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20 July 2010, 05:24
ravenra pictures worth a FREE RIFLE
i sent this photo into Hunting Illustrated
and they put it in their magizine last issue.
at the time i was just thinking it was a good picture of a great speed goat.
just got a email from Kings World,the owner of H.I. and they told me that they have picked it as one of their Kings Camo Photo winners.
they pick 4 per year to use to advertise their
camo patterns and in turn the winners recieve a Howa Axium in the caliber of your choice!!!
so then i called Kings World and spoke with David King as i thought maybe one of my partners was pulling some hijinks,he assured me it was on the up and up and congradulated me on a great antelope and winning the rifle.
i was speechless,i'm one of those people who have never won a raffle or the likes and still can't believe the good luck
has anyone else ever won a rifle???
20 July 2010, 06:09
drummondlindseyCouldn't happen to a nicer guy! Congrats Flaco! What caliber are you going to get?
Drum
20 July 2010, 06:18
Aaron NeilsonHey man, good for you!
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www.huntghr.com 20 July 2010, 06:38
24mileboyGreat goat, nice photo. Congratulations!
20 July 2010, 06:50
GrenadierCongratulations.
Nice antelope, nice picture, nice cammys. I never knew Kings made a set with an orange collar.
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20 July 2010, 06:52
daniel77good for you. Very happy for your good fortune.
20 July 2010, 06:53
Aspen Hill AdventuresWow, congrats! Darn nice pronghorn too, beautiful!
~Ann
20 July 2010, 07:19
Mike_DettorreCouldn't happen to a nicer guy or a better hunter...
Congrats...
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20 July 2010, 07:26
mstarlingRavenr,
Congratulations! Nice pronghorn too.
Yup ... winning a rifle is the experience of a life time. Was for me. I lucked into the Ottmar rifle that was raffled off here a couple of years ago. I was speechless and frankly unbelieving until I talked to the raffle organizer. Didn't quite believe it until it showed up at my dealer!
Again ... Congratulations!
Mike
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Knifemaker,
http://www.mstarling.com That is a stud goat. Although RavenR probably shoots one that big every year!
Congrats on the rifle. What caliber are you leaning towards? I am sure it is not a 25-06... you already have one of those. Haha
20 July 2010, 10:22
SevenxbjtGood for you! Enjoy the new rifle.
Good deal on the gun; you lucky, lucky bastxxx.
Winning a gun is much better than most other prizes; feel good every time you put your hands on her.
Won a few over the years at Raffles. But my favorite was from a local coon hunters club back east; never part with her either. You got an even better story to tell, again good deal.
20 July 2010, 16:57
ravenrthanks for all the congrats
the largest caliber available for
that model is a 308, and would be my choice.
not enough coyotes and varmits around here to warrent a varmit only caliber, so....
MC, no big goat for me this year as i didn't draw a tag.
but i did draw the #1 late season bull elk tag and i'm
hoping to have a monster bull to show everyone
in november.
thanks again all
20 July 2010, 17:15
onefunzr2quote:
Originally posted by ravenr:
...has anyone else ever won a rifle???
I won a CVA Firebolt Ultramag inline muzzleloader with both the .45 and .50 caliber fluted barrels in a 52 week-er raffle at a local gunclub. I never owned that type of muzzleloader before so it was a welcome addition.
Congrats on getting your photo published.
20 July 2010, 17:17
SnellstromHey way to go nice picture and nice Antelope!
With an upcoming big Bull hunt this year I figgered you'd be looking for a 25/06 or a .243!
Alright that was uncalled for.......
Congrats on the photo recognition.
I won a .22 Remington rifle in a raffle on another forum a few years back and have bought about a thousand raffle tickets at the Elk and Sheep banquets over the years but never lucky.
I have a bunch of rifles so I'd rather get lucky and draw a Moose tag ! (or Desert Sheep or an AZ strip tag)
20 July 2010, 17:21
Bobby TomekThat's an awesome pronghorn, and winning the rifle is just icing on the cake.
Congratulations are certainly in order!
Bobby
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20 July 2010, 19:37
OLBIKERCool deal,congrats!!!!!
I won a Pencil in first grade.
20 July 2010, 20:01
matt uGood deal! Congratulations!!
20 July 2010, 23:33
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21 July 2010, 07:26
ted thornYour picture in a magazine?
My wife looked at your goat and said "Thats Sam Elliott"
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21 July 2010, 08:55
HasherThat is a beautiful goat.
