Howbouta Gator Check Buy Again?

[Maineboy]

I see I'm not on this latest list. Felix must have received my money order!

[GregP42]

Felix,

I guess I need to log in here more often, let me know when my check does get there ok?

Dial up from home sux rocks, I only log in here from work on highspeed during breaks or lunch.

Greg

[GLynn41]

If you have any unclaimed .41 checks --Iwill take some

[felix]

Looks like this weekend will be the last one for checks. We are getting close enough to close this monster down.

[Rick N Bama]

If you have any unclaimed .41 checks --Iwill take some

Yeah, me too, Lyman shank. Count me in for another box if need be.

Rick

[n]

What happened to Mr Hickorycreek after he got lambasted on here? Have we heard the last of him? I doubt it ..... no matter what you do hemoroids always come back.
Felix ... If you have any extras unaccounted for please post them. If I can use them I will take some of them.
Nighthunter

[felix]

Latest....

[PatMarlin]

Felix... will you please hurry up and pay your bill?.. :groner: ....... :mrgreen:

[castalott]

If you have any orphan gaschecks, please post a list...I might buy more also

[waksupi]

What happened to Mr Hickorycreek after he got lambasted on here? Have we heard the last of him? I doubt it ..... no matter what you do hemoroids always come back.
Felix ... If you have any extras unaccounted for please post them. If I can use them I will take some of them.
Nighthunter

I suspect we had an anomoly go on with Hickory Creek. In the past, he had been respectful and informative in his posts. Maybe it was a bad day, who knows? All it takes here, is a simple apology, and we move on. I''ve been pissed at some of my best frinds in the past, and would exchange harsh words. After a few days, the guy who pooped the bed, admitted it. And we are stlll friends

[Lloyd Smale]

amen to that waksupi. Ive said things ive regretted on some boards too. Bad day at home or work. No patients with a beginner or an idiot ect. You just have to be man enough to admitt you made a mistake and properly appologize. Hickory creek owes us nothing. He does owe felix an appology though. I suspect we had an anomoly go on with Hickory Creek. In the past, he had been respectful and informative in his posts. Maybe it was a bad day, who knows? All it takes here, is a simple apology, and we move on. I''ve been pissed at some of my best frinds in the past, and would exchange harsh words. After a few days, the guy who pooped the bed, admitted it. And we are stlll friends

[n]

Waksupi is correct and I apologise to Hickorycreek for the last comment I made. Sorry.
Nighthunter

[felix]

Hickory Creek ain't all that bad except for maybe his manners. I checked his order before deleting it, and he ordered checks that could be obtained at the same price as Larry's on the open market. It seems no retailers want to carry the 50 caliber checks (that Hickory ordered), because there is no real demand, and those that do carry this flavor will gladly unload them at their (Larry's) cost anyway. So, why wait if they are needed right now? Now that I have been placed on the Supreme Court, that is my decision. Hickory Creek ain't all that bad! ... felix

[n]

Felix .... You remind me of my wife. She has never gotten real excited about negative things in her life. Hell ... She had Cancer and had to go through chemo and bone marrow transplants and I never once heard heard her complain or say " why me ". She is the most perfect person in my life. In May we will be married 35 years. I definately picked the right one the first time around. She has definately put up with more than her share of all this shootin stuff. Once in awhile she goes along with me to the range and makes sure she can still hit the bad guy. Just how many guys on here think they can even think about holding a candle to her. I'd be willing to bet that it is not too many. I tip my hat to ya. Thanks again for your time in this gas check deal.
Nighthunter

[454PB]

You are a lucky man, nighthunter. I am too.

[n]

Thanks 454 .... and may God bless you and yours.
Nighthunter

[felix]

The Lord takes care of those who love Him. Often times the care is incognito until some later date. ... felix

[madcaster]

Felix,
I just wonder,are these gas checks flared any on the mouth so as to seat them onto the bullet bases easily?It would be nice if they were.
Thank you SIR fior your time and sacrifices in this endeavor.
Jeff.

[felix]

Yes, they are flared out to Hornady specs. The shank diameters intended for each check size had been posted (within this thread somewhere). However, some of Larry's flavors are thicker than Hornady's, and would be harder to size as a result. They are actually intended for larger sizing. For example, he has 45 checks in two flavors. One for sizing to 452, and the other for 458. But, both have the same shank diameter intended. Like everything else, every check lot will be different, so you can only hope for the best. Larry guarantees quality, though, but he can't control sizes without major expense. Even not counting the dies wearing down, the copper coming in the door for the check size intended might not be kosher in terms of alloy or size. ... felix

[Maineboy]

Felix, has the final order been sent to Larry yet?

[felix]

Yes, what represents the final order has been emailed to him a week ago. There will be some variance based upon the money arriving on time (this weekend at latest). Deadbeats will not get their order, and Larry has agreed to discounting the order in commensuration. Therefore, there should not be any checks left over.

Also, those folks who ordered 348 checks will get a refund check for that flavor. Just not enough ordered this year to tool up. Maybe next year. ... felix

[felix]

It costs 600 bucks to tool up for a caliber. Larry uses carbide equipment. ... felix

[Beau Cassidy]

I will go ahead and place an order for next year for 5K .348 checks. At $600 startup per caliber, I don't see how he could ever recoup that invstment and still make a profit. Regardless, if anybody wants to jump in, I am good for at least that many. What is the ballpark guestimation on his turnaround time?

Beau

[felix]

Beau, if I am not mistaken, I think it is/was David Mos who makes the tools for Larry. The next time I talk with Larry, I'll bring the subject up and see how many checks he would have to do to make his profit desired. He said he will make about 4K profit on our order this time around, which is around 33 percent of final cost to us, and he seemed happy enough about it. So, that makes for a 50 percent markup over total cost. Therefore, we can figure how many checks he would have to make for us to clear his profit. Our basis for making a stab at cost to us should be based upon 12K for 1M checks, plus 15 percent increase over that because of added utility costs next year (he said). ... felix

[Buckshot]

...............Thread is now 'Un-Stuck'.

