So with all the stress that I/We have had lately let’s have a little fun! In a recent thread there was some Lonesome Dove quotes that some of us knew and were fun to read sooo…
Movie/Series quotes! Post them up and let see who is the first to know it! NO CHEATING! No going to google, if you know it you know it! And of you don’t know it but want to throw another quote up, throw it up! Let’s keep this going as I know we are all fans of great quotes!

I’ll start! “Two rifles, supplies for a...

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In spirit of which cartridge do you wish to bring back , I would take another twist on it .

And in this example I’m thinking about the big bore combo gun type , at an affordable level so there is more options around to be tried .

Like .500-12 Ga sbs combo , the 12 bore is 3 inch or similar , also made with Brenneke or Paradox as an option .

Lead free option also since the future is bleak for that kind of lead ammo

.400 3 inch also as a option. .470 and similar also...

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I’ve searched the forums. If I missed this subject, I do apologize.

Hunters I’ve spent a lot time of time with that have hunted Africa are unanimous. Waterbuck is not tasty meat, gorgeous trophy, but unpleasant fare at the table. Unanimous to a man. I could never get an accurate description of the flavor. Just revulsion.

Ok, I’m not soon hunting waterbuck. As an owner of an abattoir and custom processing plant (VERY SMALL) I’m thinking “ok, how is that possible?” I have some experience...

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Good day fellow hunters and firearm enthusiasts.
As the title suggests I am at the point of purchasing my first double and now I simply need to decide on a model.
I have decided on 450/400 NE 3 Inch as a caliber.

A bit of information on myself and the intended use of the rifle:

I am South African born, currently living in Australia. My wife and I return to South Africa once every 1.5 - 2 years to visit family and hunt, where the rifle will be used on large game and buffalo (Which I have...

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As someone who is still new to the whole world of big bores, the >0.500 stuff seems like the stuff of dreams, real exotic offerings akin to owning a Bentley or Lamborghini. The fact that they are typically chambered in rifles that cost more than new truck help lead credence to this assertion.

What does everything think of the really big stuff? (0.500 and greater). Which cartridges are you familiar with in this group? It appears that felt recoil is still drastically different from...

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