He was using white tape to bandage up his bloody hands! I started a conversation and we talked quite a bit. He was after Aoudad and cut up his hands badly in recoil with his FA83 in .454. He borrowed Andy Rowe's Scoped Reeder Bisley Hunter in .41 GNR and got his trophy. (which I sold to Andy and actually bought back! Still got it.) It was not without some drama but what a memorable time. He shot low and hit it in the leg, but it bled out pretty quickly. A really old and sneaky Aoudad.
He had gotten rid of a lot of his magazines and odd nick-knacks. I received some. But I'm certain he never sold his Grover SA, surely. I hope his sisters don't just throw away all the really unique correspondence and pawn his guns for $500 or something. They can garner a lot for the family, I hope someone helps them sort it all.
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I regret to inform all of the Misfits that James Swidryk
- Andy S, 2026-08-28, 17:26
- James - DinCA, 2026-08-29, 17:39
- We are diminished (nm) - Dave H., 2026-08-29, 16:20
- What a shame, we've lost a good one. - Howard, 2026-08-29, 08:40
- That’s awful. I met him at a couple of HHCs. Will miss him. (nm) - drdougrx, 2026-08-29, 04:54
- James was an awesome guy. - Randy Barnett, 2026-08-29, 03:10
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Crap, That was some of the worst news since
- Gary Reeder, 2026-08-28, 20:21
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James Swidryk and friends
- Gary Reeder, 2026-08-28, 21:14
- Aoudad hunting with 41 GNR - WB, 2026-08-29, 09:02
- James and me 2015 HHC - Jim Taylor, 2026-08-29, 06:07
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James Swidryk and friends
- Gary Reeder, 2026-08-28, 21:14
- OMGosh. Very sad news indeed. Wow (nm) - Bob D, 2026-08-28, 20:06
- Very sad news. He was such a great guy - Blake, 2026-08-28, 19:32
- I'm very saddened. What a kind and wonderful friend. (nm) - WB, 2026-08-28, 19:18
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I am sorry to hear this. Prayer for the family. (nm)
- Jim Taylor, 2026-08-28, 17:52
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James and Jim
- Randy Barnett, 2026-08-29, 03:12
- Thanks Randy! I finally found it in my files. - Jim Taylor, 2026-08-29, 06:08
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James and Jim
- Randy Barnett, 2026-08-29, 03:12