Pioneering handgun hunting book

Handgun hunter magazine publishes a large volume of member provided articles on handguns, hunting, shooting, reloading, optics, and other outdoor related subjects. In the book, he states that harvey recommended a maximum load of 11 grs. Hunting seasons, season dates, rules and regulations for hunting in arizona. Al goerg truly was a pioneer in the handgun hunting field, he just seemed to be way ahead of his time. Apr 24, 2018 its the pioneering ergonomics glock brings to the table that makes their guns more manageable to shoot, thus potentially more accurate. Pioneering handgun hunting the first reference book on hunting with a handgun author goerg, alfred j illustrator photo illus. My deer hunting had all been in the west chasing mule deer. The only time i hunt with a long gun is during muzzle loader season and i use a flint. Big game hunting good books safari guns bible ebay weapons guns biblia pistols. The gear, cartridges, and tips you need to get started. This annual booklet includes season dates, bag limits, hunt types, open areas, rules, regulations, drawing application details, and other requirements for the hunting of most big game, small game, other wildlife in arizona. Al goerg was a pioneer handgun hunter and is the author of a very rare book titled pioneering handgun hunting selfpublished from photocopied, typewritten pages in 1965. Get into handgun hunting guns and shooting realtree camo.

Sign up for the rk guns newsletter and be the first to know about hot deals and special offers. We are very proud of our 90% success ratio on night vision hunts, which have no bag limit and no trophy fees. The gun and its development and millions of other books are available for. Somebody needs to write a book about this old roadhouse. And a bullet from a powerful handgun is more humane than an arrow, as it kills very quickly with a wellplaced bullet. Handgun hunting is my chris rhodes passion and is what drives me in the custom firearms industry.

Whenever i am at a custom show or maybe just browsing the isles at the safari club convention, i always have a couple of people come up to me and want to talk handgun hunting and invariably they want to talk about hunting dangerous game with a handgun. They were fullstocked, that is, the wood of the stock reached the muzzle. The events of the four decades when the old dutch stood on the beach would chronicle the emergence of live entertainment on panama city beach. Gun digest book of hunting revolvers max prasac on. The hunting gun is a quiet, poetic book written by inoue yasushi. Oct 17, 2017 look at al goergs pioneering handgun hunting tuesday, october 17, 2017, 09. The hunterauthors articles and later a book pioneering handgun hunting by al goerg didnt admit to all those shots, but my 16mm color movie of the episode tells the truth. Jones recommended handgun hunting book shooters forum. I have always been working to get more and more out of my handguns and i love to put them to work on game.

Pioneering handgun hunting the first reference book on hunting with a handgun by goerg, alfred j. Purchasing guns online makes the process of adding to your firearm collection easier by streamlining the process. Additionally, photo chapters showcasing pistols built by the early pioneers of. The other handgun hunting books handgun hunter magazine. Like bowhunting, the handgun hunter deliberately puts some additional restraints on his or her hunting. Massad ayoob gives a fairly good example of this in the above video in a sidebyside comparison with a gen 4 glock 20. Al goerg is best known for his extremely rare book entitled pioneering handgun hunting but few people know of his 1952 published book called pacific and northwest hunting. Handgun hunting by lee jurras and george nonte i have reproduced this chapter from the long outofprint book. The first reference book on hunting with a handgun alfred j goerg on. American hunter a beginners guide to handgun hunting.

When most people choose to hunt squirrels and bunnies with a shotgun because a scoped. With everything from new boltaction centerfire pistols through. The guns used for hunting in those days were flintlock rifles brought by the frontiersmen from virginia and kentucky. This is a very sporting proposition, one it would do many rifle shooters well to emulate. Handgun hunter magazine the other handgun hunting books. Elephant hunting with a handgun by gary reeder an excerpt from handgun hunting and hunting handguns by gary reeder. Get the best deals on colt vintage hunting books and manuals when. A pneumatic weapon designed, developed, and built in the usa, the airbow functions like a crossbow but instead is powered by compressed air. Shop our unrivaled selection of handguns, rifles and shotguns from the industries top manufacturers and well ship it to the ffl near you. Action packed tales of hunting big game trophies around the. Hands free the ability to hunt, move and stalk with your hands free is a one benefit to hunting with a handgun. On the first page under the title it states that this is the first reference book on hunting with a handgun. Hog hunting in panama city, florida intercoastal safaris. If anyone wants to learn more about him theres a chapter in hunting for handgunners by larry kelly and jd jones on him.

