While my dad and I were getting the taxidermy done from our 2019 South Africa trip, we noticed that that Yuri, the taxidermist, had a lot of hunting pictures on his wall of large brown bears. A Russian native, Yuri told us that he took clients on hunts in Kamchatka from time to time.

My dad kept in contact with him, and last year Yuri told him that a client had canceled his hunt, forfeiting their deposit, and that we could take the hunt at a much-reduced price. Prices for Alaskan bears and...

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I've been a big fan of Pachmeyr Decelerator for a long time, maybe long enough to be overlooking something better? I especially like the model with the section of smooth plastic at the very top of the pad that ensures against rubber snagging on clothing.
I am also really impressed with the recoil suppression ability of the leather slip over pads with the velcro closure, as sold by Kevins or I think Galco. The insert inside is actually a covered gel type, soft recoiling substance. Works great...

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So, have you used Hornady interlocks, what caliber, how many grains, and at what game?
Experiences?

I’m thinking about picking up an 1895 Winchester. I’d like to either find an original in 30-40 Krag with a barrel that has seen better days or a reproduction in 405 Winchester. If I end up with a 30-40 Krag, I’m going to rebore the barrel to 405. I’m ok with cash or trade. I have a lot of really interesting trade items at the moment.

Give me a shout if you have an 1895 you would part with.

Thanks,

—-Catter

Working on some loads for the next trip to Africa in Oct...416 Rem and 22 Hornet with 45 grain X bullets...hope I can handle the wicked little Hornet!