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John Rigby Full Member Offline Posts: 241 Location: Midwest Joined: Nov 8^th, 2005	Ron Long Passed Apr 14^th, 2022 at 1:58pm	Print Post
	Ron Long passed quietly early this morning. A great friend, shooting partner and the greatest rifle builder I’ll ever know. A true artist and great man.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 12377 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #1 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 2:25pm	Print Post
	Sad news indeed.

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bnice Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1964 Location: Iowa Joined: Nov 30^th, 2006	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #2 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 2:34pm	Print Post
	He will be greatly missed but remember.


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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 2104 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #3 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 2:40pm	Print Post
	Rest in peace Ron, It was one of my great pleasures to have known you. Krag

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RSW Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1303 Location: Arizona Joined: Sep 8^th, 2006	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #4 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 2:49pm	Print Post
	Ron was truly a master gunsmith. His metal work, stock work plus artistry were equaled by few. For over 20 years now, I my .32-40 Ballard No.6 offhand rifle has had a Ron Long barrel that is just as accurate as new. To our single shot world and everyone else who knew him, he will be missed. Rest in peace Ron.

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Crown-C Oldtimer Offline Posts: 531 Location: St. Marys Kansas Joined: Apr 6^th, 2009	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #5 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 4:32pm	Print Post
	I didn’t know Mr. Long personally, but almost felt like I knew him for the past 20 years by his reputation in our single shot circle. I’ve seen a number of his excellent work and his time at Ballard Rifle Company in Cody with their beautiful Ballards, which I love too. It’s hard to spare any of our outstanding single shot gunsmiths, he will be missed. Richard

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Flatlander Oldtimer Online Posts: 710 Location: Warm Arizona Joined: Apr 24^th, 2004	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #6 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 5:43pm	Print Post
	He will be missed. Flatlander

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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #7 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 6:50pm	Print Post
	Prayers go out to family and friends.

	" It Is Better To Now Have Been A Has Been Than A Never Was Or A Wanna Be "
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gnoahhh Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1068 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Joined: Mar 31^st, 2010	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #8 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 7:28pm	Print Post
	We are diminished.


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bohemianway Oldtimer Offline Posts: 706 Location: Andover, MN Joined: Apr 16^th, 2004	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #9 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 10:05pm	Print Post
	Met him in the 1980's while in Denver for Altitude testing with Ford and he gave me a tour of his shop and sage advice. A true gentleman who loved his vocation and shared his knowledge.


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Ray_Newman Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 274 Location: Washington State Joined: Jul 13^th, 2004	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #10 - Apr 14^th, 2022 at 10:38pm	Print Post
	We are greatly diminished.

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Bob259 Participating Member Offline Posts: 27 Joined: Nov 25^th, 2017	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #11 - Apr 15^th, 2022 at 12:18am	Print Post
	Sorry to hear this 😢 I am lucky enough to have a rifle with one of his barrels and the mold for it that he made.


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Chuckster Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2314 Location: Colorado Joined: May 15^th, 2008	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #12 - Apr 15^th, 2022 at 8:54am	Print Post
	Ron was and is a legend. He touched many of us. He will be missed. Chuck


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ISS Oldtimer Offline Posts: 570 Joined: Feb 24^th, 2013	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #13 - Apr 26^th, 2022 at 2:41am	Print Post
	Ron was a meticulous craftsman. Like so many of the old timers, he not only knew how to turn out flawless work; he took the time every time, to do it. I own a couple of his rifles, treasures of the blued steel and fine walnut rifle craft. Fair skies and a following wind...


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Kurt_701 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1056 Location: Missouri Joined: May 20^th, 2004	Re: Ron Long Passed Reply #14 - Apr 26^th, 2022 at 8:03am	Print Post
	I never knew Ron Long. But I am fortunate to have a rifle that he built. He was a craftsman.

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