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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Hunter's Vest => Topic started by: hunter22 on May 15, 2012, 10:17:37 AM

Title: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: hunter22 on May 15, 2012, 10:17:37 AM
Steve brought me this curly Walnut striker on our recent trip to Kansas. I knew I was coming up again soon on his  waiting list but he really surprised me with this one. A real beauty and it has that great sound like all his strikers. Thanks again buddy.

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/hunter2233/Picture001-142.jpg)

I thought I would post my other strikers from him. As you can see I have a real problem. My ole buddy Jim Runnels and I sort of got in on the ground floor with Steve before he became well known with his work. I got several while there was little to no waiting list. Times sure have changed. *lol*

(http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq59/hunter2233/Picture002-152.jpg)


Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: Silverspur on May 15, 2012, 12:54:18 PM
Some fine strikers from a great guy! Congrats.  *cheers*

X2 *up*
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: AlabamaDave on May 15, 2012, 02:04:42 PM
WOW!...Thats A lot of strikers,and they all look great!...I gotta get me one!
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: drenalinld on May 15, 2012, 02:38:22 PM
I'm in that line somewhere..lol

Great set of sticks you have there! I think he makes one for the public, then two for Rickey, one for the public, then two for Rickey...... *lol*

Very nice!
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: hunter62 on May 15, 2012, 03:14:00 PM
nice strikers Steve and Rickey .......Rickey do you need more pot calls  *gobble*
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: hunter22 on May 15, 2012, 03:25:27 PM
David,

I put my orders in long before Steve's strikers became well known. And I may order up to 5 at a time. Jim Runnels and I saw real fast that these things kill turkeys. I am on the waiting list for 5 more and I can assure you it will be a good while before I get all of them. I have been thinking about offering some of mine with a year lease option.

Rickey
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: drenalinld on May 15, 2012, 05:08:14 PM
David,

I put my orders in long before Steve's strikers became well known. And I may order up to 5 at a time. Jim Runnels and I saw real fast that these things kill turkeys. I am on the waiting list for 5 more and I can assure you it will be a good while before I get all of them. I have been thinking about offering some of mine with a year lease option.

Rickey

I was just teasing you, I know he fills them in order. I am interested in the lease plan except I don't trust me not to lose yours, I will just wait on mine to come up on the list.
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: West Augusta on May 15, 2012, 05:57:04 PM
A one year lease? *lol* *lol* *lol*
I like that idea.
Sorry for the wait guys. Turkey hunting has slowed down the production. After Saturday things should pick back up. My list is currently at 73 and growing.
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: West Augusta on May 15, 2012, 05:58:18 PM
Glad that you like that one Rickey. I didn't realize that you had that many.
Rickey's first striker was #70. That Walnut is #215. He did get in on the ground floor.
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: turkey stew on May 15, 2012, 07:44:01 PM
Getting in on the ground floor is a good thing when the strikers are primo! My first Torman is a Red Elm made in 2009 that is`nt numbered! Have eight total and still counting! *cheers*
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: West Augusta on May 15, 2012, 08:04:16 PM
I started numbering them at number 50. I knew who had most and came up with 49 then started numbering them.
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: turkey stew on May 15, 2012, 08:20:48 PM
I figured you knew how many you have made. I rememdered seeing those early strikers and knew they would run well on pot callers! *dance*
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: fklll on May 15, 2012, 09:15:42 PM
Rickey, That is a great group of strikers for sure. Steve does make great strikers and I saw two birds go down to his strikers this year.  RkLu
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: 3CB on May 15, 2012, 11:58:25 PM
5 and Counting!!!!!!
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: mikey715 on May 16, 2012, 02:20:36 AM
Nice striker Steve!!  I like the ones I have!! *up* *up* Congrats Rickey!
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: jmck on May 16, 2012, 12:27:41 PM
Ricky--that lease idea may allow ya to order even more in the near future !!! Good thinking !!!
Ole Steve makes great strikers and is also a heck of a guy to boot !!!
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: gbblr-killer on May 16, 2012, 03:42:55 PM
Nice striker Steve!!  I like the ones I have!! *up* *up* Congrats Rickey!

I've only got 1..... *cry*

But 3 on order!!!
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: B-Ready on May 17, 2012, 10:13:35 AM
That a bunch of killer's there Ricky !! Congrats ! Steve make a fine one for sure !!
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: Corn Doc on May 18, 2012, 03:51:19 PM
Quote
I'm in that line somewhere..lol

Great set of sticks you have there! I think he makes one for the public, then two for Rickey, one for the public, then two for Rickey......

Very nice!

 *lol*  *lol*
Title: Re: Another One From West Augusta
Post by: rocfish13 on May 18, 2012, 05:33:04 PM
Some fine strikers from a great guy! Congrats.  *cheers*
  X2 SWEET!!!!    Congrats!!   Gary    *up* *up*