Would anyone be willing to share their photos of any cape buffalo mounts that fall under the scrum cap or old warrior category? The recent thread about buffalo under 40" got me interested in seeing how some of those unique-character mounts would look on the wall.

There is an abundance of after-the-shot photos but I don't think I've ever seen a mount of one on the wall.

I know a custom fit stock would be the best solution, but has anyone ever seen or tried an adjustable butt plate on a double rifle?

They are prevalent in the shotgun world.

I suppose there could be a durability issue with the recoil of a double. I also suppose maybe it might be more prone to snagging while mounting the gun.

That being said I have a 12 ga sliver pigeon that I hunt with with an adjustable butt pad and I’ve never had a problem mounting the gun in fast hunting...

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I would like to book a female lion bow hunt or rhino dart hunt in SA in July of 2026.

The USA has labelled both Canada and the EU as threats to their "National Security" in order to justify new duties declared by their military Commander-in-Chief on the international trade of steel and aluminum. So I suggest that USA made products such as firearms and ammunition should be sold exclusively within the USA so Canada and Europe can help our esteemed neighbour defend themselves and improve their national security. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion that Canadians and Europeans...

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I share this thread only to provide my perspective and experiences with my desires in the last quarter of my life. When I started out in the corporate world with two degrees I went through three stages. Stage 1 climb as high as I could while accumulating assets such as a 100+ acre farm paid off in addition to my home while paying for two kids college. 2. Family tradgety strikes empty nestor but need a change in life with assets paid for kids on their own with six figures in cash each to...

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