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  1. gsdog1

    For the tractor lovers

    That's hilarious, because it's true! Matt
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    Double Tap 375 H&H

    No experience with Double Tap rifle ammunition, however a fair amount with their handgun fodder. .38 Spec + P, 357 Mag, 10 mm Auto, 45 ACP 185 gr + P and 230 gr. std. pressure, all loaded to DT spec on the box velocity wise, and on the hotter side of caliber if you will. Solid ES and accuracy...
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    For the tractor lovers

    Nothing like turbo whine! Although a Poppin John is an amazing experience to be around. :) Matt
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    Reloader 15

    I'll have to look at temp stability when working up loads, however going on first safari in the month of September, will that be a big issue seeing as it's coming out ot the southern hemisphere winter in Moz and going into the Spring? Matt
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    Reloader 15

    Definitely true Inline6! Am fortunate to have stumbled across some Varget at reasonable prices a while ago. None of the traditional "go-to" powders easy to find, much less at reasonable prices. Matt
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    Reloader 15

    Dhutson: Wow, that's never fun! I've been fortunately buying from Powder Valley for ~ 15 years (?) or so I believe. I have them book marked as well as have an account with them. Always check, and sign in to it. Works. Appreciate the heads up! Matt
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    Zamberlan Boots

    Thanks Sue! Matt
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    Disturbing trend on TV

    I stopped watching the Outdoor channel all together sometime back. Originally got it and a couple other so called hunting based ones due to the package of channels I had to get so the better half could get channels she wanted. Keeping her happy is pretty important in the grand scheme of...
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    Easter Prayers and a Blessing to you all

    He has risen! Happy and blessed Easter to one and all! Matt
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    Zamberlan Boots

    Greetings all! And I got to typing and got on a role... I wanted to pitch in about my recent boot investment, and 5th pair of Zamberlan boots. They don't pay me or send me free stuff, just thought I would share my experience and perspective on what I and most likely everyone else would...
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    on a lighter note...

    Oh my, and yes it is.
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    Me…Every Single Day

    My name is Matt...and I went to my favorite gun shop yesterday evening, fondled but two to include a Colt King Cobra and a Super Blackhawk. I managed the where-with-all to escape with a mere 5 pounds of gun powder and no hardware. Alas, I feel...incomplete. The good news, they open again in...
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    Reloader 15

    Even more compelling pricing here - https://www.powdervalleyinc.com/product/ramshot-big-game/ Matt
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    Reloader 15

    Big Game is an interesting read on Hodgdon's website. Spherical powder, great for metering. https://hodgdonreloading.com/ramshot/ramshot-big-game Reloading data can be sorted at bottom of the linked page above. Max load nets you 2,575 fps @ 57.8 ksi with a 300 gr. Barnes TS FB...
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    Ammo Clean Out Sale

    Yup! Pls disregard my pm Mark. lol Matt
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    My new sniper rifle

    That is some really nice work you're showing off there! Have more than one chassis build hereabouts, but none in 22lr. Can you line out the action and which NF you went with? Builder? I tuly think I may need one...at least one! lol All of my rigs wear NF, of one variety or another. I've...
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    My new sniper rifle

    Have more than one wood stocked, carbon steel barrel and bolt action 22 lr as well. Not just nostalgia at play either. Very useful in and of their own right. Matt
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    Politics

    Am guessing there's a big pile of the turbine blades somewhere, being used for spare parts no doubt. I'd really like to get my hands on the lifecycle cost analyses of these God forsaken creations. Going out on a limb, I'd say the models are terribly light on recycling / disposing of the units...
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    Back country carry gun

    If something smaller than a full sized pistol is in order, Glock model 29. Depending on where and what may be problematic, I'm pushing Underwood 220 grain solids and / or Buffalo Bore JHPs as follows...
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    Reloader 15

    Firebird: Guess it depends on the cartridge, great performance in 308. Hodgdon even lists 375 H&H specifically in their information - https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/hodgdon/hodgdon-varget Worth a try for me due to reasons noted in previous post. RL-15 definitely outstanding. Will be...
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    Reloader 15

