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Ray's new rifles
12 March 2017, 04:12
Bill/OregonRay's new rifles
Posting these for Ray. Here is his .58 Buffalo Hunter:
And here is his Hawken, .58 as well:
There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author
12 March 2017, 05:04
AtkinsonThanks Bill..
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
12 March 2017, 07:00
Bill/OregonHappy to help, Ray. I hope you are not in dutch with the missus over using her nice pillow cases.

There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author
13 March 2017, 23:12
BiebsThose rifles are rather nostalgic for Ray...they were the only kind available when he was a kid :-)
16 March 2017, 23:03
AtkinsonMr. B, your a funny man, but that is a rather trueistic statement my man! but only if trueistic is a word, if not it should be!

That Investarms HAWKIN, is the same gun as a Navy Arms, Investarms made Navy Arms muzzle loaders..I was amazed at the comb height when I got it, I couldn't get down on the irons to even see them..Out came the cabinet rasp and I wacked off 1-3/4 to may 2 inches to get it right, as pictured in the photos..No wonder they hung Mussalini by his heels and beat him to death!! I think I misspelled Musalinii twice now!
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
17 March 2017, 00:01
BiebsRay, remember the Thompson Center Big Boar? It was a carbine-length BP rifle in 58 Caliber. I used to shoot big Mini-Balls out of mine...it was a hammer, for sure.
26 March 2017, 01:45
AtkinsonI do recall that one, Never shot one, but Ive witnessed the 58 cal used on elk with a round ball and it sure knocked the crap out of them, I could actually see the difference in it and the 54 on the larger bulls..but the heavy bullets were also a hammer in both the 58 and 54 within proper range..My shooting will be limited to under 100 yards. I don't believe in pushing my luck with any caliber.
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
01 April 2017, 04:34
AtkinsonHey Bill,
I have a friend whos wife is a nurse in a hospital, She got me 15 cleaned pillow cases from the hospital that they were tossing...Her husband is a guide and uses them for elk and deer quarters. They work great,also for picture background I thought, but you busted me right off the bat!

Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
03 April 2017, 20:35
Bill/OregonRay, sounds like marital harmony has been preserved.

There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author
05 April 2017, 23:10
AtkinsonIndeed it do!
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
05 April 2017, 23:13
AtkinsonIts warming up in Idaho off and on of course..I will shooting these 3 muzzle loaders, will probably keep one and sell two at reasonable prices..Anyone interested in which one? I will make note and contact you and probably put them up in the classified.
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
11 April 2017, 06:15
AtkinsonMy horse had to be put down today broke his hoof off in the pasture..Selling two of my 3 muzzle loaders, keeping my 54 Lyman with both barrels..selling some other nice guns also,put them on AR classified today..Damn horses like I use in competition are bloody expensive but I would rather rope than eat, shoot or whatever...
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com