Reno Anyone?

02 February 2011, 18:54

Jim Kobe

Well I just got back last nite, no pictures. However, it was a great show and I did not meet or run into one, not one, obnoxious SOB all three days. It was a pleasurable auction and banquet evening also with some great stuff going at very reasonable prices. Met with a few very nice folks from here on AR.

02 February 2011, 20:32

butchloc

quote:
I did not meet or run into one, not one, obnoxious SOB all three days.

what'd you do - stay in the hotel room

02 February 2011, 21:50

ForrestB

...and stayed away from all mirrors.

02 February 2011, 22:30

aliveincc

Somebody please post some pics.

02 February 2011, 22:51

Jim Kobe

quote:
Originally posted by butchloc:
quote:
I did not meet or run into one, not one, obnoxious SOB all three days.

what'd you do - stay in the hotel room

Nope, so and so didn't show up and a good time was had by all.

02 February 2011, 23:50

Biebs

quote:
and I did not meet or run into one, not one, obnoxious SOB all three days

Yeah, Jim....sorry, I couldn't make it !!!!!

03 February 2011, 00:32

jjs

Well at least this tread was good for a laugh...

While I did not make it, my rifle was with Ralf Martini. From talking with Ralf seems like the show went well.

03 February 2011, 03:38

Jim Kobe

quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
quote:
and I did not meet or run into one, not one, obnoxious SOB all three days

Yeah, Jim....sorry, I couldn't make it !!!!!

Wasn't you but it is pretty obvious who I was referring to.

03 February 2011, 04:06

22WRF

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Well I just got back last nite, no pictures. However, it was a great show and I did not meet or run into one, not one, obnoxious SOB all three days. It was a pleasurable auction and banquet evening also with some great stuff going at very reasonable prices. Met with a few very nice folks from here on AR.

I had just about the same experience when I went last year. Lots of real nice folks there. Most of the gunmakers were very generous with their time and knowledge. And it was a pleasure to be able to see some really great work. My only problem was that I did run into one guy that was a real prick. He was so damn obnoxious that I don't even want to write what he did here on this post. He had such a fat head that it was almost as fat as his belly.

Fortunately, of all of the people there, he was the only guy that I ran into that was like that, both at the ACGG show and at the SCI show as well.

It really is a great show, and well worth going to. And the Seafood buffet at the Nugget Hotel is out of this world!

03 February 2011, 04:57

MHC_TX

quote:
Originally posted by jjs:
Well at least this tread was good for a laugh...

While I did not make it, my rifle was with Ralf Martini. From talking with Ralf seems like the show went well.

Did you go on your Tanzania buffalo hunt?

03 February 2011, 06:01

Mark R

Some pics gentleman.... Hey Larry, great to meet you at the 'Hunt Australia' booth.

03 February 2011, 18:40

Jim Kobe

quote:
Originally posted by 22WRF:
quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Well I just got back last nite, no pictures. However, it was a great show and I did not meet or run into one, not one, obnoxious SOB all three days. It was a pleasurable auction and banquet evening also with some great stuff going at very reasonable prices. Met with a few very nice folks from here on AR.

I had just about the same experience when I went last year. Lots of real nice folks there. Most of the gunmakers were very generous with their time and knowledge. And it was a pleasure to be able to see some really great work. My only problem was that I did run into one guy that was a real prick. He was so damn obnoxious that I don't even want to write what he did here on this post. He had such a fat head that it was almost as fat as his belly.

HMMMMM, I seem to remember at lest three guys who told you to phuque off. He comes the liar again. And ain't it strange how I never made mention of anyname? Sorry, I'm done. Aren' those pictrues of SCI and not the ACGG?

Fortunately, of all of the people there, he was the only guy that I ran into that was like that, both at the ACGG show and at the SCI show as well.

It really is a great show, and well worth going to. And the Seafood buffet at the Nugget Hotel is out of this world!

03 February 2011, 20:30

22WRF

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Sorry, I'm done.

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ain't it strange how I never made mention of anyname?

I don't seem to recall I made mention of any names either. Did you think I was referring to you?

I am glad you are done.

Now maybe the rest of us can get back to the original thesis of this thread, which was the ACGG show for 2011.

03 February 2011, 21:12

airgun1

Thanks for the great pics!

Gees guys the hostility almost overshadows the pics.

03 February 2011, 22:01

Chisana

Surprised Cavner and Julian were there given Cavner's recent aviation incident.

04 February 2011, 01:09

TC1

I would have loved to have gone. I didn't make it but I had a rifle there. James Anderson had it on his table.

Terry

04 February 2011, 02:54

gunmaker

A big thanks to Terry for sending his rifle back so I could display it at the show.

I ran around the show with a video camera, but didn't take any still pictures.

05 February 2011, 05:00

Duane Wiebe

I second James' comment...customers really bend over backwards to allow us gunmakers to show guns probably already paid for and are most anxious to take delivery but will often wait...risking some fool with gold chains and giant rings that just can't keep his hands off.

05 February 2011, 08:49

458Win

Duane, good thing I didn't have a gold chain and massive ring since I was also pawing over your stuff.

05 February 2011, 18:40

Jim Kobe

Mybe another request for pictures of the ACGG/FEGA expo. not the SCI show, anyone.

05 February 2011, 19:28

22WRF

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Mybe another request for pictures of the SCGG/FEGA expo. not the SCI show, anyone.

That would be ACGG/FEGA show, anyone?

