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First time in all my many years handling firearms and reloading that I have come across this bewilderment. I have already called, left a message, and emailed CZ-USA regarding a possible barrel caliber marking/stamping error. As the title says I have a situation; My CZ550 MAGNUM, is stamped...

Beware of scammers representing real businesses using real people's names. This started late last year (in 2024). After my renewed interest in wanting to purchase a particular night vision scope. After an AH member and I corresponded I did my due diligence on locating and contacting the Sytong...

While I can still time....somewhat clearly.... HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone! May the new year be filled with happiness, joy, prosperity,.....and many wonder hunting experiences. CHEERS.

Happy Holidays to everyone. Growing up back when all the holidays were celebrated separately and not so commercialized, seemed everyone would greet others they met around the holiday season with: Happy Thanksgiving, or Merry Christmas, or Happy New Year, around the respective holiday...

I called CZ USA today to see if I could get a 458WM caliber rifle. What I was told was CZ stopped making calibers over 300 caliber. I then called Winchester. The reps response: If, I order now I might receive my custom ordered rifle in 6months, his estimated delivery time by early June...

In today's commercial market of night scopes I am totally clueless. Tennessee has finally, although limited the use of, has approved night hunting with night scopes and use of electronic calls for coyotes and bobcat. I'm interested in mounting a night scope on my 22 Hornet. For those that use...

Just to satisfy my curiosity and purily hypothetically speaking. I would like to here especially from outfitters their perspective on clients, and from clients who have or are contemplating having an extended hunt with one outfitter for 30 days to 40 days. A PG hunter only. From an outfitter's...

I am starting this thread for the sole purpose of not hijacking or deterring from others' OP's related conversational posts. This thread is to help those of us who are planning to take and use the 22 Hornet to gain confidence and what limits on size of African PG this caliber should be used to...

I received my F&S newsletter today with 2 interesting articles. The first article is about 2 tournament walleye fisherman caught cheating, losing their $130,000.00 boat, currently being auctioned off, auction ends July 23rd. They each were facing multiple charges. Of these charges; filling...

I need a drilling expert to help me to properly identify a GUNWERKSLUTHSUHL (?), 16 X 16, 9.3 X 72R, fully engraved. There looks to be an engraving of a 2 headed bird,wings spread, inside a wreath. Has whar appears to be a 5 digit serial number. Push forward underlever in front of trigger...

Anyone every watch the series On Safari hosted by Sitka Osei? I enjoy being able to at least see Africa while I'm planning for 2025. Especially since some of the areas she is in will be near the areas I'll be going to. IMO she does a good job of presenting Africa's landscape and wildlife...

This will be my 4th trip to Africa and this time I'll only be hunting in RSA and in 3 different areas of RSA: a first for North West area and a first for near Limpopo area and since I'm in RSA I'll be visiting the friends I've made both in the East Cape. FYI...If I'm coming to visit; I'm...

My sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues of Buck McNeely. He came along what I consider the early, renewed interest, in the commercializing of outdoor adventure shows and I attribute him to going on my first African safari. I haven't paid much attention to, or rather...

I have 2 WWII last ditch 7.7 x 58 Japanese Arisaka rifles. One I will be restoring the other I am contemplating on converting to a different caliber. Any thoughts or recommendations as to a more popular caliber to convert this rifle to would be appreciated. For those unfamiliar the 7.7 JAP...

Wishing everyone a healthy, happy, prosperous, and successful 2024. Cheers.

TIA, for any and all help I can get from the forum members. I need assistance in locating ammunition and reloading components for my 38-55 caliber, Winchester Model 1895. I have checked with my usual ammunition and reloading suppliers and several websites to no avail. I am hoping that someone...

Just seen on our local News station that Smith & Wesson firearms broke ground, on building a plant; moving to Maryville, Tennessee, near Knoxville, Tennessee. Not many details about the move on our local 10 o'clock news. Hopefully some you all will chime in with better details.

Need some help with a recoil sensitive shooter going on a Canadian bear hunt. Although I do have a new 45-70 lever action, she would much rather use a bolt action and the only other option is to download my 458WM to upper 45-70 loads. Is this doable? or are there more recoil friendly other...

For sale is a 100 count bulk box of Starline Nickle brass.$70.00 including shipping.

For Sale is a bag of 50 count, new 444 brass, by Remington. Price is $60.00 including shipping.

This scope is new in box. $200.00 plus shipping.

I have 2 boxes of 7.5 x 55 Swiss for sale. $10.00 per box plus shipping.

Found these 2 boxes of ammo while sorting through various other calibers. I need help identifying this ammo and what is a reasonable price for it.

I'm selling these and other firearms on consignment. Buyer pays shipping, FFL to FFL. These firearms are not listed on any other website or store. However they are being sold by word of mouth. If you have questions, want more photos, or more information please PM me or ask here on Original...

I need help identifying this shotgun. All assistance is greatly appreciated. The pictures show all the identifying manufacturing marks. I haven't seen a manufacturer name located on the shotgun: It's a 16 gauge, side x side, 28 inch barrels, sidelocks with double triggers. As you can tell by...

I just posted a thread to another members OP, then it hit me, as an avid waterfowler and bird hunter; Has/Does any member on AH go to Africa or any other countries specifically to hunt the different types of waterfowl or other birds not found in the USA? I would like to read your hunt reports...

Just seen this scrolling on my local news channel: Trudeau to ban all handguns and firearms import into Canada. Not much additional information was mentioned as to foreign hunters temporarily entering into Canada with firearms. Will our Canadian members chime in to provide details on what their...

This started on Mother's and Babies, so now I'm starting this as a new OP to avoid hijacking the Mother's and Babies OP. How many, please list your state or general hunting area ie I'm in northeast Tennessee, members here on AH that have already started their deer hunting season are still...

