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new book "Dangerous Game Cartridges" by Pierre van der Walt
30 September 2011, 16:23
JabaliHunternew book "Dangerous Game Cartridges" by Pierre van der Walt
Dangerous Game Cartridges - new book by Pierre van der WaltI have just received notification that these are now being shipped direct from the publisher.
I have a copy of the promotional pdf flyer which tells you all about it. If anyone wants me to email it to them, send me your email address by PM.
I can hardly wait until mine arrives! I'll let you know what it is like, but in the meantime...
By the way, I back ordered my copy when I first heard of it. I have no connection to the author or publisher.
Safari Press description: https://www.safaripress.com/pr...=1245&cat=316&page=1quote:
African Dangerous Game Cartridges was written to cover the proliferation of dangerous game cartridges that started about a century ago and has lasted into the second millennium. It is destined to become the book that will in future be quoted around campfires to settle arguments.
Its focus is narrow: dangerous game cartridges, rifles, and the necessary accessories. While some may consider this too narrow a focus, the depth of detail makes it extremely valuable. It covers every sporting caliber from 9.3x62 to a .600 Nitro Express, for a total of 48 cartridges altogether. Written by a leading African professional, this book sets a standard for the genre, and in these 480 pages you will find a depth of knowledge and information that can be found nowhere else.
In addition to the above, it contains essential information regarding rifles (bolt actions, doubles, and single shots), optics, cartridges, recoil management, and handloading. Any hunter who carries a big-bore rifle will be glad he bought a copy. It is superbly illustrated with almost 500 photographs, drawings, and tables, all of which are in color.
The author has his own opinions and does not shy away from controversy. For example, he rejects old beliefs about sectional density and proposes a new philosophy. Around campfires throughout the world discussions and arguments on the relative merits and demerits of different sporting cartridges have raged for over a century. This informative book will be invaluable in helping you make a decision as to which cartridge you want to chamber in your next dangerous big-game rifle or what side to take in a philosophical debate. Foreword by Richard Harland.
Book reviews from Pathfinder Book Publishers http://pathfinder-publications.com/quote:
DeGeorges, Andre US Hunter. Former SCI Africa Office Manager. Conservation Academic, Lecturer and Author:
"This is the best book on big bore calibers since Pondoro Taylor's. It is for all the guys who hunt, who just likes big bores or dream to hunt Africa. This I believe will become the new best seller all over the world"
Harland, Richard Zimbabwean PH. Author of The Hunting Imperative, Ndlovu-The Art of Hunting the African Elephant, African Epic:
"This book, African Dangerous Game Cartridges has, for me, filled a big void of ignorance … I promise you, the reader, that in these pages lie fascinating facts, discussions on subjects new and old and an array of topics to interest everyone who handloads, hunts, shoots with rifles, or just dreams of old Africa"
Heath, Don (Ganyana) Zimbabwe PH License No 7. Former ecologist for Zimbabwe National Parks & Wildlife Management Authority. Chief Examiner for the Zimbabwe’s Professional Hunter’s & Guide’s Association. Current Manager R&D, Norma Precision, Sweden:
"Too much of what is published about dangerous game rifles and cartridges is written by experienced client hunters. Such info needs to come ‘out of Africa’ because the African ranger, warden or local citizen hunter is mostly equipped with manhandled equipment and often alone when things go wrong. Local needs and experience of cartridge performance consequently ranges from subtly to substantially different to that of the client. Pierre van der Walt has collected that critically essential ‘out of Africa’ information needed by any man who works amongst dangerous game and carries a big bore rifle ‘for real’ on a daily basis. For the periodic citizen hunter or visiting client the information in this book is equally invaluable - in brief, this is the essential and the definitive reference book for all who hunt dangerous game"