05 February 2011, 19:35

Jim Kobe

Anyone? besides the troller?

05 February 2011, 20:24

Chuck Nelson

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Mybe another request for pictures of the ACGG/FEGA expo. not the SCI show, anyone.

Weren't you there?

05 February 2011, 20:46

22WRF

One would think that an invited member of a closed organization would be proud enough of that accomplishment to make sure to spell it correctly when making reference to it in public.

One of the things that Mr. Kobe very often does on this board is to chide other people for changing their posts, yet he does so as well, as evidenced here.

And then he has the nerve to call 458Win a troller!

05 February 2011, 21:22

cmfic1

quote:
Originally posted by 22WRF:
One would think that an invited member of a closed organization would be proud enough of that accomplishment to make sure to spell it correctly when making reference to it in public.

One of the things that Mr. Kobe very often does on this board is to chide other people for changing their posts, yet he does so as well, as evidenced here.

And then he has the nerve to call 458Win a troller!

So he fat-fingered a letter...big deal

He "chides" others for changing a post when called out on something, not when theres a typo.

Where/when did he call Phil a Troller?

Why do you deem it neccesary to "troll" every thread that Jim posts on?

Chuck, I believe he was there, I think he was just seeing if others had pics to post up of the ACGG show as opposed to the SCI show...I'd like to see some too.

05 February 2011, 22:20

22WRF

cmfic1

Are you Mr. Kobe's spokesman?

"a troll is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off -topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, ..."

If you can read, please look carefully at this thread. You will note that I started it, and my post did not have any inflammatory, extraneous, or off topic messages in it. It asked a couple of simple questions. 1. Would anybody like to report on Reno, and 2, Would anybody have any photos to show.

Now, take a look at Mr. Kobe's first post on this thread. I don't know who he was referring to, but his post certainly had extraneous and off topic messages in it that were not necessary.

In his next post, instead of responding to the lead post, he speaks about a "so and so" not showing up and a good time had by all. Again, more extraneous and off topic messaging.

Then he calls somebody an "obnoxious SOB". Again, more extraneous and off topic messaging.

Then he called me a "liar".

Then he called somebody else a "troller".

It would appear that it is Mr. Kobe who is the troller in this thread, and it would also appear that you are one as well, unless you would like to make a report on the ACGG/FEGA show or post some photos of the event.

05 February 2011, 22:29

skb

In the immortal words of Rodney King "why can't we all just get along?"

05 February 2011, 22:36

cmfic1

Nope, not Kobe's spokeman.

"Troll" may or may not have been the term to use (depends whom you ask). And your right; Jim did say a couple things, but in no way did he direct them towards you.....assumption, might have been something you did or think.

And yes Asshole I can read. I am not defending anyone, I was simply asking a few questions, and you took offense to them.

I will apologize to you for being a part of sorta/kinda taking your thread off course.

05 February 2011, 22:50

22WRF

quote:
Asshole

my, my, my

06 February 2011, 00:54

michaelj

All Right let's see if we can get back on track. I was fortunate enough to attend again this year and was able to get 26 of my students From Colorado School of Trades to also attend. I never thought that the Guild members could out do last years hospitality but they sure did. A great time was had by all. And for all those who think James Andersons mini Mauser looks good you should see it in person. Also Martin Hagn has a new Mini Hagn action that is for up to a 222 Remington sized case and it is way cool. Duane had his bolt handles as well as his bottom metal there and of course two very nice rifles as well. I apologize if I don't get a name with the photo I am going from memory with many of these. I have many more pictures but I am still compiling them at the moment so I hope these help. I also believe the Guild is looking into doing a calender next year.

Michael J
CST Students with 2 celebrated Alumni Jerry Fisher and Steve Heilman

Ralph Martini

Robert Snapp

Jerry Fisher

Joe Seely

06 February 2011, 04:31

Aaron Little

The front rifle on Steve Nelson's table is amazing. I especially like the quarter rib.

Heck, they are all amazing.

06 February 2011, 06:29

N E 450 No2

I went to the Guild Show this year, it was my 3rd year in a row.

There is no doubt in my mind that the finest handling rifles there are the ones made by Ralf Martini.

06 February 2011, 08:26

458Win

Damn, you double rifle shooters might actually know a thing or two about handling after all.

Here are a few photos this troller took at the guild show

06 February 2011, 19:59

Jim Kobe

quote:
Originally posted by Chuck Nelson:
quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Mybe another request for pictures of the ACGG/FEGA expo. not the SCI show, anyone.

Weren't you there?

Yes, unfortunately I did not take my camera and besides, my photography sucks as evident by some comments I have received

Thanks to Phil for those photos, it was a pleasure tyo meet him.

06 February 2011, 20:20

458Win

Here are a couple more so you don't think I was only interested in Hagn

A nice 6.5x55 I think it was one of James Tuckers

and then something any Alskan guide would swoon over

06 February 2011, 20:39

jjs

quote:
Originally posted by MHC_TX:
quote:
Originally posted by jjs:
Well at least this tread was good for a laugh...

While I did not make it, my rifle was with Ralf Martini. From talking with Ralf seems like the show went well.

Did you go on your Tanzania buffalo hunt?

Hi Mike,

Yea, we had a great time with Brian...took a couple of really big buffalo and a few PG.

We were in Dallas and just missed you at Adam's booth...hopefully we can shake hands and have a beer next year!

Ralf's 404 worked great!