Shout out to Dean Maisey in NZ

[moondog]

Recently had an Extractor go down at a match in a Kelbly's this year. They went above and beyond to take care of it. Rebuilt the bolt AND made a new bolt with a Sako extractor free! Thought I would be proactive and get some spares for all my other rigs. (More than I care to mention)
My big bore Barnard PL had the extractor fail, and got it micro welded. Gave Whidden a call for a couple of spare kits and a firing pin spring. No bueno! They haven't gotten a response from Barnard in a couple of years. Panic set in and I started calling around, no luck. Started contacting every dealer in multiple countries to no avail. Reached out to Forum members here that reside there and export regulations are a problem. I started reaching out to Gunsmiths in New Zealand and got a response from dean@gunsmith.com.nz
We struck it off, he lived here a couple of years while going to gunsmith school. He gave me the low down on what's really happening, but said he could chase the parts I needed. The shipping wasn't cheap or fast, but they're at my local post office today. I need to find a way to repay him for what is above and beyond help. I was going to send a made in Colorado Spiderco. No, bueno! I was informed it would get confiscated in customs. You think it's restrictive here?.Any how, big thank you to Dean Maisey for all the help and just a really good guy. Any suggestions to repay his kindness except cash, easy, but not very personal. Public acknowledgement first.
BTW, I really like my Barnard! 338LMImp

 

[PigButtons]

It's truly amazing how far someone you don't even know will go to help. Thanks for letting us know about this man in New Zealand.

 

[ebb]

Maybe go online and find a store in New Zealand that he could pick it up from or have them send it local mail. surely someone in his AO has a nice knife or?????

 

[Sandstorm]

There are quite a few Kiwi's that frequent this forum, and all have been very cool indeed.
The shooting community is amazing and always more than helpful.

 

[Leeman]

Most Kiwis enjoy wine, after all, their wine is easily the best in the world. I'd find an NZ online wine distributor and send him some Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc or Hawks Bay Cabernet Sauvignon, I'm sure he will appreciate it.

 

[butchlambert]

I know Dean and can vouch for him and no, the Kiwis can not beat Oz in football!

 

[Leeman]

I know Dean and can vouch for him and no, the Kiwis can not beat Oz in football!

What sort of football are you talking about Butch, apart from recent setbacks with Ireland and South Africa, the All Black's I think are the most successful team in any sport in the world in terms of wins over number of games played.

 

[butchlambert]

What sort of football are you talking about Butch, apart from recent setbacks with Ireland and South Africa, the All Black's I think are the most successful team in any sport in the world in terms of wins over number of games played.

An Aussie buddy has this printed on the bottom of all his emails. Soccer or Rugby??

 

[harro]

What sort of football are you talking about Butch, apart from recent setbacks with Ireland and South Africa, the All Black's I think are the most successful team in any sport in the world in terms of wins over number of games played.

Your only as good as your last game ....... and that didn’t go very well .

 

[Leeman]

Your only as good as your last game ....... and that didn’t go very well .

Yes, my timing was a bit off there, I posted that before watching the game, bit of a shocker! Your guys did well against the saffers.

Butch, must be Soccer, the AB's are well ahead of the Wallabies in wins in Rugby, but as to Soccer, can't say for sure as I don't watch a lot of Womens sports, other than a bit of tennis