BRASS, BRASS & MORE BRASS

callshot

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I put a quarter in a machine at the resturant and got a trinket out. It was interesting so I tied it again. This is what I got for my efforts.

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When I returned home there was a truck delivering some boxes.

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There was 4 boxes and they each weighed 151 pounds. I needed sixshot to help me stack them in the garage. The driver that delivered them said that he had never delivered anything like that before. He said that the boxes just glowed and kept talking to each other. He was happy to get them off his truck so he could have some peace and quiet. We stacked them in front of the table that I use to extract honey on each fall - it will be a good work area.

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I cut open one box and peeked inside. This is what I found staring me in the face.

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I took a brass separating bowl and filled it with some brass piling it as high as I could. I tripped and fell into it and am up to me neck in brass.

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Hanna Riley Frisk (We call her Amanda Tory Frisk) my grand daughter came to visit me for a while. She started filling some trays with the brass.

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Before long we had 10 trays filled. Just enough for old sixshot. I took one out as you can see because he only ordered 499 pieces and I had only ordered 1 piece.

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It didn't take long and we had the table full of trays full of brass. This is what it looked like. It is easier to count by 50's when sorting the brass out.

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Looking down on the trays showing the famous head stamp can be a little dis-orienting. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.

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Now what should I do with all of this brass? I slowly realized that a large portion of it belonged to you guys that sent in money for it. I have read here that some of you are waiting for it, so I bagged some of it up and boxed it up for the mail. This is the end result of what we have been doing since January 20th. until now. I have gotten one box emptied, filled into trays, bagged up and boxed up. 4 boxes went out in the mail yesterday. 7 more are boxed up and ready to go now. There are a few bags waiting to be boxed up and mailed.

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I have started on the second box now. It might take a little longer because I am getting dizzy and my back is starting to stiffen up. Dick (sixshot) picked up his brass and wouldn't even pay anything for the freight! I offered to give him a glass of water, but he was in a hurry for some unknown reason. He must of smelled some food that needed a taste test or something.

I will get the rest of this out as soon as I can. This has been a fun project that has kept me busy for 2 months and a couple weeks. It has helped keep my mind off of the situation of taking care of my wife. She has taken a turn for the worse just in the last few days and I will be busy checking on her while I am getting the brass out to you members that ordered it. Thank you to each and every one that has been involved in this with me. Have a great summer and GREAT SHOOTING.

It would be interesting to hear about the loads that you use and the target that you hit and missed with this brass in your shooting. It should improve each one of your shooting habits and zero in on the bulls eye with each shot. Of course pictures are required.
Steve
 
WHOOHOOOO!!!!!!! WAY TO GO, CALLSHOT !!!!! YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!

ALWAYS KNEW YOU HAD SOME PULL!!!!!!!


2 MONTHS 10 DAYS OR SO.......HERE IT IS !!!!!!!

GOT MY CHAIR BY THE MAILBOX........ :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
Well, he finally got it & there's a lot of it guys! Steve's been staying up til one in the morning the last couple of nights boxing up brass, thanks to all of you that have helped make this possible.
He might not want me telling this but he's also dealing with another more important issue. Betty has taken a turn for the worst, Steve has been sitting up with her day & night. I know he hasn't had much sleep in the last 3-4 days.
I really have never seen anyone as comitted to their companion as he has been & I know your prayers would be appreciated. He knows that her fate has been sealed for a long time but still he hangs in there, doing everything he can to keep her comfortable. She stopped eating a few days ago & has only been able to drink a very limited amount of water. They put her on oxygen 2 days ago & she's getting morphine.
My old buddy is amazing but he's also hurting right now & its tough to watch.

Dick

Dick
 
Im sorry to hear this,I had no idea. I just thought it was more bantering omongst you snow bound western folks.
Im glad I ordered mine now,and I am definately in no hurry to get it.
Hang in there Steve,this world needs more people like you.
 
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And now the loading begins, but more importantly, prayers going out for Betty and you from the Cottle's.
 
Steve,

Take care of Moisha first and foremost, I know my brass can wait till hell freezes over, you need to worry the important stuff in life right now. If sorting brass keeps your mind off stuff count away of course.

Well be thinking of you two in our hearts and minds...
 
Steve, glad you finally got your brass. Watch over Mrs. Betty, that brass ain't going anywhere bud! Talk with you soon.

GS
 
Very nice. Any hints on what it takes to get Starline to do a custom run? (other than volume). I trying to get them to do another batch of 414 SuperMag and already have a commitment on 10,000 pieces.
 
Family first - brass can wait.

Steve you are a great example to us all and I'm sure we only know the tip of the iceberg in regards to the service you provide your sweetie.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and Betty.
 
Hi,

Though not a part of the group buy, I agree w/ the guys there are far more important things in life. Prayers come from SoCal for Steve and his wife.

Rick C
 
Steve,

I do pray your bride improves.

I don't have a stake in this brass issue, but am guessing folks want you to look after Miss Betty first.
 
Steve my friend,,, I'll echo everyone above in that our brass can wait. You take care of Betty, and tell her the Ruger family is praying hard for both of y'all. Our hearts are with both of you,, and we are here for you my friend.
 
I dont even care about the brass now.... Steve, stay strong and be with your wife. I will pray for you both.

Adam
 
Callshot,

May God Bless You, Your Wife and your family. No hurry on the brass at all. I'll be using the "Skeeter Load" with it when it arrives

Have a great Easter Holiday!!!
Take care!

RABULL
 
Even while Steve was going through all of this, he still got some packages of brass mailed out. Mine cane today and its gorgeous stuff, like everything Starline makes... but very special because of the custom Callshot CFC 44 SPL marking.

Once again, Steve. Our prayers are with you.

Doug and Sandra
 
We were out of town for a few days....upon our return today, there is this medium sized Priority mail box waiting for me......callshot is more dedicated to the task at hand than anyone I know......Steve this was a great project, one worthy of your name, and I will shoot some, save most, in your honor, my friend.........
 
They look great! I still can't believe that Steve was able to pull it all together and now they have been delivered! Steve, these are amazing and I'll be thinking of you and Mrs Betty every time I pick one up :)
 
:D 8) :D 8) :D A box full of shiny Callshot brass arrived today.
Steve, thank you so very much. Wish I could have been there to help.
Thake care buddy, you and your family are in my prayers.
I'll be loading some of these tomorrow :D :D
Eric
 
Just got back from the CSA 'shoot' and mine was here waiting for me. Looks great!! Thanks, Steve!!
 
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