The widest variety of handguns for sale online is at cheaper than dirt. Handgun hunting with the super magnums xtreme idaho. Great for concealed carry and home protection, we have a handgun for everyone whether you are a firsttime gun owner or an experienced shooter. The first reference book on hunting with a handgun hardcover 1965 by alfred j goerg author.

Pioneering handgun hunting the first reference book on. Other features of the website include a very active forum and member photo galleries to upload photos of their latest game trophy or their newest handgun in the collection. This book deals with hunting in that part of the us and the weapons covered are mainly rifles,however,even in the early fifties mr. Grandville stuart, in his book forty years on the frontier, described the rifles used by illinois settlers in the 1840s. Handgun hunting in zimbabwe handguns are allowed for hunting purposes in some communal tribal land and alienated private land but not permitted in national parks safari areas. Cabela s online guns cabelas has a wide selection of handguns, pistols, rimfire rifles, centerfire rifles and shotguns that you can purchase online.

I am limiting the discussion to conventional handguns and cartridges. Bolt action or other exotic single shot pistols with barrels in. Gun digest 33rd anniversary1979 deluxe edition gun book vintage. So, too, is it the case with fine writing about hunting. That is the main handgun hunting classic as he was the one that started it all. Weve put together the top 20 hunting and fishing books that are bound. Since 1974, muzzleloader has been the leading magazine devoted to traditional black powder hunting and shooting. Description here is a book, written by the first man who presneted hunting big game with a handgun, alfred j. Free ffl transfer when you ship to your local rural king store.

Jones, handgun hunting by hampton, successful handgun hunting by johnston, and pioneering handgun hunting, by goerg if you can find a copy. This article only scratches the surface on the story of the old dutch. The bullets being too hard would not provide any expansion and would just shoot a. Heres our list of the greatest, most innovative, iconic, and coolest knives of all time. Jun 26, 2019 those hunts were featured in als book, pioneering handgun hunting, as well as in several prominent hunting and firearms periodicals.

One would have to pay homage to the great elmer keith and his pioneering work with. He also talks about legal issues he faced involving the treasury department when he made rollo. Al goerg rollingblock rifle to hunting handgun conversion. Gun digest vintage hunting books and manuals for sale ebay. Make offer vintage gun digest 1979 33rd anniversary gun book hunting tips shooting weapon. Dec 14, 2009 handgun hunting in zimbabwe welcome to ah tennis. Be sure to call as far in advance as possible for these trips, as we only book one party of up to three hunters per night. Hunting regulations introduction this publication is provided as a guide to florida hunting laws and regulations. Pioneering handgun hunting the first reference book on hunting with a handgun. Dixie gun works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare. Top 10 hunting books of alltime grand view outdoors. Many out of print gunbooks, swordbooks, hunting and shooting books and militaria books for sale.

Bellah was an advocate of hot loads and even he recommended backing down to 10 grs. Hunting in quebec federation quebecoise des chasseurs et. And he would agree, writing, if i had to leave one book to each of my numerous grandsons to remember his grandfather by it would be the art of hunting. North florida gun and knife show panama city, will be held from 09 feb to 10 feb 2019 it will be an outstanding trade show at the bay county fairgrounds in panama city, florida usa north florida gun show panama city 2019 is going to be a platform where a lot of important items are going to be showcased. Hunting with firearms module, for their invaluable collaboration in revising the 2003, 2006 and 2012. Gun digest book of hunting revolvers by max prasac, paperback. Start slow and build your arsenal as your skill set grows. Reported pressure was 41,400, muzzle velocity, 1900 fps in an 8 38 barrel. Pioneering handgun hunting the first reference book on hunting with a handgun goerg, alfred j. Whether your bigbore handgun adventures take place in the lower 48, alaska, africa, or anywhere else in the world, this book will help. Rifle hunting is the major focus in this compendium but there is also a wealth of information on bowhunting and muzzleloader hunting. On the first page under the title it states that this is the first reference book on hunting with a handgun and i cannot think of better words to describe this book.

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The definition of a hunting handgun, like so many things in our modern culture, has been blurred. The larger site offers many related items for sale and has many related links. The desire for cast bullets with large frontal areas the meplat has finally come of age. Gun digest book of hunting revolvers gundigest store. Apr 29, 2019 goergs book pioneering handgun hunting is out of print and very expensive when copies show up for sale. Handgun hunting differs from rifle or shotgun hunting because a significant amount of shooting practice must be undertaken in order to become and remain proficient. The top 20 books for hunters and anglers outdoor life. In these pages youll find sections on gear firearms, bows, scents, blinds and other accessories, planting and tending your land to make it as attractive to deer as possible and even delicious recipes for camp. I was attracted to this story in particular as it takes place in ashiya, an exclusive suburb between osaka and kobe. Handgun, rifle, and shotgun ammunition on sale brownells. Getting within range of game and making a killing shot with a handgun requires tacksharp shooting and stalking skills.

