Archie
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One of my favorite soap boxes is possession of books. I have always liked books for various reasons. However, at the moment, I'll limit this to 'firearm related' books.
Reloading books. For a reloader, of course. I have a shelf on my current 'small' book case (26" wide, tall enough shelve to fit most anything smaller than a 'coffee table' book, five shelves and deep enough for most books) for current reloading books and the collection (so far) of Cartridges of the World.
In addition there are old editions of reloading books, These are useful for reference of trends, less used cartridges and the introduction and appendices are quite varied. Lots of information. I have a couple 'vintage' reloading books, like Phil Sharpe's and P. O. Ackley's books from the early 1950s.
Gun Digests of several years. Shooter's Bible, too. They show 'new' guns of the time and trends. Possibly trends re-occuring trends popularly thought 'new'.
All sorts of personal books regarding things like the late Elmer Keiths observations of his experiences with firearms and game, 'how to shoot' books by several people and groups (NRA and Army shooting team); histories of famous and infamous firearm users, and so on.
Reference books of firearms manufacturers - companies - including history and historic arms produced. Proof mark collects, cartridge history books and era specific books.
I admit to being somewhat of a nerd about this. However, the career history of Walter D. M. Bell of African fame is just as interesting as most mystery novels. Certain better than a Harlequin romance. The story of the "Lions of Tsavo" and J. H. Patterson is as good a nail biter as any modern suspense story.
My point is to stir interest in good books on the subject. Certainly concentrate on one's interest at least to begin. Loaders will gravitate to one sort, collectors to another and hunters toward another. What is YOUR interest. Know anything about it other than one's own limited experience?
Reloading books. For a reloader, of course. I have a shelf on my current 'small' book case (26" wide, tall enough shelve to fit most anything smaller than a 'coffee table' book, five shelves and deep enough for most books) for current reloading books and the collection (so far) of Cartridges of the World.
In addition there are old editions of reloading books, These are useful for reference of trends, less used cartridges and the introduction and appendices are quite varied. Lots of information. I have a couple 'vintage' reloading books, like Phil Sharpe's and P. O. Ackley's books from the early 1950s.
Gun Digests of several years. Shooter's Bible, too. They show 'new' guns of the time and trends. Possibly trends re-occuring trends popularly thought 'new'.
All sorts of personal books regarding things like the late Elmer Keiths observations of his experiences with firearms and game, 'how to shoot' books by several people and groups (NRA and Army shooting team); histories of famous and infamous firearm users, and so on.
Reference books of firearms manufacturers - companies - including history and historic arms produced. Proof mark collects, cartridge history books and era specific books.
I admit to being somewhat of a nerd about this. However, the career history of Walter D. M. Bell of African fame is just as interesting as most mystery novels. Certain better than a Harlequin romance. The story of the "Lions of Tsavo" and J. H. Patterson is as good a nail biter as any modern suspense story.
My point is to stir interest in good books on the subject. Certainly concentrate on one's interest at least to begin. Loaders will gravitate to one sort, collectors to another and hunters toward another. What is YOUR interest. Know anything about it other than one's own limited experience?