An airgun discussion community moderated by the friends of Barnes Pneumatic http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/index.php Sun, 20 May 2012 01:44:02 -0500 Phorum 5.2.8 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15783#msg-15783 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15783#msg-15783
That's because they've seen it. They've seen it shoot. They've seen it print tiny, tiny little groups way out there. Seen it take a groundhog at 203 yards. Seen the owner like it so much, and feel it is accurate enough ... to put a $2,700 scope on it!!! Now that's quite a run of exposure. Everybody who's followed my work, knows this gun.

How about the ones that are under a bed somewhere, in the dark, in a case, surrounded by dust bunnies? Anybody familiar with those? I mean, except when I tested them, before I shipped them off into the black hole. (whistle) Had a friend tell me recently ... "your guns are bought by a bunch of collectors who are waiting for you to die". (stunned) Well, this one sure got used and enjoyed. I'm glad.

(tu) (tu) (tu)

Gary]]> barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Sat, 19 May 2012 21:03:04 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15782#msg-15782 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15782#msg-15782 barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Sat, 19 May 2012 20:54:01 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15781#msg-15781 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15781#msg-15781 Jerry Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Sat, 19 May 2012 10:25:07 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15780#msg-15780 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15780#msg-15780 hornblower Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Sat, 19 May 2012 08:02:37 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15778,15779#msg-15779 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15778,15779#msg-15779 We sincerely appreciate any well wishes. I'm intensely aware that many of you are waiting for work. By one measure, I'll
gain far mire work time if this low maintenance property pans out. It will be possible to test without mounting an expedition of provisions. That should turn 3/4 of a day into
Half an hour.
At any rate, I just wanted to say thank you. I'll do my best.
God Bless,
Gary]]> barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 22:31:33 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15778,15778#msg-15778 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15778,15778#msg-15778
The style of the house, it's architecture, geometry, size, height, and materials - have made it very difficult to acquire help. Most contractors can get all the work they want, of a type where they can send their "B Team" crews to do high margin jobs. They can replace all the rainspouting they want at eight feet of the ground. They don't have to pay insurance to have their men try to do the same work at 30 feet off the ground. Roofing at 45 feet? They don't need it. Jobs that require an experienced 50 year old to run a crew and problem solve? Don't need it. And so, I've been left to do the work myself. As you recall, I've had to just take a week here, or two there - and run a job that just could not wait another day. It's created a lifestyle of work in the shop, and work on the house, shop, or grounds. That's it. Work, then work, and on the weekends ... work. I was talking to a good friend tonight ... And the subject became the relaxing of maintenance - and the freeing up of time to do what we want. I said ... We don't even know what we'd want to do. All we do is work. Trying to finish one type ... So we can hurry to get to another kind. Never feeling like the particular brand of effort is the version of work that's most required. Getting burnt out on one work load to the point of going to work on another as a genuine break. Maddness.

Most of the house is rooms we walk thru to get somewhere else. And the steps never end. There are 33 steps from the patio to get to the third floor bedroom. Don't ask me how I know. Haha. The shop is the result of repairing the roof by adding a second story under the new shingles. The original building in the back of the house comprised a fine outhouse and storage shed. It got moved over to where the original garage sat under the weeping cherry tree. The buildings were grafted, and repaired into somewhat larger footprints. There were no zoning rulings to run afoul of back in those days here. And so, the shop today; is an eclectic compilation of right and left turns, steps and corners. I sometime catch a glimpse of myself turning a corner up in the distance ... down a hallway. I keep hearing "Hotel California" in the background .... Sortbof creeps me out .... (stunned) It's time to go.

