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  1. flatwater bill

    1969 FJ 40 Restoration

    You've done a fine job on that one, for sure. Lots of good memories of fun times with the Fj 40 (and the Fj43). I think I should send you my Flat fender PowerWagon, as I'm never gonna get it done in this lifetime........keep up the great work...........FWB
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    Politics

    My family members in The Donbas have been attacked by Ukraine......ya, Ukraine since 2011 and much more violently since 2014. They have lost their radio and tv stations, their newspapers, their religion, their politicians, their language, and some, their lives. They had to ask Russia to save...
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    Politics

    "....anyone who wants the old Soviet Union back has no brain"......Vlad. Putin. (what? didn't get on CNN) The usual propaganda scare tactics say otherwise. Without an enemy, NATO has no reason to exist, no reason to keep taking those US dollars. And propaganda only goes ONE way. The USAID...
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    Tonight is going to be a very long night

    @CZDiesel So sorry to hear. I know the pain all too well. When you get a pet.....you know he will break your heart one day. But the joy of his love is worth the pain..........hang in there. ....FWB
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    Politics

    Many of you that "support Ukraine", mean funding more killing and destruction. Support to Ukraine means peace. Wars end with compromise. Even in WW2 we did not kill all the Japanese. It ended with compromise. We have already "supported" Ukraine to death. Literally. ........FWB
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    Best Of The Kalhari

    I like the fotos and some fine trophies too. Nice to see the kids getting to hunt. Kudu and eland are some upper end plains game as well. Very nice offer.......thanks for posting...........FWB
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    Politics

    Now that the onion is being peeled further, we can see how USAID saved the NATO war machine. The National Security Archives, held at Geo Wash Univ, are also opening further. The nefarious arm of the CIA (via USAID's Regime change dept) funded NGO's that feverishly worked in Ukraine to initiate a...
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    Politics

    Assoc. Press 2/14/25 "Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine...." Reporter, "Do you plan to attack Europe"?..........President Putin, "Are you mad?" Russia helped us defeat Germany in WW2..........perhaps they will have to do it again someday. It is crazy to want more...
  9. flatwater bill

    Politics

    @Red Leg Your disdain for President Trump's administration (and him) is almost palpable in each of your posts. We will soon see if your pessimism is borne out. Curious, after 20 consecutive negative posts, have you seen ANYTHING that you like? .....................FWB
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    Politics

    @Red Leg I'm hoping that cutting the fraud out of programs will prevent needing to take money from those that deserve and have earned it. We will see...........FWB
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    Politics

    @Red Leg sorry to hear that "that Trump fella" cost you a small fortune. How'd that happen? Retired military pay didn't get affected did it? ..............FWB
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    Comment by 'flatwater bill' in media 'Alberta Whitetail Hunting Canada'

    What a heavy buck.................nice going..............FWB
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    Politics

    Taking America back will be a long process. But it has begun. Two friends that are die hard libs were at the Veteran's Breakfast today. In the midst of their complaints I told them that they should walk the walk......you can still send checks to the Dept of Education and to USAID.....show that...
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    Gloss scope

    Having a gloss scope is like having a dog that barks at cars...............but I do have a 6.5X20 for sale.........FWB
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    Politics

    Regardless of your political bent...........you should listen to Mike Benz on USAID..............fueling racial hatred in Africa.........fueling Geo Floyd riots in the USA, funding George Soros influenced judges, and ya, interfering with elections and govt's world wide. Funding of Islamist...
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    Tungsten buckshot for leopard follow up?

