Post by robrcg on Jan 15, 2017 10:54:10 GMT -5
Thought I'd share some books that I have enjoyed so much
These first two are really to blame for instilling a great curiosity for the outdoors and guns. Sporting Arms Of The World by Ray Bearse was my first real introduction to all sorts of various guns. While dated at this point, it was pretty complete covering all manner of handguns, rifles and shotguns, and cartridges.
The second, A Treasury of Outdoor Life is just a gem and worth tracking down if you can find it. I have numerous books that are compilations of articles / stories but this is the best. Pieces written by Rutledge, East, DeWeese and many more. Anyone ever read Townsend Whelen's "Red Letter Days in British Columbia"? I've read it at least 8 times and hope to double that before I expire.
Professional Care & Finishing Of Gunstocks by John Traister prompted me to try and better the finish on most any gun over the factory. Guess I screwed with a couple I wish I hadn't but you gotta learn some how. I literately wore the binding out of Monty Kennedy's Checkering & Carving of Gunstocks. Looking at the works of Jerry Fisher, Dale Goens and others made me dream as much as any book. They're worth tracking down if you like to tinker with such stuff.
Next two really helped open my eyes to truly great guns. If you appreciate fine guns (shotguns) and have not picked up Michael McIntosh's Best Guns, you should. You'll read about the finest ever made, and reasons why they were made to that level to begin with. A great history of how shotguns progressed through stages and years is included. Hamilton Bowen's The Custom Revolver doesn't need my mentioning, but if you can track down a copy and afford the price get it. If not get the digital version and enjoy the read.
Whit's three books I have enjoyed immensely. Great books about revolvers, revolvers & revolvers. I had a love of fine revolvers before ever reading his books, but hunting with them for some reason never even made it to a subtle interest. His books and he himself changed that. Many range sessions together, meals and days together at a hunting ranch and you get to know a guy. His signed books share the shelf with my signed book by Hamilton.
There you go. Some may be difficult to find, but worth it if you can.
These first two are really to blame for instilling a great curiosity for the outdoors and guns. Sporting Arms Of The World by Ray Bearse was my first real introduction to all sorts of various guns. While dated at this point, it was pretty complete covering all manner of handguns, rifles and shotguns, and cartridges.
The second, A Treasury of Outdoor Life is just a gem and worth tracking down if you can find it. I have numerous books that are compilations of articles / stories but this is the best. Pieces written by Rutledge, East, DeWeese and many more. Anyone ever read Townsend Whelen's "Red Letter Days in British Columbia"? I've read it at least 8 times and hope to double that before I expire.
Professional Care & Finishing Of Gunstocks by John Traister prompted me to try and better the finish on most any gun over the factory. Guess I screwed with a couple I wish I hadn't but you gotta learn some how. I literately wore the binding out of Monty Kennedy's Checkering & Carving of Gunstocks. Looking at the works of Jerry Fisher, Dale Goens and others made me dream as much as any book. They're worth tracking down if you like to tinker with such stuff.
Next two really helped open my eyes to truly great guns. If you appreciate fine guns (shotguns) and have not picked up Michael McIntosh's Best Guns, you should. You'll read about the finest ever made, and reasons why they were made to that level to begin with. A great history of how shotguns progressed through stages and years is included. Hamilton Bowen's The Custom Revolver doesn't need my mentioning, but if you can track down a copy and afford the price get it. If not get the digital version and enjoy the read.
Whit's three books I have enjoyed immensely. Great books about revolvers, revolvers & revolvers. I had a love of fine revolvers before ever reading his books, but hunting with them for some reason never even made it to a subtle interest. His books and he himself changed that. Many range sessions together, meals and days together at a hunting ranch and you get to know a guy. His signed books share the shelf with my signed book by Hamilton.
There you go. Some may be difficult to find, but worth it if you can.
