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More about mainstream varmint calibers, ie 218 Bee, 222 mag, 219 Donaldson Wasp etc. More pictures and less words, larger print, color pictures and maybe a couple of flannel pages with animals that can be put on different scenery to make our own pictures. A few coupons for discounts on reloading components wouldn't be a bad idea either...
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So is GG2 going to be the same format more or less and completely different chamberings? I like the format of GG, it really took me back a decade or two when I really enjoyed reading Handloader and various of the older encyclicals.
I'm hard pressed to think of chamberings of interest you didn't cover.
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It will be the same format, mostly with different cartridges, but also a few of the same cartridges with new powders and bullets.
I tried to include most popular rounds in BBGG, because those are what most people want to read about. But included some obscure ones to illustrate some basic principles of handloading, especially when published data is scant, dated or even non-existent.
There'll also be a number of new chapters on various aspects of handloading.
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The BBGG is a great resource that I use regularly. Looking forward to the next iteration!
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Shrap,
Will start working on the flannel pages, but in the meantime here are some chapters on the cartridges you suggested:
"The Ageless .218 Bee": Subtract 1 grain from .22 Hornet data.
"The Astonishing .222 Remington Magnum: Why the Best .22 Centerfire Ever Didn't Make The Cut": Use .223 Remington data.
"How To Make The .219 Wasp Sting With Modern Bullets and Powders": Use .223 Remington data and plastic-tipped bullets.
The larger print is easy. It will result in a bigger book with half the information, so we can call it THE BIGGER BOOK OF GUN GACK.
Sorry, no color pictures, as they cost too damn much to print, and don't attract enough "readers" like you. But will look into discount coupons. Walmart might provide some.
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John Steinbeck
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Shrap,
Will start working on the flannel pages, but in the meantime here are some chapters on the cartridges you suggested:
"The Ageless .218 Bee": Subtract 1 grain from .22 Hornet data.
"The Astonishing .222 Remington Magnum: Why the Best .22 Centerfire Ever Didn't Make The Cut": Use .223 Remington data.
"How To Make The .219 Wasp Sting With Modern Bullets and Powders": Use .223 Remington data and plastic-tipped bullets.
The larger print is easy. It will result in a bigger book with half the information, so we can call it THE BIGGER BOOK OF GUN GACK.
Sorry, no color pictures, as they cost too damn much to print, and don't attract enough "readers" like you. But will look into discount coupons. Walmart might provide some. And still some people say you don't care...
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Good to hear the extra margin helps.
If anybody has suggestions for GG2 I'd be happy to hear them. Rabbit hunting with the .460 Wby. 
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John, a suggestion from the back of the classroom; how about a chapter on all of the things that "everybody knows", such as which powders are twins under different names, which primers produce higher pressures, which brands of bullets produce higher pressures with equal charges (had to stick that one in there) and things of that ilk. It would be nice to have such information collected under one roof. Best, John
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For more obscure cartridges you can even Google, say, "6mm Lee Navy" and something will pop up.
Pappy, thanks for the nice words about my prose!
Since I've got you in a good mood, consider including something about the 6.5 Grendel in the update. Nothing's died from mine yet, but it's a nifty and pleasant little round, and it would give you a good excuse for buying another CZ.
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John,
Since you asked, the only two rifle cartridges that I load for that weren't covered in Gack #1 are the 300 Sav and the 30-40 Krag.
I enjoy shooting many of the older cartridges. Thanks for helping keep them alive.
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Shrap,
Will start working on the flannel pages, but in the meantime here are some chapters on the cartridges you suggested:
"The Ageless .218 Bee": Subtract 1 grain from .22 Hornet data.
"The Astonishing .222 Remington Magnum: Why the Best .22 Centerfire Ever Didn't Make The Cut": Use .223 Remington data.
"How To Make The .219 Wasp Sting With Modern Bullets and Powders": Use .223 Remington data and plastic-tipped bullets.
The larger print is easy. It will result in a bigger book with half the information, so we can call it THE BIGGER BOOK OF GUN GACK.
Sorry, no color pictures, as they cost too damn much to print, and don't attract enough "readers" like you. But will look into discount coupons. Walmart might provide some. Just include a box of crayons with Shrapnels book, instant happy customer.
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Good to hear the extra margin helps.
If anybody has suggestions for GG2 I'd be happy to hear them. 6.5 Rem Mag, perhaps?
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Shrap,
Will start working on the flannel pages, but in the meantime here are some chapters on the cartridges you suggested:
"The Ageless .218 Bee": Subtract 1 grain from .22 Hornet data.
"The Astonishing .222 Remington Magnum: Why the Best .22 Centerfire Ever Didn't Make The Cut": Use .223 Remington data.
"How To Make The .219 Wasp Sting With Modern Bullets and Powders": Use .223 Remington data and plastic-tipped bullets.
The larger print is easy. It will result in a bigger book with half the information, so we can call it THE BIGGER BOOK OF GUN GACK.
Sorry, no color pictures, as they cost too damn much to print, and don't attract enough "readers" like you. But will look into discount coupons. Walmart might provide some. How about with non-plastic tipped bullets? (I actually am about to get started on one of these Wasps) Also the 35 SLR (NOT the 351 - which are SO common!  )
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Good to hear the extra margin helps.
If anybody has suggestions for GG2 I'd be happy to hear them. How about 7-30 Waters in a single shot with pointy bullets?
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Leon,
Sorry, but probably not!
Some of the chapters in GACK are about pretty obscure subjects, such as the 6mm Lee-Navy. But they include historical rifle info, plus often some special handloading techniques that can be applied to other rounds. I don't see how handloading for a single-shot 7x30 Waters (a cartridge ranking somewhere down with the .256 Winchester Magnum in popularity) would provide any info interesting to most readers.
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Leon,
Sorry, but probably not!
Some of the chapters in GACK are about pretty obscure subjects, such as the 6mm Lee-Navy. But they include historical rifle info, plus often some special handloading techniques that can be applied to other rounds. I don't see how handloading for a single-shot 7x30 Waters (a cartridge ranking somewhere down with the .256 Winchester Magnum in popularity) would provide any info interesting to most readers. John, I wrote that a bit tongue in cheek. I have two good loads for the 7-30, so I am good to go. The only caliber currently giving me an itch would also not make the cut. A gunsmith I know just bought a new reamer for .256 Newton. If I can find a left hand donor action, I just might jump on it, but that is even rarer than a single shot 7-30.
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whipholt wahoo, You can order GACK (and some of my other books) from the website www.riflesandrecipes.com.
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Leon,
I wondered how serious you were!
I actually know at least three people with .256 Newtons, two of the rifles original Newtons. Dunno any with a single-shot 7x30 rifle, though one of my friends likes to hunt with his 7x30 Contender handgun.
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Shrap,
Will start working on the flannel pages, but in the meantime here are some chapters on the cartridges you suggested:
"The Ageless .218 Bee": Subtract 1 grain from .22 Hornet data.
"The Astonishing .222 Remington Magnum: Why the Best .22 Centerfire Ever Didn't Make The Cut": Use .223 Remington data.
"How To Make The .219 Wasp Sting With Modern Bullets and Powders": Use .223 Remington data and plastic-tipped bullets.
The larger print is easy. It will result in a bigger book with half the information, so we can call it THE BIGGER BOOK OF GUN GACK.
Sorry, no color pictures, as they cost too damn much to print, and don't attract enough "readers" like you. But will look into discount coupons. Walmart might provide some. Just include a box of crayons with Shrapnels book, instant happy customer. And maybe some Bondo for the elk-damaged truck bumpers. 
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