Not from MD. From Ky. lived in Tx, Chicago, and NC. Thanks Van, you helped me show my point very well.

Its not quite the way you portray. I can help you understand thistrivial situation. Onegun I had built. My gunsmith built a 300RUM for me right when they came out. He never worked up a load for that round. There are not too many smiths that has shot every round there is.So he calls to checkup to make sure his customer is happy. And has another customer wanting that round. So I explain to him where I hit pressure signs, powders I used and long range results. He noted to see if the short throats are better or if the standard clymer reamer with freebore was ok. Cause he was considering having another made for him with a very short throat.Also wanted to know results from Newfoundland where I go moose hunting and Wy pronghorn. Samewith WSM's. Do you expect every gunsmith to own every caliber he has evercut? Kinda unrealistic. I have not bought varmit calibers from either. I just know thats what they love to do. Which really has nothing to do with anything but for some strange reason you brought it up. But anyway, I don't think the situation is very odd, having a gunsmith check up on his customers and curious about feedback of a rifle and maybe what loads shot the best. It may be odd to you. Who knows about you.

Don't go down to DC or New York, can't help you understand the people there. I am sure they are not as you portray. Probably all fine people, just dont run in there circles.

I guess I am not sure what you are wanting? I work in CO or spend alot of time in the West. So I can't abide to your request.I put down and work on the fiber you use to talk on the phone. So yes you need me out there. And I think I fit in nicely in the mountainsout there.Never knew you from west or whatever since you don't post your location. Never understood that from people, but whatever.

Van, your a strange cat, thats for sure. But God Bless ya anyway. Wish you the best of luck with yourgunsmithing business.