But the question has been; how, where, when??? Mostly "where". We've looked all over. Made a few trips that were hard to afford, in order to check areas.]]> barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 22:21:21 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15777#msg-15777 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15777#msg-15777 By Golly.... that is beautiful. And more organized then my last fifty years. Good job! (tu)
On the way down the road .... might you have room for a lathe or two? :D
Gary]]> barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 20:21:46 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15776#msg-15776 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15776#msg-15776 (tu). I appreciate the patience and well wishes. (bowing)
Gary]]> barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 20:14:01 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15775#msg-15775 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15775#msg-15775 Gary]]> barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 20:08:30 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15774#msg-15774 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15774#msg-15774
You forgot to mention no state income tax. The panhandle is nice. My youngest goes to FSU and I like the area. It's still old Florida. Let me know when you have the house warming party, I'm sure I can make it up there and finally get my rifle out.

Keith]]> Keith Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 18:43:42 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15773#msg-15773 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15773#msg-15773 kurt wag Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 17:42:55 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15772#msg-15772 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15772#msg-15772 hornblower Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 17:07:49 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15771#msg-15771 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15771#msg-15771 hornblower Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 17:05:00 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15770#msg-15770 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15770,15770#msg-15770
That left me with a very high quality scope not mounted on a gun. Coincidentally, I had a good scope on the Woodsman in a custom mount but that scope had no mildots or convenient way to shoot at long range. I could dial the scope in at 100 yards but going to 200 required estimating drop as a percentage of the way down the reticle post. It worked, I got the groundhog at 200 that way but it was difficult and hard to repeat. That was a shame because the gun is exceptionally accurate. So, I decided to change the Woodsman set-up. Not an easy decision! I probably had two beers just sitting and looking at the gun before I took a wrench to the custom mount!

Knowing that the Nightforce was not suitable for hunting, I also bought a Nikon P-22 scope to use for closer range shooting and when the gun is configured as a .62 smoothbore.

All this stuff would not fit in the case I'd been using. The gun with the Nightforce mounted was just too tall and there was not enough room to store the scope off the gun with the P-22 mounted.

Time to go internet shopping! This was the easy part: Down in the Gear Shack section you can find the case I bought for the Prairie 3. That's what I wanted because the quality of that case is excellent and it's big enough hold the whole Woodsman kit. I went back to the same store to order the case in a different color and discovered that Pelican has bought Storm. Fortunately, they have yet to make any changes and I could get the exact same case I wanted.

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2 days after ordering it was here.

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The case is the same but the lable has changed.

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I got the gun where I wanted and started thinking about the location of the other items to go in.

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And there you have it!

Because I have more room now, not only can I get both scopes in but I can get all the other bits in that I don't want in a general gear bag. The case at the lower left has a couple hundred .32 slugs in it and the one at the upper right will end up with maybe a few dozen .62 slugs. Naturally, I have the .62 bolt in there for when the .32 barrel comes out (stores below the first layer of foam), all the wrenches to make changes or adjust things and also a cartridge holder. That copper tube can hold 4 pre-made shot shells. This gun does great work as a shotgun so having some cartridges ready to go makes sense. The ram rod for muzzle loading cartridges longer than the breech opening stores easily between foam layers.

I'm about ready to toss this in the back of the truck, head to Florida and go shooting at Gary's new range!]]> Jerry Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 17:02:59 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15769#msg-15769 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15769#msg-15769 The property looks Wonderful. Your Long term Diligence has paid off in Spades!. I am So Happy for you and Kelly to finally be able to Move on to what you want,where you want. I just got back from a 4 day Visit to the N.E. and Boy did it remind me of Why I Left! I DO NOT MISS IT at ALL. I hope the move goes smoothly for you. Remember to take some time once you get there to enjoy it. All the best

Rick G.]]> hornblower Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 16:57:49 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15768#msg-15768 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15768#msg-15768
YEAH RIGHT!!!! Haha. (laughing)

I haven't gone that far round the bend .... Haha. (hammered)]]> barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 16:32:08 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15767#msg-15767 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15767#msg-15767 barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 16:25:57 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15766#msg-15766 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15766#msg-15766 Jerry Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 15:52:31 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15765#msg-15765 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15765#msg-15765 Jerry Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 15:50:43 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15764#msg-15764 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15764#msg-15764
Beautiful piece of work! Photos here do not do it justice.

