I’ve been weighing two of the absolute finest dangerous game bolt-actions on the market today. Both are phenomenal modern iterations of the Mauser 98 platform, but their engineering philosophies couldn't be more different. I put together this head-to-head comparison analyzing the subtle mechanics, wood value, barrel profiles, and magazine feeds of the commercial Heym Martini Express versus the Rigby Big Game series. I have enlisted the help of AI to produce this!

I’ve included a poll as...

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About this hour twenty-five years ago, I was at my desk in the Pentagon when my XO rushed in and suggested I come look at the news. At the time, I was a Major General and Chief of Legislative Liaison for the US Army. In those days we had a TV on CNN in the reception area of our offices. The first aircraft had just stuck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. I remember we were debating at the time whether it could have been an accident of some sort, but already the consensus was...

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First I'm off to the Gaza Provence of Mozambique for a 9 Day Safari.
- Buffalo, Eland, Pigs & others.
Then down to the Southeastern Cape of South Africa for a week to chase some of the Tiny Ten, Plains Game and Caracal.

I couldn't be more excited for this Safari!

Lots of stores and pictures to follow in September!

Just a few weeks away from first my Cape buffalo and Africa hunt in Zimbabwe with CMS. Can't believe it's almost here. I know I have to buy a couple of light safari outfits, long pants I guess and short sleeve shirts. I think camo is not allowed. Any particular online stores sell these? I looked at Cabela and didn't see much. Would appreciate any other items you guys would suggest that I need to take. I'm not taking a firearm and will be renting there. I did get Jim Green boots...

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Opening up a can of worms here, I know, but would like suggestions on how old this bull is. I don't know if it matters, but the spread is 38", free ranging.