man of his word. After issuing a challenge on the latest MatchKing thread and offering $100 for the first person who posted a photo of a fired but unexpanded MK, he paid up. I recieved the check today via priority mail.

Now, Jon has shown character and integrity. He could have easily disappeared into cyberlimbo but chose instead to honor his word.

We need more people in the world like that...

Thanks, Jon, and by the way, I am buying my 10 year-old son some of the books you suggested -- and maybe that'll slow him down on depleting my ammo supply.

I'm glad to hear that, maybe this cyber shouting match has come to a cease-fire and we can all live in peace in harmony. I feel terrible about an internet transaction that I made because I sent a final payment for a used scope to a private party today and forgot to include the shipping costs. He emailed and informed me of my error, the money will go out immediately tomorrow morning, but I hope I didn't ruin him on doing internet/email transactions. Good to know there are men of their word out there. I hope he forgives me.
Yardbird

Bobby - What would be even more awesome is if you tore the check up or sent it back.

Just an unsolicited thought.

or bought some raffle tickets and parlayed it into a buff hunt!

Pecos,

What would be even more awesome is if Bobby sent me the check and let me tear it up.

[ 11-15-2002, 06:52: Message edited by: Longbob ]

Why ever should he send the money back? Jon A made a dumb bet, lost, and paid off. End of story.

gato, you hitting the german beer again ? I think they're saying, its just a matter of principle..maybe ?

Pecos-
It was a matter of priciple that I keep the money -- not give it back. My years of experience with the bullets in question was challenged, and I was basically told I was full of BS -- that recovering an unexpanded MatchKing was not possible when I noted earlier that I have numerous MKs in the files of my gun room that have done just that.

In fact, it was this quote by Jon A that drove me to posting the picture -- and what eventually got me the $100.
"Those of you who know they can fail to expand so easily should easily be able to make them fail to expand, right? Do it. Show it. Prove it. Or shut the f--- up." (Edited to remove the profanity)

IMHO
I think you should donate it to your local NRA, RMEF, SCI etc. You get the benefits of a tax write off, the sport is better for your involvement, Jon A is out the C note for not qualifying his bet.
Either that or buy some ammo for the 10 year old. Either way, make sure it goes to a good cause.

OK, let's start a new forum for everybody who needs advice on how to spend their money.

Seems there is plenty to go round. Advice, that is.

I'll start:

Hi, my name is Rick. I have a $20 bill in my wallet, and I can't figure out what is the ethical thing to do with it.
Can you help me?

Somebuddy who knows?

Rick.

[ 11-15-2002, 20:40: Message edited by: rick3foxes ]

Geee, a hundred bucks, from someone opening thier mouth, or in this case, putting microns to phosphor...

Thank him for the early Christmas present!

I love experts.

Gentlemen,

I will be very happy to take care of all the money you do not know how to spend.

In fact, I guarantee you, I will only use it for one purpose - go on safari.

I am about to put down a deposit for next year, so please hurry up with your checks!

Bobby - good show bringing Jon's integrity to light.

Jon - good form in following thru.

Both you guys displayed the dignity and honor we want the non-gunny world to see. The money and its use weren't the issue, and I hope this post helps to steer the discussion back to its original premise.

Take a bow

Redial

Bobby, to keep or return the money is your call. I did not even bother to read most of the matchking thread as it was getting utterly goofy.

If I felt sufficiently insulted, I would keep it. I was just impressed that he sent it in spite of the disagreement. There are several members of our august group who, I believe, are strangers to integrity and honor.

That said, I fear I have already over-stepped my bounds by injecting ANYTHING into what was a private disagreement. Sometimes my typing fingers get ahead of my little brain and I ask your pardon if I have muddied already murky water.

I can only close this by urging you NOT to send the check to Longbob. He is a rascle of the first order and will not even LOAN me his 35 Whelen. If fact, he won't even tell me where he lives for fear I will steal it!

Just you wait, Longbob! Every dog has his day.

John A you are an honorable hombre! All I can say further is that, had I won the $, I think I would have used it for some HUNTING bullets!!!

Pecos-
Bad news on the Whelen. He is selling it to me for the $100....

Kidding, of course....

Wstrnhntr-
Yea, I thought about more bullets, but then again, when I looked into my reloading room, I decided I'd better not. (And there are VERY FEW MKs in there compared to everything else!)

Glad you got the check, Bobby.

Now you guys see why I'm not usually a betting man--I'm lousy at it! Sheesh, I should have qualified that challenge just a little bit.... Oops.

Jon,
I have a lot of respect for a guy who holds to his word.Have seen lots of internet bets that when lost,the better bailed or came up with the old "you're cheating" excuse.

BTW,checked out your website.Those targets will come in handy.Checked out your home page-you have a beatiful family.I'm sure you're proud of them.

Thanks Brian.

Saeed

Have you ever been tempted to make a bet with Waltherhog. The one who is wrong has to pay the Safari. I guess Walther would be keen getting there on your expence
If "someone" is not willing to go with you on safari contact me

If there is anyone who feel that money is a burden send it to me. I will spend it most wisely on guns, bullets, brass and hunting

Cheers
/ JOHAN