I havent visited AR often in the past few years, but used to exchange PM's with R-West often when I did (2002-2003)

I notice he hasnt posted since November 04, what happened to him? anybody know?

nobody knows eh

He used to post on Reloadbench also, but I don't recall seeing him there in a few years either (where has time gone?).
Have you tried hitting him via his e-mail?

I see he posted 2 times last month first time since Nov 2004.....good to see!