Gunbooks, can u suggest some?

[AZ-Stew]

Forgot about another favorite author, Gene Hill. "A Hunter's Fireside Book" will get you started. Think tweed and bird dogs. After reading it, you'll want to make a project of finding his other works.

Regards,

Stew

[Potsy]

Both volumes of Elmer Keith's "Gun Notes" are great reading.
It is a collection of all his Guns & Ammo articles from 1961-1982.
There is also a section of letters in the back that was correspondence between Keith, Truman Fowler, and Jack O'Connor. Those letters are worth the price of admission. Jack had a wit that will have you rolling.
"Hell, I was there" by Keith is a good read, as is "The Hunting Rifle" by Jack O'Connor.
For Reference, nothing beats "Cartridges of the World".
As AZ-Stew mentioned, if you're into humor, Pat McManus is awesome. I've been reading him
since I was 12 and he's been writing alot longer than that.
I've also seen where "Rifle" & "Handloader" magazine have put all their past issues on CD. Tons & Tons of good info there and 40 years worth of magazines should occupy some time.

[Bigjohn]

Ivan, just a thought I had in a weak moment, check in at; http://www.bundukibooks.com/

He is here donunder but imports books from around the world. On his website he has a link to his price list, your can download it for free and there is a list of book titles, authors names and a brief description of over a 100 shooting/hunting related books.

You should be able to locate another source or contact Peter.

John.

[StrawHat]

Here is another one for you,

The Rifle and Hound in Ceylon by Sir Samuel Baker.

http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/3231

Baker was quite the fellow and thought using a rifle to hunt stag and elk to be unsporting. Dogs and a sword! Makes for a good read.

also Wild Beasts and their Ways.

http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/3657

Many other, search the site,

Getting ready for a long winter night?

[Philngruvy]

A MUST read for serious 2nd Amendment advocates.
Unintended Consequences by John Ross

[4570guy]

Just about any of the books mentioned above can be found used at www.abebooks.com. Prices vary so you need to watch. Also, watch condition. I typically try to purchase G or VG condition books. If you get down to "Fair", the condition can be pretty rough.

[Hurricane]

If you are interested in projects, "Building Double Rifles on Shotgun Actions" by W. Ellis Brown might be of interest. The 2nd edition is available for $54.95 + shipping. Not cheap but I think learning to build double rifles would be very interesting.

[SGT Singer]

My tastes tend toward shooting and politics, and less toward hunting. If that suits you, the following have not yet been mentioned:

Stopping Power by J. Neil Schulman (eBook available here: http://www.pulpless.com/jneil/ )

Boston's Gun Bible by Boston T. Party (Kenneth Royce)

Light and fun reading for the gun nut: Anything by L. Neil Smith

[Dean D.]

Ivan, if you like historical stuff you might like to find a copy of "The Complete Guide to Handloading" by Philip B. Sharpe.

I do not think it is still being printed but that book contains a wealth of information and history. It is my "go to" book for older and/or out dated cartridges. It has a lot of just plain good reading between the data charts.

[.30/30 Guy]

"Cast Bullets" by Col. E. H. Harrison

[waksupi]

Gunsmithing Tips and Projects.

[abunaitoo]

I just got this book,
America's Great Gunmakers By Wayne Van Zwoll.
So far it's great reading.
Kind of like a history of firearms.

For a book you'll never get tired of reading,
Unintended Consequences By John Ross
I feel this should be a must read for all high school seniors.
When I have nothing do to, I just open it up to anywhere and start reading.
Great reading. Great book.

[The Double D]

Greeners Gun and it's development was mentioned up thread. It can be dry. But it has some real interesting stuff in it about early cartridge development and loading and the information is well worth digging out. It is especially useful when working with old large blackpowder cartridge with modern powders.

Another good book is Charlie Dell's The Modern Schuetzen Rifle. Lots of good information on reduced load and cast bullets.

[Philngruvy]

For a book you'll never get tired of reading,
Unintended Consequences By John Ross
I feel this should be a must read for all high school seniors.When I have nothing do to, I just open it up to anywhere and start reading.
Great reading. Great book.

I agree!

[closey]

Hi Ivan, if you are interested in the Lee Enfield marque....

The Lee Enfield Rifle by Major E.G.B. Reynolds,

The Lee Enfield Story by Skennerton.