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I was dove hunting (shooting) in Cordova shortly after the lion charge video came out. Turns out Ronnie's son was interning at the ranch. Ronnie shows up and one thing leads to another and he shows me the video. His comment was something to the effect "that was the last time I shot a bolt...

Where are you located in Texas? I'm heading to both Austin and Houston soon

I am thinking about going to Argentina for a dove hunt, ideally in 2025. I have heard that the drought has severely diminished the dove populations around Cordoba. I am looking for feed back from hunters who have gone recently. Thanks Bill

Great question waiting for knowledgeable replies

The BB is a two barrel set. 375 Flanged and 470. Went to Namibia with my as the Version 1 in 2013. Being reworked (version 4 or so now) ever since.

Work in progress Bailey Bradshaw

Yep you are correct I did not look through all the pictures. Mine only had the extension, I assumed this one to be the same.

rgsiii To reinforce your comments on pressure, notice that the WR only has a top extension for locking. Although from a leverage view it is good, it is the only thing that keeps the action closed. These should only be used with light loads. Plus they typically pattern better with lower...

One thing to remember. Shotguns have no "collector" value. I am talking about in comparison to Colt Single actions etc. I consider this a good thing. Shotguns have value because they are beautiful and you can hunt with them. If it's not beautiful and doesn't shoot it has no value. I have...

I agree completely with your bolt action rifle comments. The difference here is that the bearing points for a box lock are where it hits the action and these can be clearly seen in the photographs. This is where probably 90% of the recoil is taken up. The scalloped action is terribly difficult...

Just curious, why would you care who restocked it? The work is fabulous. It is perfectly "headed up" even with the scalloped action. The wood stands proud just the right amount. Proportions on the stock are excellent. The leather covered pad is very nice. Whatever his/her name is, their...

Magnificent gun, all the right stuff. Definitely refinished/restored/restocked. I've had several. $10,000 Bill

I'll take a set for 470 NE and 375 Flanged How does payment work? Bill

I do not know of an English boxlock with intercepting sears. Francotte often has them but I cannot think of an English boxlock with them. Please educate me thanks Bill

thi9elsp - Everything is great until it isn't. Training and experience is the difference. I know nothing about Egypt Air. The 737 Maxx never had an issue in the US. I can guarantee that having a 200 hr Total Time Co Pilot is a bad idea.

The Korean Air flight just proves my point. It's not the planes.

The problem is not Boeing. How many domestic airline accidents in the last 20 years? Zero. Think twice before flying in a third world country. Bill 5000hr total time ATP helicopter etc etc.

After cataract surgery in both eyes, I can see either what I'm shooting at or the sights but not both. Doktor Optic fixed the problem.

I probably shouldn't get into this but..... No, a sidelock is not easier to either build nor assemble. A box lock has a sear, hammer, cocking lever and spring. That is it. The only critical dimensions and fitting is the hammer/sear interface. There are pins instead of screws (typically)...

Oops I didn't realize that you were in SA. Interstate Battery is a nationwide chain here in the states that replaces batteries in virtually everything. If they can take it apart they can replace the battery. Can you tell if the device is glued together or if it is screwed/snapped?

Take it to Interstate Battery I bet they can replace the batteries.

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Hmmm surprised I am the first one to address this but here goes. I don't trust safeties on most guns, but there are exceptions. Here is a gunsmith perspective The vast majority of safeties are simply devices that keep the trigger from being pulled. Included in this list are most (but not...

Send me your contact info. I have quite a few 470 and I can bring them to my house on Lake Travis the next time I come down. Bill

RANCE SAFARIS

Gordy and Sons in Houston has a Winchester Model 21 in 22LR for sale. Only $35,000. Better hurry

Lon sounds like a great opportunity, but oil prices are still a little low for me. I am from Wichita and yes I know the guys down the street that changed everything in the Meeker area. My business partner owns the compound just outside of town on the river, former Sealy property. I am lucky...

WINTERSHOEK SAFARIS

Reisers did my work in 2013. Burchells, Mountain Zebra, Gemsbock, Kudu, Black Wildebeast, Impala, Sable and Cape Buffalo. I am very satisfied with the results. All mounts were shipped very well secured in wooden crates. Most were pedestal mounts with a couple of shoulder mounts. Bill

Dennis yours will look good. I wound up with this for a couple of reasons. First I simply told the taxidermist in Namibia to make a pedestal mount, so this is what I got. Second I liked the little "Africa" cutouts that support he mount.

Because the final assembly is so heavy I hung it on the wall with a "French Cleat" that was screwed to the studs. I am sure that you can google French cleat to see how it works.

The metal frame had less than $100 in materials. I mail ordered them from Kings Architectural in Dallas. It would be pretty easy for a welder to duplicate. Feel free to copy my design.

I made my pedestal and wall pedestal. So here are a couple of ideas

Thanks for the kind words on the gems OKC mount. I had most of my mounts done as pedestal mounts because I can do moe with them. You can't tell from the picture I sent but there are two Africa shaped pieces that the mount actually sits on. You can see them in this picture. Since people seem...

Thanks. You know all those stories about how good the native trackers are. Tracked the wounded sable for two days into the National Park, with permission. Unbelievable tracks everywhere. And they knew which ones to follow. Hope to return to the Caprivi when oil prices go back up.

I just found this forum, not sure why I never found it earlier. I am a newby to Africa. I went to Namibia in 10/13 and hunted the Caprivi with Mike Kibble. Went primarily for buff but also stumbled upon a really nice sable. I made all the pedestals. Cape Buffalo Sable Oryx Kudu Black...