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    I am very saddened to hear this. Mike responded to a wanted add I placed on here for a Park rifle some years ago. Upon calling Mike to discuss delivery of the rifle he very kindly sold to me, we had a lengthy conversation about air rifles and in particular about the rifles of John Whiscombe and harmonic dampening and the hammer effect. At that time I did not realise who he was and the input he had put into the development of harmonic adjusters on rifles-he just came across as another member of "our" great site with genuine passion and enthusiasm, another nice guy.

    Rest peacefully Mike-my condolences to his family and all who knew him.

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    Very, very sad news. Such a shame when such a great man passes.

    And, as a very close friend to you, Jim, I feel for you.

    As per many sentiments above, will miss his technical contribution to the sport.

    Condolences to all involved.

    A very sad time.
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    I'm really sorry to hear this Jim.

    Mike clearly had an intellect and understanding rarely seen in our sport - his death is a sad loss to the world of airguns; especially to those of us who crave knowledge of every intricate part of their function.

    My thoughts are with you Jim, as well as his other friends and family.

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    I didn`t know Mike, but always tried to absorb his articles !! my heart felt condolences to his family.... Gordon.
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    A very sad loss.

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    So sorry to hear of this sad news Jim.

    Our condolences to the family and to yourself as we know Mike was a dear friend of yours.

    John & Josie

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    Very sad. I loved his articles with Jim.
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    a clever man indeed, please pass on my sincere condolances to his family please.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BTDT View Post
    Emeritus Professor Mike Wright. PhD FREng FIMechE FRSA CMath FIMA FIEE

    It is with great sadness that I must inform the forum of the passing of my old friend Mike Wright, following a long battle against cancer.

    Mike was the cleverest person I have ever known, has done so much increase our understanding of the workings of the spring air rifle, and I feel honoured to have known and worked with this remarkable man.

    Sincerest condolences to Mike’s wife Pat, and his daughter Becky.
    Condolences on your loss of a friend Jim. Sammie and me

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    Sorry to hear this Jim. Losing a close friend leaves a big gap.

    Prayers and thoughts for Mike and his loved ones.

    Col and family.

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    Very sad to hear of this, I loved to read Mike’s in depth technical articles, particularly about springers, ballistics, barrel harmonics and everything else to do with air rifles, he added a level of intellectual expertise I've not heard anywhere else.

    My condolences to his family and friends, may he rest in peace.

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    Such sad news Jim, we have lost a great man

    My condolences to his family and friends

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    Very sad news Jim, may he RIP , his articles were like yours interesting
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    A very sad loss indeed and may I add my condolences to all his family and many friends.

    Although I never had the chance to meet Mike in person, our spasmodic communications were a great source of inspiration and pleasure and my saddest note is not having had the chance to share a meal, a jar and good old boinger chin-wag!

    RIP

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    Condolences Jim.

    From what little you told me about that project you guys were working on a year or so ago he was one smart cookie.

    Best,

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