    In the old FWIW column I pulled all of my reloading manuals that I have in print, looked at what powders were used across Barnes #4, Nosler #8, Speer #14, and Hornady #9 for the 300 grain 375 Holland & Holland Magnum bullets that were listed. I then compared this information to my on hand...
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    Hello from Indiana

    Thanks Allan! I appreciate it. Everyone has been very welcoming, not to mention the site is run extremely well. Matt
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    Reloader 15

    About what I'm seeing locally price wise. Place two counties over wants $54 per pound for H4350. With hazmat and shipping $60 isn't too bad nowadays. Oh for the days of $20 a pound powder and primers by the truckload.... Matt
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    Reloader 15

    I'm in! My experience leads me to Powder Valley. They've always done right by me in terms of customer service and product availability. With demand so high the last few years, their online stock isn't what it was, nor is anyone eles's. Definitely following and willing to pitch in...
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    Reloader 15

    Powder Valley has sent more than one shipment to my house over the years! :) Matt
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    Reloader 15

    Just found some doing a quick search on that site. This is how it reads to my eye - five pounds for sale at $379.95, which already includes a 4% cash discount. Using a credit card you pay that extra 4%, and $69.95 for shipping. Comes out to $99.02 per pound. I won't be jumping in front...
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    Reloader 15

    Following. Same here. Matt
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    Trousers & Shirts - Black Out vs. Camo?

    What about a drunk one?! :) I have a lot to learn about African critters. Eyesight and sense of smell, not to mention hearing capability. Not that it necessarily matters on this forum, I've had what most consider one of the penultimate cagey critters literally at my boots - 4 Kansas Rios...
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    What’s your beater rifle?

    Right?!?!
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    Trousers & Shirts - Black Out vs. Camo?

    From a turkey hunter's perspective - Black out in blinds. Not even a fancy patch on your outer top layer or head cover. Wild turkeys have incredible eyesight, unless it's coming out of a bottle. Then your eyesight becomes the problem. :) Caveat - I have my first African safari on the...
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    What’s your beater rifle?

    It's a shotgun actually. Mossberg 695 bolt action 12 gauge, magazine fed, with a fully rifled barrel, sporting a Leupold Vari-x II 2 - 7 x 33. Up until recently we couldn't use rifles for whitetail where I live, and this rig has been amazing. Aside from a rather rough trigger, its awesome and...
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    Hello from Indiana

    Thanks mate!
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    Hello from Indiana

    Gracias amigo!
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    Hello from Indiana

    And rather THE guilty party Gary due to our Gould's hunt in Mexico! The bow bird from that hunt is the avatar pic I'm using here for now. Replacing with a buff definitely in order. Gary and Dave have been incredibly helpful and patient tutors and mentors to date for sure. Thanks fellas...
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    Hello from Indiana

    Hi Velo Dog! Definitely like minded! Certainly using this first safari as the excuse I always needed (ha!) to build a rifle worthy of the cause, and vice versa. I'll PM details. Matt gsdog1
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    Reloading Press for 4" Cartridge, 500/416, 470 Nitro, 500 Nitro

    Really like my Redding Ultramag reloading press. The opening from the front is a bit different than the "O" frame presses you get to from the side. https://www.redding-reloading.com/online-catalog/55-ultramag-reloading-press Then, there's this ... Just got concrete poured in shop barn...
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    Greetings from ohio

    Howdy from across the state line, and same here in joining AH! Matt
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    Hello from Indiana

    Putnam County here. See more than a few of us from Indiana. :) Matt
  39. gsdog1

    Hello from Indiana

    Hi Aj! Can't say how much I appreciate all the information and "new guy" grade assistance I've gotten from Kwalata in terms of the safari and the outfit. Thanks to all there! Matt
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    Hello from Indiana

    Greetings all! I, like others have been perusing the site for a while, and just recently have signed up for my first African Safari with Kwalata. Heading to Mozambique with two other members of AH next September, 2024. And the absolutely unbelievably fine folks at Parkwest Arms have my down...
 
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