LGS has the following 340 Weatherby ammo in stock: 10 boxes Norma 230 grain Oryx @ 139.99/ box. Weatherby 2 boxes 225 grain Spire Point @ 109.99/ box 2 boxes 210 grain Partition @ 119.99/ box 1 box 200 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip @ 159.99/ box LGS doesn't offer phone sales so if you are...

I am in need of 7.7 JAP --7.7 x 58 ammo, bullets, and brass. The bullets are the same as for the 303 British. The brass If need to I can reform some of my 30-06 brass. The best price on ammo that I have found is at Top Ammo Mag. I tried calling the first phone number listed earlier today and...

While picking up my 7.7 JAP dies I found the following items in their bargain bin.

First WITHOUT researching any ballistics data what is the maximum range of a(ny) shotgun slug? Using deer and boar size game. 12 gauge 2 3/4" a. 50 + yards b. 100 + yards c. 500 + yards Since I haven't researched any of the other gauges maybe some of you other ballistics guru will post...

These are WWII Japanese rifle Arisaka, Type 99, Imperial (Japanese) Army, believe to be 7.7 x 58mm or Type 35, 6.5 x 50mm caliber. Any information and help will be appreciated.

A member of ut VFW Post recently purchased a 7.7 Jap rifle and is needing some amm0bto try it out. If anyone on here would be interested in selling or know of a place to purchase this ammo please send me a PM. Thanks

For Sale NIB Vortex Viper PST II Rifle scope 1-6 x 24 VMR-2 (MOA) PST- 1605 Price $450.00 + shipping. I really like this scope except my eyes aren't what they use to be and the 6 power doesn't bring the target up close as an 8 power which is what I put on my .458WM. I was saving this scope...

As a veteran, member of VFW Post 4933, and member here on AH. I would like to invite all AH members especially the members in the area to come out and help support our local VFW so we can continue to offer our support to our communities, veterans, veteran's families, and other activities and...

Now that I have been able to spend a couple of weeks getting caught up on other things. I can start this delayed hunting report. This was my third hunting trip with James Williamson owner of KUBUSI Safaris, Grahamstown, South Africa. To give some perspective and reminisce a bit. My first...

This is my first of 2 hunting reports and a travel report: 12 Days in Zimbabwe with Shangani Safaris Another 12 days with KUBUSI Safaris in South Africa Flying on Qatar Airways and Airlink Airways. My first safari in Zimbabwe and I was excited The Plan was for a bush camp and being in the...

Just read an announcement that Colt Firearms, the Company, is in negotiations to be sold. Being sold for a total sum of $500 million, cash and stock options, to a Chezovsovkian Company. Any thoughts on how this will effect the quality, and availability of Colt firearms should this deal go through?

Ok. I'm bored! I am missing not being able to hunt Africa. So, I am watching YouTube videos......as therapy. While watching videos of various PG and DG hunts, in various African countries. I stumble across a particular video of a hunter drinking beer while out hunting, (this guy is drinking in...

Ok here is the problem: I have an M1 Garand, Mossberg Patriot, and T/C Encore all 30-06 caliber. Recipes...That is reload per Hornady reload data: Primer: CCI #200 Large Rifle Powder: IMR4064 (grain weight non applicable). Bullet: 165/168 grain C.O.A.L.: M1: 3.220 All Others: 3.210 My...

According to Facebook friends and posts which do not contain any details. Sirk Crous: husband, farther, friend, hunter, and Professional Hunter, passed away last week. As Posted by Lara Crous Horne on Facebook: There will be a celebration for Sirk Crous, Wednesday, 09 September, from 12:30 to...

With bullets and ammo getting hard to find. What would you chose in factory ammo? Only 4 choices! Only 300 grain! Solid and soft bullets! A. Norsler in solid and soft B. Swift in solid and soft C. Federal in solid and soft D. Hornady in solid and soft Or a mix of the 4 choices above...

I have a wild ass idea of converting an M1 Garand to a 8mm, 9.3, 375, 358, 45-70 caliber. Using an adjustable op rod screw to control safe operation of the op rod, is it possible to convert the 30-06 M1 Garand into a caliber other than the standard 308 NATO or 30-06? And maintain the standard...

Allow me start. I've been reloading 44 mag, 375 H&H, will soon reload 45 ACP, and Now I have to use 2 different powders to reload for 2 different types of 30-06 rifles...my bolt and single shot and for my M1 Garand. Problem is I have been catching up on my reloading, that's a good thing...

On my 2021 trip to Africa I'll be traveling to Zimbabwe and East Cape. In Zimbabwe it will be a camp hunt, I'll be going after cape buff, L eland, maybe leopard, hippo, or croc, and smaller PG. My primary weapon will be 375 H&H. My secondary will be my 44 Rem Mag, with 240 grain flat nose soft...

Found this on News24, South Africa: For those traveling inside Africa (and on other flights) with Kulula or British Airlines, between 14 March and 31 October 2020. Take time to check out these sights, as you may loose the ticket money you paid. www.BusinessInsider.co.za https...

My international flights from the US to Africa are on Qatar Airlines, which includes a several (6-8) hour layover in Doha. Rather than spending all my time at the airport, I am considering doing some sightseeing and most likely some souvenir shopping. I have questions: 1. Is there somewhere...

Starting this post as not to high jack another posts. Many believe there is no one do all firearm, and I am one of them. Will one caliber or gauge of firearm kill everything that walks or flies on this planet? Sure! Is there going to be anything left as a food source after its dead...

Saturday, was the start of Tennessee's start of spring turkey season. I started the morning off by arriving at a prominent turkey hot spot just before nautical twilight. The birds were already beginning to gobble before sunrise; 7-8 where I was heading to set up, 3 at least in the closed off...