Help with a donation

[Jesse_Nichols88]

Myself and my friend who owns Western Whitetail out of Nebraska have been working on a package for a boy in SE Wyoming who had an accident last summer on his family’s farm and lost his right arm. We so far have got a tripod, bipod, and a scope from Vortex donated but we are running into trouble trying to find a left hand rifle in something like 6.5 creed that can take an ARCA rail to go into the tripod for him to continue to hunt with his dad and relearn how to shoot left handed. If anyone has any ideas of who we could reach out to that would be awesome. Seekins was on board but they only make RH actions and that’s just going to be too hard for him unfortunately. So far we have reached out to Gunwerks, Best of the West, Weatherby (they did give a shotgun for the dad). We also tried Bergara and have just not gotten any traction with anyone. Thanks for any help or ideas you have!

 

[Redlion]

 

[Jesse_Nichols88]

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Totally understand but it’s a 12 year old who lost him dominate arm. Trying to help him out the best we can

 

[Glowworm]

Tikka T3X ACE may have the features you want, although it may be out of budget.

 

[Ronws]

Ruger Hawkeye Hunter (left-handed) in 6.5 CM.

model 57120

https://www.gunbroker.com/bolt-action-rifles/search?keywords=left%20hand&pagesize=24&sort=13&view=1&ch-manufacturername=ruger&ch-caliber=6.5%20Creedmoor

A smidge over a grand. But you were already looking at Gunwerks, so your budget is not too tight.

 

[powdahound76]

Jesse

Where in WY are you?

Im down to chip in or look for an FFL to give a deal.

A complete rifle would be cool.

If you find a barreled action, I will donate a McMillan Game Warden flat top and work with @LRI to get it 3D inletted for this boy.
And a Hawkins M5 DBM.
And an ARCA rail mounted close to mag for the tripod.

If not, lets raise some $ for a L hand Origin. (Then he can run prefits later and maybe even a .223 barrel for pdogs and fun)

Same offer on the stock.
I have a smith friend who will do the barrel work and I bet 2 nickels I can find a barrel blank or 2.

Thanks for posting this.

Many good folks who love to help a kid out, especially one like this young man.

 

[Jesse_Nichols88]

In the Torrington area. Update: BMC customs in Arizona is working on getting some components donated. He built my team mates ELR rig and is a great guy. We are going to see what he can come up with. There have been a ton of people reach out to me already on here and it really shows how good of a community we have. I will continue to update this post as we go and let everyone know what we come up with or if we still have any needs. Thank you everyone, really.

 

[powdahound76]

If you need a stock, just let me know.
I will send it to the smith.
Hawkins M5 included if needed.

We are be able to help with some ammo or honestly, just about anything.

Im in Denver and a road trip is always good.

Please keep us updated.

 

[Jesse_Nichols88]

I will for sure. Thank you

 

[lonegunman762x51]

Bergara makes lefty action HMR. I have their 22 rimfire and 300wm. They Make it in 6.5 and 308. I've seen them at the local store.

The Ruger Hawkeye is probably tons lighter and easier to use.

Are you looking for donations or a discount?

 

[Jesse_Nichols88]

We are looking for a donation. The medical bills were out of this world and we are just trying to help out and do something nice

 

[sandhiller]

Jesse, I'm an FFL in NW Nebraska and would be happy to help in any way I can.

 

[Jesse_Nichols88]

Jesse, I'm an FFL in NW Nebraska and would be happy to help in any way I can.

Thank you. Let us get back with BMC tomorrow and see where things stand and I’ll get a list of everything we still need. As of now:
Lefoto tripod and arca ball head-Leofoto
Vortex Strike Eagle 3-18 34mm- Vortex
Thunder Beast bipod- Thunder Beast

BMC is working on the rifle components. We were really hoping to get a Wyoming maker to toss in the rifle but I also understand companies like Gunwerks make very high end and expensive rifles and it’s probably difficult to justify sending a $6k rifle down the road for nothing. Weatherby gave us a shotgun to give to the boys father.

 

[Jesse_Nichols88]

Sorry, the post above can be a little confusing. The list is what we currently have from donations from Thunder Beast, Leofoto, and Vortex. I will keep updating this post as we get more information. I’ve received a ton of messages already with people reaching out to help. It’s truly humbling. We are so lucky to be in a position to try and help. “Thank you” isn’t enough.

 

[Jesse_Nichols88]

Just to give everyone a quick update

As of right now BMC Customs is working on getting parts donated to build a rifle. If he runs into trouble getting parts, we will go the fundraiser route.

We have reached out to Silencer Central about a suppressor donation, waiting to hear back on that one.

I will update again as we know more. Thanks everyone.

 

[Ronws]

Just to give everyone a quick update

As of right now BMC Customs is working on getting parts donated to build a rifle. If he runs into trouble getting parts, we will go the fundraiser route.

We have reached out to Silencer Central about a suppressor donation, waiting to hear back on that one.

I will update again as we know more. Thanks everyone.

If so, you may still need money for the tax stamp. At least until Brandon Herrera gets appointed ATF director and dismantles that stupid rule. You can't drive a car un public streets without a muffler but have to pay to muffle (slightly) the report of a rifle?

When I was a boy, my mother was very smart. I thought all adults were smart.

I am continuously proven wrong.

 

[Landon4]

What size scope tube on the vortex I may have some brand new Burris rings I could send your way, I won’t be home for another week until I can check but if you can use them they are yours

 

[Jesse_Nichols88]

What size scope tube on the vortex I may have some brand new Burris rings I could send your way, I won’t be home for another week until I can check but if you can use them they are yours

34 mm is what we need. I’d love to have them but I’m going to wait and see what BMC comes up with first before we ask anyone for anything. Thank you

 

[Landon4]

No worries