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I just received my copy of GUN GACK TWO authored by Mr John Barsness. It contains loads of great articles of interest to any rifle nut whether novice or advanced. Be prepared for some marathon reading! I suggest that you order your copy today while they are still available. https://riflesandrecipes.com/product/the-big-book-of-gun-gack-2/
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“Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Posted by Brad.
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Yup! Hard for me to believe...but have learned some new stuff. That MD has been around.
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Got both volumes yesterday. Was delighted to see how well it was designed for human beings to read.
Excellent choice of paper stock, font, and point size. Been awhile since I've seen such a happy combination. Well done and professional in every respect.
Power read much of the original volume, enjoyed every bit of it, and it gave me some stuff to think about. As Barsness seemed to agree with me on many things, I can only conclude that the man is near genius.
Apologies for being a smartass, but it is really good writing, well organized into a great book.
Since we have a bruiser of a storm blowing through tomorrow, I plan on hitting vol 2 pretty hard.
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It's been 50 since a visitor last paused at your tombstone.....
Now explain why you're in a pissy mood today.
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I wished for GG1 and GG2 for X-mas. Got them both. Some good info to digest - no heartburn either! 
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ THIS
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Thanks, guys! Am always glad to hear from satisfied customers....
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I am anxiously waiting for mine. It must be getting close because I got an email from Eileen saying my order is complete. I'm weird in that sometimes I am in no hurry to order something, but once it's ordered I get impatient.
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I like both GG books. I gave GG 1 to a friend. I just got another copy do to my CRS. Too much great info to not have on hand.
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Dave, thanks for the additional purchases!
We also get quite a few second orders from people who loaned one to a friend, who somehow "lost" it....
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck
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I took both of mine to Staples and had them break each one into two volumes and spiral bound them. It makes it easier fornme to read and lay it flat.
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Quite a few people have done that, and in fact we investigated having them bound that way. Unfortunately, they're big enough to cost quite a bit to print, and the extra cost of spiral binding would result in sticker-shock for quite a few people.
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck
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Bought both GG and GG II. They are chock full of good information, and it is well presented. I recommend them highly. If I had a very minor complaint, I'd like to see more pictures. But then again, I say that about many such books. I guess I just like pictures to go with the text. hell, I was the same way with that magazine that had a rabbit hidden on every cover! 
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I took both of mine to Staples and had them break each one into two volumes and spiral bound them. It makes it easier fornme to read and lay it flat. I'll be taking my copies of GG 1 & GG 2 to Staples tomorrow! I still read Gun Gack 2 every day - there's so much great information plus I've been a fan of MD's writing style for years.
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I received my copy of GGII today. I enjoyed GGI and am looking forward to digging into this new book. Thanks John and Eileen!
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Ordered G2, and Big Hunting on the 15th to take advantage of the New Year send me to Shot Show Sale.
Arrived today - Wow, that is swift, coming across the Medicine Line and all
Not sure whether to curl up with them, 🤓
or settle in with a wee dram just before Robbie Burns day 🤪
In any event kudos to the shipping department 😍
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GG2 X BuschLatte FridayNite, ...THANKS John ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/jNAVhfOl.jpg)
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You're welcome!
Nice photo. :-)
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You're welcome!
Nice photo. :-) Busch Light and the bible in the same picture is blasphemy. I hope you've already PM'd Rick to have the image stricken from our hallowed pages.
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I ordered mine a couple days ago. I'm pretty excited. I enjoy reading John's writing, and I enjoy reading about gun gack. Book One got read cover-to-cover in a 24-hour period, using every spare minute I could scrape together. I'm sure Book Two will be the same!
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