I’ve always enjoyed combining two hobbies - in this case, woodworking and hunting. Well, hunting is WAY beyond a hobby, but you get the idea. I recently received a sable mount from a hunt we did in the summer of 2024. The guys in Africa did a great job and it seemed appropriate to build something nice to support the prince of Africa.

Finding the right shape and style took a bit of thinking. I took inspiration from these two photos I stole from the internet:



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Tell me about African "Euro" mounts.

I would imagine they'd be back faster, and less expensive, and easier to ship.

First safari coming up and I need no more shoulder mounts, but Euros and tanned hides may still get done.

Hello. My Dad built this rifle for my Mom in the early 1970’s. Harry Lawson was the builder using this tiger stripe maple. Action is from a 1959 Sako L579 in 243 and I believe a Hart barrel. I don’t think it has 100 rounds thru it. Mom used it for antelope in Wyoming. $2000 plus shipping. Thank you for looking. Gary

Rolex has to be the stupidest, lamest company I've ever dealt with. I want a specific Rolex for the wife. The conversation has gone like this:

[Big Rolex dealer in Boston] "I can neither confirm nor deny that we have that particular watch in stock," [he actually said that] "You'll have to come to our store in Boston to see if we have it." [WTF? He knows I'm in Louisiana. Okay so I'll try a Rolex dealer in NOLA, one that is part of a network of stores] "Very nice watch. We...

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It is killing me not to be there. I know it isearly but 2 days are down already. Anyone have first impressions? Who booked with? Guns purchased?