Writer/Shooter Mike Venterino passed away...

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Jayhawker
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Writer/Shooter Mike Venterino passed away...

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Yesterday, June 9 from heart related issues...
His book "Shooting Buffalo Rifles of the Old West" is a must have if those particular rifles interest you...

I remember when he duplicated Billy Dixons 1538 yard shot at Adobe Walls just to prove that it could be done...

Rest in Peace Mike...thanks for the wisdom...
The 1874 Sharps...The gun that made the west safe for Winchester
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Chiro1989
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Mike had a lot of cool guns in his collection, I always liked his articles.
I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn away from their ways and live. Eze 33:11
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PFD45
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Even though I didn't share his passion for BPCR, I read a lot of his stuff in G&A because he had a great writing style.
Thanks for sharing, Sir.
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He also taught Tom Selleck how to handle a Sharps for "Quigley Down Under."
9mm kills the body, but .45 ACP destroys the soul!
-a Fudd, probably
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Zee
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Few good ones left.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
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GrapeApe
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:( Another great gone :(
RIP sir
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Wambli Ska
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That is truly sad. The man had forgotten more about old west guns and casting bullets than most of us will ever learn in a lifetime. A real loss to our community of vintage firearms enthusiasts.

RIP sir and thanks for sharing so freely of your knowledge.
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DAMN IT! :(
WWJMBD?

I believe we should stand on Ceremony. . . while our friends handcuff the sanctimonious little prick and take him away.
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Big Al1
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Sad news indeed!! One of the few gun writers I actually liked.
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Diver43
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Sorry for his family. He will live on through his writing
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Castle
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I'll remember his articles always.

RIP Mike.

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Well damn! I enjoyed his writing and shooting. Rip Duke.
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