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86er, I used both 240 and 300 grain xtp bullets in my .444 Marlin. I shot 2 whitetails with the 240 at 2400 fps. Both dropped instantly with shoulder breaking shots. One exited (65 yard shot) one stayed in (85 yard shot). I salso shot a black bear with a 300 grain xtp at 40 yards (1800 fps). Broke t...

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The absolute joy of filth.....Black Powder!!! I have been thrust back into my love of muzzleloading firearms and nothing beats a day of heavy smoke and filthy hands.

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Thats one awesome deer bro!!!! Someday I hope to shoot one that big. Really nice...

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Having read tons of books since our return from Africa, by all the famous hunters, it is truly amazing that more of them weren't killed. As to the 7x57. I too took one to Africa and using 175 grain Hornady round nose soft points handloaded with 4064 and chrono'd at 2400 fps, they are Thors Hammer on...

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After hunting with Chris, I will say you won't find a better safari or a better man to hunt with than Chris, and you will not find a kinder host than Sabina. PM sent Joe.....

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I have a .35whelen, a ruger 77 done over by New England Custom and I absolutely love it. It does recoil quite a bit more than a .30-06, but as was mentioned in the earlier posts, it is some serious power. I handload 200, 250, and 275 grain rounds, and plan to take it to Africa the next time. Absolut...

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Thanks for the post. I too have trophies at Trophex. We hunted in late May/ early June. How long was the wait and who did you use for shipping? Bertus advised about a company that he always uses, but my email address may be one of the missing ones. Also, how much was the shipping? CAn't wait for the...

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I can't agree more with the Redfield...A classic scope for a classic rifle. I have used Nikon recently on a couple rifles and I think they are the best for the money, but Redfield is a subsidiary of Leupold...so you can't go wrong! Absolutely lovely rifle! I had a post-64 in .308 and it was a tackdr...

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I Must whole-heartily agree with 86er. The Benelli, in my opinion is the finest autoloader I have ever owned. A 12 guage that kicks like a 20, weighs almost nothing, and shows no signs of crud in the action after 100 rounds. What more can you ask for? I know they tend to be expensive, but they are w...

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Very nicely done, Sir!

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Prayers sent

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Very nice Joe! Congrats!!!!!!!!

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Holy cow and congrats to you and your bride. We have been married for 24 years now, and I pray to make it as long as you two....

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Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has finally admitted that there are Mountain Lions in Maine. It took them years of pics and video, but they have now admitted it (begrudgingly and quietly)

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Back when I worked for Cabelas, we sold tons of 870's and 700's. It would truly amaze you what we found when opening brand new guns straight from the distributor/factory. Most were rusty, some to greater extent than others, but the quality of Remington's finish is terrible and rust is prevalent even...

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Rectum????....Durned near kilt him!!!!!!!!!!

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Will put a few downrange on your behalf!!!! Happy 4th everyone...

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Very interesting history crs! Great post and please keep them coming.

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Well I'm gonna complain...again...and loudly!!! This "lottery" is a scam! I have been putting in for 20 years, my buddy Kenny for 25+, My buddy Dave for 20+, My buddy Chris for 15, my brother for 15+ and none of us have ever been drawn!!!! I see the same names year after year, and 3 or 4 m...

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Hey Pitchy, sounds like a shooter, but in my humble oopinion, 650 is too high for a gun that is not original. If it has a good bore, and it feeds reliably (I would test this....mainly because alot of backyard gunsmiths I've seen do mods to alot of rifles) And everything else is in great shape maybe ...

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What an absolutely wonderful way to spend the day with a young hunter!!!!!!!!!!Congrats!!!

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Update to my own post.....while perusing (double-checking) Midway usa, I found 275 Woodleigh weldcores.....Nice but expensive. WOndering if anyone has any other info. 86er....weigh in on woodleighs too if you get a chance....

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I found an old Hornady manual that lists loads for a 275 gr. bullet in the .35 whelen, but I am having no luck finding 275's I checked the usual suspects...Cabelas, Midway USA, google search...no luck. ANy ideas? I am hoping for a round nose, but will take what I can get. I suppose the caveat is a j...

