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I’m headed back from Atlanta with @Jeff505 at the wheel and thought I’d share my opinions about the DSC convention. It was great to meet up with PHs I’d hunted with and talk to outfitters that I’ll hopefully hunt with in the future. Same as Dallas. The downsides include: 1. The elephant in...

Here’s a link to a CBS Sunday news story. It highlights all of the nature preserves that Ted Turner has created over the years. What’s notable, is the admission that hunting and fishing, and other uses, play a strategic part in managing the resource. On CBS. The home of the hatchet job that...

I know that H4831SC is supposed to be identical to plain old H4831. Just shorter cut grains to aid in metering. However, I’m loading for a 300 H&H with the older version and with 200 grain Nosler Partitions I get sub MOA groups. Using the SC variety, my groups double in size. I know that the...

In about a month, I’ll be back in Seymour, Texas hunting doves with my buddy @Jeff505 and several more friends. The early dove season is the start of our high social season. This year, I’ll take my tried and true Winchester Model 101 12 gauge, and a newly acquired Rizzini BR 550 side by side 20...

It’s not really surprising that, as the greatest musical generation reaches the end of the line, to hear another great has passed away. Now, we learn that Dickie Betts has left us. A founding member and co-lead guitarist for blues-rock legends the Allman Brothers Band, passed away today at the...

I’m hunting ducks with my good friend @Jeff505 and several others on the Gulf Coast of Texas out of Port Mansfield. The weather has been crazy. Monday the wind was from the south at 20-35 mph. The high temp was 87f. Despite this, we limited out on Redheads, Pintails and Teal. This morning...

I’m planning a duck hunt for late this season. Has anyone hunted with this outfitter?

I first heard Margaritaville when I was in high school. It grabbed my attention and ever afterwards I was a Parrot Head. Twenty two concerts and more Tequila consumed than I would like to admit. Jimmy has been a fixture in my life. Sail on sailor!

@Jeff505 and I are at Lambert International Airport awaiting our flight to Joburg via Newark. The journey has begun! We’ll be hunting @KWALATA SAFARIS new Waterberg area. I’ll be posting as we go. Cheers!

Someone wished me a happy Memorial Day . Which got me to thinking. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is meant to mourn and honor those who died in the service of our nation. So wishing someone a “happy” Memorial Day seems a bit off to me. But I appreciate the well wishes. Of...

The taxidermist just texted me that my cape buffalo is ready to be picked up! I shot this one with Charlton McCallum Safaris in the Dande back in Sep of ‘21. It took a long time to get it to the US. Schwarz Studio Taxidermy in St. Louis did the taxidermy.

I received a copy of Thomas McIntyre’s new book, published posthumously, entitled “ Thunder Without Rain.“ I’m only through the first 75 pages or so, but have found it pretty tedious. His stories jump back and forth in the timeline and I’m can‘t see why. Seems random. He also tends to use a...

Tonight I find myself in deer camp once again. Tomorrow is the opening day of rifle season in Missouri. The forecast calls for light snow tonight. That’s been a rarity for the last 30 years, so it’s welcome. @Jeff505 and I will be in amongst-’em tomorrow for the 30-somethingth time. I don’t...

I’m looking at airline options for my trip to SA next season. A travel agent recommended Qatar over Emirates due to Emirates having a spotty reputation for canceling flights, even after COVID has settled down most places. I‘d appreciate hearing from those that have flown Emirates recently if...

I was browsing one of the main online firearms sites and came upon this new Mauser 98 Expert. I was slobbering over the pictures, since I’m a walnut enthusiast. Then I saw the 2 attached photos and was shocked. I know pictures can‘t be relied upon 100%, but the inletting around the action and...

Hi folks. I have a couple of boxes of .308 Woodleigh Welcore PP. For obvious reasons, I’d hate to shoot more of them than I need to get an accurate load. They’ll have to last a while! Anyone have a pet load they’d like to share? I’ll be shooting them from a Winchester Model 70 that seems to...

Last year, I bought a new-in-box Ruger #1 chambered in 300 H&H. It’s a beautiful rifle and I have had fun breaking it in. I found a supply of Nosler factory cartridges and bought a case. They are the 180 grain Accubonds. Over the past few months, I‘ve shot quite a few 3-shot groups with the...

I read that the SCI convention will be in Nashville next year. I’m surprised. The moves from Reno to Vegas to Reno seemed like shopping for the best deal. Nashville is a real break from tradition. I’ve never been to SCI but have always enjoyed the DSC show. With Nashville just a 4.5 hour...

I added a No. 1 to the collection. A new old stock 300 H&H to keep my 303 British company!

Does anyone have any experience with Western Safaris? They are headquartered in Zimbabwe and operate in Coutada 9 in MOZ. The owner is John Rosenfels. Thanks for your help.

I see that Federal has 375 H&H 300 grain A-Frames available for $132.99 a box. On their website.

Has anyone traveled to KwaZulu-Natal on Qatar Airlines? I see that they fly from Doha to Durban direct. I’m mostly interested in firearms clearance in Durban. It seems that the firearm clearance experts are set up to serve hunters transiting JNB. Haven’t heard much about Durban. Many thanks!

I’m sitting on the dining deck at Pedza Pasi camp having just finished packing up for my return home. The bush plane arrives in a couple of hours so I have time to start my hunt report. My friend Jeff505 and I spent the last 12 days chasing Buffalo and Sable in the beautiful Zambezi Valley...

Has anyone taken a COVID test in the Dubai airport in order to gain entry to the country you're headed to? If so, could you please let me know the basic steps and how it went for you? Zimbabwe requires a test within 48 hours of arrival...so the test I take prior to leaving St. Louis will be...

Just closed the deal on an addition to my collection. A Ruger #1 Light Sporter in 303 Brit. It will go to Africa some day and serve as my light PG rifle. Maybe leopard if legal.

There's a lot of chatter in the press about the COVID surge in Zimbabwe. This is scary because I'm planning to go there in late August. Not scary because I fear getting it...I'm vaccinated. Scary because Zim or the airlines (or both) might pause tourism...again. So I checked the 7-day new...

Has anyone ever inlet a semi-finished stock for a Ruger #1? The ones I'm looking at claim to be 90%-95% inlet (I know how subjective this can be!) I've inlet several bolt actions over the years. If anyone has experience, I'd like to hear how difficult it is compared to an average replacement...

Here we go! Emirates has suspended flights from Zambia and Uganda until further notice due to an uptick in COVID cases. I'm scheduled to fly to Harare, Zimbabwe on Emirates in late August. Both the outbound and inbound legs stop in Lusaka, Zambia. The article says that the service to Lusaka...

In 78 days (yes I am counting) I'll be headed to Zimbabwe to hunt Buffalo and Sable with Charlton McCallum Safaris in Dande North for 12 days. My buddy and I will leave St. Louis on Aug 25...flying to Houston on United...then onto Dubai - Lusaka - Harare on Emirates. Travel arrangements made by...