been using the far lighter...
  4. Red Leg

    Kudu mounts? Low-ish ceiling

    No idea
  5. Red Leg

    Kudu mounts? Low-ish ceiling

    Thank you. It was done by Critter Creations Taxidermy out of Chambersburg, PA. They were especially good with cats. https://crittercreationstaxidermy.com/
  6. Red Leg

    Show Us Your Hunting Knife

    Yes. It is in his on line catalogue listed as the JT Ranger.
  7. Red Leg

    Politics

    Absolutely correct. For instance, the divisiveness of election of 1800 was easily equal to the what we see today - perhaps more so. The major difference being the speed at which outrage is generated thanks to modern communications. The Federalists, with Adams seeking reelection, eventually...
  8. Red Leg

    Bipod practice?

    Whichever you plan to use, practice off of them. I religiously do so, and I have been at this a while. Like many of the others, I actually prefer the simplicity and speed of a tripod or bipod. Most I have used in Africa were three pieces of cane held together with a bit of rubber tubing. I...
  9. Red Leg

    Politics

    Uh no? If for no other reason, your dismantling of our government would require dismantling our constitution. Compared to a typical Prime Minister, our President already has rather limited power, particularly domestically - after all, Congress truly does control the purse strings. But above...
  10. Red Leg

    Politics

    They did not supplant anything. The motto of the academy has not changed in 126 years. I am certain it will not. The mission statement has changed several times and only included the academy motto for the last 26 years. An Army Values list was first adopted in 1970 and has evolved ever...
  11. Red Leg

    Politics

    This is typical of the internet BS that materializes on both sides of the aisle and that enraged readers accept without critical investigation. The West Point mission statement has changed nine times in the history of the academy and Duty, Honor, Country - the West Point motto, which MacArthur...
  12. Red Leg

    Passport Renewal...

    My Global Entry renewal has been sitting as "Pending Review" for over eighteen months! It expired last September, though the note remains that a "grace period" is in effect due to a "significant increase in application volume." Will find out in a few weeks if it is still valid.
  13. Red Leg

    Politics

    With respect to the Supreme Court, I am not sure about “never Trumpers,” but I thank God for Mitch McConnell regularly. At the same time I pray Trump’s candidacy doesn’t ruin my party’s chances to reclaim the Senate - again. To remind, the only reason the Biden Agenda passed during the first...
  14. Red Leg

    Politics

    You are correct. Nor, regrettably, any other source that doesn't provide confirmation bias - either side of the political spectrum.
  15. Red Leg

    One cartridge to hunt dangerous game for the rest of your life and it can't be a 375, what are you going with?

    I would test to the limits the .375 ban, but if it was insurmountable, next up would be my .404J by Craig Libhart. Scoped, mine is set up for anything - just not as effective as a .375 - particularly in R8 livery. :E Shrug:
  16. Red Leg

    Politics

    Most Trump supporters will never read this editorial. I will cut and paste one paragraph that I found particularly compelling. "The most fundamental difference between Reagan and Mr. Trump is that Reagan knew America’s friends from its enemies. He would be horrified by the Republican Party’s...
  17. Red Leg

    Politics

    I do want to keep posting Strieff's updates from Red State on the Ukraine war because of their completeness and accuracy. This one is as thorough as usual. As always, it accurately reflects my own frustration with the hand ringers in the administration, and the head in the sand isolationists...
  18. Red Leg

    Finally, my Heym 89b, 577 NE

    Rapier or battle axe. You can kill with elegance and style or bash them to death. :cool: I much prefer the former, but both work - though, I'll be somewhat less exhausted at the end of a long day. :V Sword Fight::V Axe: That said, you have a lovely rifle.
  19. Red Leg

    Kudu mounts? Low-ish ceiling

    I am pretty sure we are hijacking @wildfowler.250 's thread. :E Angel: :E Shrug: But, you are actually looking at the current trophy room. I shot the kudu in 2008 and it stood in a low alcove only six feet high in our basement in Northern Virginia where we lived until 2013. The weapons...
  20. Red Leg

    Kudu mounts? Low-ish ceiling

    This one fit in a 6 ft alcove. The head is lower than eye level and looks great. The pedestal is armrest high to the chairs.
  21. Red Leg

    Kudu mounts? Low-ish ceiling

    This 55” kudu’s original home was a six foot alcove in our basement in our previous home. It is all in the tilt of the head.
  22. Red Leg

    marco polo x cloned sheep

    Our Aoudad are doing wonderfully in West Texas. Fabulous free range hunt.
  23. Red Leg

    Finally, my Heym 89b, 577 NE

    Ross Seyfried is a personal hero of mine. Good luck with it.
  24. Red Leg

    Finally, my Heym 89b, 577 NE

    Nice I guess. But why? Did it come with a gun bearer, or you actually planning to carry 13+ lb's of rifle for seven or eight hours trying to walk down an elephant?
  25. Red Leg

    40 years ago today

    Yep. The courts knew how to handle it then as well. From wiki "Plauché was given a seven-year suspended sentence with five years' probation and 300 hours of community service, receiving no prison time. The case received wide publicity because some people questioned whether Plauché should have...
  26. Red Leg

    European style plaques for skulls

    Mine won't even sent it with the information provided. The US Swift code is their problem.
  27. Red Leg

    Gifts for hunting party

    I like the Von Gruff idea as well. Perhaps a safari or lion knife for each.
  28. Red Leg

    Feedback on African two gun battery for Cape Buffalo and other

    If you bring the RUM, then leave the .416 at home and save yourself a lot of weight in the gun case and ammo box that doesn't have to be schlepped around the airports. Otherwise, take the 9.3 with the .416 - or perhaps better yet, as @spike.t suggests a .300 of some persuasion.
  29. Red Leg

    Finally got my Landi!