Quimby, Bill Former SCI Director of Publications, outdoor journalist. A highly experienced African hunter, author of Sixty Years a Hunter, and co-author of half a dozen other international hunting books:
"African Dangerous Game Cartridges is a well-written winner. It is the 480 most informative pages about dangerous game cartridges I have ever read. I predict this book will have a great following far into the future among every hunter who hunts or dreams of hunting Africa's dangerous game"
Robinson, Steve African Outfitter, PH and Owner of Kuduland Safaris and the Shakari Connection:
"You can take all the other books you have on you bookshelf about African rifles and cartridges and throw the whole lot in the trash. This publication will replace all of them and more! It covers every possible aspect of African cartridges, calibres, ammunition, bullets, optics and a whole lot more that any firearms enthusiast, handloader or hunter with any interest in the dark continent could ever possibly want to know. It is, quite simply, the most informative, comprehensive, understandable and entertaining book of its sort ever written. I have no doubt whatsoever that it will become the benchmark publication against which all others are measured"
Sutherland, David Specialist PH trainer. Director of Sutherland Hunting Academy. Former Mpumalanga Parks Board Ranger and Problem Animal Control Officer:
"African Dangerous Game Cartridges will be for the early 21st century what African Rifles and Cartridges had been for the late 20th century"
Commissioned to Celebrate a Century of Big Bore Cartridges, African Dangerous Game Cartridges is a coffee table quality, ±460 page, full colour book packed with unmatched combination of information such as:
• Lion and elephant charge scenes and ±400 other unique hunting and shooting photos including photographs of hunters who had been mauled by lion, leopard and buffalo!
• A detailed analyses of the history, specifications, velocity parameters, characteristics, performance, optics, sighting, handloading tips and data for 48 dangerous game cartridges from the 9,3x62mm to the .600 NE.
• Over 2,500 handloads covering all leading international propellants such as Accurate, Alliant, IMR, Hodgdon, ADI-Mulwex, Lovex, Norma, Ramshot, Rottweil, Somchem, Vectan-Tubal, Vihtavuori, Winchester. If it is info out there it is info in the book, making it the most comprehensive source of big bore cartridge load data in the world ever.
• In depth discussions on doubles, bolt actions and the terminal behaviour of softs and solids plus lots more.
30 September 2011, 18:45
CCMDocOrdered it.
Would be nice if there was some idea of when it might be available.
Thanks for the "heads-up"
NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow
30 September 2011, 18:50
IndyThe link says late summer 2011 and it costs $85.00. Think I'll wait for the paperback edition. Meanwhile, I can get along with the .375 and .458.
Indy
Life is short. Hunt hard.
30 September 2011, 22:46
Tim CarneyThanks for the heads-up. I'd tried to order it from the publisher's site earlier this year but they could not process a credit card. Got on just now and ordered the special edition without a hitch. NOTE: Safari Press site says they do not yet have it in stock.
Regards
30 September 2011, 22:53
Use Enough GunMine's on backorder.
14 November 2011, 16:02
JabaliHunterMy copy arrived today - looks very impressive. Looking forward to reading it!
15 November 2011, 11:53
ozhunterI have an older version from Pierre which was great but I've been told that this new book covers a greater range of Calibres.
16 November 2011, 02:38
billrquimbyI've only seen PDFs of the 480 pages that Pierre emailed me before it went to press, but I can assure you that his new book is much better than the first, and unlike anything out there.
Bill Quimby
18 November 2011, 04:13
jetdrvrquote:
Originally posted by Indy:
The link says late summer 2011 and it costs $85.00. Think I'll wait for the paperback edition. Meanwhile, I can get along with the .375 and .458.
+1
19 November 2011, 12:19
Pierre vd WaltThanks for interest in the book guys. African Dangerous Game Cartridges is available and there will not be a softcover version.
Pierre van der Walt
19 November 2011, 19:38
Use Enough GunJust got mine this week and must say that it's a fantastic read! I would heartily recommend this book to all serious dangerous game hunters. There are some editing mistakes and the drawing on the 458 Lott/450Watts is incorrect; however Pierre sends you a replacement schematic for that via email. Very well done Pierre!
