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Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter #110782 06/16/2012 8:15 PM
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Am I the only one who reads American Hunter here? Since I don't live stateside, I get my copies weeks after they're published. Anyway, the current edition contains a great article on handgun hunting, by Max Prasac - a k a our own Whitworth. It's a terrific read and you find it here.

Though I fully understand it, my only issue would be that the article is a bit defensive - living in Europe, where handgun hunting generally is prohibited, I know more than most of the idiotic ideas about it floating around even among avid (rifle) hunters. In the US, though, it's legal in most states which is a big difference. But apparently, many prejudices abound stateside as well. The article counters all the negative arguments extremely well and also promotes the sport very nicely. It's certainly worth reading!

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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Mikewin] #110784 06/16/2012 9:00 PM
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Thank you very much for posting a link to that article. It is an excellent article indeed.

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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Mikewin] #110785 06/16/2012 9:07 PM
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Good read. Well written whitworth! I enjoyed that.

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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Boot] #110786 06/16/2012 9:45 PM
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Thank you, gentlemen! It was a fun one to write, actually!


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Whitworth] #110792 06/16/2012 11:38 PM
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Nice article Whit. Pretty soon you will be too good for us when you make it "big-time"
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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: BBwheelgunner] #110793 06/16/2012 11:43 PM
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 Originally Posted By: BBwheelgunner
Nice article Whit. Pretty soon you will be too good for us when you make it "big-time"
;\)



Haha, that's laughable! Thank you!


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Whitworth] #110803 06/17/2012 2:34 AM
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Hey that was a great read, a job well done whitworth!


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: johnnyG] #110806 06/17/2012 2:53 AM
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Tremendous article! I just browsed it quickly and will devote some more time to it tomorrow after church.


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: SBHunter81] #110828 06/17/2012 11:19 AM
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Has to be one of the best articles explaining the rationale behind handgun hunting and countering all the negatives people throw up.
Am busy sending the link to most of my friends.

Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Walkingthemup] #110836 06/17/2012 12:49 PM
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Excellent article!


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Ernie] #110840 06/17/2012 1:35 PM
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Enjoyable and informative. Also in that issue is a report of the Chiappa revolver. A new direction for handgun hunting? I've seen one but never shot one.

Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: sc1911cwp] #110842 06/17/2012 1:49 PM
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Thanks, guys, I appreciate the kind words!


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Whitworth] #110861 06/17/2012 3:44 PM
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Another great article Max! Really looking forward to the book!
You are indeed a talented man.


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Vance in AK.] #110868 06/17/2012 5:40 PM
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Whit and I are exchanging PM's; I probably will be posting an announcement (Announcements Section) on the article once the details are worked out.







Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Gregg Richter] #110882 06/17/2012 8:11 PM
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Well Done Whit!!!!!!!

Sorry gents, I have been out chasing my tail and stomping bugs... LOL


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: TCTex.] #110891 06/17/2012 10:57 PM
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Again, thanks guys!


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Whitworth] #110899 06/18/2012 1:05 AM
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No, it is us who are thanking you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: TCTex.] #110902 06/18/2012 1:12 AM
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Dang, for some reason I can't open it up. Anyone have a different link?


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Mikewin] #110905 06/18/2012 1:17 AM
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I enjoyed that article when I read it in my magazine, didn't know who wrote it until now. All that "numbness between the ears" translates well ;-)


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: s4s4u] #110911 06/18/2012 2:46 AM
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I agree, very good article and refreshing to see the like in a magazine.

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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Boartuff] #110952 06/19/2012 3:29 AM
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I concur and excellent and well written article!

Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: JLB-MT] #110977 06/19/2012 8:54 PM
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Well was looking foward to reading this article and got the new American Hunter and it was the July issue, Not June. I guess June got lost in the mail, so for now just have to wait till they send me a new copy.

But Congrats on a great article Whit, I am patienly waiting..lol


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Seasons44] #110983 06/19/2012 10:12 PM
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 Originally Posted By: Seasons44
Well was looking foward to reading this article and got the new American Hunter and it was the July issue, Not June. I guess June got lost in the mail, so for now just have to wait till they send me a new copy.

But Congrats on a great article Whit, I am patienly waiting..lol


Hi Matt -- the first post has a link to the electronic version of the article.


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Whitworth] #110987 06/19/2012 11:29 PM
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This isn't the first article I have read of Whits. I enjoy all of his writings. Keep me informed of when your book comes out.


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Okie Hunter] #110992 06/20/2012 12:15 AM
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 Originally Posted By: Okie Hunter
This isn't the first article I have read of Whits. I enjoy all of his writings. Keep me informed of when your book comes out.


Thanks for the kind words! Amazon says October 3, but I think it'll be sooner.


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Whitworth] #110994 06/20/2012 12:31 AM
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Hey whit

Thank you, I saw the electronic version, looks great but its never the same as the printed version...lol
Looking foward to the book, patiently waiting

Matt


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Seasons44] #111040 06/21/2012 2:33 AM
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I've complained to the editors several times about their lack of handgun articles(thought I was the only one doing so?) over the years but, still not much in this magazine? Glad for this one.
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There's more coming, Steve.


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: Whitworth] #111044 06/21/2012 3:58 AM
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If I remember correctly Handguns Magazine used to have a handgun hunting article in every issue but a few years ago they just stopped so I stopped my subscription. By the way good article whit but not enough mentioned about jacketed bullets
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 Originally Posted By: Whitworth
 Originally Posted By: Okie Hunter
This isn't the first article I have read of Whits. I enjoy all of his writings. Keep me informed of when your book comes out.


Thanks for the kind words! Amazon says October 3, but I think it'll be sooner.


Just stay tuned here to the Announcements Forum; when Whit's book is finally out and available, Gary (or one of the other Moderators) will post it and let you know.







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I've got one copy preordered.


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Re: Great handgun hunting article in American Hunter [Re: wapitirod] #111051 06/21/2012 10:45 AM
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Haha, Rod!

Thanks, Gregg!


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