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, put me in the queue for one. I look forward to reading it (well, looking at the pictures anyway).

Mike is the line leader, and I'm next!

Good show Cal, I'm looking forward to this one!

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I'll be third in line.

Look forward to reading it.

..i´ll be fourth and Fifth(I take two)

At least I was quick enough to be in single digits for the reservation line. I'm in for one.

I'll be 6th!

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

I'll need a copy too.

I'm in for one.

Dave

Cal - count me in line for one as well - can't wait to read it!

Ditto.

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

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Originally posted by cal pappas:
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

Any inscription without the word Shootaway would be fine. That said, I'm sure Brett would love his inscription to include a Shootaway reference.

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...

Cal, put me down for an autographed first edition.

...me to please.
:-)

I'm in for the book, Cal!

Me too or three.

I like the idea of a digital magazine too.

Cheers, Chris

Put my name on the list too Cal please and thanks

Cal put name on the list,Can't until is out.

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Originally posted by Frostbit:

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Originally posted by cal pappas:
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

Any inscription without the word Shootaway would be fine. That said, I'm sure Brett would love his inscription to include a Shootaway reference.

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

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Originally posted by cal pappas:

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Originally posted by Frostbit:

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Originally posted by cal pappas:
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

Any inscription without the word Shootaway would be fine. That said, I'm sure Brett would love his inscription to include a Shootaway reference.

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

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.

Cal,
I WOUKLD LIKE 2 SIGNED ONES PLEASE.

CHEERS MATE

NICK

2 signed one too for me Cal! Awesome stuff.

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Originally posted by subsailor74:
Cal - count me in line for one as well - can't wait to read it!

Make that 2 signed copies for me

...machine gun book? WOW Cal I didn't know you were an expert on everything!

Cal, I would like to be on the list for one book. Hopefully a signed one.

Morten

Cal, I'll take one as well if you promise not to send one to shootaway.

Dutch

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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Originally posted by surestrike:
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..

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

One for me, please!

can't wait

Cal,
put me down for one copy please. Mims

I'll take one.

Nitro

Please list me for one.

Cal: I have the first two.... I would like a signed copy of this one as well. Cheers. Chip.

Looking forward to a copy as well...
Let us know when and where so we send you a check...
Enjoy your Caribou hunt.

Cal,
Please put me down for 3 copies when you have them ready.

Regards,
David.