Looking at the threads on the cost of hunting in North America, I figured going on ones own was the most economical, which got me wondering how far into the back country do people go away from their access point/vehicle. I imaging there is still a fair amount of public lands in the Northwest and Alaska where people could self- guide, but with a rifle/camping gear and the weight of packing the meat back out over rough terrain, would be pretty limiting on how far one could go on foot at...

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Hello All,

This question came to me as I was looking for bullet recommendations for a new (to me) caliber. The rifle is an old Mauser that looks like it was reworked by JGA (Anschutz) into a 9.3x57. There is not a lot of load data on that caliber so I was looking through the ballistic studies website, as he usually gives pretty good recommendations on bullet performance vs impact speed.
So there I was on the 9.3x62 page, examining what he had to say about commonly available 9.3mm pills...

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Hey I don’t know the person selling this it’s on Florida gun trader in the panhandle for area

They say hammer side lock h&h s# 868X
Supposed to be manufactured in 1881-1882
They have it listed 17995$

I have no idea if that a good price or not
They say it doesn’t appear to be used much.


Like I said I don’t know the person or have anything to do with it
I saw it and thought some one might be interested in it
That it might be something someone here would be looking for

I’m looking to buy African furniture and decorations for my trophy room. I would prefer to get something used from the States if not good suggestions of African sellers.

Thanks

Anyone ever been? Seems like a great deal.