Anything new from the desk of Mike Venturino? [Archive]

WILCO

03-07-2015, 02:59 PM

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I sure do like it when he pops in for a visit. [smilie=s:

osteodoc08

03-07-2015, 09:53 PM

The Duke

WILCO

03-09-2015, 06:59 AM

Bump!

Hickory

03-09-2015, 07:12 AM

That is an interesting picture Wilco.
There is a cartridge is in the air and the bolt of the rifle is back, so far so good.
But, the lever appears to be all the way up with the bolt still back!
Interesting!!!

WILCO

03-09-2015, 07:25 AM

That is an interesting picture Wilco.

Great observation Hickory! Let the discussion begin!!!

Janoosh

03-09-2015, 07:41 AM

And the trigger.???
Just don't look right.

ole 5 hole group

03-09-2015, 08:06 AM

Nice photoshop work by someone.

LynC2

03-09-2015, 08:27 AM

A pump maybe?

West Creek

03-09-2015, 09:46 AM

It is a slide action made by Burgess. The grip is the slide. Similar to a pump but works from the other end of the action frame. Mike did an article on it.

geargnasher

03-09-2015, 10:06 AM

It is a slide action made by Burgess. The grip is the slide. Similar to a pump but works from the other end of the action frame. Mike did an article on it.

DING! We have a winner. His hand conceals the bulbous sliding metal pistol grip shoe.

Gear

bhn22

03-09-2015, 10:53 AM

He hasn't been here in over a year.

Moonie

03-09-2015, 11:46 AM

With the way some members have treated him it is a wonder it's only been that long. He does seem to have a thick skin and I have no doubt he will be back when he has something to say or contribute.

bhn22

03-09-2015, 01:48 PM

I've never been a fan of his, but I simply ignored him when we disagreed.

Rufus Krile

03-10-2015, 12:58 AM

I think he's a regular on Shiloh Rifle Forums...

MLV

03-10-2015, 11:12 AM

Hey Guys, thanks for thinking of me. I haven't been here for a bit but have lurked a few times. I'm not mad at anybody. I've just been swamped with work and having some health problems. My heart was damaged by a cardiac infarction in '02 and now doesn't pump up to par. The result is I tire easily. Also I am having a lot of lower back trouble. I can still shoot and do most of what I want but rest more than I used to. Still do a lot of casting too. I'll try to be more active.

waksupi

03-10-2015, 11:27 AM

bhn22

03-10-2015, 11:27 AM

Best of luck to you Mike!

MLV

03-10-2015, 01:29 PM

Yes, to Kalispell at this time. I'm bringing some of my WW2 Small Arms books and tabling with my friend Shrapnel.

John Allen

03-10-2015, 02:12 PM

Mike, nice to hear you are still on the right side of the ground.

Screwbolts

03-10-2015, 03:03 PM

Thanks for updating us Mike, great to hear from you.

Ken

GoodOlBoy

03-10-2015, 03:36 PM

Mike we have never talked, but I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your articles. Hope your health gets in better order.

Richard

country gent

03-10-2015, 04:15 PM

Always remeber, Never give up fight the health issues as long as you can Do what you can How you can and enjoy. Stay as mobile and active as you can and work in you personal limitations for saftey. You need to decide those. Only you know. Hopefully things get better and a recovery is made.

EDK

03-10-2015, 04:28 PM

Good to hear you're up and kicking. I've enjoyed your work over the years and treasure the autographed copies of your books; they're sided by Elmer Keith and John Taffin on the "treasure shelf."

woodbutcher

03-10-2015, 05:19 PM

[smilie=s: Hi Mike good to know that you are still with us.Always enjoyed your articles.Best wishes to you and yours.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

shooter2

03-10-2015, 06:02 PM

Welcome back Mike!

As an aside, another writer I miss is Ross Seyfried. Wish he was still writing actively.

Nueces

03-10-2015, 06:03 PM

Man, it's good to hear from you, Mike. Please drop in from time to time. You've contributed so much to this field.