..............Buckshot

[gutshot_again]

I will go ahead and place an order for next year for 5K .348 checks. At $600 startup per caliber, I don't see how he could ever recoup that invstment and still make a profit. Regardless, if anybody wants to jump in, I am good for at least that many. What is the ballpark guestimation on his turnaround time?

Beau

And by next year I'd be good for 5K .348 checks also.

[RANGER RICK]

Felix

E-mail sent . Thanks for the reply.

RR

[David R]

9,988 views. Good goin Felix!

[mike in co]

looks like things are moving...my check just cleared my bank.....

[felix]

Larry is not going to produce the 348 checks this year as he had planned. Not enough volume. Maybe next. The orders within the group buy which includes this check size will get a refund. ... felix

[n]

My check cleared a few days ago. Thanks again Felix.
Nighthunter

[felix]

So far, no returned money checks. ... felix

[Beau Cassidy]

Where are we at on delivery time?

[felix]

Close to a month, I'd say. It's in Larry's court, now. I would like to use this board for those of you who ordered to say how much NEED there is to have their order in hand. I will put their names at the top of the list on mailings when the whole shootin' match arrives here. Those who have a couple months of checks on hand should NOT so indicate. The overseas orders will go first because of obvious delays within the mailing system. ... felix

[johnch]

I have enough gas checks for several months .
I can wait .

Johnch

[David R]

NO rush for me. :)

David

[Herb in Pa]

I've got enough for now...........

[JCherry]

No need to rush for me.

Have Fun, JCherry

[nelson133]

Not a rush for me.

[waksupi]

I wasn't holding my breath, and still won't. Whenever.

[45nut]

Same here as Ric,not in any situation where I hafta have'm. I bought into this buy as a hedge,to preclude the event where I don't have any. Most of these I have plenty of right now.
So many thanks again for lending your time,honor and expertise and handling this buy.

And thanks again to the crew up in the Bullshop Boolitwerks for the first buy on the Gator checks,Tina and Dan.

[The_Baron]

No major rush for me either.

[The Nyack Kid]

Im in no big hurry to get mine .
I ordered what i did because it was such a GREAT deal . im a sucker for a good deal .

thanks

[Maineboy]

Felix, I'm in no hurry either. I've got a good supply of each size I ordered and probably 5000 already cast checked and lubed boolits ready to reload if I get the urge. I really appreciate your effort.

[CENTEX BILL]

There is no rush on my order. I just bought a 444 Marlin this weekend at the San Antonio Gun Show so if anyone has extra checks in 44 caliber please e-mail me.

Thanks

Centex Bill

[Beau Cassidy]

I was just wondering. No rush here either as my shooting has been curtailed thanks to my Army Officer's Advanced correspondance course. I haven't even taken the time to shoot my new .405 and new/old .348's.

Beau

[GregP42]

I hate to hold up my hand to get near the top of the list, I have maybe 50 .41 checks left that were forwarded to my by another member, and I am out of checks for the 32-20 boolits. But I can wait awhile too.

Greg

[7br]

Greg, thanks for being the first to hold up your hand.

Felix, If you don't mind, I am starting to work with my hornet barrel and have no checks for it at all.

[db2]

I am good til summer, no hurry here. Thanks for dealing with all the bs on this.

db2

[woody1]

Felix, no hurry here. Regards, Woody

[RANGER RICK]

Felix

Hello and thanks again for working with me . I am down to 400 or so checks for the 500 mag .
If I could be placed towards the top it would be great . Thanks again for all your help and for doing the order .

RR

[Junior1942]

Zip 71479 is in no hurry at all. I try to keep plenty of everything in stock. I even buy my whiskey by the case.

[felix]

Junior, it just might take a case of good moonshine to cure my ills! I now know where a quality Reserve exists. ... felix

[BeeMan]

No hurry here, Felix.

BeeMan

[Dye]

Greg, thanks for being the first to hold up your hand.

Felix, If you don't mind, I am starting to work with my hornet barrel and have no checks for it at all.
7br
If you need some Hornady 22 cal. gas checks PM me your mailing address and I will send you some.

Be carefull Dye

[C1PNR]

Zip 83706 is OK for now. Take care of the truly needy first. I have a feeling the sorting and packaging is going to take a while considering the overall quantity you're dealing with.;-)

Thanks VERY much to you and your "assistant" for your efforts on our behalf.

[felix]

You all don't know how much I have relied upon the encouragement I have gotten from the members of this board. Without it, you can bet no body in their right mind would undertake such an endeavor.

I sure like the idea of Don's trading checks out with Mark (7BR). That really, really helps, but I have to have some indication here on this board (sticky) of who owes what so I can divert the checks ordered to the giver instead. MAKE THIS EMPHATIC when stating the transaction to the board, please.

... felix

[n]

Let the swappers take care of themselves. They know who they owe.
Nighthunter

[RayinNH]

No hurry here Felix. Still have enough .30 cal. checks to hold out another year if need be...Ray

[sundog]

Felix, when this is all said and done, you deserve a day trip to 'da riva' to burn up another bunch of ammo. Wannemacher Show in Tulsa is 1&2 April, and I've got a list. Mil bolt match this Saturday and high power starting up 4th Saturday. But other nice wx is coming up and a weekday is not out of the question (actually, we know that's 'mo betta', don't we?) - I'm tryin' real hard to get into my 'second' retirement mode.... I'd even let you buy the bar-b-que one more time {BSEG}! sundog

[Leftoverdj]

No hurry for 22973.

[crazy mark]

No hurry for 97477 either. Still have over 500 of the calbers I ordered.

[alamogunr]

My participation in the Gator Check buy was based on price and quality, not need. Take your time.
John

[jballs918]

felix,

i have no gas checks, for anything. but its not all that im also waiting for. i have some dyes im still waiting on.

thanks
jason

[Lloyd Smale]

out of .512s and 452snow but theres still snow on the ground for a couple months so i guess no big hurry. Aint like i dont have anything to shoot.

[Haywire Haywood]

Those who have a couple months of checks on hand should NOT so indicate. ... felix

When all else fails, read the directions. [smilie=l:

Ian

[Bear4570]

Couple hundred .44's left, no .41's for the new .41 group buy and all out of checks for the .500.

