Fear the Beard... and the Hawken

Jim,
The positive news of your Wife's outlook is the best news on the forum. Thank you for sharing. I think it is safe to say your wife and you are in the thoughts and prayers from all of us on HT.

Your rifle is a beauty. I've looked at the Bridger Hawken kit before and must say you and Mr. Pope nailed it. To shoot out a barrel of a muzzleloader I would imagine takes 1000's of round to do.

You have the makings of a great book with all the hunts you have had with this rifle. I recall Fred Bears book called "Fred Bears Field Notes" Many of the hunts were in Alaska. I think your stories would be a great read..... just a thought LOL

Dan
 
Randy, your talent to write a story shines in this thread.
We all hope for a full recovery for Jim's wife.
The video show will be worth watching, that's for sure.
 
AKHawken said:
Thank you all for your kind words. Karen, my wife was diagnosed early and prognosis is good. I am fortunate to have such a great life’s partner and great friends. I am humbled by the opportunity to take such a great animal on our own on public lands. Hope to see you out there.
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Congratulations on the hunt Jim, and best wishes for Karen.

Fantastic account of the hunt, Randy. I really look forward to the show!
 
Holy $hit that's a big goat! And a handsome rifle too, I love that trigger guard and the stained stripes on the wood. Tell your friend congrats!
 
Alabama said:
Holy $hit that's a big goat! And a handsome rifle too, I love that trigger guard and the stained stripes on the wood. Tell your friend congrats!
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Alabama those are not stained stripes on the wood, it is extra fancy figured maple. That stock was ordered from Track of the Wolf, Jim Bridger Hawken, pre-inlet, 1-1/8" octagon barrel, extra fancy maple. Grade 4 Maple (M4) has exceptional tight even curl. Because of a fractured stock, I had John Bergmann of Granville, Tennessee restock the rifle last year...
 
AKHawken said:
Alabama those are not stained stripes on the wood, it is extra fancy figured maple. That stock was ordered from Track of the Wolf, Jim Bridger Hawken, pre-inlet, 1-1/8" octagon barrel, extra fancy maple. Grade 4 Maple (M4) has exceptional tight even curl. Because of a fractured stock, I had John Bergmann of Granville, Tennessee restock the rifle last year...
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Beautiful wood. Curly maple makes some fine stocks and instruments as well. I have a friend that uses it to make parts and necks for fiddles and banjos. Congrats on the goat, he's a great and well deserved trophy. Good to hear about your wife as well. Wish a speedy full recovery.
 
AKHawken said:
Alabama those are not stained stripes on the wood, it is extra fancy figured maple. That stock was ordered from Track of the Wolf, Jim Bridger Hawken, pre-inlet, 1-1/8" octagon barrel, extra fancy maple. Grade 4 Maple (M4) has exceptional tight even curl. Because of a fractured stock, I had John Bergmann of Granville, Tennessee restock the rifle last year...
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I've never even heard of extra fancy maple, but it's a true work of art. Congrats again on a great antelope buck.
 
Got to show my dad this tonight. He is 62. Had a heart attack 12 days ago, and we are leaving for Wyoming antelope tomorrow.
 
Just watched the hunt on YouTube. What an adventure in beautiful country. I admire your patience...so hard to pass up some of those other bucks. Praying for the family and congrats on a great pronghorn.
 
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