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As a vet and a forum member I am honored to be part of this forum. I am sorry I did not see this sooner. Please keep me in mind for any other needs, I want to help! Thanks
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As a vet and a forum member I am honored to be part of this forum. I am sorry I did not see this sooner. Please keep me in mind for any other needs, I want to help! Thanks This will be a sticky soon I hope.... http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/6066355#Post6066355
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Jan 20, 2012 donations update:
I received 13 donations today, and one box of Barnes TSXs in 35 Cal...
1.Vacaville CA: $20 2. E Quogue: $20 3. Fairbanks AK: $20 4. Asbury NJ: $20 5. Franklin TN: $20 6. Burke TX: $20 7. New Plymouth ID: $20 8. Portland OR: $50 9. Curtis WA: $20 10 King City OR: $20 11. Sioux Falls SD: $20 12. Las Cruces NM: $20 13. Magnolia TX: $25.00
thanks for all those that have contributed... so far the contributions add up to $1070, plus a donation of a Rifle Scope, a Box of Barnes TSX bullets and a set of Lee Dies in 35 Whelen.
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More thanks to those who continue to contribute! I just got back from another convoy, this one was three days and I am beat! I spent about 40 hours in the driver's seat this time around. Not being able to move for that long is a bit painful for this 38-year-old. I got to push an Afghani tractor-trailer rig up over an icy pass though. (Literally - drove up, bumped his trailer and pushed for a couple of miles.) That at least made the trip interesting. Thanks again everyone, time for a shower and sleep!
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I can't believe that I missed this for almost a month.
Anyway, if it's not too late I would like to contribute. I have a check and a box of .35 bullets just waiting for a PM on where to send.
Glad to help. donsm70
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Gentlemen just send a PM to Seafire.
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Status:
Donations received today:
1. Marseille France: $60.00 2. Dro Valley AZ: $25.00 3. Menasha WI: $20.00 4. St. Louis, MO: $20.00 5. Elmira OR : $10.00 6. East Quogue, NY: $20.00 7. Corvallis, OR: $20.00 8. Palo Cedro, CA: $25.00 9. Omaha NE: $20.00
Total: $220.00
Project Status:
The rifle for Matt has been picked up today, a Marlin XL 7. We are on hold for the barrel for 30 days or so. Scope is in house.
Needed: Rings and Laminate Stock
Build is ready to move forward... soon as barrel shows up.
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Okay Gang...
here is the update on Veteran Candidate Number one: Matt
1. A new Marlin XL 7 is in hand. 2. in the hands of a gunsmith who is going to complete the project 3. Barrel is now being waited for 4. Scope Requested in now in hand. 5. Need to line up a set of rings, which I should get done today. 6. When entire project is done, the action and barrel will be cerekoted.
when Matt gets back from convoy duty, we have a few preference questions to ask him..so this one is now on the way to coming together. the pixy dusty is circulating.. to use a Disney metaphor.
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Okay, it's 1:36 AM. I just spent 19 hours on the road yesterday, and 16 today. Time for sleep. zzzzzzz....
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Hell Seafire, this is a great thing you've started. Send me a Pm with shipping address and I'll send you a box of Nosler 250 grain Partitions as my contribution. Tom.
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whats the deal with the second vet, what caliber does he want? Ive got some 30-06, 7-08, 300 rum stuff laying around, brass and such... sounds like matts rifle is well under way, just wondering bout the second fella
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whats the deal with the second vet, what caliber does he want? Ive got some 30-06, 7-08, 300 rum stuff laying around, brass and such... sounds like matts rifle is well under way, just wondering bout the second fella https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...serving_Forum_Member_and_Vet#Post6062986
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I kill chit. "The Heathens nest"
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I believe the caliber chosen for that one was 7X57. I need to PM Seafire again and get the address too...
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Okay, since last update, this week have received;
1. box of Nosler partitions from tjk.. Donations from:
1. S.G., Gainesville FL 2. AL Lake Elmo MN 3. "D.P", Colorado Springs CO 4. D.J. Green River WY..
thanks for the support.. according to PMs, there are still more expected to be received...
every thing but the work and waiting for the barrel should be done for Matt's gift of gratitude...
have some things in the Mill for Brent's Project...
rings and bases have been secured and should be on the way.. working on a couple of options on an action or might have something else, requiring less work in the long run..so that is still pending.. barrel is lined up if one is needed..
thanks to all who are supporting our 24 hour campfire presents for our 2 Vets...
oh and PS, a fellow Guard Member of Matt's is also donating a years membership to the local range up there in Wasilla...
"Minus the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the Country" Marion Barry, Mayor of Wash DC
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My thanks again to everyone, Looks like I'm going to have a near life-time supply of reloading components to go along with the rifle! And a range membership... Hooah! Thanks to all. This just keeps getting better.
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Well I don't know about a lifetime of reloading components... but you definitely will have enough to line up a couple of houses with a lifetime supply of bear skin rugs...
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Sounds good to me!!
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ya know... its not too late for a real bear hunters gun... in a 338/06...
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I might do that eventually. My affinity for the '06 may have me building a collection of rifles in all it's various off-spring calibers someday. The Whelen comes first though.
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