21 November 2011, 04:42
AnjinAvailable where, exactly?
Looks good from the flyer, but I've heard that 500/450 3-1/4 is not covered. There are at least a couple of us here who have specific interest in that cartridge. My H&H seems to be getting quite valuable, but I am certainly not going to stop shooting it. Thanks.
quote:
Originally posted by Pierre vd Walt:
Thanks for interest in the book guys. African Dangerous Game Cartridges is available and there will not be a softcover version.
Norman Solberg
International lawyer back in the US after 25 years and, having met a few of the bad guys and governments here and around the world, now focusing on private trusts that protect wealth from them. NRA Life Member for 50 years, NRA Endowment Member from 2014, NRA Patron from 2016.
21 November 2011, 05:01
470EvansNorm,
Can you give more details on your 500/450? I have one, a Royal from 1904.
21 November 2011, 08:57
RIPI don't do Pay-Pal.
When will someone sell the book by credit card payment method?
Pierre,
You need to get a bunch of those books over to Safari press.
22 November 2011, 01:02
Use Enough GunRIP: I bought mine through Safari Press. You can too.

22 November 2011, 03:17
Dutch44Just received my today. Look forward to reading it.
Dutch
22 November 2011, 09:00
Pierre vd WaltRIP. I am loathe to enter any discussion re African Dangerous Game Cartridges as I do not want to be seen advertising it. However - I landed 320 copies at Safari Press (SP)about 2 weeks ago andSP is sending out emails saying they have only 50 copies left. They also want to order another 250. Then the book will be sold out. I am now working on the smaller bores
Pierre van der Walt
22 November 2011, 09:10
Pierre vd WaltUse Enough Gun. Thanks for kind words - really appreciated. Yeah those damn editing mistakes - I know of about 8-10, but boy editing all that info had me cross eyed many nights. Please send me a list of what you find so that if there ever is a 2nd edition I can have them corrected. Email is info@pathfinder-publications.com.
The book is alread 480 pages so I could not add more cartridges and where I had to juggle I though that having, for example, the .450/400 #" in there would at least take you a long way on the 3-1/4" version and there is not much to say about the other if you have covered one.
Guys I now really have to back out of this before George S gets his hair in a curl like last time and I have no need to aggravate him.
Pierre van der Walt
22 November 2011, 09:39
RIPPierre, and UEG,
I got one on the way from Safari Press.
Thank you very much. It had not as yet shown up in the catalogs they mail, though I have been watching for it.
I have avoided Pay Pal once again.
Will be a nice companion to the the forerunner
International Big Bore Cartridge Load data Collection.
Classy as that one was, hopefully this one is a 3X version of it, over 50% more cartridges in twice the depth.
Triple the fun.
Ron The Unforgiven
28 November 2011, 12:24
Mike BaileyPierre, mine shipped a week ago, I´m looking forward to receive it, I´m new to this forum, seems like there is a lot on here ! best, Mike
28 November 2011, 14:07
dogcatI have a simple question -
This is another book on African cartridges and guns. Boddington and others have written extensively on the subject.
From someone who has read the other books out there and this one - what is new or eye popping about this book?
I am an engineer and have studied this topic with interest. In the end however, I hunt with a .375 H&H and a .416 Rem. I use TSX or TBBC or solid bullets. What else do I really need to know to shoot dangerous game?
28 November 2011, 14:53
Mike BaileyDogcat, you never stop learning

(and I never need an excuse to buy another hunting book, best
28 November 2011, 15:03
dogcatMike,
that is MY problem as well. I like to learn and to know new things. My wife is now asking - "what, another hunting book?"
