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UPDATE, 10-15: Gents: My new book has cleared customs and is waiting on a truck to bring the pallets to my home in Alaska. Expect a week or two. Second, on the digital double rifle magazine, here's what I will do: I will produce a 60-100 page inaugural issue and make it available gratis to all who want it. If it looks good and meets your approval I will continue, if not, then it was a noble effort. However, I don't want the magazine to be the world of double rifles according to Cal, so I would like to ask you if you'd be kind enough to submit items for publication: photos and specs of your double(s), hunt stories with your double(s), and technical or historical information about double rifles. So many of you have experiences and knowledge that far exceed what little I know or have done, it would be nice to have a record of anything and everything double rifles. Cheers and I will let you know the day the book is in hand. Cal Gents: My next attempt at writing about the double rifles we know and love is being printed as this is posted. I would imagine by October the book will be in my hands and this is dependent on shipping from the printers and the time to clear customs in California. Here is the cover and three pages--two from the chapter on definitions and some Verney Carron rifles in the last chapter. The books is The Double Rifle Primer--how to know and do everything in the world of double rifles. It will be 184 pages, full size, hard cover with dust jacket and thick, glossy paper. The chapters are: Why a double rifle…………………………………….7 pages and 6 photos Double rifle definitions……………….………………43 pages and 77 photos Double rifle cartridges………………..………….…8 pages and 27 photos of boxes Double rifle makers……………………..……….…12 pages and 21 photos of labels How to buy a double rifle…………………….…….11 pages and 10 photos How to reload and shoot a double rifle…………..28 pages and 29 photos How to clean and care for a double rifle….………6 pages and 5 photos Your double rifle……………………………………19 pages and 11 photos How to sell a double rifle………………………..….2 pages and 0 photos Publication on double rifles……………………….10 pages and 0 photos Where can I get……………………………………...4 pages and 2 photos The double rifle today………………………..……15 pages and 39 photos The quality will be the same as with my previous two books (the .600 nitro express and the British Bore Rifle). Price will be 70$, but due to the high cost of shipping I will pay the postage to US addresses if three or more copies are sent to the same address. However, due to problems in the past I do not sell wholesale. All shipping is done via USPS priority mail with full insurance. I do not ship "book rate" as I get lots of angry emails when the parcel takes four weeks to arrive (and up to six weeks!) and with priority mail I use the USPS boxes where I have to drive 100 miles round trip to buy other shipping containers. I am not accepting any money now and it is best to wait until the book is in hand. Feel to email me or PM with any questions. I don't want any unhappy folks due to unforeseen delays (such as customs waiting six weeks to get a copy of the reverse of my social security card!). On a second note, I am looking into a quarterly digital magazine on double rifles--only double rifles, and what we do with them. If this looks more promising I will make a separate post with details and requests for photos of your rifles, hunt photos and stories, and technical data. The cost of a hard copy magazine puts this out of the realm of possibility. Cheers, gents. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | ||
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Cal, put me in the queue for one. I look forward to reading it (well, looking at the pictures anyway). Mike | |||
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Mike is the line leader, and I'm next! Good show Cal, I'm looking forward to this one! .................................................................... ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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I'll be third in line. Look forward to reading it. Safari James USMC DRSS | |||
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..i´ll be fourth and Fifth(I take two) DRSS: HQ Scandinavia. Chapters in Sweden & Norway | |||
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At least I was quick enough to be in single digits for the reservation line. I'm in for one. | |||
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I'll be 6th! Deo Vindice, Don Sons of Confederate Veterans Black Horse Camp #780 | |||
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I'd like one also but at the Cabela's Gun Library rate please. I've been looking forward to this Cal. It'll make a fine Christmas present to myself. Eric NRA Benefactor TSRA Life DRSS Brno ZP-149 45-120 NE | |||
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I'll need a copy too. Paul Smith SCI Life Member NRA Life Member DSC Member Life Member of the "I Can't Wait to Get Back to Africa" Club DRSS I had the privilege to fire E. Hemingway's WR .577NE, E. Keith's WR .470NE, & F. Jamieson's WJJ .500 Jeffery I strongly recommend avoidance of "The Zambezi Safari & Travel Co., Ltd." and "Pisces Sportfishing-Cabo San Lucas" "A failed policy of national defense is its own punishment" Otto von Bismarck | |||
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I'm in for one. Dave | |||
