A car or truck is a necessity, but it can also be so rewarding. Perhaps this is because of it's capability that never ceases to amaze you, maybe the sheer quality of what you are driving. Or maybe just because it brings a smile to your face every time you get behind the wheel. So which is it for you and why?
I'll start this one off - it is easy - my little Land Rover Series 1! It is so capable, so adequate for it's intended task, so functional and practical. It is tiny, but it seats seven...

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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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My1930 Westley Richards .318 Accelerated Express, serial number 42223.

In my humble opinion this is the kind of rifle that stops a true sporting-arms enthusiast in his tracks. Still in its original condition, it carries the unmistakable elegance of classic Birmingham craftsmanship—clean lines, honest patina, and that quiet authority only an unmolested Westley can project. The rifle retains its original Westley Richards quick-detach bases, perfectly paired with its original serial number...

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Am sort of conflicted here, have a beautiful Holland Royal 500-450 Nitro with 26" barrels that swings like a bird gun, have also worked up a beautifully regulating load with 450gr Northfork flat nosed solids at 2210 fps over H-4831, the rifle is a spitting image of TR's rifle he used on the Smithsonian year long Safari, it's also just a couple serial numbers off his rifle.
The other choice is a mighty V\C boxlock 577 Nitro, also with 26" barrels, it's load with the 750gr Barnes banded flat...

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What follows is an account with a hunt with Elephant Trails Safaris and their PH Shingi. I learned about this hunt from the BookYourHunt website. There had been a positive article from someone who hunted with them during October 2024. But things changed sometime from year to year, which I was about to find out the hard way. Let me emphasize I don’t blame BookYourHunt for any of what transpired; they responded quickly and professionally when I told them about my experience, and pulled this...

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