can reload them alright, but them dies are expensive, as well as the brass for them too.

I know know a fella who may have some 38-70 ammo he is tough to get caught up with but it's worth a shot.
That's one very nice rifle I'll bet it's a good shooting rifle as well, just think of the stories it could tell.
Buffalo Arms Co has loaded ammo for it at $85.00 per box .
Allan

My buddy came back for another visit

Came into his favourite hole.

He took a good look before diving in

But finally it was time to spa. I got some great video as well

Pretty cool to have a regular one that doesn't cause trouble.

AV - For the last decade this bear has just came in while we are gone. I enjoy sharing the land with it under those conditions. But all it would take is one bad day and either of us could end up dead. Here's hoping that never happens.

Allan, great tip on getting ammo. Unfortunately doubt they ship to Canada but I will source out here in Canada.

I thought about that after I wrote it I found some from the 1880's but they want $800.00 a box of 20 the friend of mine is out of the state so that was a dead end.
That is to nice of a rifle to not have shells for it .
As for the bear that's some very interesting behavior from it that I would have bet against and lost.
I'd take some plaster along on your next trip out and pour a form of one of its tracks for a center piece.
Allan

I would say 10 years is a pretty good track record. I certainly don't have that with my 2 legged neighbors.

I wish more bears were that respectful! That Winchester is a real prize Brian. A good friend has one of the better Winchester collections in Canada. Im sure yours would be very valuable.

Them low windows in your camp, how many times have you had bears go thru them?

Another great few days out at the lodge. My wife and I tidied up the place and are ready for guests. Usually the May long weekend around here is crap weather but not this time around +25 celsius / 77 degrees F.

My bear buddy came back again and actually Elite, I've never had one go into a cabin at this location.

I also saw a breeding pair on my way in




Saw a beautifully furred black bear but couldn't get a picture

A lot of bird action going on.

I built this bridge a few years back and have never liked it. We don't use it in winter or late summer so I kind of just put up with it, but it really took a kicking this winter. For some reason my guests don't like using it?

I went to work and in one day was able to do an upgrade. Very nice to cross now, especially right now in high water.

That's a nice bridge, looks time consuming.

I cut the 4 x 4's at home and drilled the ends. I cut the cables at home as well. The bridge took me 7 hours to pull the old panels off, tighten up the supports, and restring the new deck supports, and build handrail. But I was tired!