Recent content by Wildwillalaska

I do believe that Heym is making effort to address manufacturing backlog within their control. They can only hire and train artisan gunsmiths so fast, so that’s something that takes time. However, I have read were Heym has stepped back and stopped manufacture of a couple of their...

It’s smart in theory for sure, not crazy. I even wrote Chris a sincere and thought out email back in late September or October timeframe I think. Asking if he’d considered adding someone even part-time or seasonally since I was have real interest in finding some kind of side hustle in the...

Gotcha…makes a lot more sense on the turnaround as well.

If that’s for a double, I would shore up any remaining details and if interested in that rifle, lock it down now while you have his attention and it’s available. It sounds like a great opportunity to get a rifle that was anorder subsequently cancelled or some kind of stock/exemplar rifle that...

That’s the issue with Hinting Hitman’s build, it was a 577, so no standard factory ammo information with the rifle like most of the other smaller calibers of 500NE and down. I’m surprised the factory didn’t respond as well, since the first Heym I tried to buy was a pre-owned gun and prior to...

If you reach Chris, don’t waste time asking to order a catalog. Work on ordering what you want. He doesn’t have actual paper catalogs to mail out, even at SCI. When I got my first rifle from Chris, I asked for one and he said since they got the catalog and photos on the website, that is...

That’s the impossible question that shouldn’t need asking. Wish I knew.

Where is there a regional dealer these days? Best way to reach Chris Sells is call him...and certainly far from fool proof. Its like some finding a perfect combination of patience, persistence and luck. Which is terribly unfortunate and inexcusable, and in no way an example of the company's...

I have a 505 Gibbs on an early 2-digit GMA action and one of their initial barrels that he milled with integral recoil lug, 1/4 rib and barrel band. Ryan Breeding built the gun for Marc Buchanan of Big Bore Productions in the day for his polar bear hunt. I really love the rifle, but rarely...

Hey, I ain’t ashamed to admit it. As a longtime vintage Ruger single action collector, I’d seek out plumber colored frames when possible. The more vibrant the hue the better. It’s not like I said I adore the pastel periwinkle tone with some feminine lisp to my speech…granted, I do also...

Looks like this rifle sold back in 2022 at auction for $7k. Doesn’t seem like a bad price for the combo given changes since then.

If I end up being one of those who do not find success on their first try, I will absolutely hunt again. Trying and not finding success will absolutely create drive to get it done. But I have zero expectations going in given the time of year, and knowing I will want to spend time on my primary...

I truly believe that who you use as a guide will have a dramatic impact on your success, followed by where. Both are pivotal to sustained, consistent and high level of success. Some animals to a lesser extent, leopard is not one of those animals as you can easily ascertain from the responses...

Not knowing at all what you already own, what kind of hunting you regularly do, what kind of hunts are on your aspirational list....and really doesn't even matter...all irrelevant....answer remains the same...eventhough need has nothing to do with it....YES you absolutely NEED it. And now. And...

That sir is not an ugly rifle. You have wonderful taste in firearms.