In his book, pioneering handgun hunting, the client, al goerg, claimed a twoshot kill i finished the poor bull with a shot from my. By the mid90s, i had killed a couple of wild hogs in the central coast region of california with a handgun, but my experience with the eastern cousin to my mule deer had been zip. Vintage 1953 colt handbook a manual on handgun use for target. Roadhouse blues at the old dutch panama city living. Oconnors 17th book, the art of hunting big game in north america is arguably oconnors best and most complete. Jones claire rees has come to the rescue with a fine book called, rather modestly. Others who pioneered improvements in handgun hunting would have to. In this highly collectible book he reveals the secrets that made them preeminent in handgun hunting. The american revolution was foughtand wonwith guns, and the weapons have become ingrained in u. This is what makes hunting with a firearm you carry in a holster addictive and fun. This page is part of a larger site on a priceguide to gunbooks, swordbooks and militaria books.

On hunting big game by robert ruark 1992, hardcover for sale online ebay. Published by goerg enterprises of port angeles, wa, port angeles, wa, 1965. This book is truly obsolete and should not be used as a guide by anyone contemplating handgun hunting. The 88 best hunting books recommended by kate hoey, such as meat eater, crimson arrows and gun digest 2018. Muzzleloader, the publication for traditional black powder. Al goerg is best known for his extremely rare book entitled pioneering handgun hunting but few people know of his 1952 published book. My interest is not in hunting an activity confined to the.

Get the best deals on gun digest vintage hunting books and manuals when you shop the largest online selection at. Hunting deer with an opensighted handgun is nearly as difficult as hunting them with a bow. Colt guns by martin rywell 1953 first edition pioneer press tennessee. Handgun hunting by chuck hawks introduction this article is about the handguns and handgun cartridges most suitable for hunting. However, the majority of american deer hunters dont live in elk country, but many dream of going elk hunting. Brownells is the source for all your ammunition needs. Sep 01, 2015 as a westerner, i came to know whitetail deer a little later than most. Dixie gun works catalog has been a staple for generations of blackpowder enthusiasts. Handgun hunter magazine your handgun hunting headquarters. Exceptional, panels are clear of cloth cover, clean crisp text, firmly bound, sorry no dust jacket. Orange cloth with bright gilt lettering and design on front coverspine. Check prices the auto ordnance i stand 1911 is one of many new handguns in 2019 handgunners have plenty of interesting new models and variations to whet their appetites this year. Four reusable water bottles for nextlevel hydration. Al and i had more recently scheduled a handgun brown bear trip for later in may of 1965.

Good advice, with tips and tactics for hunting small and big game in a 261page hard cover book. Shop brands such as cci, hornady, winchester and more. For a while, as the power race raged, rifles with cutoff barrels and the rear part of the stock removed enjoyed some popularity. Past masters of the doubleaction sixguns guns magazine. I have visited there once, and relaxed at a private hot springs resort in the hills. In the beginning, hard cast bullets were never recommended for hunting use in handguns. While many gun guys hunt, others collect, and some are hardcore shooters, bill. Brownells has ammunition for your rifle, handgun or shotgun, for every type of shooting. Pioneering handgun hunting by alfred goerg abebooks. His revolver was scoped, and he was a terrific shot. Brownells is your source for semiauto, handguns at brownells parts and accessories. I once had a client who shot a large bull moose with a singleaction ruger.

With gun digest book of hunting revolvers, youll learn about available factory and custom revolvers, plus calibers, bullets, and terminal effectiveness on all varieties of biggame animals. An elk is bigger than anything most deer hunters have encountered, but theres still a variance. I would hesitate to recomment any handgun for protection against a bear. This book really helped me to understand an appreciate the world of large caliber revolver handguns. Five tools for fixing your fishing gear on the fly. Man always kills the things he loves, and so we pioneers have killed our wilderness. Stalking and ambush prowess become more important, and that is the allure of hunting with the short gun. While some of the material is dated, this book chronicles some of the pioneering efforts of these gentleman who broke the ground for handgun hunting. For early settlers pioneering the wilderness of north america, gunsmiths became vital. Handgun hunting has evolved significantly over the last 25 years.