JWshooter

boc121

Rest in peace J W.

Thomasofmel

Sad news, rest in peace JW

patsat

I was looking through an old thread last night where a suitable cal. for deer was being discussed.

Someone came along and stated that a .223 is a well capable round for deer shooting if taking neck shots as a neck shot guarantees an instant kill..:rolleyes:

Jw replied saying... "If you want a guarantee buy a toaster"

Some of his one liners were brilliant and its his wit and vast experience that gained huge respect from me.

vixdname

John was one of the first lads on this forum to start offering me advise on various hunting - shooting issues.
I always found him informative and confident in his knowledge.
Thanks for the help JW, and may you forever rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family & friend.

wicklow newbie

R.I.P. John.

Hezz700

I've been away from this forum for a long time and this is the first thread to grab my interest, and i'm saddened by the new.

i always read his posts with great interest and valued his opinions even if i didn't alway agree with them.


I imagine the hunting is good where he's gone and i'm sure there isn't a superintentant to be found.

R.I.P

deerhunter1

Hezz700 wrote: »

I've been away from this forum for a long time and this is the first thread to grab my interest, and i'm saddened by the new.

i always read his posts with great interest and valued his opinions even if i didn't alway agree with them.


I imagine the hunting is good where he's gone and i'm sure there isn't a superintentant to be found.

R.I.P

Well said, a tribute to him.

theirishguy

RIP John, you will be greatly missed!

noel farrell

very sad may he rest in peace

ormondprop

a true honest gent who got straight to the point,
R.I.P

FISMA

Vegeta wrote: »

The fact that John made such a big impact on so many people (most he hasn't even met) is a true measure of the mans character, skill and dedication.

True.

Even those across the sea.

God Bless.

GixxerThou

Just back from stalking, had JW's GWP Fern with me, she pointed one deer in a wood which I shot and had a good find on, shot another hind which ran and had a good find on it too. She is still out of sorts missing John but hopefully she will take to me and I'll have as much enjoyment with her as John did. Was quite an emotional morning.

steyrman2

Fair play its sad way to end up with a dog like that she probably knows more about stalking than most if she could talk i wonder would she tell you about the mistakes your making .Good to see the dog used the way john would have wanted plenty of work and well looked after. I cant imagine what went tru your head today jason and ferns

elius

Haven't really been online that much due to other things going on but very shocked to hear of JW's passing may he RIP..

Deer Hunter DL

i can't believe i didn't see this until now , i was just thinking about this man the other day and thinking i haven't seen him post anywhere this past few months as i really enjoyed him posts and also spoke with him quite a bit through pm's , it was just today when i seen a post on boards for jw shooter memorial shoot i thought WHAT ? then i searched a few posts and found this and it really saddens me that i didn't see this to now ,

R.I.P John..

pullandbang

I haven't been in here for a while either and am only seeing this thread now. Saddened to hear of his passing.

What brought me here again was to mention the sudden tragic loss today of my own shooting partner of many years, Don Rennicks.

Some of you will have come across him either at our Dunderry Clay shoots or on the DTL circuit.

bitemybanger

Rest in peace John

Vegeta

pullandbang wrote: »

What brought me here again was to mention the sudden tragic loss today of my own shooting partner of many years, Don Rennicks.

Sorry to hear that pullandbang.

steyrman2

I was out yesterday and taught of john a good few times it was one of his favourite times of the year.

gone but not forgotten
R.I.P john

E. Fudd

steyrman2 wrote: »

I was out yesterday and taught of john a good few times it was one of his favourite times of the year.

gone but not forgotten
R.I.P john

Here, here. John thought me everything I know about stalking. A passionate and learned man who I think about every time I step into the field. A real no bull sh*t kinda guy who was always willing to impart his knowledge.

.james1984

rip

wirehairmax

Co. Wexford clay pigeon clubspresent
John Wickham memorial charity shoot
Sunday 16th September 2012
At
Rathnure grounds
Starting @ 11.30am
50 sporting targets @ €15
15 DTL @ €5
All proceeds to
Enniscorthy Slaney search and rescue.
Prizes down to 14th place
Ladies & Junior Catagories
Raffle and spot prizes on the day
A great fun day to be had by all
Eye and hearing protection to be worn by everyone

syconerd

sad to see another loss to the shooting community such a nice guy if there ever was and he knew a thing or two
may he rest in peace

Grizzly 45

If it isnt too sensitive an issue or impertinent to ask,but what caused his death???
PM or public answer..

Grizzly 45

OK got the answer ..Thanks all who responded by PM..
A sad ,horrible,and stupid death.:(:(:(:(

steyrman2

steyrman2 wrote: »

I was out yesterday and taught of john a good few times it was one of his favourite times of the year.

gone but not forgotten
R.I.P john

Time goes quick but memory's last forever one of johns favourite times is upon us

4200fps

I can't recall talking to the gent. Respects to John. RIP