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As a fan of 19th century firearms, Mike was always one of my absolute favorites. Not many guys write with the thoroughness and expertise of Mike, and I always appreciated the fact that he's always working with handloads with his own cast bullets. Count me as a fan, he will be missed.
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I have a couple of his books. RIP.
I interacted with him on the Colt forum, briefly, on a question about the Model 1860 Colt replica, back a couple of years ago.
A real loss for the gun community.
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I have his book on single action revolvers, and 19th century lever action rifles...both are outstanding books. Very well researched, very complete. I don't own a buffalo rifle, nor do I really want to...but I'll be buying that book as well.
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excellent write up for Lyman Pistol and Revolver Handbook on casting. Enjoyed his stories too.
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He will be missed. Rest in Peace.
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Read a lot of his stuff over the years. Always well written, knowledgeable and informative. He'll be missed.
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It doesn't seem so long ago when he first appeared on the gunwriting scene.
It's sad to lose a guy like Venturino, but no one is going to be around forever. On the other hand, his writing will endure like the greats who went before him.
Don't be the darkness.
America will perish while those who should be standing guard are satisfying their lusts.
I love the smell of burning dimocrat money in the morning just after an election.
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Think.
It's not illegal, yet.
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RIP, enjoyed your writing!!
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Mike wrote like he spoke, a good writer and a decent guy. He will be missed.
“To expect defeat is nine-tenths of defeat itself. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. It is best to plan for all eventualities then believe in success, and only cross the failure bridge if you come to it."
Francis Marion - The Swamp Fox
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Sad news - he was one of the great ones in my opinion and I’ll really miss his contributions to the shooting world! Hope he is shooting some Lord Black in a fine single shot!!
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GunGeek: Thanks for the sad news update.
We "gun-types" are diminished.
May he rest in peace.
Hold into the wind
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Does anyone know how old Mike was? Not sure why but iv not read about it.
Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!
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One of my favorite gun article authors. He knew is his stuff. Enjoy unlimited ammo up there, Mike. You are already missed.
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That is bad to hear about. RIP
The first issue of Shooting Times Magazine I bought at a newsstand in Germany was also his first issue he wrote an article for. Guess what the topic was. It was about accuracy of Colt Single Action Army revolvers. A 45 Colt with 7.5 inch barrel, a 44 Special with 5.5 inch barrel and a 357 Magnum with 4.75 barrel. Later on he wrote for G&A. Just recently I read one of his old articles from the 1990s about the versatility of 38 Special/357 Magnum and its revolvers.
Not neccessary to mention that I have some of his books. The book about the Colt SAA was ordered from and signed by him.
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An old WV guy like me. Grew up in the southern coal fields about an hour from me. He'll be traveling the country roads to heaven. RIP, Mike.
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RIP, I have most of his books
Benefactor Life Member NRA, Arizona Hunter Education Instructor
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RIP.
I liked his articles.
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” Tolkien
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