Well, I'm not as bad as my cousin--he left the status of 10,000 rounds of ammo in the rear view mirror years ago. (And, TBH, I think he was only referring to pistol ammo) But...I just seem to keep buying 8X57 JR ammo as it becomes available, even though I probably have a lifetime supply now. Hard to explain since I don't hoard ALL ammo. Maybe .22 LR, but everybody should have several thousand rounds of that, right? Especially if you need certain brands for accuracy and also want enough of...

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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’m sharing my experience hunting in Northern Tanzania earlier this year, hoping it may provide useful tips or insights for others considering just such a trip. Over the last twenty five years, I’ve been fortunate enough to hunt six different concession areas in Northern Tanzania (whether they be game reserves or game conservation areas etc), which helps me provide both some context of what each area has to offer, as well as how they have changed over time. I planned one trip...

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I know culling belts have to be wore on top of normal belt, but if your wearing belt with ammo wallet and knife do you go with a 2 in belt and wear over hips or 1 1/2 belt and put belt and accessories through belt loops? I have both, just pondering on a rainy day!

My longtime good friend, Rick Dubin, and I travelled to the savanna area of Northern Cameroon to hunt with Faro East in February 2025. Rick was after a Lord Derby Eland, commonly referred to now by SCI as the Central African Giant Eland. Rick had tried before with another outfitter with no luck. I was after West African Savanna Buffalo, Roan and other plains game. Our professional hunter was Mike Currie of South Africa. Between us, Rick...

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