Hello chaps.

Winter is well and truly upon us here in WI, so my mind has turned to firewood.

My fireplace is mostly an aesthetic thing. I like the appearance, the smell, the noise, and the coziness, but realistically it isn't a primary heating source. It's a fairly large, totally open grate fireplace with an excellent draw. To be perfectly honest it's probably pulling as much heat up the chimney as it's putting into the room. The advantages of old, brick built Tudor-revival style houses...

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In the book, "Robert Churchill's Game Shooting" Mr. Churchill belabors not only safety concerns, but how those concerns interface with shooting etiquette as well. He for example mentions that a shotgun should not be carried either port arms across the body, nor cradled in one's elbow as every forward step points the muzzle down the line of advancing shooters in a drive. Point is well taken, and could be possibly be applied to the "African Carry" wherein the muzzle is pointed at the backside...

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I’ve enjoyed both of Watch and the Safari Vehicle threads so I thought I’d start this one…

My whole life four things have dominated the passions of my time other than woman lol Cars, Motorcycles, firearms, and hunting! I am addicted to watching every Barrett Jackson and Mecum auto/motorcycle auction and try to attend both of them every year in Arizona. So I’m sure a lot of you are like me and have this passion and some really beautiful and nice gems to show off!!!
So let’s see your old...

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I had considered getting a 6mm ruger No.1 bored out to .35 whelen (sorry @Bob Nelson 35Whelen), but I cant get past the .358 Win. There is just something I really like about. Small powder charges, low recoil and hammer-down power in a small light package.

So I bought a beautiful set trigger mauser 98 in .243 that will be rebored by JES to .358, barrel shortened to 22" and thenstock reshaped and checkered to an english style sporting rifle.

But it begs the question, why isnt the .358...

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This thread is directed at those of us who appreciate fine craftsmanship, who have either been gifted or collected fine items that bring them pleasure. Yes, we know OH that this is of no interest to you, so please don't bother to reply and spoil it for those who do appreciate these things.
Many years ago my daughters gifted me a Rolex GMT Master 2, which with their blessing I recently up traded for the much simpler and to me more pleasing Explorer 1 40mm. It is hardy, functional and...

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