Boots has left the range

[paperpuncher]

Just saw a Facebook post that Krieger Barrels made about his passing. Sad news Indeed > I had many conversations with him over the years about machining and gunsmithing. I also had an opportunity to stop at his shop and spend an afternoon with him. He was very helpful in helping me get off on the right foot with equipment selection and implementation. His barrels are some of the most accurate that I own. A gifted craftsmen and innovator in the barrel industry. Godspeed Boots
https://racinecountyeye.com/2025/11/21/barrett-obermeyer-obit-1937-2025/

 

[oliver88]

Back when I had my Pratt & Whitney rifling machines I had the privilege of spending time with him in his shop.
It was an unforgettable experience to learn from a master machinist with a lifetime of experience. He touched the lives of many barrel makers over the years.

Rest in peace

 

[Alan Warner]

Just saw a Facebook post that John Krieger made about his passing. Sad news Indeed > I had many conversations with him over the years about machining and gunsmithing. I also had an opportunity to stop at his shop and spend an afternoon with him. He was very helpful in helping me get off on the right foot with equipment selection and implementation. His barrels are some of the most accurate that I own. A gifted craftsmen and innovator in the barrel industry. Godspeed Boots
https://racinecountyeye.com/2025/11/21/barrett-obermeyer-obit-1937-2025/

A National treasure, tireless innovator, mentor to many who truly loved his work. Rest in peace my friend.

 

[AckAck]

I regrettably never got to meet him, but what a legacy he has left.
May he rest in peace.

 

[mmcu]

Prayers to his family and friends.

A great loss to our shooting community.

 

[spclark]

I received word via my small bore league today about this.

Dang....

https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/wi/racine/barrett-obermeyer-20622099#memories

 

[bpd459]

R.I.P. Barrett. It was an honor to have met and shot with you over the years. I still have a tight bore .308 barrel on the shelf. Godspeed Sir.

 

[ISS]

We are diminished...

I am privileged to own one of his barrels in .375" caliber. It is becoming a 375 RUM.

 

[hoz53]

Just saw a Facebook post that Krieger Barrels made about his passing. Sad news Indeed > I had many conversations with him over the years about machining and gunsmithing. I also had an opportunity to stop at his shop and spend an afternoon with him. He was very helpful in helping me get off on the right foot with equipment selection and implementation. His barrels are some of the most accurate that I own. A gifted craftsmen and innovator in the barrel industry. Godspeed Boots
https://racinecountyeye.com/2025/11/21/barrett-obermeyer-obit-1937-2025/

A giant in what we do- thats for sure—— rest in peace

 

[1shot]

My finest Palma bbls. came from Boots.
RIP sir.

Lloyd

 

[bluesako]

condolances from across the pond rip bs

 

[R.Morehouse]

Prayers sent for friends and family...........

God Bless
Rick

 

[jackieschmidt]

We all can hope that when our time comes, we will be as well remembered.

Rest in Peace.