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What a terrible shame. When I first met Walt I was impressed by how he took an interest in just everyone. He also had an enormous pile of candy on his loading benches that he handed out ad hoc to anyone passing by. Me included. And, by the end of the week I couldn’t believe it was all gone...

What terrible news to wake up to. I have been fortunate enough to shoot with Tom a few times. We first met at the Super Shoot some years back where he helped me out and last shot together at the Cactus this year where he helped me with all the stuff I had forgotten to bring from home! Both...

1st Tony Boyer 2nd Larry Scharnhorst 3rd Rex Reneau Sure Bart will post something here shortly with all the rest of the scores. Peter

Very sad news indeed. However, it is as this time we should remember not what we have lost instead giving thanks for what we had. The New Zealand Benchrest community send their condolences and prayers to the Hottenstein family at this very difficult time. Peter Haxell

No problem Jim.... if it doesn't work then my email is: phaxell@xtra.co.nz Cheers Peter

Benchrest isn't just a game now is it? Well done Wayne, That is great shooting. This win is the culmination of many years of dedication to the sport and will be remembered for a very long time. I am sure Pam, Tony & Faye are immensely proud of your achievement as are the rest of us. I only...

Many thanks Great shooting particularly to Gene Bukys. Fingers crossed the targets stand up to the test and are ratified as new world records. It really was something to witness. Congratulations. Congratulations also to the 12 people who made the US BR Teams and to all the alternates. My...

Back to the original observation Calvin, An interesting observation. However, perhaps a more pertinent and telling question might be.... how many of those BAT's in the Top 20 were shot "au natural" as opposed to "doctored" by the many competent gunsmiths around the country? Peter

Jeff, good shooting - are you shooting with or without the tuner? Peter

Thanks Tom Tom, That's a great offer. Many thanks. If you can email me that would be great. phaxell@xtra.co.nz Peter

Well that's unfortunate, I've already booked my flights... from New Zealand... for the week before that! Peter

Hi Bill, Many thanks for the offer. Your fellow Canucks got back to me just a bit before you and have very kindly offered me a Farley which will work just fine for what I need. Your willingness to help however is much appreciated. Look forward to meeting you at Chippewa or at the SS. Kind...

George & Vera, Much obliged. A Farley will be just awesome. I'll flick you an email to your home address too. Thanks again. Peter

Hi guys, I am coming over from New Zealand for the Supershoot and am going to shoot the Chippewa match on the 19th & 20th May. Coming from NZ I don't have sufficient luggage allowance to bring rests. Is there anyone out there willing to share their bench equipment with me please? Thanks in...

Hi Nic, I'm in Auckland and shoot a bit of BR with Smithy and the boys (and Sue). Let me know if you want to chat or catch up some time. Email is phaxell@xtra.co.nz Sure am looking foward to the Supershoot in a few weeks :-) Peter

Agree with Gerry Hi Fishbone. Common N133 loads in Benchrest rifles are about 29.2 - 29.8gn with a 65-68gn pill. At the last Supershoot I saw people trying to keep up with the speed of light by loading 30.4gn and I know some others who lobbed the bullet to the target by shooting 27.8gn or...

Don, Didn't realise that the length of cap screws are measured excluding the cap thus, the length of these screws are 5/8" and not 3/4". Been to all kinds of bolt shops over here and noone has anything in imperial sizing. Peter

Thanks for your help guys, I think I have this sorted now. Lee, I don't have any contact details for Gene sorry. Kinda hoped someone could help me out with that. Pete, sounds like a good idea but like you, not that keen in making mods to something which looks nice as it is. Thanks for the info...

Don Don Don Hey Don, I'm only shooting 30.4gn in this new barrel and can't get much more than that in the case - I think they are shrinking. You also got a hammer you can lend me? :-) My people tell me that those screws are 6-32 x 5/8". If you want to drop me a line: phaxell@xtra.co.nz is my...

Hi guys, I need some new base screws for a Buckys mount system. The heads on mine are getting a bit worn after a lot of use and I can't do them up too well. This has resulted in the scope slipping on the bases during firing which don't help with accuracy. If anyone has any they wouldn't mind...