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Originally posted by Atkinson:
I have to add to the above post that through AR I have met some other fine friends as a result of hunting with Saeed, Horst and his lovely wife, the Vicents, and last but certainly not least Walter, who brings joy to everyone within gunshot range of him, truly a funny and bit hearted gentleman...well, most of the time!

I too was lucky enough to meet that crew. What a pleasure, yes even Walter.

I was referred here by a gun-maker friend of mine who visits often but never posts.

He said this was a great resource for information of all kinds on rifles, especially big bores, and African hunting.

He was right and I have been learning and sharing experiences with all of you wonderfully like-minded people ever since.

Nothing else on the 'net even comes close. Thanks, Saeed!

I was having my ULTIMATE SHEEP RIFLE built in the fall of 1997, winter of 1998. It was a 6.5 Gibbs. I did an internet search in early 1998 to find some reloading data on the Gibbs. The first site I found was Saeed's original 500 post one-page bulletin board. I think it was only days old at the time! I could see that Saeed was taking the time to answer EVERYONE, so I asked about the 6.5 Gibbs and of course, got a very helpful answer. I have been here ever since.

I tried out shooterstalk a few times back then, and was on Huntamerica for a few years (98 to 2000 or so), but quit them and haven't been back in a LOOONG time. I don't really check out any other forums, although I have popped by 24hourcampfire a couple times to see how JJHACK is doing.

This is my home away from home. I would feel lost without it.

Cheers,
Canuck

ps: I noticed that I might be the only one that found HA from here instead of the other way around. Saeed recommended checking it out. It wasn't too bad back then.

I started out on HA after running into Customstox. When HA went down the shitter I moved over to AR permanent like.

Purely by accident. I found the videos first, then drifted to the chat room.

I think I also first heard of the site via HA, either that or one of the posters there sent me a link. That was back in the days of it being a one forum board.

I made a suggestion for a small bore forum to flank the big bore forum, and he asked me to be a moderator.

I guess I've been learning soaking up the collective knowledge, and making the occasional post for about 7 years now. Some of the folks here I've known from the AO board, which would make that close to 10 years.

I've had the pleasure of meeting a few members in person, and hopefully will get a chance to meet several more.

HA used to be a good site, key word USED to be. It has taken a major dump due to the childish actions of its "owner".

AR is a great site with great information.

A friend of mine sent me one of the video clips of someone shooting that 577 T-Rex as a joke. I reseched where the video came from and here I am. I really enjoy this site and there is a lifetime of information here from some very knowledgable people.

I found out a few years ago when we had the raging debate over the 45-70 lever gun on DG. I was on Marlintalk a lot and someone posted a link. I logged in immediately. Great forum and people here I have learned way more than I've contributed.


(I was Dave In LB before the last series of updates wiped out my account so I am starting over and might be "One of Us" again soon.)