Hello from UP of Michigan
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:17 pm
Let me say that less than a week ago I didn't know there was such a thing as a Remington 81. I was wandering around on a sale/trade local website and there was an ad for "hunting equipment" and when I asked the fellow what he had, he said "rifle".
It took a little bit to get a couple pictures and after some disjointed back and forth conversation I brought my 81 home yesterday. For those of you unfamiliar with the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, be aware that there's a whole bunch of trees and not very many people. And that's why I moved my family here in 1993. We live in the largest city in this county and our official population is just over 2,700.
I can say that I when I found this rifle, the fellow made my day by saying that he would like to barter rather than a cash transaction. I like that. We traded a gun for a gun. Perception is reality and my perception is that I am satisfied.
I appreciate being here at this forum and I look forward to joining in. It'll take me a few days to work through the archives and get comfortable. I'll tell you that I learned to shoot with my Grandpa when I was eight and that I recently retired from a local government position involved with utilities and other insanity like that. My interests are varied and as a newcomer to the hunting and fishing world, I can say that I've missed a lot of pleasure and serenity because of misdirected priorities. I've included a couple pics of my new Model 81 and I invite any and all questions, comments, criticisms or complaints. I am here to learn.
BZimm
It took a little bit to get a couple pictures and after some disjointed back and forth conversation I brought my 81 home yesterday. For those of you unfamiliar with the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, be aware that there's a whole bunch of trees and not very many people. And that's why I moved my family here in 1993. We live in the largest city in this county and our official population is just over 2,700.
I can say that I when I found this rifle, the fellow made my day by saying that he would like to barter rather than a cash transaction. I like that. We traded a gun for a gun. Perception is reality and my perception is that I am satisfied.
I appreciate being here at this forum and I look forward to joining in. It'll take me a few days to work through the archives and get comfortable. I'll tell you that I learned to shoot with my Grandpa when I was eight and that I recently retired from a local government position involved with utilities and other insanity like that. My interests are varied and as a newcomer to the hunting and fishing world, I can say that I've missed a lot of pleasure and serenity because of misdirected priorities. I've included a couple pics of my new Model 81 and I invite any and all questions, comments, criticisms or complaints. I am here to learn.
BZimm