During the discussion on another thread about game farming and Put and Take, it was pointed out that some hunter books repeated cheaper hunts in heavy managed areas or game farms, but complain that hunts in open wild areas of Africa are too expensive.

Should one prefer to hunt more often in Africa under not so dreamy conditions, or should one make for the same money only one expensive safari in a wild area of Africa once in lifetime?

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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Just received all my trophies back from Reflections of the Wild taxidermy in Oakland, Maryland. These are from my first ever African trip in June of 2024. I am SUPER happy with them. Incredible work!

I unexpectedly ended up with this in a trade. Many of you know I am left handed, so this will not be of much use to me. I don't know much about this rifle, but it came from an old man who doesn't appear to have fired it much (or at all, possibly) based on the look of the bolt. It does not look like it was well stored as there are a few scratches in the stock and one spot on the barrel with some light thinning of the bluing in places. All are pretty minor and I did my best to show them in the...

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All matching 1910 commercial type b
Stock shows it’s had a working life, adding tons of character. Bore is very good. Small amounts of wear to metal work, minor, but not ‘perfect’, as would be expected.

If you know your mausers, there’s not much to say really, it’s the holy grail.

Located in UK, but can be exported via agents at cost

Not really sure how to price this, finding one is a bit like hitting a gold ore these days.

Let’s say enquiries below £7,750 pounds sterling are welcome by...

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