    I have written a few articles on buck shot testing. Some here. In my tests, TSS size T out penetrated 00 buck at any distance, and out penetrated 000 buck at distances beyond 5-6 yards. My tests, various media. There are many tungsten shot varieties....and this only applies to TSS at 18gm/cubic...
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    Politics

    Praise to the Province of Alberta....on 1-28-25 their report on Covid-19 measures and failures gives 4 recommendations: 1. Halt vaccines for healthy kids and teens 2. full disclosure of vax risks 3. support for vax injured 4. change label from "safe and effective" to "toxic and ineffective" So...
  18. flatwater bill

    22 Hornet bullet experiments, advice, experience for Tiny Ten

    The 45 grain Privi-Partisan ammo that I have averages 2414fps in my Hornet, and will not expand on a rock chuck......and will not even expand when tested on a fence post. My older Hornet, with a 1:16 twist will not stabilize a 55 spitzer........just FWIW data................FWB
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    Politics

    The School Superintendent in my area (Ret) said that" The Dept of Education in DC adds no value to our education here. We are better off without them" In addition, talked with several teachers today, all felt the same. I don't think that the 4200 employees in DC are as corrupt as USAID......most...
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    Hello I’m a new guy from Angola

    Welcome, Macuta. Know very little of Angolan hunting, so hope to learn from you as well.....FWB
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    Wheels up in 2 days

    Keep a journal. Make an entry each evening. Surprising the memories that it will bring back in a few years. I'm green with envy..............enjoy the total experience...................FWB
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    Family trip questions

    Welcome to the site........planning is a fun part of an African trip, and you will be spoiled for choice. Just a note......if you plan on June-August...........a common time for boys to be out of school.....many of the pools are too cold to swim in.......Although being from Alberta, you may be...
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    Politics

    I see some lukewarm support for USAID in the posts here. I just finished reading the Office of Management and Budget report for 2023 (most recent totals) The US Fed raise 4.44 Trillion in revenue The US Fed spent $6.13 trillion dollars (the budget) The US borrowed $1.7 trillion dollars. (the...
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    Which .416 Rigby?

    @franzfmdavis I gotta go with Franz here...............tough to decide on these rifles. Too bad they couldn't find some decent lumber..........FWB
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    Politics

    @Longwakker...........what Andrew Coyne failed to acknowledge, or even recognize, was that the alternative was far worse..............FWB
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    Politics

    I don't know exactly why everyone is so down on USAID. Ya, they gave $53 million to Eco-Health Alliance, funneled it to the Wuhan Lab for gain of function work on Covid, and it killed 6 million people, but, hey.....I try to focus on the good things they do. I mean, $47,000 for gay opera in...
  27. flatwater bill

    Politics

    @mdwest You make an excellent point that I hadn't thought of.................no one wants the Palestinians.....but President Trump just proved that to the World. Quite possibly the main reason for his comments. I have always been puzzled that other Arab nations won't take them......but I...
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    Why do you hunt for trophies?

    Damn, I hate being lame. But then, I don't feel the obligation to answer ANY question. And many questions are implicitly accusatory.... "why do you kill defenseless animals?" etc. FWB
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    Why do you hunt for trophies?

    You are quite right. When asked about that i usually tell about the hungry farm workers. In fact, 2 years ago I hunted with one of the sponsors of this site. My friend shot a zebra in a hell-hole canyon (Hartmanns) and it took us 5 hours to pack it out. The owner said his workers had not had...
  30. flatwater bill

    Elk Rifle

    Not sure where you usually hunt elk, but the requirements for hunting in the sloppy wet rainforests of Western Oregon or the open hillsides and timbered stringers of Wyoming have quite different requirements. One thing I know for sure....in this day and age you may get only one chance.....and...
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    Why do you hunt for trophies?

    I always respond that I hunt for meat........I just chose to honor a few of the best ones on my wall. But there is nothing up there that we did not eat..................just my opinion............FWB
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    Cartridges you just hate

    I usually don't respond to these click bait topics......what is your favorite____________cartridge, color, movie star, or whiskey. But I must say.............the 25-06 is the most useless cartridge I have ever owned. (Ya, I bought two of them). And the only reason I'm saying this, is I have one...
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    Politics

    When Biden wandered off at the G7, went to take a leak, and tripped over that tree, I could envision a future in Hollywood. I was thinking, a re-run of Beavis and Buttigieg, maybe. On another topic, I have two emails this morning from Africa, both from Black friends, both cheering the demise of...
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    .58 Cal RB Stopping Power

