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  1. Datchew

    Hippo Hunting 2025

    @Fatback That skull looks fantastic! Turned out really nice. Look at the chompers on that thing!
  2. Datchew

    Politics

    Well said. I was just talking with my 19 YO this evening. He also brought up Oliver Cromwell as a comparison to Trump. Warts and all indeed. For those of you not familiar with a very important cultural enhancing song, I give you, Monty Python: Oliver Cromwell Song
  3. Datchew

    Politics

    This is unacceptable. I'm no fan of draining resources for foreign countries unless it's clearly in our national interest. "National interest" is like the world "reasonable" for attorneys. It can mean different things for different people and they all seem to have a knack for convenient...
  4. Datchew

    Politics

    Very well put.
  5. Datchew

    Politics

    This. Your prior comments about Zelensky misreading the battlefield are spot on. I agree he has balls and it's admirable... but discretion is the better part of valor and wot wot. It seems too many are hung up on pearl clutching and don't see the cold hard facts, outcomes, and strategies...
  6. Datchew

    Politics

    oh FFS. Did you perhaps mis-type? You think Trump created a schism in western alliances? For mineral wealth? I thought this was about first - (everyone together now!) "Unprovoked Invastion" 2nd - Freedom and Democracy 3rd - (to refresh memories here) Ukraine sits on ‘trillion dollars worth...
  7. Datchew

    Politics

    Roughly half the planet, nearly ALL of the mainstream press propaganda machine in the West (yes... we have it too... it's not just the evil ROOSKIES!!) have been supporting publicly using NATO and other advanced weaponry from multiple countries inside Russian borders. Like them or hate them...
  8. Datchew

    Politics

    Ya, I'm torn between the voice in my head screaming "take this offline now!" and the curiosity over whether this level of transparency might not be exactly what's needed.
  9. Datchew

    Politics

    lest we forget his BFF's of late:
  10. Datchew

    Politics

    I just stopped in during lunch break to see the traffic going on here about the Trump/Vance/Zelensky videos that are popping up. We definitely live in interesting times.
  11. Datchew

    Why all the hate for CBL (Captive-Bred Lion) Hunting?

    I find this bit quite interesting. There does seem to be a hierarchy of importance that determines where people fall on different issues with different animals. I'm primarily a meat hunter but if the landowner has rules to kill bobcat or coyote on sight, I'll honor that and take care of them...
  12. Datchew

    Politics

    Well.... he does tend to wager a testicle now and then. So there's that. Otherwise... he's pretty ok.
  13. Datchew

    Why all the hate for CBL (Captive-Bred Lion) Hunting?

    Take comfort fellas that at least 1 of us is enjoying the education on the topic. There are no lions in my future (unless I'm attacked by one) but the topic does really make me appreciate the broader application to other game.
  14. Datchew

    A thorough conversation with Swarovski - Conclusion: Rookhawk knows nothing and is wrong about everything

    I laughed when I saw this. So true. Probably a quotable quote. If I didn't take your question as rhetorical, then I believe the answer would be the 6.5 Manbun crowd :ROFLMAO:
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    A thorough conversation with Swarovski - Conclusion: Rookhawk knows nothing and is wrong about everything

    Guess I'll stick with leupy vx6's Rugged, dial reliably, and at least a small amount of consideration for customer preferences. :cool:
  16. Datchew

    Texas Nilgai price. OUCH

    This I like to think it's a temporary jump in the market pricing. Delicious creatures but they ask a premium currently.
  17. Datchew

    Hello from Congo!

    welcome
  18. Datchew

    rifle and equipment insurance

    The most recent postings in the search feature are from 2016. My homeowners rider policy (USAA) won't cover equipment outside the USA. I'm looking for some equipment coverage around $10K for a pending trip to S. Africa. Blaser R8, couple of barrels, glass, and equipment. Any guidance is very...
  19. Datchew

    The Distance to Sight in For Cape Buffalo?

    Excellent topic
  20. Datchew

    Has Anyone Ever Shipped a Full Mount Croc?

