Let’s all give a big shoutout to Larry Gibson for all his assistance including his very informative and helpful posts. He brought many of us to the next level in reloading with his invaluable advice. I’ve been at this great hobby for nearly fifty years but when Larry speaks, I listen and learn. God Bless him!
“Start Low, Work Up Slow”
I’m thankful for his contributions also. He helped me to understand internal ballistics and pressure much better. Thanks Larry!
+1 for that. I am still looking for the book. Thanks Larry
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I'll drink to that.
I agree. When I sent him a question via PM about something he took the time to dig out some of his old data and wrote several paragraphs to me that helped me along, including answering more dumb questions along the way.
I appreciate Larry's pressure testing information. Many times put real numbers on what was only a guess for me before seeing the data.
If liars pants really did catch on fire, watching the news would be a lot more fun!
Thanks for all you do LG!
...Speak softly & carry a big stick...
He has given us a lot of great information and he is much appreciated.
ditto
Clyde
COL USA RET
Let me add my voice to the choir and thank him for his many valuable contributions. I, too, am a well-seasoned handloader, but many times he has taught this old dog a new trick or two.
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Hear..Hear!!!!Originally Posted by rintinglen
Heck I’d like if his postings could be made more easily found. Categorized and made a sticky at the top of the reloading section.
A "Larry Gibson" stickie? With random hints, experiences, info? That would be cool...
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I'm a 6.5 Swede Mauser freak and I have learned more about casting and loading for that cartridge from Larry than from any other source, by far. It takes a lot of time and effort on the part of Larry to provide all the info he's developed, collected and posted over the years and I sincerely appreciate what he has done for us. I, too, hope he writes a book..you know it'll be a great read. Thanks, Larry!
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You would need a mod dedicated to just managing the LG-sticky portion of the site.
I too really appreciate his interesting, fun, and painstakingly thorough and accurate contributions to the sport.
Not only is his info top notch but, when I was trying to figure out which bullet shot best in my .314 bore MN, Larry sent me a number of different bullets of different diameters to try.
Thanks, Larry
+ 1
Micah 6:8
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
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I may be discharged and retired but I'm sure I did not renounce the oath that I solemnly swore!
+2 for me also. I have learned a lot from Mr. Gibson!
Just a suggestion. When Larry posts something of interest to you, clip it and paste to a text file on your device. That way you can go back and reference the info as needed. I've done that several times and refer back to that file on a regular basis.
I do the same with several other contributors on this site.
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