But I can be patient if need be. Thanks for taking on this headache. :killingpc

[MT Gianni]

No hurry for me Felix. Thanks again, Gianni.

[Ken O]

I'm plum outta 30s, so I'd appreciate getting them. Thanks again, Ken

[kenjuudo]

I'm plum outta 30s, so I'd appreciate getting them. Thanks again, Ken

Ken, I can front ya a few hundred till yours get in. PM me your address.

Felix, no hurry here at 47272.

jim

[CSH]

No hurry on the checks to 35748. Thanks for putting this together Felix.

[Intuldt]

74063 can wait. Thanks again.

[keeper89]

Felix, I have enough to carry me through a few more casting sessions, so no need to lean on it on my account--another month or so won't kill me. BTW, thanks again for honcho-ing this group buy, you have saved me significantly and I appreciate it--as well as the wisdom and info you (and many others) share so freely. :lovebooli

[swheeler]

Felix; e-mailed you
Scot

[B747]

Felix, 57107 definitely running low so would like when available.

Thanks again

[PatMarlin]

Most you guys know the order will come through and deliver, when it comes through right?

Tellin' Felix you're running low isn't going to speed things up I would imagine.. :mrgreen:

[felix]

I want to know if you are low so you will be up front on the mailing AFTER I get the truckload of checks from Larry. I figure at least 2 to 3 weeks for the mailing to be complete after I get the checks. Yes, please continue posting here. ... felix

[PatMarlin]

OH I see now... sorry, my foot tis planted in my mouth.. :mrgreen:

[felix]

On the contrary, Pat! I appreciate all the help I can get, even though it is just some kind of reference/reverence/whatever. ... felix

[PatMarlin]

Reverence = Sir Felix.. ;-)

[AnthonyB]

Felix, I have a good supply. My stuff can go in the very last batch, or the one after that! Tony

[wmitty]

Felix, 75482 can be last on the list; thanks again for putting this together!


W.Mitty

[Slowpoke]

I want to know if you are low so you will be up front on the mailing AFTER I get the truckload of checks from Larry. I figure at least 2 to 3 weeks for the mailing to be complete after I get the checks. Yes, please continue posting here. ... felix

Felix, no rush on my end, as far as I am concerned you complete this deal at your own pace, convenience.

thanks and good luck

[big uns]

Felix, I'm in no hurry for my order either.

[madcaster]

Felix,
All in good time.
In other words,no big rush.Sometimes I wonder when they will make it to 24354-but I am in NO hurry.
Thank you Friend,
Jeff.
PS,do you use beeswax in your Felix lube?

[B747]

Hi Felix,

Any update / guestimate available yet as when these will start shipping out?

Thanks

[Catshooter]

No hurry here Felix. 98409

Ain't being a honcho just cool? Covered with power & glory, I just knowd it.


Cat

[felix]

Just a waiting game, now. There are three choices, taken only two at a time. The three are quality, cost, time. We are taking the first two in lieu of time. ... felix

[felix]

Just a waiting game, now. There are three choices, taken only two at a time. The three are quality, cost, time. We are taking the first two in lieu of time. ... felix

[drinks]

From South Texas, en la manana ez zoon enuf por mi! or don't sweat the time, just as long as it all comes out right in the end!

[tall grass]

Felix

I've got enough to get me by until the order comes in.

Thanks again

Jim

66502

[felix]

Larry is an eye doctor, and these gaschecks are a hobby turned simi-professional. Quality is his motto on all accounts, but lots of time he does not have. He maintains several offices around the greater area of Monroe LA, and he travels to each during a typical week. I will have to give him a call sometime this week and see if he is just burned out. A million gas checks, remember, comes to over 800 pounds of copper. That's lots of punching. ... felix

[felix]

Larry is done with all checks except for 22's, 24's, 25's, 32's, and 33's. ... felix

[keeper89]

Good to hear that quality still takes priority somewhere.......I will be glad to get my order WHEN it comes in.......still holding out with what I had in stock and willing to wait for a top notch product......and thanks again Felix for going through all the headaches of honchoing a buy of this size!:)

[rwrobel]

Not that I'm in a hurry Was just wondering if you know when we will be getting the checks

Thanks Rick

[felix]

Undetermined. Hopefully, soon! ... felix

[felix]

GASCHECKS ARRIVING AT MY HOUSE TOMORROW, APRIL 13. Larry is driving them here personally to avoid any possible damage goods that might and very well could occur with affordable trucking carriers. Now, the bad news. There won't be any 264/6.5 checks delivered. I do not want to hold up the order based upon delivery of a new die set to punch them out. The current die did not produce checks with proper dimensions. Naturally, refunds for these checks will be forth coming. ... felix

[keeper89]

Felix, that is excellent news as I have JUST this week used up the last of my supply and still have a thousand or two bullets needing checks! PERFECT TIMING AND THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THAT YOU'VE DONE FOR ALL OF US!!!!:drinks:

[mike in co]

GASCHECKS ARRIVING AT MY HOUSE TOMORROW, APRIL 13. Larry is driving them here personally to avoid any possible damage goods that might and very well could occur with affordable trucking carriers. Now, the bad news. There won't be any 264/6.5 checks delivered. I do not want to hold up the order based upon delivery of a new die set to punch them out. The current die did not produce checks with proper dimensions. Naturally, refunds for these checks will be forth coming. ... felix


felix,
you buy that man a beer, and tell him we all appreciate his hard work. yes he made a buck off of us, but he has done well by us too.
thanks
mike

[7br]

Felix, Thanks for spearheading this. One of my personal character flaws is a lack of patience. It has been very difficult not to pester you, but it will be worth it. Now to get down to trimming the hornet brass.

Thanks

[Lloyd Smale]

great news pal

[RANGER RICK]

Let the checks fall where they may !!!!

Thanks Felix for all your time and for taking on such a large project .

RR

[snowtigger]

GREAT!!! I used up the last of my .45 cal checks yesterday. I can start casting again!!!

