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Old 01-13-2014, 11:17 PM
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I talked with this great ambassador oof the shooting World and we had planned a hunt up north for ruffies a few years back, but it never materialized , sad to say.
He was an amazing shooter , and really not that old when he passed on , one of the best exhibition shooters in the World!
My favourite was his chicken shot, which I was delighted to find out was in this footage.
It's a bit long, so grab a drink, sit back, and be prepared to get dazzled!
RIP Mr. Knapp......
Cat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9jUkOAvP9g
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Old 01-13-2014, 11:35 PM
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Thanks for sharing Cat. Had no idea about the man.
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Old 01-14-2014, 12:03 AM
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I'm not much of a shotgunner, but I always enjoyed Tom Knapp. Thanks Cat.
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Old 01-14-2014, 12:18 AM
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Thanks for sharing Cat, a lot of memories there. Watched him since I was a young lad. He will be missed.!!!!
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Old 01-14-2014, 01:03 AM
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That is quite a tribute. Really well done.
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Old 01-14-2014, 07:55 AM
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He was incredible! Thanks for sharing Cat.
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Old 01-14-2014, 08:29 AM
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I used to love watching him shoot on some of the shows I have seen him on...an Incredible Talent, Always with a Joke and a Smile...He was Terrific and he will be missed by many!

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Old 01-14-2014, 08:33 AM
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He was only 63. Too bad, it looked like he had a healthy life style too.

He was an unbelievable shooter, I was always surprised that he didn't use a pointing dog. I suppose he didn't need it.
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Old 01-14-2014, 11:11 AM
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That was a great tribute to a great ambassador!
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Old 01-14-2014, 11:31 AM
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Truly an amazing man.
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Old 01-14-2014, 12:10 PM
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His videos on Youtube still amaze me, throwing a handful of clays and busting them all in 2 seconds, awesome.
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Old 01-14-2014, 09:19 PM
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Gone too soon. He was an inspiration and truly seemed like a positive individual.

RIP Mr. Knapp
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