There's no doubt that Allen would want one of his favorite rifles enjoyed and cherished. I can only hope that someone as incredibly nice as Matt hunts with my beloved .280 Ackley after I'm gone. It would be great to know that the tradition is carried on.
Below is a photo of Allen. We were on a blacktail hunt above Fish Creek and I busted a huge-bodied buck in the worst possible place.
Hey, we grinned, got to work and manhandled the buck up the most horrible clearcut imaginable. Allen was a great guy to have along when the pack was BAD.
Godspeed, old friend, Godspeed
Steve
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