[Maineboy]

Felix, thanks again for everything. As I've said before I'm in no hurry on getting mine.

[PatMarlin]

Felix... will you Hurry Up!.. :groner:


Just kiddin'... Happy Easter... :bigsmyl2:


He Has RISEN!!... [smilie=w:

...

[woody1]

Felix, thanks again for everything. As I've said before I'm in no hurry on getting mine.

Here too, Felix. No hurry and thanks and all your time, effort, and I'm sure at times, frustration. Regards, Woody

[lefty_red]

Do you have any .41 gas checks?

Jerry

[snowtigger]

What is happening as of today? Anything new??

[felix]

Just now getting in the mood to start repacking and shipping. Anybody who needs checks fast (besides those ouside the lower usa, who automatically go first) please re-indicate so NOW. ... felix

[swheeler]

Felix I sure could use them now, been out of 30 cal for some time and am using up some old Ideals- my chronograph would appreciate it too! Thanks
Scot

[snowtigger]

Thanks, Felix. The guy who gets the .41's has been bugging me. You know those .41 people....:kidding:

[Bug]

Well, Hell,
If nobody else is gonna speak up, go ahead and send mine!..........Bug.

[Lloyd Smale]

im in desperate need of the .512s for the new linebaugh but the rest can wait. thanks pal and dont forget to hold back a bag of those .44s that i owe you.

[Bear4570]

At present I am completely out of 8mm, 41 and 50. But will be patient if need be.

Thanks for all your work. This had to be a major headache.

[45 2.1]

I'm out of 7mm & 8mm. Please send mine asap. Thanks for the Honcho work felix.

[Rick N Bama]

I sure could use the 41s I ordered. Heck I went & bought the mold after I ordered the checks:-D

Thanks Felix,

Rick

[Ken O]

Felix, I gotta ask, how are you packaging these. I got this picture in my head of you and your wife at the kitchen table going.... one, two, three, four......999, 1000! I mean there are hundreds of thousands of checks. Then I thinking your using the Lee dipper method with a cup, or maybe dumping a handful on a scale. Whatever method your using, it must be very time consuming. Please fill me in!

[felix]

Graciously, Larry and Joe (JDL) pre-packaged them according to the database records I supplied. They put the orders in 16 large boxes according to caliber. No names were placed on the individual packages. That is what we are doing now, starting with the orders having financial returns because 348 and 264 checks were not supplied this time. The 348s are not going to be produced anytime soon. And, we did not want to hold up the total order waiting for the 264s to be produced. New dies have to be made, and will be up and running in the next couple of months. Larry said he will supply 264s to the individuals who call in to him directly asking for them, but the caller will have to pay the bill for them. The money for this endeavor will be refunded by me. EVERYONE please be careful of making sure you see an envelope taped on an envelope containing gaschecks. That attatched on envelope will have a check from me. DO NOT throw away any packaging without through investigation. The first wave of shipments will be taken to the post office tomorrow morning. ... felix

[felix]

OK, Lloyd, hope I don't forget! Will have to do yours in the next couple of days anyway because of this oddball request. Just because there is a note in the database does not mean I will see it. I am looking primarily for money differences. Overseas orders will take place after the oddballs. ... felix

[Lloyd Smale]

sounds great pal and dont you forget that i owe you a couple BIG favors so dont be afraid to ask if you need anything!!OK, Lloyd, hope I don't forget! Will have to do yours in the next couple of days anyway because of this oddball request. Just because there is a note in the database does not mean I will see it. I am looking primarily for money differences. Overseas orders will take place after the oddballs. ... felix

[Haywire Haywood]

What caliber are the 348s supposed to fit? Sounds mighty close to the 35cal checks I ordered. :???:

Ian

[Beau Cassidy]

What caliber are the 348s supposed to fit? Sounds mighty close to the 35cal checks I ordered. :???:

Ian

.348 Winchester.

[felix]

Mailed today, 100 bucks plus postage. ... felix

Jim Williams
Duke Munger
Ronn Dujay
Lloyd Smale
Gary Feauto
Chuck Lovelace
Ric Carter
Greg Parsons
Patrick Raymond
Paul Kaiser
Vince Pillig
Shane Guthrie
Tom Myers

[LIMPINGJ]

First time I ever got to be first with a name starting with W.

[felix]

These orders going out tomorrow. This should be the last of the suspicious ones, those which have money coming back, or are outside of the normal USA area. In other words, those with special treatment. Make sure you investigate the package in detail before throwing away the cardboard for the 264 refund
check. ... felix

David Cyr
Jeff Hegwald
John Larson
Ken Daugherty
Gary Harris
Fred Nigretti
Lindell Canary
Paul W. Brasky
Rick Simmons
Chuck Malone
Christopher Dingell
Scott Nimtz
Wallace Enga
Bill Elkins
Roger Hughes
Reijo Pennanen
Bob Bonenfant
Ken Mus

[GregP42]

Woo Hooo! Thanks Felix, I know what I will be doing all weekend!

Greg

[Lloyd Smale]

great news pal. Dont know how to thank you. Ill leave it to you to figure some way i can help you down the line!!

[felix]

Lloyd, if you were closer, we'd be packing gaschecks together. I cannot believe the amount of time it takes to verify and re-verify before mailing. The numbers really start to run together. Not an older person's job, and that's for sure. ... felix

[felix]

Lloyd, if you were closer, we'd be packing gaschecks together. I cannot believe the amount of time it takes to verify and re-verify before mailing. The numbers really start to run together. Not an older person's job, and that's for sure.

What I am trying to say here, is that if one of you good folks get a wrong caliber, please indicate on the board here. Somebody else has your flavor, and that's a fact. If we don't communicate here, the info can be lost or misplaced. Trading must be done at the local level, and not back here at my house. I have all necessary addresses (snail and email) to help you make the trade(s) pronto. These are my problem examples: Was that a 375 or a 357 order in that package just mailed? 45 rifle or 45 pistol in that box? Please bear with me, folks! ... felix

[Shepherd2]

Take your time Felix. I'd be checking, double checking and checking again too. This is a huge untaking with so many people and the number of gas checks involved. We appreciate you taking this on. We can all find something else to shoot until our checks arrive.

