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Ruger Mk77 RSM 416 Rigby

Well...I am not one to ever find good deals, but this purchase was definitely one of the better deals I've found. This gun is in immaculate condition. Was told its never been shot and believe it. Guy's grandad bought it years ago to go hunt in Africa and never made it over there. Its sat in a safe since being bought and his passing. Family finally decided to part ways with it.

Now I gotta figure out what scope I want to put on it. I have plenty of time though, wont be going back to Africa...

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What did you do with your Cape buffalo skin?

I’m probably getting ahead of myself, as there is no Buffalo in the salt yet, but if all goes well there will be one in July.

I will definitely get a euro skull mount done (it’s my personal preference) and I’m wondering what I should do with the skin?

I think the one “must do” is a Buffalo skin rifle bag- but that should leave a fair amount of leather left over? What did you all do?

I’m weighing up rifle slings, key chains etc? I’d love to see pics if you’ve got em?

Politics

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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Elephant Tails & Hides

First, there is so much talk about cutting off elephant tails, but what is done with them after being cut off?

Next, is it possible to tan a whole flat hide with the tail and trunk included? That seems like an impressive hide for display. I really enjoy tanned hides to feel the differences in hair and also have perspective on the size of an animal. A Scimitar Horned Oryx hide is my favorite of all of my taxidermy items, just because the hair is so interesting. It is like small hollow...

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