Just for the sake of keeping literary discussion alive,who has read this most excellent piece of work by John Ross + your thoughts therein?

I AM curious,has anyone else ever read this?Or if you have are you afraid of the 'thought police'?This a most excallant book concerning the shooting culture + a novel of the highest regard in writing skill.I cannot recommend it more highly ,you can most likely only find it at a gun show ;mores the pity that that is the only place you can find it.LOOK for a 1st edition if at all possible as the ATF filed suit on the author to make him remove the name of the shooter who took out Randy Weaver's wife + son (+dog).That is SOOO minor in the course of this book.It is a history of our culture + done in exquesite style.

I shall look today at the show.
Thanks for your time.

John is alive and well, and is in the process of reprinting the book to take the "anonymous" sniper out and give him a name.

You can PM with him if you go over to www.castboolits.com

I helped him out with some of the long range stuff in the book.

Rich

NC:

I happened to find the book years ago (probably in 2004 or so) at Barnes & Noble. To be perfectly honest, the cover caught my eye. Then I read just a bit and bought it I think for $25. Anyway, I misplaced it while moving and had read half. Just found it recently and now am reading the rest. Heckuva first book that's for sure.

Thanks Rich,I get on the castboolit sight as well;will try to drop him a line.

Havent even heard of it-can it be found online?

SSR

Cross L,I don't know but I will guarantee that you will LOVE this book.Find it wherever you can + trust me it will be one of your favorites.
I personally have bought numerous editions to give to friends because WE (of the gun culture,et al )will appreciate this.Do the same + help support one of ours.

I read the book about 10 years ago, thought it was great. The idea that you can convert a Win 63 to full auto with a paper match was a little over the top. Would like to see someone shoot trap with a BAR.

alibris.com has eight copies, and they range in price from $75 to more than $2,600 for an autographed copy.

Bill Quimby

Jim Yackley,believe it.I was only a kid,but Adolph Tupperwein could shoot in a fashion that I would be proud to emulate had I his skill.

JR also has a website, but the book sale link is to Accurate Press, which is out of stock -no longer listed.

http://www.john-ross.net/store.php

There are quite a few of his 'Ross in Range' opinion columns there though, which are worth reading - http://www.john-ross.net/inrange.php

My signed copy is very well worn. It is great book.

Matthew Brackens books are great also he has a series of books starting with Enemies Foreign and Domestic.

These are a great read also.

Tim McVeigh loved it. What's that tell you?!!!

I am sure Tim loved it the bombing happen in 1995 the book came out in 1996.

It was and is a great book. A bunch of the History in the book was NOT taught in any school I attended.

I have read it several times and it sits in an honored spot on my mantle.

I wish it would come out in paperback, I would buy many copies for distribution.

I give this book many thumbs up.



Ignored post by DaDumbass posted 17 March 2011 05:55

I have the book and enjoyed it very much. I made the mistake of ordering it online, I'm sure I made a few watch lists for that. Buy yours in person if you can!

Or buy it online.....but do it in volume! We used to have a thing called "The Blue Law" her in Texas.Long story short it involved some items that could not be sold on Sunday.ALL the merchants in Texas revolted! YOU CANNOT PUT US ALL IN JAIL + SHUT DOWN COMMERCE.They repealed the law.My Point?......

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Tim McVeigh loved it. What's that tell you?!!!

Always a dumbass, it matters not what forum he is in.


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I have just posted mine for sale in classified.

Best wishes on your sale but best wishes to the purchaser as they have a beautiful literary journey in store.I envy them for their first read.

Loved the book when if first came out but unfortunately let my hard copy get away after I read it two or three times. Recently found an electronic copy which I enjoyed reading again and also passed it on to several enthusiasts all of whom really liked the book. Great historical stuff that I haven't seen any where else.

EVERYONE should have this book.Buy a copy for someone you love.(flowers too would'nt hurt) but truthfully;everyone who has read this has the same lasting impression.....a sequil,PLEASE!!!

An excellent book that should be required reading for US citizens!

Read this book, then look at the "Fast & Furious" scheme.

George

good point George

Shall we keep this post alive?Everyone who has read this novel[sic] agrees to the value of it's content.

Bill in the wild, did you ever sell your copy? if not PM please

I have read it. Good book, good reminder of some of the atrocities our government has committed against us citizens.

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Originally posted by GeorgeS:
Read this book, then look at the "Fast & Furious" scheme.

George

Now that was a dumb scheme and a half if ever
I saw one.

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A buddy of mine loaned it to me in the late 90's and I really enjoyed it. There is some history in there that isn't taught in
schools and I appreciated that.
However, I have to say that at some points it did drag on a bit about the main characters shooting skills/ability etc.
At a certain point I was thinking, "ok, the guy is really great shot, I get it...move on".

The main character also transformed into a bit of a "James Bond" toward the end, which happens a lot in literature.
I do however agree with the way the Federal Government is shown to be incompetent and totally lacking of knowledge and understanding of the "gun culture".

Ryan,thanks for your input + glad you enjoyed the book. Good reading everyone.

I thought it was the best work of fiction I've ever read.

I read it as a PDF.

Based on this thread, I picked up a signed copy on EBay. Looking forward to reading it.

IDE,once you have finished it (or before) I do believe that you will be buying copies for your friends as I did.Enjoy your read Amigo.