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My lion hunt - Black, 2021-09-27, 13:40
- Wow! (nm) - Jerry Ward, 2021-09-29, 08:30
- Awesome (nm) - Brian T, 2021-09-28, 09:15
- Congrats on an awesome hunt Blake! I - Lonnie, 2021-09-28, 07:14
- Congrats Blake!! (nm) - Drdougrx, 2021-09-28, 04:52
- Very exciting, happy for you. (nm) - Andy S, 2021-09-27, 19:18
- Thank you for putting it to words. The roar will be heard - James Simpson, 2021-09-27, 16:03
- Wow!! That is an awesome story of the hunt! (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-27, 15:41
- Congratulations Blake! (nm) - Randy Barnett, 2021-09-27, 15:08
- That's truly a memorable hunt! Love the .476 GNR too. (nm) - WB, 2021-09-27, 14:54
  - Yes shooting the Hornady 500 gr DGX to 1900 fps (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-28, 05:26
    - 13” barrel including the brake. That’s good speed! (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-28, 09:57
    - I'd like to think I could handle that hunting but - WB, 2021-09-28, 08:34
      - LOL (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-28, 09:48
- WHAT A HUNT !!! (nm) - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-27, 14:43
- WOW that was fantastic, congratulations. (nm) - bigboar, 2021-09-27, 14:41
- Outstanding! What a hunt & lifelong memory. Congratulations. (nm) - DinCA, 2021-09-27, 14:21

A few photos from South Africa - Blake, 2021-09-26, 05:53
- Wow, congratulations to all! (nm) - Howard, 2021-09-28, 14:53
- Glad at all the success!! - bigboar, 2021-09-27, 07:22
- good on you guys (nm) - Lyn, 2021-09-27, 07:16
- Amazing! Glad you all had a successful hunt! (nm) - Amede, 2021-09-27, 05:44
- Gary’s lion - Blake, 2021-09-27, 00:28
  - Great job Gary!! Looking forward to - Lonnie, 2021-09-28, 07:02
  - Great lion Gary. Waiting to hear the stories. (nm) - Lymey, 2021-09-27, 12:27
  - Awesome! Great lion Gary! (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-27, 09:18
  - now that's what a genuine smile looks like! Congrats, Bwana! (nm) - GregG, 2021-09-27, 07:09
  - Wow, a wonderful blessing and experience. (nm) - WB, 2021-09-27, 06:32
  - WOW (nm) - ChrisG, 2021-09-27, 04:40
  - More pictures - Blake, 2021-09-27, 01:17
- Nice! (nm) - Stuart in GA, 2021-09-26, 19:22
- Lion hunt - SDD, 2021-09-26, 19:20
  - BET HE'S HOLDING OUT FOR - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-26, 23:28
- Here is Nick’s lion - Blake, 2021-09-26, 06:08
  - Here is Michael’s lion from yesterday - Blake, 2021-09-26, 06:20
    - Congratulations are in order. - bigboar, 2021-09-28, 18:40
    - WOW!! Magnificent lions!! - degoins, 2021-09-27, 04:42
    - Good job Guys! (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-26, 13:55
    - Great job by everyone; congratulations. Bea - Andy S, 2021-09-26, 12:13
    - Congrats to all, Stay Safe!! (nm) - Brian T, 2021-09-26, 08:58
    - Very impressive-Congratulations ! (nm) - Charlie Herf, 2021-09-26, 08:43
    - Congratulations to all who have connected so far! (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2021-09-26, 07:07
- Well done! (nm) - Jk, 2021-09-26, 06:01
  - Spectacular. Good job (nm) - Aransom., 2021-09-26, 14:25