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Ah yes...my "go to" rifle, the .444 MArlin. My wife bought mine for me 25 years ago. I don't know what she payed, bought it from a friend who bought it new and never used it. I did chop the barrel to 20 inches and add a scout scope...the one in the pics on the South African Safari post.......

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Real nice shooting! How's the elbow?

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Congrats!!!!!!!!!

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As an aside to safari hunting, I learned a few things specifically about guns, loads and optics. While I was sure my Marlin scout in .444. was going to be the main rifle used, and I did several stalks with it, I found that Karens rifle, a scoped 7x57, was much more appropriate for africa. You will n...

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Yes, Ms. Walker was with us everyday, and made a nice lap warmer for one of us every night on the trip back to camp. She got a little use on my warthog, but Karen and Charles (our tracker) were pretty close to finding it by blood trailing. she did assisit in finding Karens Impala, or should I say, s...

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Great story telling Charles! ALthough we did hear it before, over cigars and adult beverages, around a campfire in Africa!!!! Hope we get to sit around that fire together again!!!!The pics are awesome....talk soon..Billy

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Having just returned from South Africa where I took a .444 marlin with a scout scope and a scoped bolt action in 7x57, I definitely recommend a scoped bolt ot lever. Don't hadicap yourself and perhaps lose out on a trophy due to attempting a shot with less than adequate aiming devices. I practiced f...

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Joe, Thanks again for setting up this wonderful safari!!!!!!!!!!! If any levergunners out there have even the tiniest ideas of going to Africa, get with Joe, and have him set it up with Chris and him. It is not as expensive as you think, and if you only go once, you can count yourself in the company...

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Hey guys. Unfortunately we had to come home from Africa! Our safari was incredible. We departed Portland on May 26th and flew to NYC where we met up with the other hunters, Sam, Noah and Charles. We were nervous, but excited as well. The flight to Johannesburg departed May 27th, and after 14 hours i...

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Prayers sent...

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Nice shot Texas!!!!!!!

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Prayers sent...

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Congrats!!!!!What an honor....you must be very proud...Best of luck to him.

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Thank you for your service....hope the move goes well.

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Pitchy, I love the one on top of the sawmill!!! Thats some engineering right there...Beats the heck out of my buddy's stand..3 haybales stacked up just behind the the barn door.....but he gets a deer every year

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That sir is a collection anyone would be proud to own!

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I agree with the manual dial type lock. A few years ago I responded to a fire in a restuarant that was in the vicinity of the owners safe. despite it being a relatively small fire, the electronic lock on the safe was melted. The manufacturer took a long time to get the safe open.

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Prayers sent.......

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I'm willing to take a shot at it! Looks interesting, and since I do have dies/brass on the way it will be interesting to see if this tool works. I do cast some of my own bullets, so it will be fun to find out what diameter this mould comes out with. Anyway, I'll take it. If it works I will post pics...

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I am interested! Although I'm not sure how that tool works......I'll PM you

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Hi there. I just got my first 32-40. I ordered dies, brass, and bullets from Midway USA. I found an old 1967 Lyman reloading manual, and will use the data from that as a guide for my Win 94. I have not loaded/shot the rifle yet, so I can't really say how successful i will be, but later this week, I ...

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Hitting a 2 liter bottle from 150 yds free-standing is in the realm of outstanding in my book!

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Very nice! The Win in 270 looks almost new!

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I recently purchased 2 Winchesters!!!!! Call me crazy, and no, I didn't hit the lottery, I just decided to trade in some of my "modern" rifles for guns that are not being made anymore. (I Know I owe you all some pics, they will be up Mon or Tues.) The first is a Model 1894 in .32 Spec. tha...

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I have used it in both of my 7x57's and it has now been reloaded 3x and still works great. My wife is doing alot of practicing for our upcoming safari, so it's getting alot of use and I have experienced no problems.

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That made my day.....

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