To answer your question no. I never win anything.
I have entered every local gun club, shooting orginization, kids sports team, rugby team, Friends of teh NRA, RMEF, you name it raffle and contest offered me for over 20 years now and I have so far won a sum total of squat.
And ya know what who cares. Sure I would love to win some of the rifles and other schwag you guys have won but if my donation helped that kids team or club out hten I consider it money well spent.
Now I am nto sayign I would complain if I won Searcy's rifle or Aaron's hunt if they draw my name though. LOL
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21 July 2010, 10:53
Eland SlayerGreat looking goat!! I can't wait to get one of my own.
21 July 2010, 12:52
BoghossianCongrats - that's great surprise!
Well.....what caliber??
22 July 2010, 07:19
HowardBet you won cause of that beanpole next to the pronghorn.
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22 July 2010, 07:46
youngoutdoorsNice Goat! What did you get 'em with? You should include the weapon with the pic so we don't have to ask questions. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I won a MZ from the NRA a few years ago. It was a suprise to come home from work and find it on my porch. Didn't know I had won it or even remember buying the chance. Called everyone I knew to try to find if some kinfolks had had one sent to my address but finally opened the box and found some NRA literature with a phone # and called it and they said I had won.
God Bless, Louis
The things I've won in my past do not compare. Congratulations on the winning photo and rifle.
That's just awsome. You'll have to revive this thread when you get the rifle and shoot your first group....post pics!
Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my guns
quote:
Originally posted by Grenadier:
I never knew Kings made a set with an orange collar.
Look closer. That orange is not a collar. It looks like a lanyard for ear plugs.
Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my guns
22 July 2010, 09:24
ravenri do love the quips about the 25-06
and stand firm in my convictions.
and be honest enough to add that i
won't be packing one this fall.
Howard, being the beanpole next to the goat has its plus'
have you ever seen a grow man hi-centered on his own belly?
it isn't a pretty sight! ha
youngoutdoors
i shot this buck after a 4 day pursuit with a
7stw,i missed him and a albino doe,the first day of the season,then killed him with a 450yd running shot and shot the heart out of a doe
at 450 on the 4th day. go figure
Doc,the orange is a heavy duty,ear plugs for chainsaws and heavy equip. super light weight and pop in ina flash
23 July 2010, 21:29
Ryan CampbellWell done Ravenr, good for you.
The Hunt goes on forever, the season never ends.
I didn't learn this by reading about it or seeing it on TV. I learned it by doing it.
23 July 2010, 22:03
MileHighShooterCongrats! Another "couldn't have been a nicer guy" comment here.
So a 308 eh? Man you really are stepping up in calbers lol jk ravenr.
Got pics of that albino doe??
If you think every possible niche has been filled already, thank a wildcatter!
23 July 2010, 22:25
Rick RWon a M870 Express shotgun several years ago on a dollar raffle ticket. Didn't get a beautiful speed goat, my ugly mug in a magazine or new rifle. I'd say you are just living right.
24 July 2010, 04:51
ravenrmilehigh
i got footage of missing her and i'm trying to pull a still for use in a magizine story.
if the thread isn't too old i'll post it.
26 July 2010, 10:54
Hawkeye MountaineerRavenR-
Congrats on the gun and the speed goat!
31 July 2010, 03:26
ravenr
sorry for the blur,pulled it off some video footage
03 August 2010, 04:29
Fish30114Congrats to you Ravenr. I also never win squat....I remember the original post of that Antelope--still think GEEZZZ what a beast!
Cool stuff on the camo duds and the rifle for sure--hope you get something else cool with it!
03 August 2010, 23:42
Dago Redbeautiful trophy, Ilove those horns man. congratulations on it and the rifle. I've won one prize once, a pipe at a pipe club meeting. Maybe I'm saving all my winning mojo for an african hunt or something.
Red
04 August 2010, 02:15
22WRFwhere is the blood on that goat?
04 August 2010, 02:44
BigBravenr
Great antelope and congrats on winning a rifle. I often win firearms at the local SCI Banquets/fund raisers, we have 3 different ones in Chicago area. Of course my wife will tell you it would be cheaper to just buy a new gun as opposed to all the money spent on tickets.
I would rather win how you did with a photo of a great trophy.
BigB
11 September 2010, 06:55
PanzerschmiedP.S.This pic. is now my wallpaper
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