I found a longun I took a shine to… - WB, 2021-09-25, 20:38
- Gemmer - Tebbeman, 2021-09-26, 09:44
  - I will do. It’s not cheap but worth it for the rarity. (nm) - WB, 2021-09-26, 12:31
- Sounds very nice! (nm) - Brian T, 2021-09-26, 05:45
- They were once partners so to speak - Ronnie P, 2021-09-25, 20:50
  - That goes along with this being an early gun - WB, 2021-09-25, 21:19
    - Yep, Farmingdale NY before they moved to Montana - Ronnie P, 2021-09-26, 14:59
- “J.P. Gemmer”. Spell check did it again. (nm) - WB, 2021-09-25, 20:40
  - AND YOU BLAMED SPELL CHECK AGAIN - JT, 2021-09-25, 21:51
    - I think he means "auto-correct". (nm) - auto-victim, 2021-09-26, 09:53
      - Yes, it confounding. Artificial intelligence - WB, 2021-09-26, 12:35

Other than paint, any - Dennis D, 2021-09-25, 12:54
- When you have time, smoking them with a lighter is #1. - anomalous, 2021-09-25, 14:20
- When I was 13-14 I toted a Bearcat all over creation - WB, 2021-09-25, 13:05

Any news from the Misfits in South Africa? (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-25, 06:18
- Emailed Colleen a few pics to post up if she has time (nm) - MTM, 2021-09-25, 13:25
- Great first day hunting. Michael and Nick both scored - Blake, 2021-09-25, 09:33
  - Brit, Fix-it said to tell you hello (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-25, 10:13
    - Thanks for relaying the message! Definitely a ton of - Britt Jackson, 2021-09-26, 17:05
- PROBABLY STILL ENROUTE (nm) - JT, 2021-09-25, 07:52

.50 Caliber Ruger Old Army - Ronnie P, 2021-09-24, 16:23
- Sadly he told me no. Citing parts and limited interest.. - WB, 2021-09-24, 18:07
- GARY IS GONE TO AFRICA (nm) - JT, 2021-09-24, 16:36
  - Oops. I was thinking it was still a week away (nm) - Ronnie P, 2021-09-24, 17:31
  - 50 old army - Alcorn, 2021-09-24, 16:47

No bear- sprained ankle - Alcorn, 2021-09-24, 14:31
- That’s awful…hope you had fun at any rate. (nm) - Drdougrx, 2021-09-25, 05:24
- I’m sure you had fun besides spraining your ankle. - Sid R, 2021-09-24, 16:52
- Sorry to hear that. Heal fast! (nm) - Darryl T., 2021-09-24, 15:26
  - as long as your safe and sound..... (nm) - james, 2021-09-24, 18:32

Anyone have a source for 327 or 32 h&r brass - ChrisG, 2021-09-24, 07:17
- 327 brass - Greg, 2021-09-24, 16:09
  - Just 50 or 100 would probably do for a long - ChrisG, 2021-09-25, 08:28
- I placed a backorder for 327 with Starline - AmBraCol, 2021-09-24, 09:34
- Freedom Arms shows 327 in stock (nm) - MARK SHICK, 2021-09-24, 08:23
  - Where do they have brass on their webpage? - AmBraCol, 2021-09-24, 09:32
    - Here's the link - Mark Shick, 2021-09-24, 10:37
      - Is there a hazmat fee on primed brass? (nm) - ChrisG, 2021-09-25, 08:25
      - Thanks! (note to self... scroll further) - AmBraCol, 2021-09-24, 17:24
      - They only carry 500WE and 327Fed (nm) - Mark Shick, 2021-09-24, 10:40

Taylor 1911 - Joe, 2021-09-23, 14:22
- TAYLOR/CFA 1911s - JT, 2021-09-23, 15:37
  - Thank you (nm) - Joe, 2021-09-24, 11:49

It’s been a while since I’ve bought a gun with no purpose - WB, 2021-09-22, 18:05
- Fun is the best purpose I've found! (nm) - ChrisG, 2021-09-25, 08:29
- THEY HAVE A SERIOUS SIDE BUT - JT, 2021-09-22, 19:43
- I have a few with the soul purpose is to soot it. (nm) - Sid R, 2021-09-22, 19:24
  - BEEN SHOOTIN' A LOT OF - JT, 2021-09-22, 19:44
    - Does the 1860 Army have a different grip shape than the - WB, 2021-09-22, 22:23
      - NORMAL 1851 SHAPE IS - JT, 2021-09-23, 05:37

