Just received my copy of "The British Bore Rifle" from Cal Pappas. I am only a few chapters in, but I am enjoying it so darned much that I am thinking of rationing myself to a couple of chapters a day just to make it last.
It's that good. If you don't have a copy, do yourself a big favor and give yourself an early Christmas present!

Can you tell us what you liked most about it?

Well, Cal opens with quotes from all the great hunters of the 19th century regarding their use of bore rifles, mostly in Africa and India. It's always a treat to revisit Baker, Gordon-Cumming, Neumann, Finaughty and others. Then there is an overview of the guns, the cartridges and the exquisitely made accessories -- molds, crimpers, sizers and the like. The color photos are simply outstanding. With the overview taken care of, we now have chapters devoted to each of the bores, starting with the 4 bores. This is followed up with a section on finding, loading for and using the bore rifles today. I am up to the chapter on 4 bores. It will be a very good day today.
P.S. The body copy is set in 14-point type, so I don't even need my bifocals to read it.

It's the book that most visiting hunters/shooters remark most on when visiting my house. It's a topic many are unfamiliar with and, as noted, the quote, anecdotes and photography are endlessly entertaining.

Cheers
Jim

You beat me out Bill. BUT mines being hand delivered tomorrow..

Just pored over the 4-bore chapter. Guns from Hollis, Rodda, Westley Richards, William Powell and many others in exquisite detail. This is serious man candy!

Gents:
Your kind words make be blush.
The best thing about writing is the many fine and like-minded folks I've been introduced to. Many I have not met in person but consider them my friends.
Bill: Thanks for the kind words. You may like my new book on the Primer and my first on the .600. You are welcome here to shoot doubles any time.
Mike: I am delivering the Primer to you tomorrow.
Jim: The shooting shed has electricity and a wood stove. I've been shooting on the weekends in my t-shirt. Come on up when you can--and bring the AK contingent with you.
Shootaway: I know I can't add anything to your vast knowledge of doubles, and I admit most of the pics in my books are of UK-made garbage, but there are some pics of Searcy rifles you may enjoy. Feel free to rip out all the other pages and use them as fire starter and keep the ones you like.
Cheers, mates.
Cal

I have both of Cal's previous books and enjoy them immensely.

They are great value and I await the new one with great anticipation.

Cheers, Chris

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Originally posted by Rockdoc:


I have both of Cal's previous books and enjoy them immensely.

They are great value and I await the new one with great anticipation.


Cheers, Chris

Rockdoc:
The new one is here!
Thanks for the kind words.
cal

Just in time for Christmas.

Eric

Cal, just working out where to get it sent to!

Cheers,

Chris

So I already have a few coffee table books. I am now looking for a fine trash dumpster book. I think Cal's book might well be the one I've been looking for.

Okay Gents, I just got Cal's latest book today and I am staying up late reading. It is great, lots of information, quality photos, comprehensive. And I being the geezer I am appreciate the font size. And since I am a trashy W J Jeffery .450 No. 2 guy, I love all the photos of the British rifles. Although Cal's book is certainly not limited to just Brit rifles. Anyone interested in these damn things will love this book. Five stars. Thanks Cal.

I being new here just came across this post going through them all,Cal your book sounds exciting is it still possible to get one?

Fellas:
The book sale have been amazing.
James '450' Watts sold out long ago
the Safari Handbook sold our long ago.
The .600 Nitro Express--15 copies remaining
The British Bore Rifle--sold out but I found one today so one copy remains (2 barrel it's yours is you PM me soon)
The Double Rifle Primer--45 remaining.

.600 is $70
Bore Rifle is $90
Primer is $70

2-barrel has first shot on the last Bore Rifle book.
Cheers, all.
It's been a pleasure.
Cal

I did a couple of years ago and they are great reads. Great photos as well.

Thanks Cal if you let me know the details i'll take care of it such as total and where to send the check

2 barrel:
check for 105$, book plus 15 priority post. to:

Cal Pappas
HC 89 Box 397
Willow Alaska 99688

Cheers and let me know when the check is on the way.
Cal

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Originally posted by Bill/Oregon:
Just received my copy of "The British Bore Rifle" from Cal Pappas. I am only a few chapters in, but I am enjoying it so darned much that I am thinking of rationing myself to a couple of chapters a day just to make it last.
It's that good. If you don't have a copy, do yourself a big favor and give yourself an early Christmas present!

I have that book, and I think you will enjoy it to no end!

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