    Damned hilarious as well. Can't find it anywhere on the web or I would post it for you. I fortunately heeded the old man's advice. :E Angel: :A Childish:
  30. Red Leg

    Politics

    Gina I have talked to the subject of Trump's inability to separate national interest from personal grievance about as much as I care to in this endless thread. I frankly think his lack of knowledge is dangerous to the country - every bit as dangerous as Biden's lack of actual command of our...
  31. Red Leg

    Politics

    I think I'll check out for a while. Name calling is for children - as are shouting matches. Doing it over the internet is ridiculous. Mike Pence is a decent human being who posterity will credit as taking courageous action prior to 6 January rather than being an obedient stooge for the loser...
  32. Red Leg

    Politics

    And he is allowed to make any voting decision he wishes. Just like anyone else in this country.
  33. Red Leg

    DSC Big Bore shoot

    Same. It is a lot of fun. If you have an R8 in .375, bring it. Big advantage over those cranking Mauser clones.
  34. Red Leg

    Politics

    I assume to many this makes him a swamp creature and RINO. To me, it makes him an honorable man. https://www.foxnews.com/media/pence-declines-to-endorse-trump-wont-back-biden
  35. Red Leg

    New and pristine or used with patina?

    Four!?! :oops:
  36. Red Leg

    Finally got my Landi!

    Cruising I-35 at 90 mph with its supercharged V8 it sure ain't. And still ludicrously expensive to operate.
  37. Red Leg

    Politics

    Interesting Covid study. It has problems because the participants and their comorbidities inevitably vary a great deal. However, the sampling is large enough to normalize some of that across the study group...
  38. Red Leg

    Finally got my Landi!

    We owned three different Range Rovers over fifteen years, and they were wonderful to drive. BUT, the maintenance is eye watering. Our latest, a 2016, was seen every six-months or 10K miles for an oil change and service. Of course, that really needed to be done at Range Rover because of the...
  39. Red Leg

    New and pristine or used with patina?

    One of old Art Alphin's P 14/17's can look like a water pipe mounted in a 2x6. Between the wars, the British could create real elegance from such an action.
  40. Red Leg

    New and pristine or used with patina?

    Of all my long guns, I am confident less than half were purchased new. Most of my shotguns were built before I was born - many long before. I use them all. However, I must confess my three favorite current rifles were bought new. But each has quite a few miles and an interesting story or two...
  41. Red Leg

    Blaser R8 Owner in USA

    As @TOBY458 suggests, the rifle is not designed to allow the scope to be moved between different barrels without having to again sight it in. What it does do perfectly, is return to zero every time the scope is mounted and dismounted from the barrel for which it was sighted. I personally have...
  42. Red Leg

    Parker Brothers Shotgun

    Someone who is a real expert of Parkers may chime in shortly, but I believe you have a DH model with Damascus barrels. Assuming it is all original (it seems to have a pad or horn plate added?) and in original condition, it can still be quite valuable in its current well used condition. Bore...
  43. Red Leg

    Politics

    History is replete with "should haves" and "would haves." They make interesting debating points for historians. Whatever should have or could have happened with respect to Minsk did not. We are left with what did. My problem with a notion of anticipating reasonable behavior and dialogue with...
  44. Red Leg

    Politics

    @Tanks owns and operates a successful business in our capitalist system. He is a classic entrepreneur. He also has a lot of international investment experience. That gives him a unique economic perspective with regard to our two parties and presumptive nominees. Several other members...
  45. Red Leg

    Politics

    I think we are debating past one another. I interpreted what you wrote "For democrats, the luxury of ripping on Republican POTUS ends when they think they could get nuked or their kids could get drafted and killed in a foreign war." as democrats would abandon the democrat party if they...
  46. Red Leg

    Politics

    I think your analysis is correct assuming the urban female gap is no larger than last time. The divide I think he has to worry about most this time is the potential one within his own party. In 2020 he garnered 92% of the registered Republican vote and still lost. So, he needs at least that...
  47. Red Leg

    Politics

    If he or his most devoted RINO and Swamp yelling followers had the remotest clue about Reagan’s vision of a broadly based Republican electorate, this election would not be close. I simply would note that it is Donald Trump that has been the one to do everything in his power to shun my vote. To...
  48. Red Leg

    Politics

    And I view you as demonstratively uninformed on the general subject matter under discussion. Just saying. But I could be wrong, so rather than tossing out personal digs, please offer some actual reasoned argument with regard to this discussion. I am an original Reagan Republican conservative...
  49. Red Leg

    Politics

    He is also Putin's mouthpiece in the EU.
  50. Red Leg

    Politics

    Unless it were perhaps LBJ, and he likely could have defeated Nixon in spite of the Vietnam War, I can't think of a democrat who was turned on by their own party. FDR was elected to his third term while Europe was ablaze in the fall of 1940. He even led passage of the Selective Training and...
 
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