Any readers out there??

[butchlambert]

Avid reader here. Of course, "Six Guns" by Elmer Keith in high on my list.

Probably best book I ever read was "Undaunted Courage" by Steven Ambrose. It's about the Lewis and Clark expedition and the trials and tribulations they faced.

A close second is the "Man-Eaters of Kumanan" by Jim Corbett which details the true accounts of Professional Hunter hired to kill man eating tigers in India. Warning, if you read this you might not be able to sleep at night for a while.

I like Ambrose.

 

[Downhill]

How about "The Book of Rifle Accuracy" by Tony Boyer. Top of the must read list for this forum.

 

[Will Henry]

I've been an avid reader since I was in the first grade. I read fiction and non-fiction. When I was a kid, I read every Louis L'Amour book I could find, along with Outdoor Life, Ring Magazine, and, of course, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. When I was 12 I got hold of a copy of Dangerous River, by RM Patterson, and read it at least a dozen times. I also got other books by Patterson. Trail to the Interior, Buffalo Head, and far Pastures were good reading for a kid fascinated by wild places. I read books on hunting by Jack O'Connor, Elmer Kieth, and others.
Today, I still read whatever I find. I like John Sandford, David Baldacci, and Micheal Connoly for fiction. I still like adventurous non-fiction; hunting, fishing, hiking, etc. I think I'll read Dangerous River again. WH

 

[K22]

If you're going to read I suggest Mathew, Mark, Luke and John to start.

James M. Boise's commentary of Mathew, John, and Romans is a must read for any Christian or those seeking to learn about our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

John le Carre

Old School, and watch Gary Oldman in Tinker, Taylor... absolutely top shelf.

 

[fx77]

I would suggest "Final Judgement" by Michael Collins Piper, if you want to find out who killed Kennedy. It's pretty obvious at this point who was the group that masterminded the whole thing.

Although, like all truth books, you will have a hard time finding it because in the days of Amazon, no one will publish it.

Shooters might like this book on JFK Asassination

Amazon.com

 

[M-61]

Old School, and watch Gary Oldman in Tinker, Taylor... absolutely top shelf.

Read or watch “Spy Who Came in From the Cold”
Now I’m dating myself as that’s really old school.

 

[butchlambert]

I can add James Patterson, John Grisham, the great books by Joel Rosenberg.

 

[jwv2001]

I read a lot, mainly articles and reference stuff pertaining to shooting/reloading. There’s tons of great written stuff you’d never find. I recently got around to reading issues of varmint hunter which has great articles.

I'm glad to see you mention Varmint Hunters magazine. The articles in them were submitted by their members. The articles weren't mini advertisements like in so many shooting magazines. A wealth of information that was not promoting the sacred cows in the industry and sport.

 

[butchlambert]

I'm glad to see you mention Varmint Hunters magazine. The articles in them were submitted by their members. The articles weren't mini advertisements like in so many shooting magazines. A wealth of information that was not promoting the sacred cows in the industry and sport.

Varmint Hunter was good! I still have several issues as well as many Precision Shooting Mags. I need for somebody to stop by and take them off my hands.

 

[450BM]

If you like WWII stuff, I strongly recommend "The Last Green Valley" by Mark Sullivan.

Pretty much all I read…. I’ll check that one out, thank you!

My most recent reads are: “The Savage Storm” by James Holland. US Italy campaign.
“Long Days Journey into War” by Stanley Weintraub. What was happening around the world, hour by hour, prior, during and after the Japaneses bombing of Pearl Harbor.

 

[marchx]

@urbanrifleman
During my studies on early Christianity I came across some theoretical problems with John's Gospel authorship. Fist off, I find the language used in the Gospel not a language used by a simple jewish fisherman.The Gospel is written in elegant Koine Greek, with a sophisticated theological vocabulary and structure. As Bart Ehrman and others point out, it is unlikely that an Aramaic-speaking Galilean fisherman (John son of Zebedee) would be capable of composing such a text without formal education—especially in Greek rhetoric and philosophy. Secondly,the theology of John is far more developed than that of the Synoptic Gospels. Jesus speaks in long monologues rather than parables, using language about being “the light of the world,” “the bread of life,” and “one with the Father.” The concept of Jesus as the pre-existent Logos (John 1:1) is absent from the Synoptics. These are later theological developments, suggesting a post-apostolic authorship. Look,in the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus cleanses the temple at the end of his ministry; in John, it happens at the beginning. The Last Supper in John is not a Passover meal, unlike in the Synoptics. The ministry of Jesus lasts three years in John, versus one year in the Synoptics. These differences suggest theological rather than historical motivation, casting doubt on direct eyewitness authorship.The Gospel shows signs of being edited or compiled over time. Chapter 21 is widely considered a later addition (“epilogue”), possibly by someone other than the original author. There are also internal discontinuities and repetitions, suggesting multiple sources or redactions. The Gospel’s Prologue (John 1:1–18) draws heavily on Greek philosophical concepts, especially the Logos (Word). This influence points to a writer immersed in Hellenistic intellectual culture, unlikely to be a rural Galilean fisherman.

