Jim, I have been amazed at your quality of work ever since I first met you. Without a doubt you are one of the top builders today. You also have made a big impact on our community. You have added to the community and expanded the long rifle culture for many that may not have ever tried their hand at building. I applaud your efforts and dedication to quality and historical correctness in your products.
There are many on here that produce quality custom builds that will never have a huge impact on our community. Most are OK with that, they just want to build a long rifle that functions and works like it should. Some on here think they are experts, some are, some are not, but they are all entitled to their opinion. As you said, you have to take whatever their opinions are and continue on regardless of what you think.
I really enjoy and appreciate everyone's builds. If every build was just like everybody's else, we would get bored pretty quick. I like the differences that people come up with. Not all of the old master's quality were at the same level but we love all of them. Differences in schools, differences in hardware, carving, stock profiles, triggers, locks, barrel length, full stock, half stock, rifle, smooth rifle, fowler, hog rifles, southern rifles, PA rifles, mid west rifles. So many differences, I don't think I will ever get tired of looking at a new or old rifle, that's the fun of it. Enjoy the journey, it does not last forever. Take advantage of it as long as you can.
Keep up the good work
Jim
