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Cooper on the 25 acp--
"Do not carry a 25 acp, but if you must, do not load it.
You may shoot someone and it make him angry and he will do you bodily harm"
Not a one liner but---

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Originally Posted by Mule Deer
fluffy,

Mudhen is correct: The money-owing line is by Ruark, not Capstick--but just about everything written about Cape buffalo since has quoted or stolen the line, to the point where it almost HAS to be used, even though it's become something of a cliche.

It's something like writing about the 7x57 without mentioning Bell and his elephants: If you don't, some reader will feel compelled to "correct" your apparent ignorance, so it has to be thrown in there.


having read most of Capstick,and almost no Ruark,I will stand corrected.

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Magazine writers have been replaced by you and I on the internet.

I don't read or subscribe to hobby magazines anymore. It's far more interesting to read and write active information on the internet web.

For findng out a topic on forums use the search engine.

www.Boardreader.com

Another topic here is on lightweight rifles. Here is a link to a discussion:

Lightweight rifles

We don't need to buy a magazine when we can search out an answer instantly and free here on the net.


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Though also not a true one-liner, I always enjoyed Finn Aagaard describing his experiences with guiding hunters in Africa who didn't get a knock-down with their first shot. "In my typical fashion, I managed to put a bullet into the buffalo's hind end as he disappeared into the brush," or something on that order. I always think that Mr. Aagaard had perfected that shot during his guiding years!

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"A great many good fellows are comforted by and have a touching faith in tables and charts which optimistically guarantee to reduce caliber killing efficiency to a mathematical formula. There is nothing much wrong with this,as long as it is not taken too seriously and is seen i proper perspective,which is, home entertainment value..."

Not a one liner...but I still chuckle when I read it.




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Finn Aagaard had a way with words, indeed. Soft spoken (and written) but you never doubted what he meant to say!

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Bob Bell on Fishing.

Fish is a four letter word.

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Masaad Ayoob on the .25acp...


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"Elmer just seems to naturally prefer rifles upon which wheels would be most appropriate "
Wally Taber discussing Elmer Keiths penchant for heavy, powerful rifles.

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Mule Deer in an article a few months ago. Going from memory here so it's not word for word. The internet - home of those who don't know much and aren't afraid to go public.


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Originally Posted by moosemike
"Elmer just seems to naturally prefer rifles upon which wheels would be most appropriate "
Wally Taber discussing Elmer Keiths penchant for heavy, powerful rifles.


Wally Taber - forgot about him. We used to see him whenever he came through town. He used to have color films but no sound - and he stood on stage and narrated usually with some form of predator call squawking at 100 db.


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My Great Grandfather went to one of Wally's lectures in the mid 50's and bought his books. I still have them.

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Originally Posted by ingwe
I give Ruark lots of credit for lots of things. Capstick.....not so much.


Now, that is quotable! grin

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Jeff Cooper on the 1911

The 1911 pistol remains the service pistol of choice in the eyes of those who understand the problem. Back when we audited the FBI academy in 1947, I was told that I ought not to use my pistol in their training program because it was not fair. Maybe the first thing one should demand of his sidearm is that it be unfair.


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Paraphrased from one of John Barsness's articles that was published in early 2004-

"...money is a flat rifle looking for a third dimension."


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Originally Posted by fluffy
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having read most of Capstick,and almost no Ruark,I will stand corrected.


I can't even begin to tell you how badly you need to correct that.


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Originally Posted by Savage_99
Magazine writers have been replaced by you and I on the internet.


Hardly. With respect to some of the "you's" on here, their internet ramblings are worth reading. With respect to yours, not so much.



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Originally Posted by Savage_99
Magazine writers have been replaced by you and I on the internet...


There is still a place for those who use subject and object pronouns correctly.


Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.

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It always astonishes me when Savage 99 says he learned something on the Internet, and astonishes me even more when he believes he's taught somebody anything.

Depending totally on the Internet for information (especial "instant" information) can also be a problem.


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Originally Posted by 300_savage
Though also not a true one-liner, I always enjoyed Finn Aagaard describing his experiences with guiding hunters in Africa who didn't get a knock-down with their first shot. "In my typical fashion, I managed to put a bullet into the buffalo's hind end as he disappeared into the brush," or something on that order. I always think that Mr. Aagaard had perfected that shot during his guiding years!


You are correct that Finn had that shot perfected. He was accompaning a friend on a bear hunt with me and when the hunter wounded a bear and as it headed toward the nearest pucker brush Finn broke it's pelvis and anchored it so the hunter could finish it off.


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