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Hey everybody,
Finally got the two longest days at work I've done in a while completed so I finally opened the crate that has been calling my name loudly and repeatedly for the last 48 hours or so. Took a few pics although my photography skills are low I believe you can see how it arrived.
Hey Gary I also slipped a pic or two of some racks that were taken right here around the house in past. Just to warm you up a bit and remind you that hunting season is just around the corner.



Gary really knows how to pack a rifle!!! The crate it arrived in was in perfect condition. I didn't count the screws holding the top down but I did notice that every one was evenly spaced with it's twin on the opposite side. The precision you get from Gary is definitely something he was born with!!!!!!!!!!!!



Here is my baby, finally opened for the world to see safely snuggled in its foam bed. She's laying there just begging to go hunting, hehehe



When you buy a Barnes you get a complete shooting package. Just some of the components that came with this rifle are shown here. The comlete package consisted of the rifle, a custom double cavity mold, with handles, bullet sizer, shotshell roller, and a bag of bullets complete with shotshells. A nice detail note on the rifle including fill pressure and tips on using your Barnes product.



Here she is, out of the box, this is a good size rifle but the balance is very nice. The stock and ergonomics are perfect. I can tell this rifle is going to be great off hand shooter. Which is perfect for Wiley and me. I shoot very little benched, about 98% of my shooting is done with a shooting stick or freehand.







Finally three pics of deer racks that were taken here on the place. The first is nice 9 pointer, second pic is a wide 8pt, and the last pic is a 15pt. non-typical. Hopefully we can add to Gary's wall if he makes it down.
More to come fellows, it's been raining cats and dogs here but I believe the worst is over. As usual Murphy's law showed his ugly head and my scope that was ordered the first of this week has not arrived yet. Don't worry though I have plenty of scopes and something is going on this baby tonight for some sighting in tomorrow if the weather breaks.
Great shooting system Gary, it just doesn't get any better than this in the airgun world.

I hope to be opening a package too.... eventually. contrats on your acquisition and please .... more pics
steve

Hi Joe,

If you are feeling happy now, wait till you shoot it. I hope that you enjoy your time with the Chameleon and please keep us posted.


Julio

Fine Barnes you have there Joe. It's my belief that Gary was born with the tenacity to perfect the skills for the precision. Having required the precision for so long in his work, I now don't believe he can do anything in an imprecise manner. As a matter of fact, I don't think he can standby as someone else does sloppy work. We Barnes owners are beneficiaries of his precision.

I bet your hunts this year will seem twice as fun shooting such a fine rifle.

Kent

Thanks guys, your right Kent we definitely benifit from his experience and abilities. Hunts this year are going to be exciting to say the least.
I've got the scope mounted and ready for tomorrow, I know it's going to be a good day. Here is another pic of the rifle with the scope mounted ready for tomorrow. Think I have figured it out.

Your new gun looks nice Joe, looking forward to seeing it in action. Danny.

Verrry nice! Why are you waiting? Don't you have big lights?

You need a pc of plywood with some antlers sawn into it out there! hhahaha

Gary

Hi Joe,

Great post. Like your house too. All the pics look real comfortable with nice tones and textures.

Those are some great racks. Save me one. hahah. A single point on one side would beat the Barnes record. However; I'd much prefer nailing up one of those like you show there.

I see you found some glass and mounts. That looks fine on there. Good scale. Bet it works.

Hi Kent. Hey - I've never been called Obsessive Compulsive in a nicer manner! hahaha. Yeah ... ya got me.

Thank you. I appreciate the fact that you notice the efforts.

Gary

Joe,

Bet you'll have a lot of fun with that.

We'll be waiting and watching.

Lon

Looking good Joe! Can't wait to see it in action...
Cheers
Neil