    Watching. Croc is on the list in 2027. I've been admiring some of the metallic finished skull mounts in bronze I think. Will be interested to see other options.
  21. Datchew

    Baboon hunting

    They're on my list for this summer cape buffalo hunt. Very fascinating creatures... and ugly! A skull would look great on my bookshelf next to my bobcat. They seem to be regarded in Africa much like we regard wild pigs in the southern areas of the USA. Only perhaps more intelligent and able...
  22. Datchew

    1969 FJ 40 Restoration

    Looks great! Nice job
  23. Datchew

    Let's see some Zebra pics

    @Kevin375 It appears you shot all the zebras in Africa so I may have to change my plans to hyena this summer. :LOL:
  24. Datchew

    Let's see some Zebra pics

    This July will be my first cape buff in S. Africa and zebra is on the planned agenda!! While I'm going to be happy to put a rug or table cover in my reloading room, I'm primarily interested in zebra so I can EAT one. I've heard so much about how good they are. Some say better than Axis or...
  25. Datchew

    Tonight is going to be a very long night

    So sorry to hear about Charlie. Praying he recovers quickly. Dogs are so easy to love.
  26. Datchew

    Politics

    This is a great point. I wasnt aware it required a law change. We get a lot of comments about it and how the US doesn't hold elections during wartime which isn't true. We've done it about 5 times if I recall going back to the war of 1812. It's s popular Tucker Carlson talking point when he's...
  27. Datchew

    Politics

    It seems there are oil guys here. My rookie oil industry analysis is that here in the US, our product is good for making gasoline but we need Venezuela, Russia, or Canada products (sour crude?) to make diesel. Saudi makes light sweet crude if that's the proper terminology? If we get...
  28. Datchew

    Politics

    What the hell is a gigawatt?! - Marty McFly
  29. Datchew

    Politics

    Sadly true
  30. Datchew

    Politics

    Beers are already on me if ever we meet @Mark A Ouellette You didn't have to tell me you were a CWO to convince me further. ;) I think the bombastic and condescending approach from the general brings it on his head by his own hand. Maybe it's just his writing style. I'm sure mine comes...
  31. Datchew

    Politics

    Thx. Replied too soon.
  32. Datchew

    Politics

    First I've heard of this. Would be interested to hear more. It would certainly impact my own view of the situation.
  33. Datchew

    Politics

    I also disagree on @Red Leg comparison but I would call it inappropriate instead of shameful. Definitely not disgusting.
  34. Datchew

    Politics

    I agree on the point about comparing Ukraine to America's war for Independence It's all good and makes a nice chest thumping narrative to repeat the legacy of our founders as if none of us were aware of it already or heard it on am radio from Paul Harvey. But America resented a biased...
  35. Datchew

    Politics

    Well said. Constant was (and is) the nonsense push of a false binary categorization to anyone questioning the Ukraine hivemind narrative. I have family in Lithuania. I believe they understand the Russian better than the armchair quarterbacks and warmongers. As we're all finally realizing...
  36. Datchew

    For Sale Double Rifle L. Borovnik O/U .375 H&H

    Somebody buy this. I can't afford the divorce that would ensure. Absolutely lovely.
  37. Datchew

    Checking ammo separately

    Am I correct in understanding some of you have a small lunch pail sized pelican for ammo and then put it inside a larger suitcase or suitcase sized pelican and check it that way? Then separate on demand? What pelican do you recommend for 50 rounds of 375h&h and 300wm?
  38. Datchew

    Politics

    97% Apparently we're not too far apart on our targets.
  39. Datchew

    Politics

    I think the 20% tossed around and the Canadians just need to lighten up Francis and grow a sense of humor.
  40. Datchew

    Mauser 98 vs Blaser R8

    I don't always agree with @Red Leg but I could have written this myself! Good stuff.
  41. Datchew

    Mauser 98 vs Blaser R8

    Get yourself a blaser and have "no ragrets"
  42. Datchew

    How One Hunt Inspired a Woman to Start Her Own Business

    Excellent You should be very proud of her.
  43. Datchew

    USA: Nilgai Hunt 2025 & Fi Kill With A Double Rifle

    Nice nilgai! Congrats
  44. Datchew

    Politics

    Low hanging fruit. I see what you did there.
  45. Datchew

    Politics

    Speaking of big balls... I never tire of this one:
  46. Datchew

    Politics

    Just gonna put this here.
  47. Datchew

    Politics

    Wait a minute... I thought the deep state was just a "vast right wing conspiracy." :cool:
  48. Datchew

    Politics

    I don't know but the memes would be epic
  49. Datchew

    Politics

    Andrew Coyne. Perhaps one of the strongest cases of TDS I've seen yet. Someone get that lad some cookies and a hug. When he makes his emo-vomit video and screams to the heavens about "because Trump" like the rest of the crazies, please share with us. Meanwhile, for his diatribe above, I...
 
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