[felix]

One more thing, folks. I am a little worried about shipments already made using the 5 dollar mailers. Please, after arrival take them out and use some of them immediately. Tell me if the checks have been bent by the post office piling the mailers on top of one another or sandwiching them between heavier parcels. THIS IS IMPORTANT. Until I hear from some of you all about this, I will concentrate on the larger shipments that require heavier duty boxes to ship. ... felix

[felix]

Shipped today. Man, this was a hard day's work. Take a look at the one order!

Ken Caldwell
Bill Bramlett
Beau Cassidy
Richard Olin Brown (1)
Richard Olin Brown (2)
Richard Olin Brown (3)
Harold Von Kugelman

[Beau Cassidy]

It looks like you got some pretty big orders shipped! I should probably be standing by the mailbox come saturday or monday.

Beau

[Lloyd Smale]

wish i could be there for you pal!Lloyd, if you were closer, we'd be packing gaschecks together. I cannot believe the amount of time it takes to verify and re-verify before mailing. The numbers really start to run together. Not an older person's job, and that's for sure. ... felix

[happie2shoot]

Thank's Felix will be watching for them.

[waksupi]

Felix, Shipment arrived. However, there is a problem. I had sent extra for you and Pat to have something extra towards a dinner. Let me know if you prefer I send the check back to you, or if I should just destroy it, and you write it off of your books. Either way, I will not be cashing it.

Thanks again, buddy!

[felix]

I like fire! Gas is expensive. Burn the friggen check and use the calories to heat the house. Thanks, Ric. ... felix

[db2]

All I can say is WOW! Got my checks today. Everything is here and in order. I slip fit the 45 and 44 and they look good. I sized a 30 cal and perfect fit. These are some very nice checks. I can not say thank you enough, thanks Felix.

db2

[4060MAY]

Felix
Checks arrived alive and well.
Nice looking checks, checked fit, everything is OK


THANKS Again

Chuck
44286

[Lloyd Smale]

mine made it here today and in great shape I been sizing all afternoon. Thanks again pal.

[C1PNR]

Man, what a day!

The Mail Lady rang the door bell and was singing to my wife "Have I told you lately that I love you?" (I think is was a little sarcastically, actually) because she dropped off the box of gas checks, with .264 rebate enclosed (THANK YOU SIR!!), a box with a large Cook Book, and another box with a 4 C boolit mould!!

Not ten minutes later UPS rings the door bell with two large boxes of our new window blinds for all 6 windows in the bedrooms!! (Have I told you lately how much I Love remodeling?)

Whew!! And all this comes just after I spend 3 hours mowing the lawn!!

It's time for a beer break!:-D

[felix]

Tomorrow morning mail. ... felix


Chuck Rodenfils 4/27/2006
Robert Curry 4/27/2006
Shawn Howard 4/27/2006
Bruce A. Brandt 4/27/2006
John Harder 4/27/2006
Mark OHarold 4/27/2006
Edward McIntosh 4/27/2006
Bobby Kell, Jr. 4/27/2006
Donald Rinks 4/27/2006
John Schwerdt 4/27/2006
David Clay 4/27/2006
Ian Haywood 4/27/2006
Mark Douglas 4/27/2006
Anthony Dalimata 4/27/2006
Andy Swarostka 4/27/2006

[felix]

EVERYBODY PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR (3K OF 500) S&W CHECKS!!!! ... felix

[Calamity Jake]

BOY "O" BOY Got them checks today, THEY LOOK REAL GOOD!!!! GONA HAVE SOME FUN NOW.
I think I will be like waksupi, as I sent you some extra cash too, so use the $ as you see fit.

Thanks again for honchoen this deal, I don't even want to think how much work it has been.

Calamity Jake

[felix]

CJ, don't ask. No need to embarass anyone. Talk about a challenge! About 1/3 done at most. The heavy duty orders are about over with. Every load to the post office makes the car trunk drag. ... felix

[GregP42]

Felix,

Woo Hoo, mail man dropped them off while I was sleeping today along with a mold I just got. Tried a few while I was doing my nightly wake up and they work great! A real first class deal on them checks.

Greg

[felix]

Andy Swarostka was added to the list this morning. ... felix

[Lloyd Smale]

let me know when you start taking orders for the next batch :)

[felix]

Lloyd, it will be a year or so before I forget this go-around. ... felix

[helenajoe]

Hi Felix and wife,

Wow! The gas checks look superb. Thanks for all your hard work. Also thanks for the rebate check for the .348 Win gas checks that weren't made.

I'm thrilled with the quality of the gas checks. It sure made my day.

helenajoe
Patrick Raymond
Spokane, WA

[GregP42]

Lloyd, it will be a year or so before I forget this go-around. ... felix


Felix,

When you do please let me know I used about 500 of the 41 checks... :shock: I think I should have got more!

Greg

[Lloyd Smale]

I was just joking pal. I didnt figure youd ever tackle a deal this big again! Im sure if we paid you by the hour you could about retire by now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Lloyd, it will be a year or so before I forget this go-around. ... felix

[felix]

Yep, Lloyd, I know you were joking, even though I am retired, retreaded during the last couple of years, but obviously still retarded. But, you know what? I can now begin to see the end of this project, and I am very glad I did it for everyone. It has forced me to use my professional skills derived from a bygone era to develop a database for the project. The first time I did any software development since 2001. See image attatched... felix

[Lloyd Smale]

would your program make it easier if you did do it again? Im not happy with you right now pal. Ive got many coffee cans full of bullets that were waiting for checks and thats all ive been doing for 3 days! Still no light at the end of the tunnel. Ive got about half the .45s done and half the .50s still got .41s and .44s to go!! I hate gas checks!!!!Yep, Lloyd, I know you were joking, even though I am retired, retreaded during the last couple of years, but obviously still retarded. But, you know what? I can now begin to see the end of this project, and I am very glad I did it for everyone. It has forced me to use my professional skills derived from a bygone era to develop a database for the project. The first time I did any software development since 2001. See image attatched... felix

[felix]

Yes, Lloyd, the computer support would be welcomed for the next go-around. Larry said he won't, at this time, do any more 1M batches. Way too much stress in keeping everything straight and honest. I suggested using graduated cups/cylinders, but he wanted to be more accurate. That's fine and dandy, and is welcomed, but is hard on the nerves. We might just do quarter years from now on. Just how yet, I have to talk to some folks who have an all night computer operation that does banking stuff. I don't like, and cannot emotionally handle computers that go down, even for an instant. I am just to used to dealing with extremely fine mainframes. Microsoft code and associated hardware just doesn't cut it, but it might be the only way we can do what we want at a cost that is commensurate. ... felix

[The_Baron]

How about the next time we keep the orders to certain calibers at one time? That would make the orders smaller and also simpler.

