Out checkin' the water hole in the backyard.hahahha

TR never looked so good.

Ready for a javelina or house cat charge! You can't be too safe.

Awesome!

Nice boots.

All dressed up and no place to go............

Dashing example of the proper backyard checking kit.

Right out of Jumanji!

I too like the boots. Please tell us about them.

A serious question--tell me about the boots.
Cal

Absolutely awsome

Ready to shoot the neighbours dog [which wont stop bloody barking ]please go ahead !!!!!!!!

That rifle looks as if it has not fired a round or been through anything.

Those boots are cool. I don't know what you're doing but by golly you look good doin' it!!! I just love retro stuff!

We are "all dressed up" for a big bore shoot in Phoenix tomorrow. Paper lions, buff on a grocery cart, pop up elephants et all. hahahah The boots came off the US Ebay, made for a guy many years ago, had em soled and heeled and put some insoles. B's boots below are Wolverine.

Yea, Shootandweigh this is my new Searcy Ya said was stocked wrong and some other drivel. It has had 240 rounds thru it in the last month, load work and getting used to double triggers ect. It has only been used for shootin'.

Begs the question, for another post. How many of us buy a double just to have one, not a collector piece a shooter? I now have 2. They will be shot regularly not on a range, just out in the Veld. My index of suspicion is there are many of us old hunters (my first big game in 1963) who now have the funds for one but not the health or desire to "take them somewhere", whatever others definition of "somewhere" may be.

That's a good question scut. I have two also. One sees use every year and the other has become more of a safe queen...mostly because I prefer one over the other. My preference of the two is the German double in 43 Mauser. It also sees an occasional safari thru my Ozark woods for a 'rock killin'. My 'veld' is out the back door during deer season or for the occasional hog.

I assume that's Momma....she looks sharp too!!! Cool stuff!

Oh my! Makes my safari duds look quite tired in comparison!

240 rds in one month-I wish I could do that.

I have a place on BLM land close ta home and I shoot there couple a times a week. I reload on the off days hahaha

I was thinking about how much recoil I can tolerate before the headaches and what else.I have been in the rink with my Lotts too many times.

I have been workin' on the "light" loads Butch recommended as well as the full patch. Some from the standing rest with a sissy pad but most walk, mount, shoot stuff. Nice to have a outdoor area with a good close mountain backdrop to practice my walk and shoot.

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My index of suspicion is there are many of us old hunters (my first big game in 1963) who now have the funds for one but not the health

My problem is exactly the opposite; perfect health, imperfect resources to use all these double rifles I have, for the purpose for which I got them. No, I can't part with any to pay for hunts so don't go there.

Holy cow GungaDin,I would so enjoy going on safari with you & the dear lady,you got style my man,bloody awesome you made my day

You and your lovely wife, get my vote for best dressed couple on AR!!


You and Will must have the same tailor...

Rich
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Scutulatus,

You are definitely ready for the Vintagers Cup Side-by-Side Championships. I need to make it a point to try to make the Vintagers this year.

http://vintagers.org/

Scutulatus:
Great pics of you and your lady. I love the look and would vote for you two for President and VP. You could modify the elephant symbol and change the party to the elephant hunting party!
Now, again, tell me of the boots. I love them and would like to buy a pair.
Cal

Cal, if you use those boots on a hunt, by the time you get them laced up, it's almost time for lunch! :-)

Great job Scutulatus
Your living the dream !!

Nice 470 ! coloured cased too MMMMM looks more like a 500 !

Cal I believe if you get out your Googler and Google up Full Lace Riding Boots you will find what you are looking for. If you want something for your neck of the woods check out Schnee's 16" pack boots...

Looking good!

It's as if the comment "the gun hasn't had a round through it" was directed at me.
I received my 470 Searcy Classic in 2011 and due to medical problems, have never fired a single shot. It took almost a year to be completed, and in anticipation of its arrival, I even bought a full complement of items for reloading.
I tried to convince my boys to use it but they have no interest.

Love the photos!!!!! Thank you for sharing them!

With those boots,there would be no need for gaiters,anybody know of any boots like that in which you can walk for a few miles without loosing yer feet?

Look similar to White's Packers. I have never owned a pair of White's but people that have swear they are the most comfortable boots they own.

Bob

For anyone to say "I know how you feel" is always a load of crap!. All I can say is "The world was made round so we can not see too far dawn the road.

For those interested--
I doubt there are any period lace up boots that we today would consider comfortable for field use, most modern lace ups are made for loggers and pole climbing and are way heavy and $$$$$. Mine were supposedly custom made years ago, I bought used of Ebay. What Price Glory has lace up identical to mine and another style of cavalry that have had good reviews. They also have WWI uniform stuff that is well made, not costume grade, fits the bill for the TR or Out O Africa look.

How about your cartridge belt, please?

Here is his info on the cartridge belts and slides

Hello Everybody,
I am the guy that makes the slides, drops and belts of cotton web. sorry for the delay in getting back to some of you, but had all of the grand sons together for a firewood cutting day, and was out of the shop ----
Any way thanks for all of the good comments on my work !!
My contact email is tommymaker@yahoo.com . Please be patient if you don't get a reply right away---I am a one man shop, and sometimes life gets in the way of email.
As to ebay, I also don't like them much, but can't seem to get shooting folks to get my stuff from gun broker. Been trying to get a web-site up but am not all that savy about the tech stuff.
Any way, thanks for all of the kind words !
Tommymaker

Those web cartridge holders have all the characteristics I like to see in a cartridge holder. Very similar to my WR culling belt except for the number of rounds.

465H&H