I HOPE SOME FORUM MEMBERS GOT GOOD DEALS AT THE BUCKSTIX COLLECTION AUCTION YESTERDAY

LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF PEOPLE MISSED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GOOD DEALS ON BIG BORES AND DOUBLE RIFLES - YESTERDAY'S ACTION HAD 125 ITEMS SELL FOR THE OPENING BID .. THAT'S 25% OF RETAIL - MOST WENT TO DEALERS INSTEAD OF HUNTERS AND SHOOTERS

The 80# thread is exciting for big Tuskers, but not realistic for most!

This is NOT about a first elephant or “experience” hunt but trying to get at where a “Good” or “big” or “mature representative” may be-


For the Elephant hunters out there, where is the size that you feel is a good combo of price, size, and realistic expectations of killing one? What would you actually book a hunt for? For a second or third Ele….

A “trophy” elephant may be another level (and cost) and as suggested...

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My dad unexpectedly passed away last month, his dream was always to go to South Africa and harvest a nice Kudu. I am going to do it for him. I booked it with Chumlet Safaris for mid may this year. I'm not well off by any means, and this might set me back for a while, but you only live once, and my dad always said "Some day."

Being that I am younger and might be more gullible and inexperienced to all of this, I'm asking for some of your seasoned advice, please.

I am flying into...

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I went back to Alaska last year for 5 months after being gone 16 years .I was shocked that reloading was disapearing in Alaska big time with people under 35 .I also went to several large gun shops and very few had reloading supplies .I dont know any kids down here that reload .I did see lots old reloading equipment left to their kids and it was being sold by their kids .I took lots of kids hunting but only got to teach one to reload .Its alot of work in Alaska my ammo for 338-378 weatherby...

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Parting with a few rifles:
1. 1934 Winchester Model 54. 30.06. Excellent condition with Lyman receiver sight. 24" barrel, 13 1/2" LOP, 7lb13oz. $1,100.00
2. Belgian FN 244 Remington. DouglassXX 24" barrel, 13 1/2"LOP, 9lb11oz. Excellent condition with well figured stock. $1,500.00
3. Interarms Mark X 30.06. Manchester England. 24" barrel, 14" LOP, 9lb7oz . Excellent condition. $750.00...

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