[felix]

Now, that's an idea we all can and should live with! ... felix

[PatMarlin]

Sir Felix I'm in awe of you.. :bigsmyl2:

[Maineboy]

Felix,
I received my gas checks and your personal check Friday, thanks again. I really appreciate your effort.

[felix]

Going out Monday morning. ... felix

Donald Dye 4/28/2006
John A. Benaglio 4/28/2006
Andy Starostka 4/28/2006
Jim Britt 4/28/2006
Jerry Willis 4/28/2006
Emmett Boaz 4/28/2006
Denny B. Talley 4/28/2006
Jeff Stamper 4/28/2006
Gregg Tanner 4/28/2006
Ed Siemers 4/28/2006
Sean Harper 4/28/2006
Richard Levandowski 4/28/2006
Charles Pagan 4/28/2006
M.A. Nagengast 4/28/2006
Charles Graff 4/28/2006
Bruce J. Bannister 4/28/2006
Roy Horsey 4/28/2006
Mark Barb 4/28/2006
Richard Hancock 4/28/2006
Brian Doyle 4/28/2006
Mark R. Miller 4/28/2006
Lee Holloway 4/28/2006
Ken Orris 4/28/2006
Tom Parsons 4/28/2006
Kelly Alexander 4/28/2006
Wayne Smith 4/28/2006
Junior Doughty 4/28/2006
Woody Woodell 4/28/2006
MAJ Anthony Bennett 4/28/2006

[PatMarlin]

Tony Bennett's a cast boolit shooter?...... :mrgreen:

[jballs918]

felix just wodering was there any extra .323 that you ended up with.

[felix]

Don't know yet, about any leftovers. Have 45 more folks to go. No, this is a different Tony Bennett! I don't think this Tony is musical, but, who knows, it might be some latent talent within him somewhere. ... felix

[Buckshot]

.................It's about time "Our" Anthony Bennett became a colonel. Even a light one would be good.

.................Buckshot

[Junior1942]

Tony Bennett's a cast boolit shooter?...... :mrgreen:Yep, but his heart's really in San Francisco.

[Wayne Smith]

Thanks, Felix. I'll be anxiously awaiting the package!

[felix]

Rick, I was just too messed up to remember to change his title, that's all. It just goes to show how time passes from one state to another. Yes, Tony is a light bird now. ... felix

[AnthonyB]

I have no musical talent at all, and can't even rightly claim the title of cast bullet shooter anymore. What I am now is a taxi service to and from baseball or softball games. Three kids playing on six different teams leaves no time for anything else, but I figure I will have way too much time to shoot once they are all gone. Tony

[felix]

Adding to the list to be mailed today.

Wilfred Bisson
Incognito by request
Todd Wolf
William Puryear

[Kansas]

Gas checks recieved in good shape, thanks Felix.

[felix]

Everyone, please check your order quickly for any discrepancies. The gaschecks remaining are not coming out correctly according to order from Larry. Therefore, it is going to be harder now to get some orders out because of mixing and matching to make up the counts for packing. I want to run the gaschecks supply to be as low as possible, leaving some orders unfilled to be later compensated, most likely by Larry and myself together. I will keep everyone informed. ... felix

[Haywire Haywood]

I received my order today, and the count looks to be right. I did not receive any calibers that I didn't order.

thanks for the hard work,
Ian

[drinks]

Felix;
I received mine today, but I spent the day running a new line from the house to the septic system and did not get to the gcs, I shall do so in the morning.
Don

[swampmaster]

My luck is always a day late and dollar short,If you have any left over let me know what you have as I am in need of some

[felix]

Yes, indeed, I will broadcast any discrepancies. ... felix

[45 2.1]

felix-
Received my order today as ordered with no discrepancies. Thank You very much.

[Beau Cassidy]

The Pony Express must have gotten ambushed on the way to my house. No gas checks yet. Should have been here saturday.

[LIMPINGJ]

Felix everything arrived safely and in order. Thanks for all the hard work you and your wife put into this buy. Just one question will we be able to get the .348 size next time around?
JIM

[Beau Cassidy]

Just what would be a minimum order for geting him set up for .348? I would be good for a sizeable number if it would help convince him to get started.

Beau

[TCLouis]

you have them all shipped that could be the problem.
I have not seen Hide NJor Hair of my order yet.
Just waiting to see them and maybe put the Horndys on the back burner!

[snowtigger]

Got 'em. Got all the right calibers, Don't know about the count yet.

[Shepherd2]

Felix - I got my order today also. No discrepancies. Thanks

[felix]

Louis, you are in the next wave to be shipped. These orders will conclude the 44 mag checks. Seems the 44s and 41s (of all flavors) have come out perfectly from this end. The 452's and 458's will be next to finish off. About 45 customers left, so please don't feel like the lone ranger! ... felix

[felix]

Beau, your order should have been there by now. Is Kodak still operating full tilt? If so, the post office there could be all fouled up in your area. I don't think you are off the beaten path. Memphis-Knoxville-Kodak. ... felix

[45nut]

Got mine safely,,kinda had to heave it from the PO box though. Kinda startled me at first until I saw the return address. I am set for .510's until the dawn of the new age I believe. What with the last buy and this one the storage bins are in excellent shape,wish I could say the same for the ww stash which is dwindling quickly.
Oh,,and you said not to throw away any packing but I had to dump those white peanuts,I much prefer peanut M&M's. The weightless white variety simply does not compare.
Thanks ever so much for honcho'ing this buy.

