A sad day

[slowlearner]

It is with much dismay that I must announce the passing of a long time member of the Eastern region. Rob MacClennan was a friend to many , and a competitive shooter for many years. Rob produced some of the best barrels ever made, and was a helpful contributor to our sport in many ways. Benchrest as a whole is diminished. RIP

 

[zippy06]

RIP Rob.
We were just talking about Rob on Sunday..... At WWCCA.

 

[B_Rob85]

Man am I going to miss the time i got to spend chatting with Rob… outside of the Super 8 in Warrenton, MO while he smokes his 8th cigarette, or on the porch in Kane, late into the night. Actions, barrel making, bullets… religion, politics. I didn’t care what he was talking about, I enjoyed listening. Even if half of it went over my head. The man was so incredibly talented. I don’t think there was anything he couldn’t make if he wanted to.

We lost a great man. Rest in peace my friend.

 

[zippy06]

Man am I going to miss the time i got to spend chatting with Rob… outside of the Super 8 in Warrenton, MO while he smokes his 8th cigarette, or on the porch in Kane, late into the night. Actions, barrel making, bullets… religion, politics. I didn’t care what he was talking about, I enjoyed listening. Even if half of it went over my head. The man was so incredibly talented. I don’t think there was anything he couldn’t make if he wanted to.

We lost a great man. Rest in peace my friend.

Oh YEA! We used to have those conversations. Amazing stuff.....Back when I got in the game. Rob and Dave would be at most tournaments....

 

[Jeff Doucette]

Yep, I remember when I first got started I was shooting on a bench beside Robb, and I had fired a squib round, and Robb stopped his group and yelled at me over his shoulder "CHECK YOUR BARREL" then continued his group!!
He had heard it over all the others shooting on the relay, but just wanted to make sure my barrel was clear.
Class act!!

 

[John VM]

Rob, was extremely talented as a machinest. He made top barrels for years and made some actions for a while, as well as his main work of machining engine heads and blocks. He sure met some interesting people and had a lot of interesting stories about people in the racing and shooting industry. He was always a competitor with many trophies to show for it but he mostly shot BR because he felt the most at home when shooting with his BR buddies.
Sad to see another great BR competitor go.

 

[Nader]

In days of old at Canastota and Painted Post around campfires. At Camillus, loading in the indoor pistol range. At Holton under the back shed roof. On the back porch behind the barn at Kelbly's and in the archery barn at Kane there was always Rob and the Canadians. I loved all those guys and couldn't wait to set up next to them. If I would show up early I knew they would soon be piling out of Bill Mitchell's truck and the entertainment would commence. If I showed up late they would save me a spot and wave me over. The good times consumed you in those days and you returned home renewed, refreshed and ready to go back to your regular job the following week.
I will miss Rob a lot. He was the guy, that if you had a question about machining, or tooling or cutting fluid or barrel making or anything technical you could ask him and get a comprehensive answer, whether you could follow along or not. He loved shooting and was a great shooter when he would put his mind to it. He would encourage all those around him to shoot their best game and finish at the top.
If the Benchrest Hall of Fame was more than a tally sheet from the Nationals, Rob MacLennon would be enshrined wearing a silk robe and laurel wreath. We will all miss you Rob, you have left an indelible mark on all of us.