6.5 GNR - Ronnie P, 2021-09-22, 11:29
- There are some other “wildcat” 6.5 on the .30-30 - WB, 2021-09-22, 12:48
  - WB - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-22, 14:07
    - Just chucked them in the lathe, turned rims till - WB, 2021-09-22, 16:05
      - KINDA FIGURED THAT - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-22, 16:26
        
        SETUP IS WHAT I MEANT - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-22, 16:28
        
        I figured a method on the chuck depth - WB, 2021-09-22, 17:44
        
        MY METHOD - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-23, 04:19
        
        It took me a while to understand I was not - WB, 2021-09-23, 07:56
        
        I CANT SEE IT ANY OTHER WAY - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-23, 08:24
      - I made up about 40. 20 fir 6.5 Merrill - WB, 2021-09-22, 16:11

Gary, from the post below, a quick question - TM, 2021-09-22, 10:25
- Just have Gary fit a 5 shot cylinder to your - jthomson, 2021-09-22, 21:24
- FOR WHAT IT IS WORTH - JT, 2021-09-22, 11:05
  - If the Ruger blew and the Smith - TM, 2021-09-22, 14:33
    - IT AIN'T NECESSARILY SO (nm) - JT, 2021-09-22, 16:47
  - To quote Mr. JT. The Smith is a thoroughbred, the Ruger is a - SPB, 2021-09-22, 12:49
    - NOT CERTAIN BUT - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-22, 14:01
      - ruger - Okie, 2021-09-23, 13:33

Need some help. Contender barrel locking bolt? - John W, 2021-09-22, 07:58
- E A Brown sells them also (nm) - Tom S, 2021-09-22, 14:52
- Ebay has them if nobody here has any. (nm) - Sean Harper, 2021-09-22, 08:03
  - Just did so. Thank you. - John W, 2021-09-22, 09:06

Africa - Robt, 2021-09-21, 18:09
- Amen have a great time (nm) - Lynn, 2021-09-23, 16:39
- I prayfor safety and a memorable experience. - WB, 2021-09-22, 07:40
- Safe travels and hunting ! (nm) - Charlie Herf, 2021-09-22, 06:15
  - Have a safe trip and great hunt! (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-23, 03:55

this is good - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-21, 13:17
- "Get Some!" "Get Some!" (nm) - GregG, 2021-09-21, 15:41
- SHE IS SO COOL (nm) - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-21, 14:31

Another new beauty just finished - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-20, 17:38
- Gary, do you still - TM, 2021-09-21, 12:42
  - absolutely. But that depends upon the load and the person - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-21, 13:49
    - 44 mag? No problem in NH. For everything. (nm) - BlackPete, 2021-09-21, 15:15
    - OK, does the SBH - TM, 2021-09-21, 15:11
- That's nice! (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-20, 18:19
- I'm looking for a donor to get one of those in 45. (nm) - Grover Sr, 2021-09-20, 18:06
- That’s a PPP if i’ve ever seen one. (nm) - Patrick McCann, 2021-09-20, 17:41
  - yep, that's what we designed it for (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-20, 17:54
    - the new 44 is sold (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-21, 15:34

On my way to second covid test today - MTM, 2021-09-20, 13:03
- Both tests came back negative. (nm) - MTM, 2021-09-21, 12:34
- I just had mine a few minutes ago. I don't think - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-20, 13:20
  - Nick and I had tests at 730am, results back 130pm. All good (nm) - Erik Stenberg, 2021-09-20, 16:08
  - I got two test this morning. (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-20, 14:16
    - just got my second test. Hopefully one will get back in time (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-20, 15:40
      - here all the testing centers are saying 24 hours (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-20, 16:46
        
        Got my results back. All good. C U all Wednesday (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-20, 19:06
        
        got one of my tests back...negative..I'm - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-21, 14:08
        
