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·First off I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to Mikegunner.
Back in 97 Steyr announced they were going to make a rifle that met the requirements of a Scout as determined by the Scout Rifle Conferences. Having attended Gunsite and having been "influenced" by Jeff Coopers writings/thoughts over the years I watched the development of the Scout concept. (as a side note those familure with Cooper's Gunsite Gossips will find my avitar familure, Paul (Jeff's illistrator for those two books) signed my copy of II along with drawing "Gunny Troll" in appreciation for my ideas with resulted in three of the illistrations used in that book) When Steyr announced they were putting a Scout into production I figured that would be the Perfect Retirement Gift to myself when I left the Corps.
Mike was in the process of putting together an order for these and I told him I would like to get one. At the time funds for the purchase were allocated and an order placed. Mike got the rifles in - all Jeff Cooper Packages (Cert of Authentisity, Leupold Scout Scope, Ching Sling, Case, Jeff Cooper Logo on Stock) and Mike gave me 2d choice of serial number. I told him I didn't care about serial number until he said he had serial numbers (IIRC) 130 - 145... I though about it for a moment and picked Serial number 138... the 1st Active Duty unit I was stationed with was 3rd Battalion 8th Marines. 8)
However, during the retirement process and the small activitys of trying to find post-Corps employment, in addition to normal family commitments those funds dwindled till I couldn't justify the purchase.
I told Mike I didn't have the money for the rifle and it looked as it may be sometime before I did. He said not to worry he would hold the rifle until I got the money. And that he did... for 5 years. Recently I middlemaned a business transaction which resulted in enough extra funds to finally send Mike payment.
Mike - You have my Heartfelt Thanks, first for holding on to the rifle for so long, but mostly for not bringing it up for all these years... I knew I owed you and you knew I knew... that was enough for you.
Now, to the crux of this post....
When putting the Scout into my safe I noticed a curious thing... a few patterns have developed inside on the guns I use the most. The first pattern has been calibers... for some unexplained reason all of the arms are of a Military Caliber - those being .45, .223 .308 and 12 Gauge. But the most perculiar parttern is the length and "employment" envelope of the arms. Here is how it breaks down after noticeing these developing patterns...
AI AWP, .308, Long & Heavy - Used for long range precision engagemtnts - Big game hunting.
Steyr Scout, .308, Short & Light - Used for short range and quick handling situations - Big game hunting.
Colt AR Competition, .223, Long & Heavy (relitively) - Used for "long" engagements - Varmint hunting.
Colt M4gery - .223, Short & Light (again relitively) - Used for short range & quick handling situations - Small game hunting (with .22LR conversion).
Springfield Fullsized Gunsite GSP - .45, Long and Heavy - Used for standard CCW sidearm.
Springfield Micro-Compact, .45, Short and Light (relitively) - To be used (after breaking/wring-out) for "Black Tie" CCW sidearm.
Beretta 1201 Gunsite Police Shotgun, 12 Gauge, Short & Light - Used for short range "Tactical" engagements.
??????, 12 Gauge, Long & Heavy - Used for Long Range (for shotguns) hunting. (Leaning towards a Ruger Red Label on this).
Now, I have to say that the purchases of my firearms were not a result of conscience thought of these two patterns... I just noticed them when I was putting up the scout. These patterns seem very strange to me and I wonder what Freud (Sp?) would have to say about them....
Any thoughts on this Bob?
Back in 97 Steyr announced they were going to make a rifle that met the requirements of a Scout as determined by the Scout Rifle Conferences. Having attended Gunsite and having been "influenced" by Jeff Coopers writings/thoughts over the years I watched the development of the Scout concept. (as a side note those familure with Cooper's Gunsite Gossips will find my avitar familure, Paul (Jeff's illistrator for those two books) signed my copy of II along with drawing "Gunny Troll" in appreciation for my ideas with resulted in three of the illistrations used in that book) When Steyr announced they were putting a Scout into production I figured that would be the Perfect Retirement Gift to myself when I left the Corps.
Mike was in the process of putting together an order for these and I told him I would like to get one. At the time funds for the purchase were allocated and an order placed. Mike got the rifles in - all Jeff Cooper Packages (Cert of Authentisity, Leupold Scout Scope, Ching Sling, Case, Jeff Cooper Logo on Stock) and Mike gave me 2d choice of serial number. I told him I didn't care about serial number until he said he had serial numbers (IIRC) 130 - 145... I though about it for a moment and picked Serial number 138... the 1st Active Duty unit I was stationed with was 3rd Battalion 8th Marines. 8)
However, during the retirement process and the small activitys of trying to find post-Corps employment, in addition to normal family commitments those funds dwindled till I couldn't justify the purchase.
I told Mike I didn't have the money for the rifle and it looked as it may be sometime before I did. He said not to worry he would hold the rifle until I got the money. And that he did... for 5 years. Recently I middlemaned a business transaction which resulted in enough extra funds to finally send Mike payment.
Mike - You have my Heartfelt Thanks, first for holding on to the rifle for so long, but mostly for not bringing it up for all these years... I knew I owed you and you knew I knew... that was enough for you.
Now, to the crux of this post....
When putting the Scout into my safe I noticed a curious thing... a few patterns have developed inside on the guns I use the most. The first pattern has been calibers... for some unexplained reason all of the arms are of a Military Caliber - those being .45, .223 .308 and 12 Gauge. But the most perculiar parttern is the length and "employment" envelope of the arms. Here is how it breaks down after noticeing these developing patterns...
AI AWP, .308, Long & Heavy - Used for long range precision engagemtnts - Big game hunting.
Steyr Scout, .308, Short & Light - Used for short range and quick handling situations - Big game hunting.
Colt AR Competition, .223, Long & Heavy (relitively) - Used for "long" engagements - Varmint hunting.
Colt M4gery - .223, Short & Light (again relitively) - Used for short range & quick handling situations - Small game hunting (with .22LR conversion).
Springfield Fullsized Gunsite GSP - .45, Long and Heavy - Used for standard CCW sidearm.
Springfield Micro-Compact, .45, Short and Light (relitively) - To be used (after breaking/wring-out) for "Black Tie" CCW sidearm.
Beretta 1201 Gunsite Police Shotgun, 12 Gauge, Short & Light - Used for short range "Tactical" engagements.
??????, 12 Gauge, Long & Heavy - Used for Long Range (for shotguns) hunting. (Leaning towards a Ruger Red Label on this).
Now, I have to say that the purchases of my firearms were not a result of conscience thought of these two patterns... I just noticed them when I was putting up the scout. These patterns seem very strange to me and I wonder what Freud (Sp?) would have to say about them....
Any thoughts on this Bob?