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He was the impetus to my acquiring a AYA 28, though the more pedestrian but still classy 4/53, not the much dressier, side lock No. 2.

Johnny Buffalo was the first gunny writer who introduced me to Terry Wieland.

It's pretty easy for a seasoned hunter to smell bullshit and Terry had not a whiff of a stink

Over the years since, I have totally enjoyed Terry Wieland's articles in Gray's Sporting Journal and in a few other publications

(I long ago cancelled my subscriptions to Wolfe Publications ... since they were trying to screw-over my buddy Johnny Buffalo and it pissed me off).

Anyway, Terry Wieland is the real deal ... a hunter and a stone killer ... and a true lover of all things gunny.

God Bless,

Steve

Terry hunted deer and antelope with us several times in the '90s. At one point I skipped school for a couple days to go bird hunting with him and a friend when they brought dogs, and Wieland did an article in Gray's about the hunt.

I forget what he used for a shotgun but I do recall it was much nicer than mine! I recall him bringing a Dakota Model 10 on a big game hunt. Anyway, I got along with Wieland just fine, but he was pretty full of himself.

If you're interested in African history, and Robt Ruark in particular, I highly recommend "A View From a Tall Hill".

Do you recall what round that Dakota 10 was chambered for? Terry evidently likes that gun.

See the link I posted on the Dakota 10, .250-3000 James Flynn built for him.

DF

He is not the only gunwriter that has suffered from that malady.

Those are nice. I had a Garbi, very nice, but I couldn’t hit very well with it. Something about the way it fit. So, I traded it.

Those Spanish guns are a lot of quality for what they cost. Prices do seem to be catching up

DF

He's typical as a gun writer...closed minded pushing what he gets for FREE on his FREE HUNTS....quit my subscriptions of Rifle and Handloader mainly because of him...

Perhaps the other side of the bed would be an option for arising tomorrow.

I hold Wieland in high regard from what I've read of his work and accounts of those who actually know him.

He puts a lot of effort and research in his work. And, he's a skilled writer.

Can't fault that. Or shouldn't fault that, IMO.

Being self assured isn't a bad thing, especially if one can back it up.

DF

Agreed. I know many people like that, but still get along well with them because they treat others well.

coyotewacker,

Dunno what Terry has spent on hunts and guns over the years, but know that my wife and I have spent close to $100,000 on hunts alone, and probably more on guns.

As has been mentioned by others his writing is top notch. I especially like his book on dangerous game rifles and have referred to it often as i plan my first safari. His book on Robert Ruark as also mentioned is good.

I have always admired his writing. I may not always agree with him, but we both come at most subjects from a different set of experiences and different points of view.

Yeah John, but we all KNOW you get your hunting clothes and ammo for free!

Geno

PS, maybe all those nice scopes and binocs you write about too.

I don't recall. It wasn't the rifle from the article, as Weiland mentions he had that rifle put together in 2007, and this hunt was in the Early to Mid-90s.

I had concluded they were different guns. Was wondering if that one was .250-3000, also.

DF

Terry Wieland is an excellent writer and I've read his works for years. The three finest writers (in my opinion) are Terry Wieland, John Barsness and Mike Venturino; I enjoy their writing and learn from their experiences.

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Well played.

IIRC, I saw that gun for sale; I think it was at Puglisi Gun Emporium http://puglisiguns.cloudapp.net .

I can see Terry commissioning such a gun, using it, writing about it, moving it to fund another project. Seems they were asking around $15K or so, which isn't unreasonable for such a piece. I don't see it listed, assume they sold it.

DF