Firebricker

03-11-2015, 02:53 AM

Good to hear from you hope your health continues to improve. FB

shoot-n-lead

03-11-2015, 03:57 AM

Good to hear from you Mike. As others have, I have also enjoyed and still enjoy reading what you put out there. Take care of yourself and hopefully things will get better. Please stop by and chew the fat every chance you get.

cajun shooter

03-11-2015, 08:20 AM

I have all of Mike's books and he was so kind to sign each one when I purchased them. I for one could not wait for Mike's next BP article.
I have had to wade through several WW11 weapon articles of late but I know where his heart is as all I have to do is pick up one of the books and start reading. I was doing some 45-70 reloading the other day and came across a question in my mind that I could not recall the answer for. That was taken care of by pulling out my Shooting Buffalo Rifles Of The Old West. My question to myself was answered and the loading continued. Nothing but the Best Wishes For You Mike. Later David, In Louisiana

texassako

03-11-2015, 09:10 AM

I have been going through a huge stack of old Handloader magazines with lots of good articles by Mike. It is also interesting seeing the progress made reading 15 years of your articles in a few weeks. I always look forward to new articles by you.

WILCO

03-11-2015, 09:43 AM

Hey Guys, thanks for thinking of me.

You're welcome Mike! Always glad to see you on the boards!

lbaize3

03-11-2015, 11:55 AM

Good to hear from you MLV! I sure can relate to the heart and back problems. Where did you get that cute little pup? I am a big dog lover, too.

akajun

03-11-2015, 01:16 PM

waksupi

03-11-2015, 04:07 PM

I always respect Mike's opinion and enjoy his articles. A lot of what he writes has played out correctly for me at the range. Hey Mike , know anything about a new barrel company called caliber barrels? I just ordered a blank from them for a prone rifle. They are supposedly headed up by former employees of McGowan and remington.

They had been having some start up issues with poor barrels. I have heard the quality is starting to get better. I would give them another year to get their act together.

TXGunNut

03-11-2015, 10:29 PM

Good to hear from you, Mike. You helped me (and probably many others around here) get started casting boolits. Thanks & drop by anytime, feel better soon.

MLV

03-11-2015, 10:32 PM

The little pup came from the local animal shelter where my wife works part time. He is my constant buddy. Sorry, but I don't know anything about that barrel company.

Thanks to to all for the welcome.
MLV

rbertalotto

03-12-2015, 08:27 AM

Darn you Mike! I bought this book you wrote about shooting lever action rifles a number of years ago. At the time I didn't own a Lever Action....Now I have over a dozen! Including a few I spent some of the kids inheritance on! Whitney Kennedy, 1873 etc....And I even dress up as a dang cowboy and shoot these things every weekend! Darn You!

But it gets worse! Bought some darn book on Buffalo Rifles! A Ballard, Sharps 1874 and 1875, a few highwalls!!! Near nothing left for the kids......And now I'm cutting pieces of paper to patch bullets!

What have you done to me!!!!

(BTW..Hope you feel better and get back to full speed)

JeffinNZ

03-12-2015, 11:17 PM

Now, now Roy. You can't go offloading the blame on the messenger! [smilie=l:

leadman

03-13-2015, 02:25 AM

Hi Mike, finished reading your article on case fillers in the #106 Handloader, Nov-Dec 1983 again. The picture of you looks a little different than your avatar.
I too understand about health issues slowing one down. Glad you are still able to do things you like.

Charley

03-13-2015, 12:35 PM

Keep working on the health issues. Good writers are hard to find.

shredder

03-14-2015, 10:37 AM

Long time reader of MLV. Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your contributions to Rifle/Handloader. Wish I could get south of the boarder to see you and shrapnel at your table. Work prevents me from traveling much.

kfarm

03-14-2015, 10:08 PM

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Outpost75

03-15-2015, 12:08 PM

Mike, when I was in Italy a few years ago, I drove through your ancestral home of Casali Venturini.

