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waksupi
09-23-2010, 03:01 AM
Cast Boolits has decided to honor certain members, for their lifelong commitment to the shooting sports, and their contributions to the world of Cast Bullet shooting.

It seems only fitting, that the first recipient of this award should be our old friend, Felix Robbins.


Felix is a long time member, from back in the old Shooters.com days. I know he certainly helped me along the way to getting the best from cast bullets in a rifle, and that carried over to handgun shooting. I'm sure many others can say the same. Felix was one of the top cast bullet benchrest shooters in the United States. Nowadays, he prefers to make the sticks dance in the river from a well directed shot, than the pressure cooker of national level competitions.
When Felix speaks, all should listen. He knows his stuff, and will not lead you wrong.

Felix has unselfishly given his World Famous Felix Lube to our world, sharing his formula, and explaining WHY each ingredient is in there, and what it does. For any one developing their own lube, his is a good place to start for the basics. Go to Castpics, and look at the Lube section, and you will get the graduate course in this fine multi-purpose lube.

I urge you once again to look at Castpics, and the history section. The following is an excerpt;

"Sundog you asked Felix for the history of Castpics, and he may be too modest to tell you the story. There was discussion of bullet lube going on and it became obvious that Felix was in the know about such. His lube was named FELIX WORLD FAMOUS BULLET LUBE as a takeoff of the Names Herter's used in their book of adjectives (catalog). Testimonies were coming in faster than testimonies about Leupold and RCBS customer service. This board was literally swamped with people asking for the formula."

You can also go to Castpics, for some photos of the Mother of all Smelters, the brain child of Felix and Corky some years ago.

Last but not least, don't pass up Felix's recipe for Egg nog, as the season will soon be upon us.

Thank you Felix, for all your contributions to the shooting world.

felix
09-27-2010, 12:47 PM
Totally unexpected, and, needless to say, I am humbled greatly. What else can be said? ... felix

Uncle R.
09-27-2010, 01:07 PM
Hear! Hear!
I am rather a Johnny-Come-Lately to this board. After thirty years of learning the hard way I thought I understood casting pretty well, but in my time here I've realized that my knowledge to date has barely scratched the surface. There are many on this board who deserve my thanks, but Felix would top the list. He has always been patient with my questions and generous with his knowledge. Golden Boolit? A well-deserved tribute indeed!

9.3X62AL
09-27-2010, 01:12 PM
Well-earned, and a fitting acknowledgement to one of the real experts--and a fine gentlemen who has graced this board for quite some time. I can't count the number of times Felix's general contributions or specific directions have benefited my shooting activities. GREAT information, generously provided and given graciously.

dragonrider
09-27-2010, 03:53 PM
Very cool idea. And well deserved.

sundog
09-27-2010, 04:01 PM
All my best to my great pal, Felix! You deserve the honor.

Ajax
09-27-2010, 04:13 PM
Grats Felix you deserve this.

Andy

Dean D.
09-27-2010, 04:21 PM
Congratulations Felix. Your contributions to this website have helped so many people that it is impossible to calculate their value.

Thank you Sir!

Trey45
09-27-2010, 04:25 PM
It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Congrats Felix.

RugerFan
09-27-2010, 04:25 PM
Excellent! Congrats felix. I wonder just how many folks are using your lube recipe? Felix lube is an indispensible part of my cast bullet shooting.

geargnasher
09-27-2010, 04:32 PM
Thank you, Felix.

Gear

Glen
09-27-2010, 11:18 PM
Richly deserved! Thanks for all you've taught us Felix.

Ron
09-27-2010, 11:23 PM
Congratulations Felix. An award by your peers is something to cherish. Thank you for FWFL, an essential part of my casting/reloading and of that of a number of my friends here in Australia.

lwknight
09-27-2010, 11:32 PM
Forget Merril Lynch. When Felix speaks , people listen.
Go Felix.

Bloodman14
09-27-2010, 11:39 PM
I think lwknight meant "E.F. Hutton":kidding:. Anyway, congrats, and 'thanks'.

HORNET
09-28-2010, 07:07 AM
Congratulations, Felix.

mike in co
09-28-2010, 09:06 AM
well done...by the board for the award and felix is the obvious FIRST choice( if one was not to give one to the guy that put up our forum)

mike in co

blackthorn
09-28-2010, 09:15 AM
Congratulations Felix well done!

Big Boomer
09-28-2010, 10:58 AM
Congrats., Felix, and good on the Shooters forum for doing this.

Some time back I began reading all the old threads, starting with the last page, reading toward the most recent. I've now read from back to front to page #160. Felix's knowledge is generously spread throughout. Thanks for sharing your knowhow. 'Tuck (Former Bigboomer on the old Shooters.com).

PatMarlin
09-28-2010, 12:05 PM
Go Sir Felix .......!!

Bret4207
09-28-2010, 12:15 PM
An absolutely perfect choice for the first recipient. My sincerest congratulations Felix!

