McBride’s Guns in central Austin, the gun shop I grew up in, recently sold and will change ownership in February. Sad days for me… Many hours I’ve spent in that shop and around the McBride family.

I drove down this morning with a card and some treats for Joe and see if I could find a fitting gun to make as my last purchase before the new owners take over. Came home with a used Taylor’s Uberti Winchester Model ‘66 in .38 Special, with scabbard. Should be a ton of fun to shoot...

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I thought a twist on the 12 days of Christmas would be fun. Instead of Turtle doves.

Post a picture of what ever unique or interesting item of any Genre. Doesn’t have to be Hunting or African hunting related.

Then post another item every day until your either out of items, tired of playing, find better things to do. Or Christmas gets here.



My first will be a bell from a Tibetan Yak

As far as rifles go, I really have everything I require to do all the hunting I'm currently considering. While I don't need to buy any more firearms, unfortunately that doesn't negate the desire to add more of them to my safe.

I have this one small gap in my lineup that I keep telling myself doesn't need to be filled. But for reasons unknown, it annoys & my mind keeps returning to it. At the small varmint end I have a nice left-handed Cooper that is chambered in 22-250 Remington that I...

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Federal's load data for the 300 grain TBBC in the 375 H&H, Ruger, and RUM cartridges.

I have a chance to pick up a Model 70 Classic Stainless factory chambered in 300 Weatherby Magnum. I have no need for a 300 Weatherby. That part of the spectrum is covered with a 300 H&H along with a 308 Norma Mag. I also have a 375 H&H along with a 358 Norma Magnum. I am contemplating building something in the .416 or .458 bore.

Based on my research, it should be reasonable to convert to a 416 Remington Magnum or possibly a 458 Lott. These two might just be a simple rebarrel. What...

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