28 November 2011, 21:23
billrquimbyDogcat:
I have most of the books on guns and ammo for Africa. Pierre's new book is beautifully designed with gorgeous photos, and it contains much more information than the others. It's written with authority in an easy-to-read conversational style. It's a reference book, yes, but it's full of interesting anecdotes of a wide variety of people who live and hunt in Africa. I have predicted it will be THE book on this subject for a long time, and I stand by it.
Bill Quimby
01 December 2011, 02:25
Mike BaileyPierre, read it in a day and a half, absolutely marvellous, thank you very much, best regards, Mike
01 December 2011, 03:25
McKayJust ordered through Safari Press. Pierre do you know when you will be delivering the next batch of books to them?
Thanks
Mac
Mac
20 December 2011, 05:28
Frank BellerI received my copy today. There's more good information in this book than any other book on big bore rifles that I have read. About everything that you need to know all contained in one volume. Thanks Mr. van der Walt.
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.470 & 9.3X74R Chapuis'
Tikka O/U 9.3X74R
Searcy Classics 450/.400 3" & .577
C&H .375 2 1/2"
Krieghoff .500 NE
Member Dallas Safari Club
20 December 2011, 11:31
500nitroGot my signed and limited edition copy yesterday, thanks Pierre.
John Harris
26 December 2011, 06:50
MJinesGot my copy for Christmas. A must have addition to any African hunter/big bore enthusiast's library. Very thorough and packed with great information.

Mike
26 December 2011, 19:35
mel5141I ordered several books from Safari Press'recent flyer including this new work,
I received all others,but was told it was back ordered and scheduled for delivery at Christmas,confirmed by phone conversation my secretary had with order personell at SP,
I'm hopeful to receive it soon....
If not, will it be available at DSC??
Anyone know the current availability? Thanks.
19 June 2012, 01:52
Duckearquote:
Originally posted by PWS:
Anyone know the current availability? Thanks.
You can order directly from the SA publisher. The trade edition is sold out, and I just received #66 out of 100 (per the plate in the book) (250 per website) of the special edition which was both personalized and autographed by the author.
A quick glance reveals a pretty cool book. Glad I got it, even though it cost $140ish with shipping to the US etc etc.
Here to order
http://pathfinder-publications.com/
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19 June 2012, 08:05
458WinIt impressed me enough that I got two copies - one for everyone in hunting camp to paw over ( which they certainly did ) and one for the permanent reference library.
Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
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www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 19 June 2012, 08:13
scojacI got a copy of this book shortly after it came out and it is really good. I've been having a problem though. Included in the book was a note letting me know that there was a misprint on one of the pages and if I emailed them they would send me a correction. I've sent several emails to the address provided and haven't had a response. Has anybody had any success getting a response from them regarding the correction? If so, perhaps you could let me know how you did it. Thanks.
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20 June 2012, 21:07
scojacquote:
Originally posted by scojac:
I got a copy of this book shortly after it came out and it is really good. I've been having a problem though. Included in the book was a note letting me know that there was a misprint on one of the pages and if I emailed them they would send me a correction. I've sent several emails to the address provided and haven't had a response. Has anybody had any success getting a response from them regarding the correction? If so, perhaps you could let me know how you did it. Thanks.
Really? Nobody? C'mon, if you got one of these books and were able to get a copy of the correction, please let me know how you did it. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

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DRSS; NRA; Illinois State Rifle Association; Missouri Sport Shooting Association
“One of the sad signs of our times is that we have demonized those who produce, subsidized those who refuse to produce, and canonized those who complain.”
– Thomas Sowell, “The Vision Of The Anointed: Self-Congratulation As A Basis For Social Policy”
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I've received mine.
It's a good read and yes, there are a few errors, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book.
To answer some of the questions, there is a good discussion about bullet performance, penetration and such. And it's not some BS as one sometimes encounters in print!
There are some nice topics covered, I like the approach, I like the photographs and all the data in a single spot is convenient if you believe it adds nothing else.
I'm pleased that this is a high quality book. I believe Pierre worked very hard on this.