Thanx Gary! Getting mine framed then hanging it in the shop(art)]]> dan_house Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Fri, 18 May 2012 09:58:44 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15763#msg-15763 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15763#msg-15763

I've made a new sander that really helps with the concave surfaces. Of course, its hand held and controlled. After that, it's strap sanding by hand.



I also made another mount post to hold my wood vise. It allows a greater variety of holds to optimize my hand control.]]> barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 20:24:40 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15762#msg-15762 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15762#msg-15762 barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Thu, 17 May 2012 09:26:18 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15761#msg-15761 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15761#msg-15761 I'm not quite sure if I'll "need" that. But I did have that in my orig. Wish list. Haha. I wanted to need one. This place is blessing to be able to get it. I realize that, and I'm grateful. It does, however; fit into the grand overall plan of "downsizing and simplifying". It's not flashy or pretentious.
You know, as an artist ... my senses would run to stone and timber. Soaring ceilings and .... well ... All that stuff is very expensive and requires an ongoing maintenance program. Usually via a "staff" or a phone list of expert contractors. Or, one might be young, skilled, and try to "be the staff". Haha. Of course, reason must prevail if maturity is to take hold.
Story: I used to dearly love classic cars. There is a period of time ... an overlap period ... where a truly fine automobile with perhaps 125k miles on it - maybe 10 years old - can still run like new, can look nearly like new, and will have a feel of elegance to it. AND it may be purchased for about the same dollar figure as the most utilitarian of new car. Sit them side by side ... there's no contest. And, for the artistic soul ... one feeds the eye better. The trick is to know when to get out. The apple of your eye begins to "need" you more and more. And deeper and deeper investments must be made to continue. You get out (maybe you got another ten years and another 100k miles), but you have to "re-up". Sell the old one and find a newer old classic. The artist and romantic will be susceptible to hanging on too long. They fall in love with the old car and don't want to let go. Takes courage to let it go. Well, I got out of the old classic car cycle quite a while back. Decided not to stay too long, or to "re- up" again.
Well, that's where I am with a big old Victorian home I've worked on these last 32 years. The artist's soul and eye is very tempted. But that back room in my mind, tells me that; at this time in my life, I have to walk away. Have to make practical decisions. Don't stay too long, and don't buy yet another maintenance hog.
And so, you asked for my life history... correct? Haha. Right ... haha ... you got the play back of everything in my head. Let's see .... Golf cart sounds fun. Sure does. I know Kent's Bad Boy Buggy has been a good ride for him. Hummm ;)]]> barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 22:08:57 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15760#msg-15760 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15760#msg-15760 kurt wag Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 18:03:11 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15759#msg-15759 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15759#msg-15759
It's so exiting to see the whole project coming together and so close to be completed. As all the other Bisons, this one it’s a true classic. I really hope that Mr. Butler enjoys it.

Julio]]> Julio Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 11:37:11 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15758#msg-15758 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15758#msg-15758 I am sure it will be hectic for a while, but the place looks and sounds beautiful!]]> Scott Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Wed, 16 May 2012 07:27:10 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15757#msg-15757 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15748,15757#msg-15757 Gary]]> barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Tue, 15 May 2012 20:36:47 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15756#msg-15756 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15639,15756#msg-15756 So glad you got it and like it!!! I thought they were fun. And such a curious technique. I think you could do a wood piece, if don't correctly. I'll
Have to try it and see.
Better let the customer have this one. ;)
Glad you like it. Thanks for the comment Kurt.
Gary]]> barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Tue, 15 May 2012 19:02:58 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15755#msg-15755 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15755#msg-15755 barnespneumatic Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Tue, 15 May 2012 18:54:51 -0500 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15754#msg-15754 http://www.airgunrendezvous.com/rendezvous/read.php?2,15709,15754#msg-15754 florida Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum Tue, 15 May 2012 17:36:42 -0500