Okay, been figuring this for awhile....


Will take nominations from GoodGuys by pm or posted here. A combat vet that could use and enjoy it. Maybe with a kid coming to age that has mentorship as appropriate? That'd be swell. Please, not for someone with a huge arsenal...

New Whittaker Ruger American 22-250 1 in 8". Cerakoted OD Green and/or Graphite Black if desired. 6X SWFA Mil/Mil that's been modified, chopped windage dial... SWFA rings. Co-sponsor welcome. Sling, knife, binoc package works if anyone wants to join in... Not for Christmas, by late January I am thinking, sorry but schedule is too uncertain. Ships from private party only, direct in MT or to FFL if interstate. Barrel length and LOP can be specified.

That's about it. Suggestions and GFYs welcome as always. No states exempted.

PM Sent.

Thank you. A strong candidate right off the bat.

MtnBoomer,
I can provide more military info, if you need or wish.

Another PM. I know far too many.

Right off the bat I said before, and asked if I could post this. In actual need for a hunting rifle....

Thank you Bill.

No sir. Thank YOU for doing this. I know dozens of deserving brothers, and you’ll MAJ no wrong decision helping any combat vet out, IMO.

YES, thank you MtnBoomer for doing a wonderful thing for someone who has served their Country.

Pretty much first come first served... I have decided to go with RPK's nomination Master Sgt. Jason.

If anyone wants in on this, let's get'r done. We'll be working out the details and post updates. Hoping Jason will get out there and have some fun.


Some predator calling gear would be a good supplement...

A Bump for a Great Project.... supporting and appreciating those that put it on the line to serve our nation.
Kudos to Boomer for making the effort...

Awesome Carl! Thanks for doing this, once again.

Seafire, thanks for the contribution and all you've done before.

hh, appreciate it.

Got a sling offer this morning. Great!

Shooting sticks, bipods, calls? Even though Virginia won't go 22-250 for deer, states nearby do... Game bags? Spare magazine? Lens caps?

TTT

Great to see! Happy to help out if you need anything.

I’d like to hear more about the modified windage dial. I generally like my SWFA 3-9x42, but length of the dials is not my favorite.

Great. What's a guy new to hunting in Virginia need besides a scoped rifle and sling? Predator call? Bipod? Pay for shipping? A stack of targets? A steel gong?

As a veteran myself, I just want to say thank you for doing this. That this is Awesome!

A place to hunt with a rifle... unfortunately I can’t help with that. Anybody know of any big farms in NoVA? I’m all ears.

He could use a bipod for the range? Pm me an address and I’ll ship it direct to you.

https://www.amazon.com/Harris-Engin...ative=165953&creativeASIN=B000JJGXAI

Far out! That'll be great for Jason! PM on the way.

Bipod has been ordered!

What kind of Predator call works back east?

TTT

PM sent re. binoculars

Mark

Most excellent Mark, thanks!

Bump for a good cause.

Pay It Forward

Anyone that mimics "swamp sounds" and "lock her up". Nice program by the way!

Maybe opossum distress? Or coon bleat? Woodchuck estrus?

GG bump!

Update 12/10/18


Due to the generous contributions of GoodGuys taylorce1 and Seafire I have been able to offer Master Sgt. Jason a choice of two rifles and he's chosen wisely. He'll now be receiving a rifle not only deer legal in Virginia, but, big game legal across the country! A RAR Predator AI 6.5 Creedmoor that's been the subject of some fun in the Classifieds for a while.... Awesome Guys!

Same Cerakote deal, we're going OD Green. Comes with a SWFA 6x42 MilQuad. Package includes contributions from others including a sling, 10x42 binocular, and a swivel Harris bipod!



Still working on details but would love to gather a bit more quality hunting kit for Jason.

Shipped! And we've just about pulled off a reloading kit too!

This is a wonderful thing.

Update: It came together about like this with big help from several folks on the 'Fire and RPK! Appreciate everyone's support here and by PM.

Rifle
Scope
Soft case
Rings
Sling
BiPod
Bins
Powder Measure
Trickler
FL + Seating die
Ram Prime
Lube kit
Scale
Press
Case mouth deburring tool
Cleaning Kit
Copper solvent
Bore Guide
Scope Cover
Crit'r Call standard
Game Bags
100 1X brass
166 140gr Bullets
1 pound RL17
300 fed 210s
Swede knife
Case trimmer
Calipers
Cartridge boxes 2)20 and 2)50 rnd
A few other things!
Wow! Jason is going to be hooked up!

Nice Boomer!

Hope we get some pictures.

RPK is in charge of that, well, him or his lovely wife... Got to learn more about Jason and when the MIL is gushing you know he's a GoodGuy! Also hoping for pictures.

Jason says thanks to all! Turned out to be a Christmas surprise after all! Been a pleasure to coordinate this.....

Good job Boomer!

Yeah, Carl.... many thanks!

Merry Christmas to you and your family and to Jason and his.

Incredible story and gesture, Boomer, and those who donated.

Guys, like I said, it was a pleasure. Been a joy getting to know Randy (RPK) and his wife Jodi, Jason's mom. Good folks all around! They're all together, along with Jason's wife, also a veteran, and their daughter for Christmas and reloading school. LOL

A bit more basic detail on SOME of Jason's service.
First deployment 2002 or 2003 - KUWAIT
2004-KOSOVO
2005-2006 BAGRAM and KANDAHAR AFGHANISTAN, Attached to the 10th Mountain Infantry Division
2007-SAUDI ARABIA
2009-2010- KUWAIT
He has also done a couple Presidential Security details, and has been to a couple "undisclosed locations".

Merry Christmas!

THIS. IS. FREAKING. AWESOME.

Well done, MtnBoomer!

Very cool!

Fresh in from Jason....




Gentlemen,

I wanted to thank you all for the Rifle, re-loading equipment, binoculars, etc. I love all of it and I’m excited about getting better at re-loading ammo. I’ve already reloaded about 100 rounds with my father-in-law. I’m learning a lot and still have a lot to learn.

I’m going to the range today and shoot the rifle with my daughter. Hunting season is over here in Virginia. However, I’m going to definitely get out later this year and put all these tools to work.

I’m very humbled by the generosity of you men.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Feel free to contact me anytime. My email is [REMOVED]

Very respectfully,

MSgt Jason [REMOVED]

If you need any help with reloading or generally setting things up I’m right down in Fredericksburg if you need anything. Great bunch of gear you got there! Happy shooting.

Cool. Very cool. If you care to make contact I will gladly make the connection.... His reloading mentor is several hundred miles away...