Mike Venturino

[Ride1949]

Don't forget Sheriff Jim Wilson. I always enjoyed his writing.

 

[el caminero]

Recall so many that are now gone like Skeeter, son Bart, P O Ackley, Jordan, Elmer Keith. Enjoyed Rick Jamison articles but have not read anything from him recently. Shooting Times and Guns&Ammo have always been favorite reads.

American handgunner, may/june '24, has mike on p. 20, on my desk for 2 weeks now.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

From the Colt forum . . .

https://www.coltforum.com/threads/mike-venturino-prayers-not-long-needed.411250/

 

[Johnnu2]

Wonderful news. Mike Venturino has responded to meds and is home under continued care.

J.

 

[jyo]

Sad news indeed. Great writer, and I'm sure a very nice guy, although I've never met him---I've read countless articles written by him... Glad to hear he's receiving some good medical help.

 

[Ray Newman]

From the Colt Forum, post # 66

"There is nothing good to report. Mike is slipping away and will leave us short a great man and fantastic gun writer. I visit with Yvonne daily and Mike is worn out.

"I can't say much more, the reality is he hasn't got much time and he isn't aware of much that is going on.

"The world will soon be without a great friend and accomplished gun writer. His contributions won't soon be forgotten…"

https://www.coltforum.com/threads/m...50/page-3?nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#replies

 

[gunzo]

He has passed. May he rest in peace.

 

[Cholo]

Sad news, indeed... :cry:

 

[el caminero]

Here was a man, take him for all and all, and we shall not see his like again.

 

[arfmel]

Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Johnnu2]

RIP Mike.......... you will be missed

J.

 

[pawncop]

May he rest in peace. Great writer.

 

[Deer Hunter]

RIP Mike. You will be missed.

 

[Barbarosa99]

Sad news, really enjoyed his knowledge !

 

[41Dude]

 

[Paul B]

RIP
Paul B.

 

[turd]

RIP, Mike. Like losing a friend, and a vast library of shooting knowledge. :cry:

 

[carbonfibrebob]

RIP good sir

 

[WV460hunter]

RIP Mike Venturino, a fellow West Virginia native. Love his writing will be missed.

 

[jimbo1096]

Mr. Ventura is another other great writers although I didn’t read him on a steady basis. I enjoyed the articles when I ran across them. He has helped me and my reloading at times and he’s always been interesting to read. Said that we have lost another of the good ones and I hope that his family will rest easier knowing that he was well liked and will be in the Lord’s care now. God bless your soul and thank you for all you accomplished.

 

[jyo]

Sad news---RIP Mike.

 

[dannyd]

Reading all his Articles in Handloader Magazine, his first one January 1976.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

Seemed like a "real" and down-to-earth guy. I have benefitted from his work and writing on shooting black powder cartridge rifles and have the small books he wrote on this subject.

 

[BULL'S-EYE]

Haven't posted on this thread thus far, but I can honestly say that the Man, and his most excellent writings, shall be deeply missed by myself. RIP Duke.

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