This story begins at the end of June 2025 when @Altitude sickness posted a NOS R8 in 300WM with the sporter stock sitting in a gun shop in Michigan. I had called the shop, deliberated on it for a day, and pulled the trigger purchasing the rifle. The import was easy, thankfully tariffs did not apply to it, and I had the rifle in my hands in a little over a month.

Now, being the contrarian I am, I don’t have much use for the WM as I already have and reload for the H&H. After a...

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1. Buck 119 with 5160 steel, new unused $180 shipped.
2. Buck 105 with 5160 steel, new unused $180 shipped.
3. Buck 124 limited edition with ebony wood, magnetic closure box. $260 shipped.
Combined shipping available.

$123 shipped insured
Used but in great condition

Have had and/or shot a few early TC Hawkens since the late 60s. Currently only have one, a 50 cal. Most all those in the basic “Hawken” model have 48” twist bore. It shoots patched roundballs and solid base Maxis fairly well. Sometimes exceptionally well. The Maxis tend to be sensitive to small variations in load details when trying for top accuracy. Finally, I decided to try a hollow base Minie’ in the TC. I am not sure a 50 Minie’ ever existed in history. Christmas present to self was a...

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Per the recommendations of this forum, I and my brother in law went to DSC this year to find an outfitter for a trip next year to Africa. Well to say it was overwhelming is a bit of a understatement. This will be my first trip. The goal was to talk to outfitters and pick who we will go with. Danged if that was a hard thing to do. We met with several that seamed on par with our wants. Free range was at the top of our list, we learned a lot and was able to narrow down at least the country that...

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