Two aftermarket, one Blaser, all R8 standard contour, all low round count. If you’re interested in any barrels, I have ammo.

1. Texas Sporting Arms PROOF 7PRC, 20”, 8 twist. Threaded barrel 5/8-24 for brake or can. Shoots Federal 170 gr Terminal Ascent @ 2908 fps, Barnes 160 gr LRX @ 2932 fps. $1200.

2. Pale Horse Zero 280AI, 24”, 8.5 twist. No magazine insert (needs Blaser # 3 for .30-06). Shoots custom 143 gr Hammer Hunter @ 3055 fps, Federal 155 gr Terminal Ascent @ 2930 fps. $1200.

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I’ve tried the search feature and did not come up with much. Next July (2027) I was fortunate to be selected in the ticket ballot for The Open Championship which is being held at St. Andrews. We are going to a couple early practice rounds and the final round on Sunday so I have a couple days that I may be able to slip out and try to hunt a Roe deer or catch a salmon.

We will be staying near Balmoral Castle (I’d love to hunt THERE) in Ballistar.

Could anyone point me to an outfitter or...

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Strangely, this thread started with a spicy Italian meal resulting in a dream....I had decided to sear a sleeping lion on the rump with a red hot cattle brand and then seek shelter in my Landrover (which I don't have...) Of course the door wouldn't open. It was all Technicolor real when my wife poked me for running in place under the covers. OK, I would never do that in waking hours!!

But it made me think of all the stupid, risky Bubba moments I have engaged in...high speed conveyances of...

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I thought I'd create this thread because I'm a rank amateur in physical metals. I'd love to hear what others are doing and to learn from others experiences.

I've been divesting my GLD and SLV investments and buying physical metals proportionately, reinvesting my IRA and 401k in equities lately.

I've noticed there are deals out there to buy brilliant uncirculated Krugerrands for spot price, occasionally smaller denomination guilders etc for Spot. Today, there was a deal on brilliant...

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I have found I am addicted to Africa and have to have a yearly fix. After this past June trip with Tsala I said I was going to take a year off.
Well, month and a half later I have booked flights for May 2027. @HuntOften36 has his first trip to Africa with my Favorite outfitter in May, Bos en Dal Safaris and I will be tagging along doing a cull hunt. Looking to hunt a couple buff cows and whatever else gets in the way.
I guess I am a full addict. Already thinking of 2028