Home of Italian hillbillies! You come from good stock. I will drink to your health at the Italian Festival in Clarksburg, WV

134000

PULSARNC

03-15-2015, 10:05 PM

good to have you back ,been reading your stuff since we both had hair and did not need suspenders to keep up our pants

MLV

03-22-2015, 10:46 PM

Thanks again guys for the kind words and support. Since I posted last I have adopted two more collies. Their elderly owner died and they had nowhere to go so I brought them home. That makes four collies and two dashund crosses. Good thing we live in the country, have a large fenced back yard and no close neighbors. I guess I'm a product of the Lassie generation.

onceabull

03-22-2015, 11:28 PM

Some friends(also members here) and I did the Wisdom.Mt. Gun show last July..BUT.neither you,shrapnel,or John Barsness showed up..apparently the promoter and/or publicist was talking over his head !! Had big fun anyway--- We hope to try again this year,y'all come.. Onceabull

brassrat

03-23-2015, 12:31 AM

We could use more Lassie generation values. Great of you for helping dogs. We had a little German dog like yours, as a kid, and saw him chase a Shepherd out of the yard, at full speed, the both of them. The Shep was a monster with a head the size of a Griz. Stay healthy

WILCO

08-22-2015, 04:57 PM

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Pumpkinheaver

08-23-2015, 03:06 PM

You sir are the reason I got into casting close to 20 years ago. Thank you for getting me interested in this fun hobby.

jonp

08-23-2015, 03:46 PM

Reading Mike's stuff got me interested in more than the Win 30-30's I grew up shooting. In fact, he started a life long addiction to old lever actions that has not stopped. Along with this forum firing my imagination in casting my own boolits I am far poorer but much happier.

bruce drake

11-05-2015, 11:53 AM

For anyone who doesn't already know, Mike Venturino had open-heart surgery last week and has probably been regaling his doctors and nurses about the crazy folk he's met on this forum. He just posted a note on FB that the doctors are thinking about releasing him on Saturday. So...He may be writing again in the future with a better operating pump in his chest!

RayinNH

11-05-2015, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the update Bruce. I wish him well. I've enjoyed his work over the years.

Lance Boyle

11-05-2015, 06:34 PM

Mike I hope your surgery went well and you make a good recovery.

Geezer in NH

11-05-2015, 06:38 PM

My prayers are with you Mike for a quick recovery.

jrayborn

11-05-2015, 08:26 PM

I've never met you Mike, but I love your writings. Get better soon!

oldblinddog

11-05-2015, 10:02 PM

Mike, I have been reading your work since you moved to Montana. Back then you didn't know as much about guns as I did, and I didn't know much! With your help we've all learned together. Best wishes for your recovery and I look forward to reading much more from you!

woodbutcher

11-05-2015, 10:12 PM

[smilie=s: Hi Mike.Wishing you the best for a speedy and full recovery.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

TXGunNut

11-05-2015, 10:23 PM

I didn't know, Bruce. Thanks for the update. He probably thought surgery was tough, by now he's probably started re-hab and knows better, lol.

375supermag

11-06-2015, 09:59 AM

If you are reading this Mike...best wishes for a speedy recovery. Get well soon.

Rehab from surgery can be a long process. The harder you work at it, the better and faster it goes...I am living proof( more than a couple of cancer surgeries, radiation treatments, etc).

N4AUD

11-06-2015, 10:15 AM

Get well soon.

shdwlkr

11-06-2015, 10:48 AM

Mike hope life is better for you once you are back to normal. Can't wait to hear more from you

Dale53

11-06-2015, 01:25 PM

Mike;
We are pulling for you! Please check in when you are feeling better.

All the best to you and yours,
Dale53

KCSO

11-06-2015, 02:37 PM

The gun in the picture is a grip operated Burgess rifle. Got to handle a cutaway once and they are really something. You pump the grip to work the action.

Artful

11-06-2015, 02:43 PM

Prayers for speedy and full recovery from your surgery Mr. Venturino.

douglasskid

11-06-2015, 04:18 PM

Mike, Hope for a quick recovery. Prayers are with you.

Char-Gar

11-06-2015, 05:15 PM

Mike is doing well following heart bypass surgery and will be leaving the hospital today.

Alstep

11-06-2015, 05:23 PM

Greetings Mike,
Never had the pleasure of meeting you, but sure enjoy your script. Hope you recover quickly, put pen & ink to paper, and burn some cordite!
Keep your powder dry,
Al

Wayne Smith

11-07-2015, 02:31 PM

Glad you are home, Mike. Now follow the MD's directions, you are younger than I and I expect to read a lot more of your stuff!