    Beautiful rifle, "grats on that for sure. Last season marked my 42nd year of hunting with a patched RB in calibers from .45 to .72, with .62 being my favorite. I have owned and used two .58's, but both were caplocks. I have taken 40 head of big game with them. My advice: limit the game size to...
  35. flatwater bill

    Politics

    President Trump chose the wrong word when he said "disinfectant". Just that. Wrong word. Fortunately, no one on this site has ever done that. .....FWB
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    10.75x68 Mauser - Best Accuracy Load

    I think I would stop load development right there......this is fantastic. 3286 ft/lbs of energy too....make tremendous elk medicine..........FWB
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    Politics

    Often, when a medication like Ivermectin has conflicting results, and some physicians and their patients swear that it was life saver...and others say it did nothing....there is a reason. Studies weren't designed well, or patients had some significant but difficult to determine difference...
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    Politics

    People can be jailed for advocating violence......or even filming it, say on Jan 6. But Hakeem and Maxine are clearly above the law. State Sen Chapple-Nadal advocated assassination of the President.....nothing done. We need to prosecute these traitors............JMO.........FWB
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    Bolt or a #1

    I'm with Kevin on this one...........go with the No. 1. If you're hunting something dangerous, make your first shot count. If you need another, you will likely have a couple of PH's with you anyway. As a side note, I have shot a lot of black powder in my number ones....even the 22' bbl of the...
  40. flatwater bill

    577/500 No. 2 Express

    @michael458 Very nice fotos and info on Hawk bullets. I have recently bought 7 boxes of them for my .416 Rigby, so am worried now. Were the bullets you've shown from actual buff kills, or ballistic gel? Have 350, 400 and 450 grainers, all with the heavy jacket. Thanks for posting the...
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    My second Ruger Red Label for Sale!! 20ga, English Stock, and Magnificent Wood!

    @Jager Waffen74 has put some amazing firearms for sale on this site.....here's another. Excellent value. FWB
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    Politics

    Just checked the CDC website again............they are STILL recommending Covid vaccines for healthy 6 year old boys. And for 20 year old men. I challenge anyone to show me a positive Risk/Benefit profile for these groups. The CDC and FAA have helped censor ANY scientific discussion of their...
  43. flatwater bill

    Politics

    @mdwest .......I hear ya................hang in there........I've had a similar week........Bill
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    Politics

    I don't participate much on social media......a few hunting sites is about it. I usually expect a little more wisdom from hunters, and that is usually the case. But hearing the war mongers on this site advocate more and more fighting reminds me that I live in a parallel universe. Advocating a...
  45. flatwater bill

    Politics

    I expected Columbia to back pedal. After all, last year we gave $740 million in foreign aid to them. Now maybe we could withhold the $440 million bucks that we gave South Africa until they guarantee the safety and sanctity of their White farmers......JMO
  46. flatwater bill

    Politics

    If the illegals left the US of their own volition, it would save money. Those that did could be given something to induce them to do this. Put them at the front of the line for legal re-entry or work visa. Just a thought........FWB
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    Politics

    As South Africa slips ever closer to economic twilight, the temptation to seize anything of value is too much for the Govt. to resist. Remember, the Gravy Train in Africa is never stopped. It only slows down enough to pick up a new crew. ......FWB
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    Politics

    Now that free speech is coming back, I posed this question on another website, re The Presidential election: 1. total votes cast in 2020........158.4 million 2. total votes cast in 2024.........151.3 million Where did the 7 million voters go? Did they ever exist? This was censored 4 years ago...
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    NAMIBIA - Khomas Highland Territory Hunting Package - 2025 Special 1 x Free Observer & Free Rifle Rental

    A lot of value in this package......and very nice to add the observer and include the rifle rental. Took my wife to KHS and she was very impressed. Lots to see and do for a photographer and naturalist. Thanks for posting (and that kudu on the right is a stunner)...........FWB
 
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