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[Kittitas George]

I love to read, have since I was very young. First thing in the AM read the news papers, last thing at night a book or magazine till 'lights out'. An old friend said I was the only kid he knew that was reading "Time" magazine when he 13 years old. It seems that our political leaders, generals and civil war soldiers were much better historians than people are today. I have a "key" to almost every library and museum in the world, right here on my lap. The greatest amount of information availability ever. UNBELIEVABLE I've read and still do read 'outdoor writers' Jack O'Conner, Gene Hill and Corey Ford's "The Lower Forty" a MUST READ!!! I like western history, about the cowboys, my favorite is "We Headed Them North" by Teddy 'Blue' Abbot. A comfortable chair and a comfortable book, it can't get any better.
good reading, ENJOY!!!

 

[okie]

@urbanrifleman
During my studies on early Christianity I came across some theoretical problems with John's Gospel authorship. Fist off, I find the language used in the Gospel not a language used by a simple jewish fisherman.The Gospel is written in elegant Koine Greek, with a sophisticated theological vocabulary and structure. As Bart Ehrman and others point out, it is unlikely that an Aramaic-speaking Galilean fisherman (John son of Zebedee) would be capable of composing such a text without formal education—especially in Greek rhetoric and philosophy. Secondly,the theology of John is far more developed than that of the Synoptic Gospels. Jesus speaks in long monologues rather than parables, using language about being “the light of the world,” “the bread of life,” and “one with the Father.” The concept of Jesus as the pre-existent Logos (John 1:1) is absent from the Synoptics. These are later theological developments, suggesting a post-apostolic authorship. Look,in the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus cleanses the temple at the end of his ministry; in John, it happens at the beginning. The Last Supper in John is not a Passover meal, unlike in the Synoptics. The ministry of Jesus lasts three years in John, versus one year in the Synoptics. These differences suggest theological rather than historical motivation, casting doubt on direct eyewitness authorship.The Gospel shows signs of being edited or compiled over time. Chapter 21 is widely considered a later addition (“epilogue”), possibly by someone other than the original author. There are also internal discontinuities and repetitions, suggesting multiple sources or redactions. The Gospel’s Prologue (John 1:1–18) draws heavily on Greek philosophical concepts, especially the Logos (Word). This influence points to a writer immersed in Hellenistic intellectual culture, unlikely to be a rural Galilean fisherman.

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You can get all you need from the other 3 accounts if you dont like the authorship...

 

[Rick in Oregon]

Actually, I think you mean the book originally titled "Point of Impact". Later re-released as "Shooter" because of the movie name change. Great book...pretty good movie. About a year before "Point of Impact" was officially published I picked up a pre-print book in a yard sale that was a proofreading copy printed before the book was released.

SSL, you're right and I stand corrected. Seems I have a way of mixing those two titles up for some uknown reason. As with all Hunter's work, these two are excellent.

Good score on the pre-print book too, might be collectable some day. I was remiss in not mentioning Elmer Keith's work too, especially "Sixguns", which I have an early autographed hard-back copy that I picked up at a flea market in 1976.

I'll add by saying The Varmint Hunter Magazine as mentioned is an excellent source of articles directed at guys that hang here with loads and field experience by members and not many professional writers. I've got the entire collection and refer to old issues often for both load data and pure entertainment. Same goes for Small Caliber News.....sorely missed.

I know we can all source data on the net, but for one, I enjoy sitting back with a favored beverage and a paper copy of either a book or magazine to read and enjoy.

 

[M-61]

If you like WW2 books that’s wonderful. What I found ( and you could rightly disagree) you don’t want to read something say titled “A History of WW2”. Nope . Way way too much info in any number of books. I much prefer books that concentrate on one particular aspect or event. Example: “The Man That Never Was”. Then many decades later you find “Operation Mincemeat “ you wind up reading a not redacted version that was not limited to years of censorship. One small event that had huge final results.
Probably why Stephan Ambrose was so successful with “Band of Brothers “ ( his own personal ending was not so good meaning his personal demise)
My own interest is VietNam. Not the USA involvement but rather the French involvement. From WW2 to 1954. There may be a book on this I haven’t read but I’m still looking. That includes those published in French. Absolutely fascinating.
“ Street Without Joy” and “Dien Bien Phu” are two which show how the stage for the USA involvement started. ( both in English)
The writer puts together series after series of small groups like the CDME that makes other fighting outfits pale in comparison to them. Here’s a small example said to ONE CDME non- commissioned officer “ your assignment is to walk appropriately 80 miles west (Laos) meet with an indigenous tribe. Attempt to convince them to join the fight against the NVA. You will be more successful if you can meet with the tribes leader and marry one of his daughters “.
I though that was an interesting set of orders.
There is a newer movie “Operation Mincemeat “. Don’t waste your time. They successfully destroyed an excellent true story.

 

[Mfitz717]

I'm glad to see you mention Varmint Hunters magazine. The articles in them were submitted by their members. The articles weren't mini advertisements like in so many shooting magazines. A wealth of information that was not promoting the sacred cows in the industry and sport.

I agree. Very passionate writers and very knowledgeable.

 

[Mfitz717]

Varmint Hunter was good! I still have several issues as well as many Precision Shooting Mags. I need for somebody to stop by and take them off my hands.

If you were local I would come pick them up, I have read those as well.

 

[kujuak]

Varmint Hunter was good! I still have several issues as well as many Precision Shooting Mags. I need for somebody to stop by and take them off my hands.

Ditto on Prescision Shooting mag and the offshoot Accurate Shooter mag. Too bad they shut down rght after I sent them my subscription renewal money ...and yes , no refund.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

Read or watch “Spy Who Came in From the Cold”
Now I’m dating myself as that’s really old school.

yeah, we are really telling on ourselves. Youngsters have no idea what we're talking about. Cheers!