Maybe it's time we started talking about books on this subject. There's a world of info out there about shotgunning, possibly more literature has been written with shotguns in it than all other guns combined. Kinda like a minority of anglers fly fish, but the books about fly fishing outnumber the others 2/1.
And, since this is an omnibus BB with people that hunt birds of all kinds,hunt deer and hogs,do clay games,3 gun,"Serious" shotgunning, and the WIHTF folks all contributing, maybe we should start several lists of good books.
Here's some general info and good input about hunting shotguns and upland game guns.
Shotguns, by Keith. Dated, but Elmer's views on stocks, quality and form are still first rate.
The Shotgunner's Notebook, by Gene Hill. A good overview of shotguns for sporting purposes. And, the man's a writer.
Upland Guns and Game, by Steve Smith. Or anything else by this writer. Good writing, and a patient, careful coverage of what shotgun does what best. Anyone here know why a grouse/woodcock gun might need more drop than a quail gun? Steve will tell you. And his paean of praise for the 16 ga is a tour de force.
Other writers I've enjoyed in this area, but more about the game than the guns would include Joel Vance, Havilah Babcock, Nash Buckingham,Russell Annabel, Harrison O'Connor,et al.
Pheasants of the Mind, by O'Connor, is required reading in a few philosophy classes, I'm told. Don't let that throw you.
Moving on to the show and tell stuff about "Serious" shotgunning, defense and police uses,I'll let someone with more class time and high quality schools chime in here, if they will.Erick, Randy,Gabe, any input?
Some of the stuff I was instructed with and by may not be available to civilians. And, I've been out of the loop.
One huge lack in the shotgun literature is the lack of a definitive book on slug shooting. Anyone out there know of one?
Now, please add any and all shotgun books you regard as informative, educational or just plain fun.
Thanks.....
And, since this is an omnibus BB with people that hunt birds of all kinds,hunt deer and hogs,do clay games,3 gun,"Serious" shotgunning, and the WIHTF folks all contributing, maybe we should start several lists of good books.
Here's some general info and good input about hunting shotguns and upland game guns.
Shotguns, by Keith. Dated, but Elmer's views on stocks, quality and form are still first rate.
The Shotgunner's Notebook, by Gene Hill. A good overview of shotguns for sporting purposes. And, the man's a writer.
Upland Guns and Game, by Steve Smith. Or anything else by this writer. Good writing, and a patient, careful coverage of what shotgun does what best. Anyone here know why a grouse/woodcock gun might need more drop than a quail gun? Steve will tell you. And his paean of praise for the 16 ga is a tour de force.
Other writers I've enjoyed in this area, but more about the game than the guns would include Joel Vance, Havilah Babcock, Nash Buckingham,Russell Annabel, Harrison O'Connor,et al.
Pheasants of the Mind, by O'Connor, is required reading in a few philosophy classes, I'm told. Don't let that throw you.
Moving on to the show and tell stuff about "Serious" shotgunning, defense and police uses,I'll let someone with more class time and high quality schools chime in here, if they will.Erick, Randy,Gabe, any input?
Some of the stuff I was instructed with and by may not be available to civilians. And, I've been out of the loop.
One huge lack in the shotgun literature is the lack of a definitive book on slug shooting. Anyone out there know of one?
Now, please add any and all shotgun books you regard as informative, educational or just plain fun.
Thanks.....