Dear Joe, I picked up that 1712 you talked about from Neal Stepp last night. You were correct, sir. It has the most beautiful wood I've ever seen on an annie, and I've seen alot. THANK YOU! , Kevin

You're welcome. Neal told me it was the most remarkable 1712 (non-Meistergrade) he could recall and he's seen quite a few.

Right around the corner from Neal's is Haltom City Rifle and Pistol Club (121 at Minnis Rd). Smallbore silhouette match is on the second Saturday morning of the month. C'mon out 12-8 and shoot it with us.

I have a smallbore prone match that day, but the following saturday we shoot our sillouette match at the Hollywood Rifle and Pistol Club. You can stay at my house and visit the rifle. I've already named her Tiger. Her plain jane sister is so jealous, I'm sending her to Evelio for a complete makeover. Thanks again buddy.