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Misc Parts, Scope Rings, etc cleanout

Spring cleaning in the shop is in full swing. Selling off a bunch of stuff I don't need.

90's classis red winchester model 70 rubber butt pad, $30 shipped
Pre 64 H&H M70 Talley 30mm scope mounts $30 shipped
Leupold 30mm High Matte, one twist, one dovetail style for their standard mount, $25 shipped
Leupold 30mm Medium Matte, one twist, one dovetail style for their standard mount, $25 shipped
Pre 64 standard action, Talley mounts and vertical split rings 1 inch, $30 shipped
Pre 64 standard...

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Chasing the Black Death

I put together a short video of my first Cape Buffalo:

I hope ya'll enjoy it!

Date: March 10, 2026
Country: Republic of South Africa
Outfitter: Nahla Safaris
PH: Marco Smit
Tracker: Collin
Hunter: Franz Davis
Cameraman: Nathan Moritz
Quarry: Cape Buffalo
Size: 141" SCI Score, 42" Spread, 18" Boss
Rifle: Heym 88B Safari Double Rifle
Caliber: 470 Nitro Express
Projectiles: Swift A-Frame 500g (hand-loaded)

Holland and Holland 410 3inch nitro proofed rook rifle conversion

Hello everyone I have acquired a new gun and I am trying to make sure that when I shoot this I don’t make a mistake I will regret so I am asking those that know more than myself. The gun in question is a Holland and Holland 410 3inch nitro proofed rook rifle conversion. Pictures to follow. The question is since I am not an expert in proof marks and this thing has been prooofed more than once what pressures are safe in this. It has Birmingham nitro proof marks for 3 inch 9/16 loads and...

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M77 mark ii 30-06

I was on the road the other day for work and stopped by a semi local gun shop on my lunch break. I seen a used Ruger M77 ii for sale in 30-06. It’s stainless, the shiny stainless not the dull finish, in what I believe is a laminated Boyds stock. It does not have any scope rings.

So here’s my dilemma, I don’t need another 30-06, but for some reason I can’t stop thinking about this rifle! It was priced at $590. If I wasn’t on my lunch break, I probably would have picked it up then. So what...

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Taking firearm to Canada

I will be in Saskatchewan in November. The flight is Newark to Toronto to Saskatoon. I presume that customs in Toronto. How long should it take to take a firearm through customs. It would be good to know the necessary layover between flights. I presume that there is not an agency to help for Canada. I used Gracy for travel to Zimbabwe and was well pleased.
Thanks.

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