        HAPPY TRAILS (nm) - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-21, 14:27

Any word on the fate of T/C ?? - Dav H., 2021-09-20, 12:21
- probably way too early. S&W let them go way down - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-20, 13:22

Sierra silhouette 44 mag - tsali, 2021-09-20, 11:50
- I afraid to say this but, the Smith 69 is my favorite - Darryl T., 2021-09-20, 13:25
- I have used pretty much nothing but silhouette - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-20, 13:18
- Hard to go wrong with Unique or 296 - Dave H., 2021-09-20, 12:20

429 GNR - Michael, 2021-09-20, 10:41
- I’ve used CCI SP magnum and Rem. #7-1/2 rifle - WB, 2021-09-20, 11:35
  - the Remington 5 1/2 is good too. That is the - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-20, 13:26
  - 429 GNR Marlin - Michael, 2021-09-20, 12:00
    - don't start loading until you get the gun back. - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-20, 13:37
      - 429 GNR marlin - Michael, 2021-09-21, 20:31

In researching the Cap & Ball guns and shooting - WB, 2021-09-20, 09:48
- BLACKIE HAS BEEN AROUND A LONG TIME. THE RELIABLE - JT, 2021-09-20, 13:54
- You made me look... - AmBraCol, 2021-09-20, 11:13
  - He does survival stuff too - steve todd, 2021-09-20, 12:06

Hello from Colorado! - Jim Taylor, 2021-09-20, 07:49
- glad you made it to Tedd's memorial - AlanT, 2021-09-20, 12:08
- Great video... - AmBraCol, 2021-09-20, 08:26

Benjamin, he’s a good boy. My youngest. - WB, 2021-09-19, 20:10
- THEY'RE TOTALLY ADDICTIVE - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-20, 07:27
  - It don’t take long to figure out all that stuff - WB, 2021-09-20, 07:39
    - WB did you get a Bear Creek 350 upper? (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-20, 08:05
      - I think so, I've used a half dozen of theirs - WB, 2021-09-20, 09:41
- You are a great dad! (nm) - Drdougrx, 2021-09-20, 06:39
  - Lol, I’m selfish. Making my own shooting buddies! (nm) - WB, 2021-09-20, 07:40

due to our hunt I am holding off the September Gun Notes - gary reeder, 2021-09-19, 18:56
- I NEED A GOOD PICTURE OF - JT, 2021-09-20, 07:12
  - Good Lord willing, but it will be a five gun. (nm) - Gary Reeder, 2021-09-20, 13:44
  - NOT ME - BUCKWHEAT, 2021-09-20, 07:22
    - Oh yeah! Some one needs to video the hunt! (nm) - Derek, 2021-09-20, 16:04
- Slow is smooth - smooth is fast. - GregG, 2021-09-19, 19:33
  - Gary, you and the others have a safe hunt. If it were me - Lymey, 2021-09-20, 12:47
  - I'll tell Alcorn you said that. he'll like that. (nm) - gary reeder, 2021-09-19, 20:53
- Safe trip and good hunting for all. Prayers sent, (nm) - Andy S, 2021-09-19, 19:01

pretty much ready for our Africa hunt next week. - gary reeder, 2021-09-19, 13:48
- Wish I could have gone with you guys. Would have loved to - Ronnie P, 2021-09-20, 14:06
- In college they told us on multiple choice tests - WB, 2021-09-19, 16:19
- Good luck! (nm) - Ronnie P, 2021-09-19, 15:20
- I know that feeling well. I just pulled - MTM, 2021-09-19, 14:59
  - my problem, if you wish to call it that, is I am - gary reeder, 2021-09-19, 16:40
    - So what the hell are House shoes? (nm) - Blake, 2021-09-19, 18:08
      - yankees call them house slippers. We southern - gary reeder, 2021-09-19, 18:34
        
        house shoes - gary reeder, 2021-09-19, 21:02
        
        I hear lonely deperate Women are attracted to- - Jeff Spencer, 2021-09-19, 23:05