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The problem with the "real gunsmith" is, for some reason people think he has a clue, and he isn't in an old folks home. Guy is a moron. And there are probably people here who think you have one.
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I agree with the old guy FWIW.
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He's the Biden of Ballistics and AMAZINGLY Fhuqking CLUELESS. Hint.
Just sayin'..........
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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Randy has built three guns for me, and they all are beauties. He is talented. He is opinionated.
"The Democrat Party looks like Titanic survivors. Partying and celebrating one moment, and huddled in lifeboats freezing the next". Hatari 2017
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." Han Solo
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He's an AMAZINGLY fhuqking STUPID hack,who couldn't "make" a fhuqking Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich. Hint.
Just sayin'.............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I appreciate that Randy (and his wife) took the time to give us his views. His arguments were logical, such as using a large caliber DA revolver with a short barrel when being attacked by a bear. In such a scenario as he describes, it's only going to be by luck if you can place your shots perfectly - unless you're extremely proficient. Even if not all his points are agreed with, it is certainly worthwhile hearing his opinion and the reasons he put forth for those opinions. He seems to have a reasonable degree of experience on the topic. Criticizing him for taking his time to speak and his health issues is bad.
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He seems to have a reasonable degree of experience on the topic. Are you sure? Not all opinions are created equal. Always consider the source.
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I tend to agree with Stick and Jordan on this guy.
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I tend to agree with Stick and Jordan on this guy. Agree. He’s a fella that’s seemed to stop learning to me
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He seems to have a reasonable degree of experience on the topic. Are you sure? Not all opinions are created equal. Always consider the source. No, I'm not sure, and that is why I said he "seems". However, some of the things written by other posters on this thread who hold a contrary view "seem" less credible than him. What I like about what he says is the reasoning he gives for forming some of his views. Having shot a bear at very close range in Alaska, I tend more to lean towards Randy's opinion..but, I'm no expert on the matter as there are certainly others who have had multiple close range bear encounters.
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It was watching his videos which encouraged me to make a few of my own. I figured, I'm old, I'm confused, maybe that's the recipe for success. From this particular video, I can see that I talk too fast, and don't breathe enough. Also, I've been including too much gunsmithing content. Might should just pull up a chair and sit and talk some crap.
I was surprised to see this clip was less than 13 minutes long. It seemed like a lot more than that. GD
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It was watching his videos which encouraged me to make a few of my own. I figured, I'm old, I'm confused, maybe that's the recipe for success. From this particular video, I can see that I talk too fast, and don't breathe enough. Also, I've been including too much gunsmithing content. Might should just pull up a chair and sit and talk some crap.
I was surprised to see this clip was less than 13 minutes long. It seemed like a lot more than that. GD I'd pay for that content 
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The 308 is Great - The 270 is Plenty.
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It was watching his videos which encouraged me to make a few of my own. I figured, I'm old, I'm confused, maybe that's the recipe for success. From this particular video, I can see that I talk too fast, and don't breathe enough. Also, I've been including too much gunsmithing content. Might should just pull up a chair and sit and talk some crap.
I was surprised to see this clip was less than 13 minutes long. It seemed like a lot more than that. GD LOL, I think you've hit on his formula for success!!
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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I've met and talked with Randy several times. I find him knowledgeable and very opinionated. Even if he has never been chewed on by a bear he has decided what is a good griz handgun. He does that thru deductive reasoning, a thing that most under 35 don't have.
His labored breathing probably comes from living/filming at 7200'.
Some is Good---More is Better----Too Much is Just Right
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Nothing like deductive reasoning, instead of experience, to form an expert opinion.
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I only saw two Bears today. Hint.
Just sayin’……….
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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Nothing like deductive reasoning, instead of experience, to form an expert opinion. Do you know for a fact that he does not have any significant experience with bear encounters?
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Even if he has never been chewed on by a bear he has decided what is a good griz handgun. He does that thru deductive reasoning... Nothing like deductive reasoning, instead of experience, to form an expert opinion. Do you know for a fact that he does not have any significant experience with bear encounters? Nope. Just responding to Cowboybart's comment.
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Nothing like deductive reasoning, instead of experience, to form an expert opinion. That's right. From his video, I can deduce that since a 10 mm. is inadequate, no person knowledgeable about big bears would ever use a 9 mm. for defense.
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Nothing like deductive reasoning, instead of experience, to form an expert opinion. That's right. From his video, I can deduce that since a 10 mm. is inadequate, no person knowledgeable about big bears would ever use a 9 mm. for defense. That was my thought, too.
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