[Beau Cassidy]

Felix,
Kodak is now just Eastman Chemical. Biggest dang outfit I have ever seen. They had record profits again last year. Their water purification plant is just about as large as the one for Jackson, MS, where I used to live. To give you a comparison, Jackson has probably between 500k and 600k people. Kingsport has what, maybe 60k? The spinoff industry from that plant still just blows me away. They make 1/3 of the world's cigarette butts there. Another 1/3 is made at their rival in SC and I believe the rest are made in China. You get used to the chemical smell after a couple of years. Luckily I live closer to Johnson City and the prevailing winds keep my air odor free. This end of TN does have some of the worse air in the country with I believe Knoxville at #3. I am fairly sure Chattanooga is in the top 20 as well. All I can figure is the eastbound wind gets trapped between the Cumberland Plateau and the Smokies and goes Northeast from there. Another interesting tidbit. The Bristol Motor Speedway- about 20 minutes from here- holds somewhere in the neighborhood of 160K. It's small change compared to Talledaga or the other big tracks but still, that's almost as many people as the Kingsport/Bristol/Johnson City area combined!

Beau

[Bear4570]

Felix,

Got my order and all is well, thanks a bunch, looking forward to putting them to the test this weekend. Thanks again for all your hard work.

Chuck

[felix]

Going out today. ... felix

Lee White 5/2/2006
Stan Garrett 5/2/2006
Robert Follensbee 5/2/2006
Robert Birney 5/2/2006
Stuart Cameron 5/2/2006
Peter Knapp 5/2/2006
Pat Green 5/2/2006
Louis Bordenave 5/2/2006
Greg Kratzner 5/2/2006
Chuck Ulrich 5/2/2006
Keith Anderson 5/2/2006
Kal Kirby 5/2/2006
Jeremy Manley 5/2/2006
David Bragg 5/2/2006
David Lauber 5/2/2006
James Hancock 5/2/2006
Dick Kisters 5/2/2006
Lynn Valtinson 5/2/2006

[felix]

600 bucks for a new die/punch, etc., plus 5 bucks per pound for copper sheeting. Assume 50 percent waste. Plus enough profit to make the endeavor worth while. ... felix

[fourarmed]

Felix, got mine yesterday. All OK, much obliged.
Bob

[n]

Felix,
Got my checks today. 10,000 checks are a beautiful sight. Thank you very very much for seeing this deal through.
Nighthunter

[Beau Cassidy]

Well they finally made it. Unfortunately for Felix, there were no extras. Felix than you very much for this order. You have gone beyond the call of duty.

Beau

[Beau Cassidy]

Luckily the large bag was double boxed....
..........
since the PO put Felix's packing skills to the test....

[felix]

Beau, you and I are both lucky on that one. ... felix

[drinks]

Felix;
I received 2k each of .22, 243, .30, .35, .430 and .459
I did not look at my original order but this seems to be good.
Thanks, Don

[The_Baron]

Got mine and the delivery is equal to the order.

[Chargar]

Felix..Checks came in fine shape and they are proper checks in the proper amount. Thanks for doing this...Charles

[madcaster]

Well packaged,order is correct.:drinks:

[Junior1942]

Felix, mine arrived in perfect condition. Zip 71479. Thanks!!!!!!

[Junior1942]

PS:

My check order cost $54.00 including shipping. The exact same order from Midway would cost $116.96 + shiping.

[L Ross]

Thanks Felix for all your efforts. Found the correct number and calibers when I got home from a soggy encampment Sunday night. Felt better right away.

L Ross

[Dye]

Felix
Received gas checks today every thing right on the money
Thanks until I can repay you
Be carefull Dye

[felix]

Bernard R. Buzak 5/3/2006
Chester J. Stachecki, Jr. 5/3/2006
Charlie Otts 5/3/2006
John Stendahl 5/3/2006
Troy Ahner 5/3/2006
Thomas F. Burns 5/3/2006
Scott Dunn 5/3/2006
Richard Wrobel 5/3/2006
Raymond Libby 5/3/2006
Ray Boucher 5/3/2006
John Moulton 5/3/2006
Larry Thompson 5/3/2006
Dale Hillyer 5/3/2006
Jim Larkins 5/3/2006
Jason Antes 5/3/2006
James Howard 5/3/2006
Herbert Plummer 5/3/2006
David Root 5/3/2006
David Bowman 5/3/2006
Dave Dras 5/3/2006
Michael Miron 5/3/2006

[kenjuudo]

Felix,
My "Brass Wafers" arrived in fine shape today at 47272. Many thanks to you and the Mrs.

jim

[felix]

The only rule we have is that the checks cannot be re-sold unless to a member of our board at the same price as obtained. NO EBAY! ... felix

[Rick N Bama]

My 41s were received today,,,,,,,,,thanks for your hard work Felix.

Rick
35622

[felix]

Scot Wheeler.....
James Cherry, via Larry for reconfiguring order from stock.....

Both are leaving tomorrow morning, actually later tonight if caught in time.

This ends the mailings from my house.

felix

[475/480]

Recieved mine,I sent you an email Felix .

Thanks Sean

[454PB]

My order arrived today....exactly what I ordered. While I was putting them away, I thought about what a PITA it must have been to handle the distribution of an order this big. Thanks to you and your wife.

[JSH]

Felix, many thanks to you and the Missus for your work on this. I recieved mine and we are in good shape. I should have listned to you my friend and grabbed up more of the 30's. But there is always next time<grin>.
Thanks again.
Jeff

[RugerFan]

Got my checks today. Type and amount exactly as ordered. Thank you Sir for your hard work!