BeeMan
09-28-2010, 12:22 PM
Congratulations Felix!

captaint
09-28-2010, 12:49 PM
Well deserved and well earned Felix. Thank you for all you do. enjoy Mike

SharpsShooter
09-28-2010, 01:12 PM
Outstanding selection. I have read much of Felix's postings on many topics here and it is rare that I go away without a bit more knowledge. As a BPCR enthusiast, I don't partake of his renowned lube formula, but I do subscribe to the expertise he so generously shares.

Congrats Sir!


SS

.357
09-28-2010, 01:25 PM
well deserved indeed well deserved!

357maximum
09-28-2010, 01:43 PM
Felix- It was your lube recipe popping up on a search engine that brought me to this fine establishment, so thank you and a heartfeld congratulations.

Michael

[smilie=l:yep it is all Felix's fault that ya'll have to suffer me...[smilie=l:

Bullshop
09-28-2010, 02:28 PM
Good on ya Felix!
Now I must go ask our Lords forgiveness for my coveting.
Blessings!

C1PNR
09-28-2010, 04:42 PM
Absolutely no better choice for a "First Ever" award of this nature.

Good on you Felix, you truly deserve the honor!:drinks:

RayinNH
09-28-2010, 08:36 PM
To a gentleman and a scholar, thank you.:drinks:...Ray

Dutch4122
09-28-2010, 09:34 PM
Congrats Felix! [smilie=w:

What else can I add to the other member's comments here except to say that you very much deserve this award.:D

TDB9901
09-28-2010, 10:01 PM
It was your lube that brought me here also.

Well deserved....... Thank you Sir!!!

Recluse
09-28-2010, 11:03 PM
Congratulations, Felix!

Always thought of you and Goatlips and Floodgate and Glen as the Deacons of bullet casting. I've learned a lot from you guys--more than I think I can even comprehend.

:coffee:

theperfessor
09-29-2010, 07:11 PM
+1 to all that's been said. I always admire those who know and are willing to share.

BBA
10-02-2010, 08:41 AM
Congratulations!!!

44man
10-02-2010, 08:44 AM
Wonderful! Way to go Felix.

NVcurmudgeon
10-02-2010, 11:15 AM
Felix, after over eleven years I still look for your posts first, because they combine technical excellence, clear language, and generous sharing. You're the top! Bill

swheeler
10-04-2010, 09:15 AM
Congratulations Felix! You deserve it. Scot

runfiveswife
10-05-2010, 06:44 PM
congratulations felix

NWFLYJ
10-05-2010, 06:48 PM
Congrats Felix! Mark

RBak
10-05-2010, 11:03 PM
Leave it to me to be a day late and a dollar short........

Felix, outside of your FWFL, you have given a lot more to the "little folk" over the years than you will ever realize.

It was your very pleasant "coaching", combined with a verbiage that is easily understood, that started something of a love affair between me and my 35 Whelan.

And, if I remember right, that would have been back about 1999 or 2000, probably 1999, while I was still at CST in Lakewood, Colorado.
It was also about the same time you guys were cooking up FWFL and you were terribly busy on that project, but you still took the time to provide guidance on a totally unrelated subject...on the side.

I feel sure there is little chance you can recall any of this, with all the people you have helped, but it was your experience that got me on the right track with that gun, and for that I thank you, I thank you very much! :drinks:

Respectfully, Russ Baker aka "RBak" .

fourarmed
10-06-2010, 12:36 PM
Hear, hear!

woody1
10-08-2010, 07:44 PM
I'm a little late. Been offline for a while. As y'all have said, Felix is the guy! Well deserved. Regards, Woody

smoked turkey
10-08-2010, 10:33 PM
Felix:
I am yet another who has benefited greatly from your vast pool of knowledge. As been said, you are an obvious choice for this recognition.

Dale53
10-15-2010, 12:20 AM
Congratulations, Felix! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

All the best,
Dale53

tall grass
10-15-2010, 12:57 AM
Felix

A hearty Congratulations and Thank you from up here.

Jim

Char-Gar
10-19-2010, 12:17 PM
I just noticed this thread and am a little late with a reply. But, I am very pleased that Felix has received this much deserved honor and recognition. Atta boy Felix!

felix
10-19-2010, 12:23 PM
Late? Never! In fact, I would have never noticed the award if it wern't indicated to me up front via email. ... felix

JDL
10-24-2010, 07:10 PM
Congratulations Felix!!! Although we've only met once face to face, I consider you as a friend and wish you all the best.

Echo
11-02-2010, 01:04 PM
Well deserved - it is an honor (for me) to be on the same forum.

Ed Sanford, AKA

BOOM BOOM
11-22-2010, 10:07 PM
Hi,
well deserved!

ghh3rd
12-22-2010, 07:31 PM
44Man got me started early using Felix lube, and I find it works very well for me, whether in a lube sizer, hand rubbing it into boolit grooves, even dipping boolits into melted Felix lube. It's more work to make than some other lubes, but surely worth it.

Since I've been on this forum for the last year and a half, I've enjoyed reading Felix's very informative threads - definitely a knowlegable person who likes to "share the wealth".

Many thanks, Felix!

Char-Gar
12-31-2010, 12:35 PM
Deserved! Three cheers for Felix!