New fellow from BC, with dreams of Africa

[Decker9]

Hope you’re all doing well and having a great season, wherever you may be!

Born and raised hunting fishing and trapping in a little town in BC, grandson to a grandad who made a couple trips to Africa, and always said I should go, when I grow up.

Following his tracks through life has led me to hobby of rifle stock making and dreams of hunting Africa. He made 2 trips to Africa in the 80’s, both times for Cape buffalo in Zimbabwe.

His second trip, he built himself (gunsmith / stock maker) a beautiful .458 Wm on a Mauser 98, but unfortunately the airline misplaced his rifle and he had to use his partners rifle that trip.

Iv dreamt a lot of years about taking that .458 and use it for what it was intended for, since he never did get a 3rd trip.

I look forward to poking around the site and learning more about such an adventure, thank you for having me!!

From a mountain goat addict in BC!

Ed.

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After a lot of thought and folding, grandads right hand stock just doesn’t fit my southpaw grip to well. That rear site, like to try ripping my left thumb off.

Iv decided to re stock this .458 to fit me, Iv got a couple/few more years of saving to do for a Cape buffalo hunt, but I’ll be getting my (grandads) rifle ready in the meantime

 

[peacemaker]

grate piece, welcome to AH