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I didn't know quite where to post this..........
Walt Berger passed away yesterday, he was a good man and a giant in the industry
he will be missed RIP Walt
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Am very sorry to hear that. Walt was both a great AND good man. I got to know him on a "field test" trip to New Zealand in 2007, when he was still undecided on whether to market Berger VLDs as hunting bullets. Not only got to tour the factory (then still in Arizona) with him, where he explained all sorts of technical stuff, but alao sat next to him on the 12-hour flight to NZ, where we talked even more. Was also alongside Walt when he killed a HUGE red stag with his pre-'64 Model 70 .257 Robert with one 115-grain Berger VLD. Eileen was on the same hunt, and loved Walt. The world is lessened by his passing.
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Condolences to Family & Friends
Jerry
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Speed is Trajectory's Friend !!
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Godspeed, Walt. A thought and prayer for those left behind.
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
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I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first
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Great guy and a life well lived. Met him several years ago at the Berger SWN. Good man
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Rest In Peace Walt.
Always a standup gentleman. Any time I had a question when e-mailing him I always received an answer to my question.
I'm with 10at6 He was a good man.
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“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck
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DANG !!
He had RIGHTS to be proud (in a good sense)
Jerry
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RIP Mr Berger.
You had a lasting impact on the bullet industry.
Dyin' ain't much of a livin' boy - Josey Wales
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I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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Condolences to the family. Death is a very sad occasion but, remember the soul lives forever. That is why it is so important to seek Jesus while He may be found. And gentlemen, the time to do that is very short, it's winding up very fast!
Shew me thy ways, O LORD: teach me thy paths.
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RIP sir, he may be gone, but his bullets are everywhere. They are the most accurate I’ve shot, always got a reply when I had a question. That’s a heck of a red stag!
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Yes, Quite a legacy he's left us, Thank You Mr. Berger! Shows what real devotion to the craft can achieve.
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RIP Mr Berger.....you have left your mark on millions of shooters.....
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Did not know him,but he made some great bullets.RIP
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Advanced the art for all of us, and that's quite a legacy. Thank you, Walt.
Up hills slow,
Down hills fast
Tonnage first and
Safety last.
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Advanced the art for all of us, and that's quite a legacy. Thank you, Walt. Yep, and her personally used/tested all his own bullets, whether on targets or game. That's why Walt went to New Zealand, to make sure the reports from many hunters about the effectiveness on his VLDs on big game were true. He was a perfectionist, as many successful people are--especially in the shooting world.
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Nice man, that's for sure. I talked to him, on the phone. I was all ears!
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