EDK

11-07-2015, 02:44 PM

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. I've enjoyed your books and articles. Like you, I've strayed from BPCR and CAS...too many 9mm empties left on the gun range I recently joined...now shooting GLOCKS as well as the VAQUEROS.
GOD bless and keep you and yours.

MLV

11-07-2015, 11:51 PM

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. No shooting for two months and no driving for 30 days. I'm pretty weak right so I won't say more for now. Thanks.
MLV

gpidaho

11-08-2015, 12:02 AM

Glad your home Mike, wishing you a full recovery. Gp

TXGunNut

11-08-2015, 12:21 AM

The road to recovery is long and hard. Get tough and get-r-done! I had the pleasure of meeting you and Steve about thirty years ago in Raton and I hope to see you again. Do what those docs and Yvonne tell you, you're a vanishing breed and we don't need any more casualties.

shoot-n-lead

11-08-2015, 12:52 AM

Prayers sent for a successful surgery.

woodbutcher

11-09-2015, 03:24 PM

[smilie=s: Hi Mike.Glad to hear that you`re home.Behave yourself,and get well soon.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

scarry scarney

11-09-2015, 03:37 PM

Mike

glad to hear you are home. I remember while recuperating from Cancer this last time, the Dr had me on a very restricted regime. Much to my wife surprise, he wouldn't let me go shoot, but he said I could reload! (As long as it didn't make me too tired).

Hang in there, and follow that cardio rehab.

jonp

11-10-2015, 08:10 PM

I was always a fan of levers since I was a a little kid as everyone hunted with them in the NE where I grew up but Mike's writings fired my cowboy and old west gun imagination. Glad Mike is up and running.

Hickok

11-11-2015, 08:15 AM

Mike I have read your articles since you got started. Yep and I have all your books. I think you are the first person I ever read years ago that said to size boolits to the throat diameter, not groove diameter in revolvers.

You being a WV boy by birth, I wish you a complete recovery and God's blessings!

Markbo

11-11-2015, 10:20 PM

Any guy who is a sucker for little dogs and strays is aces is my book. :D
Mike I am sure you have forgotten more about old rifles than I will ever know I never miss one of your articles when I see it. Prayers sent up for better health and happy life.

Hardcast416taylor

11-12-2015, 02:48 PM

Good to hear from you again Mike! I`ve undergone 2 heart procedures this last Winter and Spring. Doctors orders were no shooting or physical work - OF ANY KIND - for 4 months. It about drove me around the bend watching other people do work I should have been doing! Ease into doing anything more difficult than scratching your ear.Robert

MtGun44

11-13-2015, 02:09 AM

Best wishes for a rapid recovery. A friend recently had quad bypass - took him several months to be put on normal
activities, now he is working out and gaining strength. He said the sensitivity of the sternum for a couple months was
one of the bigger nuisances of the whole thing.

robg

11-13-2015, 05:25 AM

get well soon sir, been enjoying your writings since the early 80s .those collies will get you fit or do you in :)

WILCO

02-14-2018, 02:07 PM

Bump to the top. Big wave to the Duke!

bruce drake

02-14-2018, 03:14 PM

Got an instant message from Mike the other day in a response to a question I sent him about a cast bullet article in a recent Handloader issue. Mike is doing better but he has some more work ahead of him still. He does get on the forum on a regular basis to read the various posts even though he doesn't often type a post himself so I'm sure he'll probably see this post also and know his advice was very helpful for me and my problem.

Bruce

BrassMagnet

02-15-2018, 08:55 AM

Mike,

We have never met, never talked. I never even knew you were a member here.

I have always enjoyed your magazine articles. Get as well as you can and enjoy life!

bruce drake

02-15-2018, 09:18 AM

Mike,

We have never met, never talked. I never even knew you were a member here.

I have always enjoyed your magazine articles. Get as well as you can end enjoy life!

Exactly! And he's been a really nice guy to answer a couple of small technical questions I've had over the last 5 years.