[Blueknight2520]

Felix, Thank you very much for all your hard work Honcoing this deal and all the extra work seperating , packaging , shiping all those checks.
I recieved mine today in exelent shape. Thank you agean.
Email sent(no need to reply here)

[alamogunr]

Received mine yesterday. Everything in excellent shape. The Postlady commented on the weight of the box. I can't find my original order but unless someone comes up short on something, I'm more than satisfied. Thanks for your efforts.
John

[7br]

Felix,
Got my order yesterday. Was as ordered. By the way, checks seem to be of excellent quality. I am extremely pleased with the .41 checks. The previous 1000 I had ordered from lyman had about a 10% reject rate. These snap on with enough resistance to keep them on the shank until seated.

I have checked and sized about 35 .22 bullets. Should have a range report by monday.

Many thanks and Kudos to the service and the quality.

[felix]

Actual weight shipped.....807 pounds
Computed in advance......831 pounds

felix

[Lee W]

Got mine in the mail today (5000 22s). I found the checks to fit better than Hornady and at a better price.
I now have enough for a long time.
Thanks again to Felix. :drinks:

[eka]

Felix,

The checks arrived safe and sound. They look awesome!! I just can't say enough how great you have been as the honcho of this monster. I appreciate your hard work and I am proud to be associated with such a fine gentleman.

Take care,

Keith

[Poygan]

Felix, Checks arrived today. Thanks to you and your bride for taking on a project of this size! I'm sure you put in a lot of time and effort and it is greatly appreciated.

Poygan

[Catshooter]

Mine came today Felix. Perfect condition, and thanks very much.

Cat

[AnthonyB]

Mine made it yesterday, just as ordered. Thanks again for the effort. Tony

[Bigscot]

Sir Felix,

I too would like to report that I received my checks today in fine shape, and would like to thank you and the Mrs. for handling this massive headache.

Thanks again,

BS

[woody1]

Felix and Mrs. Felix, My check ordered arrived today. Fine shape and exactly as ordered. My hat's off to both of you. Thanks and regards, Woody

[johnch]

When I got home from turkey hunting my checks were waiting on me .
I will test a few hundred Sat .

Boy do I wish I would have ordered 2 or 3 times what I did .

But an empty wallet rules over wants :( :(

Johnch

[Greg]

Felix-

My gas check order arrived today. Everything is as I ordered them, Great!!

Thank you for Honcho-n this deal. I cannot begin to express my gratitude in the work that you and your wife committed to carry this through. All ya’ll is all that!

With my sincerest thanks

[Ken O]

Recieved my checks today, type and amount as ordered. Thanks much, Ken

[MTWeatherman]

Checks arrived today...in fine shape and exactly as ordered.

Many, many thanks to you and your wife for taking this on, Felix. It's obvious that it had to cost you and your wife no small amount of time and effort...one just has to look at all the individual mailings and add up all the necessary bookkeeping, sorting and packing that went with each one to figure that one out.

...and fine looking gas checks they are!!

Thanks again!

[Redleg99]

Felix -

Recieved my checks today (98367) - everything I ordered and nothing more.
Thanks again honchoing this!

[crazy mark]

Felix,
Another appreciative caster. The gas checks arrived today and I must say they are very nice looking.
Thanks to you and you wife. Mark

[Tristan]

Felix -

The 7k checks came in today. I eyeballed 'em, held 'em up to the light, and they seem pretty rightous, at least within the specifications of the measuring instrument (my eyeball...) [smilie=1:

I'll dig out the caliper tomorrow, and maybe even go to the pawn shop and spring for the mics I saw there today.

Kidding aside, you and your wife have built up some serious bullet-caster Kharma!

Thank you, Sir, and Lady!

- Tristan

[borderman]

Got the the checks yesterday, many thanks for your efforts. "Contents - brass wafers" - I like that.

[manleyjt]

Felix,

My package came last night. all is in order. Thank you knidly for your efforts on our behalf. Hope you got a little boot to make it worth you while (and to give you motivation to do this again in the future).

Now to get some of the GC sent down range.

Zip 82053

[Beerd]

To Felix,

Another THANKYOU!

It makes me fill kind of rich looking at a pile of 5000 shiny new gs checks.
And I also got to read "Snuffy Smith" in the packing materials:-)

Beerd

[mike in co]

felix....my son called and said a package from you had arrived...i guess this means my checks are in. i'm in sanger ca visiting my grandson, so i will not see them till sunday eve. there are four tire stores in sanger...none had any ww.....dang....

thanks again
mike
( home now...all my checks are here..and no one elses...)

[Herb in Pa]

MY checks arrived today at noon..........thank you for all the effort put forth!!!

[Ol'Scudder]

Checks arrived yesterday - - thanks much!

Zip 73572

[357tex]

Thank you Felix. Mine came today.

[mag_01]

Thx. Felix----Job well done-----checks look good----Tom

[David R]

Got em, thank you a bunch.

YOU DA MAN!

David 14103

[MT Gianni]

Felix, All items arrived and only those. THanks again, Gianni.

[RayinNH]

Felix, mine arrived in fine shape as well. Thank you kind sir...Ray

[StanDahl]

Felix - I got home and found 9000 "Brass Wafers(?)" laying on my porch! Thanks!!! Stan

[swheeler]

Cecks were in the mail- thanks!
Scot

[castalott]

My checks arrived yesterday in fine shape with no extras! Thank You Very Much! Dale

[keeper89]

Add my appreciation to all the others.......everything arrived this morning in good order.......and by the way, they work perfectly and go through my aged rcbs lubrisizer smoother than the Hornady species.......thanks again for undertaking such a logistics nightmare!

Mike:drinks:

[tall grass]

Felix

The checks were in the mail box last night. Thank you and your wife for putting in the work and effort for all of us. There were 3k 30cal. and 2k 35cal., just what I ordered. It got here in good shape.

God Bless

Jim
66502

[nelson133]

Got mine yesterday, thanks Felix.

[BeeMan]

Checks arrived in yesterday's mail, just as ordered. They look good. Thank you very much Felix.

[wmitty]

checks sittin' on porch last friday! They work great! Thanks, Felix!

[felix]

Some pics........ felix

[alamogunr]

I said thanks once, but looking at the pictures, that doesn't seem to be sufficient.

THANKS AGAIN!
John