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Thread: Who is Ken Howl?

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    Boolit Buddy
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    Who is Ken Howl?

    I know a guy who has a rifle built by Ken Howel, I believe its a Mexican Mauser, chambered in 308 necked up to 35 something, maybe 358. I asked if I could shoot it while at the range, because I recognized the optic as ww2 kahles sniper. I got to shoot off a few, now I need one.

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    Dr. Ken Howell was the author of the book, "Designing and Forming Custom Cartridges". Dr Howell passed away 12/29/2015. For some reason his book does not get the level of mention that Donnelly's book receives. To my mind it is much easier to use. I have both.

    I am not familiar with a rifle builder named Ken Howel. I suppose that Dr. Howell could have built rifles and may have done so to support his research into cartridges.
    John
    W.TN

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    Ken Howell was editor of HANDLOADER and RIFLE magazines for several years. His "Cartridges" book is probably the best on the subject.

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    He was my neighbor in Stevensville, Mt about 30 years ago on Spring Street
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