Stan Ware passes

[AlNyhus]

Stan Ware, owner and operator of S.G.R. Custom Rifles in Westbrook, Mn. passed from this life on March 17th.

There's so much to say about Stan that it's hard to know where to start. He was not only a precision machinist, but a gunsmith in the truest sense of the word. His gunsmithing career ran the gamut from high end trap shotguns, light weight highly accurate hunting rifles (long before light weight rifles were the craze), near Benchrest-accuracy live varmint guns, and Benchrest rifles. Stan Ware 'smithed guns brought home Grand Slams in sheep as well as National Championship wins and many, many yardage and Grand Agg wins in registered Benchrest tournaments.

Lots of stories to tell and times to remember. But that can come later. Right now, it's hard enough just to get this out.

Stan, the World was truly a better place for you having been here. Thank you for all you did, my friend.

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[338 Mollett]

He was lucky to have a friend like you to tell his story ,I'm sure he would have done the same for you !

 

[drano38]

I grew up on a farm about 10 miles from Stan. Remember going with my Dad to Stan's shop as a kid for him to fix a .22 rimfire rifle. Didn't realize until I got into 600 yard benchrest about 15 years ago that a truely legendary gunsmith was working his magic out there.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

RIP Stan. A truly great guy

 

[boltfluter]

What a great tribute to your friend. May he rest in peace.

Paul

 

[WayneShaw]

I met Stan briefly at the score nationals when held at Painted Post. Very nice man, his reputation was impeccable.

 

[Steve Blair]

I still have a Remington 788 that Stan rebarreled for me many years ago. Never shot it a lot but is a 1/4 min .22-250. His work was outstanding. RIP.

 

[Judd]

RIP Stan.

 

[nosualc]

I had not seen this until just now.

Stan built my first F-Class rifle, and on the very first night with it I shot a 200-19X at 600 yards.

I spent entire days with him sitting in his shop talking about this and that, and oh, about fine rifles too.

RIP Stan, a great smith. More importantly perhaps, a nicer man you'll never meet.

-Jon

 

[spitfire_er]

RIP Stan. Sad to hear the news. I always wanted to get over to chat with him, he was not far from me.

 

[Talon]

You will be missed, friend. Prayer for the family and friends that lost a great one for sure. Chad