[Snake45]

AFAIC, the world's best "book" on .22s is right here, and you're reading it.

Thousands of years of combined knowledge, updated on a daily basis.

Just as one example, no test on the Rhineland R22 has appeared in print anywhere yet, but there have been online reviews of it available right here for months, including recommended ammo, magazines, and fixes for a couple minor early issues. What book can hold a candle to that?

 

[j.r. guerra in s. texas]

Agreed - Snake45 hit another bullseye (you are on a roll dude :t ) - this site has tons of great information at your disposal.

 

[Crete]

John Lachuck's The Gun Digest Of .22 Rimfire

I would like to read that John Lachuck book on .22 rifles as well. I distinctly remember reading a few articles by him on .22 rifles (he was a big contributor in that area)... I wouldn't mind finding the Lachuck books at all - willing to buy a copy, if it is still in decent shape.

Here is your chance: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gun-Digest-Book...177605743QQcategoryZ71134QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Fatstrat]

A friend who is an "industry insider" confirms your suspicions. He called it a "paid advertorial."

Makes me wonder what else inside GD has been bought and paid for.

GD used to be an excellent publication, and I eagerly looked forward to it each year. Now, I'll read it if the local library gets it, or if I can buy last year's edition at a gun show for $5 or less. How sad.

That's why I rarely buy gun magizine anymore. I used to subscribe to several. But I noticed that it seemed to increasingly be glowing articals on how great this or that new gun was. Never EVER a bad report. These magizine and books are IMO largely sales commercials that we pay to see. Not me.

 

[j.r. guerra in s. texas]

Thanks Crete

I'll put in a bid and hope for the best. I don't do Ebay very much though (only once, as a matter of fact), as I've had a few friends get burned by sellers. But for this price - its worth a shot.

Thanks again.

 

[Snake45]

That's not the Lachuck book I was talking about. Mine was published by Guns & Ammo magazine in 1972 or thereabouts. But I'm sure this is a good book too, Lachuck for a long time was "da man" on all things .22 and DBI was still publishing good stuff back in those days, not like now.

 

[Fatstrat]

I had that J. Luchack book when I was a kid. GREAT book! Is it still available?

 

[Crete]

The Gun Digest Book of the .22 RIMFIRE by John Lachuk

It is the only one I know by him issued by GD in the 1970s. I have two of them (two editions from the same year, 1978), which are identical. The ISBN # is 0-695-81197-5 and the Library of Congress Catalog Card Number is 78-70509.

Great book on the .22 rimfire. A classic. :t

PS: I got both of mine from eBay. No prob.

EDIT to add: There is another .22 rimfire book issued in 1993 by Lachuk and Guns and Ammo. It is available here (among other gun-related magazines). It is called The Complete Book of .22 Rimfire: http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-5-American-...goryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[j.r. guerra in s. texas]

Forgot to add above:

I tried to go to Wal-Mart and order directly at Customer Relations desk, but it was a no go - got to do it here on the net. Just in case anybody else was going to do that also - down here was a 'negatory, good buddy'.

 

[tulsatime]

Books on the 22

I found a great book at the local book store on the 22 from the 22 rinfire to the 22 barnes. The book was written by Sam Fadala and its a great read and a lot of history. I beleive he wrote it in the late 80s around 89 or so. It sells at Amazon for under 11 bucks...you might wanna check it out.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...f=sr_1_1/102-8632242-4309701?v=glance&s=books

 

[Snake45]

EDIT to add: There is another .22 rimfire book issued in 1993 by Lachuk and Guns and Ammo. It is available here (among other gun-related magazines). It is called The Complete Book of .22 Rimfire: http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-5-American-...goryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have that one too. It is a pale shadow of the 1972 classic.

 

[j.r. guerra in s. texas]

Its' today - its today!

According to the Krause publishing site, this book by Jim House should be out for publication today. Just a reminder, in case you are interested.

No - my name isn't Jim House, and I receive no money at all for mentioning this.

 

[Mac McCann]

I'll put in a bid and hope for the best. I don't do Ebay very much though (only once, as a matter of fact), as I've had a few friends get burned by sellers. But for this price - its worth a shot.

Thanks again.

WELL did you win the bid????? Mac :t

 

[Mac McCann]

I have that one too. It is a pale shadow of the 1972 classic.

Does anyone know for sure that there's two books...a 72 and 78 version? Mac :t

 

[Crete]

Question for Snake45 re "1972 Classic"

What's the "1972 Classic" version called?

ISBN available?

I would very much look for it.

An elaborate description would help.

 

[j.r. guerra in s. texas]

No, I didn't win the bid . . .

I done forgot to even try to do it - got caught up in things and didn't remember at all.

Oh well - just more stuff to look for. :angel:

 

[Mac McCann]

j.r., I think it sold for 9.99 I would have snapped it up for that!

Crete, still working on the photo's. Hope you're doing well! You have to get snake to fill you in on that title. Mac :t

 

[j.r. guerra in s. texas]

$9.99!

Are you trying to make me cry?

 

[Mac McCann]

Not really , but it made me sick when I saw the link and it was already sold...for that price :sad: . It's like gettin sucker punched in the gut! Mac

 

[Fatstrat]

Didn't someone say (in a previous thread) that Wal-Mart would be selling these books?