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Does the name Joe Balickie mean anything to you?
03 July 2020, 08:12
dogcatDoes the name Joe Balickie mean anything to you?
Anyone know about him?
George Casswell has one of his guns for sale.
In a word, legend. One of the masters.
03 July 2020, 08:39
458WinNice slim, superbly built rifles !
Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master guide
FAA Master pilot
NRA Benefactor
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 04 July 2020, 08:17
JmbrownIt means it’s one heck of a nice rifle! He did some really outstanding work. His rifles are generally very slim, well balanced and the stock work is second to none. I can’t speak for all of them because mine is the only one I’ve ever actually shot but it’s also extremely accurate. Here’s mine.
04 July 2020, 08:49
Alec TorresJoe was one of the earlier generation of gunmakers associated with the American Custom Gunmakers Guild. I met him through my Friend Gary Goudy. Joe's work is very good. Hard to go wrong with one of his rifles.
04 July 2020, 09:37
lindy2In addition, he was part of a series of gunsmithing videos. His topic, if I remember correctly, was checkering.
06 July 2020, 23:44
Dennis Earl SmithJoe is a true gentleman. I missed seeing him this last April at the Southern Side by Side. I guess I will have to call him now!
Dennis Earl Smith
Professional Member ACGG
Benefactor Life NRA
Life NAHC
I usually find something to nit pick about when someone posts a photo of their rifle. Not with this one. The only question I have about it concerns the caliber, which I hope is somewhere in the range of 7X57. That would make it absolutely perfect in my mind.
Congratulations on the ownership of such a fine example of the gunmaker's art!
07 July 2020, 03:45
Jmbrownquote:
Originally posted by xausa:
I usually find something to nit pick about when someone posts a photo of their rifle. Not with this one. The only question I have about it concerns the caliber, which I hope is somewhere in the range of 7X57. That would make it absolutely perfect in my mind.
Congratulations on the ownership of such a fine example of the gunmaker's art!
Thanks! It’s a 270.
07 July 2020, 23:46
nopride2quote:
Thanks! It’s a 270
Close enough.
Dave
08 July 2020, 04:31
Dennis Earl SmithI talked to Joe today. He is going to sell off the rest of his firearms. He has rifles and shotguns. His wife is not well and he is not going to hunt anymore. At 87 years young he feels that money raised would be better used to care for his wife. If you are in the market, PM me.
(After I talk to Joe about you and your name so he will answer the phone , I am out of the middle). These are not FIRE SALE items. Full Custom works. He also builds furniture which he is willing to part with. I have no listings or descriptions of anything yet. maybe in a day or 2. Just trying to help a friend. Joe is in charge here.
Dennis Earl Smith
Professional Member ACGG
Benefactor Life NRA
Life NAHC
08 July 2020, 09:12
CraftsmanI have his checkering video and his stock finishing videos. Excellent filming and very detailed.
Craftsman
10 July 2020, 10:54
AtkinsonNOt much left to say other than he has a good reputation both as a person and a gunmaker..I am 85 going on 86 and I sure understand his situation, Im getting there myself, its about time to turn loose some or all of the good stuff..
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
10 July 2020, 17:31
squeezenhopeThe time comes for all of us. I have a matching pair of custom pre-war Model 70's that I bought for a token from a friend when he was 82 years old. He sold down to one clunker rifle. I have had those rifles for almost 50 years myself and am now starting to consider what is their future.