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Cal - count me in line for one as well - can't wait to read it! | |||
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Ditto. | |||
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Me too! Any chance of a signed copy? . | |||
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Thanks for your kind words and, of course, I will sign all books. When the time is close to fill orders let me know if there is any special message any of you fine gents would like me to write. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Any inscription without the word Shootaway would be fine. That said, I'm sure Brett would love his inscription to include a Shootaway reference. ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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It can say shootaway but it is not endorsed by him.It would be like a copyright infringementHe would then be entitled for compensation(worthless pennies)....but seriously I might buy one if I am convinced it is at least somewhat good...but I am currently on non spending mode.I would really like to buy a borescope but like I said... | |||
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Cal, put me down for an autographed first edition. NRA Life Member DRSS-Claflin Chapter Mannlicher Collectors Assn KCCA IAA | |||
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...me to please. :-) | |||
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I'm in for the book, Cal! USN (ret) DRSS Verney-Carron 450NE Cogswell & Harrison 375 Fl NE Sabatti Big Five 375 FL Magnum NE DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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Me too or three. I like the idea of a digital magazine too. Cheers, Chris DRSS | |||
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Put my name on the list too Cal please and thanks | |||
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Cal put name on the list,Can't until is out. | |||
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Jim: So we are on the same page. Do you want this book on doubles? My next book will be on machine guns and I know you and Joyce will be in for a copy! Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Yes we are in for the Double Book. Be sure to have Rob write the forward for your "machine gun" book. I'm sure Joyce would be happy to represent the fairer sex in the photo shoot if she gets to cap off a few more clips in the Thompson, by far her favorite. ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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Cal, I WOUKLD LIKE 2 SIGNED ONES PLEASE. CHEERS MATE NICK | |||
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2 signed one too for me Cal! Awesome stuff. | |||
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Make that 2 signed copies for me | |||
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...machine gun book? WOW Cal I didn't know you were an expert on everything! | |||
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Cal, I would like to be on the list for one book. Hopefully a signed one. Morten The more I know, the less I wonder ! | |||
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Cal, I'll take one as well if you promise not to send one to shootaway. Dutch | |||
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Cal, Should the title of this book not be "Trash Collecting"? Or maybe "Hidden Secrets of a Trash Collector"? I am up for one as well.. | |||
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Well, since word is about out I must come clean with you all. The book is in my name only. Shootaway is the actual author but he would prefer to stay away from the spotlight and let one with lesser knowledge (me) and trashy doubles (me, again) get some attention. Books are being printed as we speak. Next week I depart for caribou hunting in the northeast corner of Alaska and should return about 9-3. I'll be taking my .450-400, of course. Upon my return, I will make a separate post asking you all your opinions of a quarterly digital magazine on double rifles. So, start thinking….. Cheers, all. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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One for me, please! | |||
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can't wait Hunting: Exercising dominion over creation at 2800 fps. | |||
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Cal, put me down for one copy please. Mims You can borrow money but you can not borrow time. Go hunting with your family. | |||
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I'll take one. Nitro "Man is a predator or at least those of us that kill and eat our own meat are. The rest are scavengers, eating what others kill for them." Hugh Randall DRSS, BASA 470 Krieghoff, 45-70 inserts, 12 ga paradox, 20 ga DR Simson/Schimmel, 12 ga DR O/U Famars, 12 ga DR SXS Greener | |||
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Please list me for one. | |||
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Cal: I have the first two.... I would like a signed copy of this one as well. Cheers. Chip. | |||
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Looking forward to a copy as well... Let us know when and where so we send you a check... Enjoy your Caribou hunt. | |||
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Cal, Please put me down for 3 copies when you have them ready. Regards, David. | |||
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