I have always loved Finn's writings and I'll probably pass on this because there's not much he's written I haven't collected, I would love to think this is an exception, but impossible since as you said , he's dead.
One thing I would love to ask him if I could speak to him in person. At least twice or three times he mentioned in his writings of hand loading his '06 with 57 grains of IMR 4350 and a 180gr Partition. I would ask was it the military action that made you feel it was strong enough to take the pressure? I've heard 56 is probably fine with todays modern steel, but back then?.

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Mr Petzal,

A similar story on hearing. At a Safari Club Convention years ago I was reliving past adventures with a famous PH, a bystander asked a youthful PH what he did for entertainment in the evening with two old guys. The youthful hunter responded, "he listened to us shout at each other". Without turning his head Volker said, "if you were listening, you may have learned something". Hopefully there is some truth listening to old hunters, hope so.

Looks interesting, and can make a fine Father's Day gift. Thanks for the heads up.

From the first article I've read long ago; I have always enjoyed Mr. Aagaard's writing. I was saddened by his passing and I can't imagine how those who really knew him felt.

P.S.
There is one thing I should mention on his books. For any hunter who also considers himself a romantic Finn& Berit Aagaard have a book out for some time called Aagaard's African Adventures. It covers stories of Finn's hunting and after his death Berit's view and stories of hunting with him in the bush as a couple and the simple and pure time before marriage.
Their daughter Merit is quite the poet.

To "RipperIII", you might want to get a copy of "THE .22 RIFLE" by one David E. PETZAL, quite good reading and packed with info too !

The level of his experience in hunting was unbelievable. They were my first read every time the American Rifleman arrived.

This book is within hands reach every night, a paperback NRA library version. Its like sitting around the campfire with the man. Boddington should not be brought into this this, these two are worlds apart(IMO).
DEPs relating the turtle story, its about the respect for the sensibilities of the man. Davids memory relates a Nephew/Uncle bond in which both learn more about the other in a glance. I was very fortunate to have teachers like this, Don't...I have heard in many tones, in each case it was for the best.

To Jim in Mo: As a longtime close friend of Finn, one of the things I can tell you is that Finn tested rifles and loads extensively and repeatedly. He continued to chronograph and shoot the same loads and bullets again and again. Having a range at his house made such testing both possible and practical. Thus his knowledge was based on solid experience gained through a thorough testing procedure. He did not have to guess if pressures were a problem, as they would readily show up in the hot temperatures of summertime Texas.

You may have all or most of Finn's writings already in your collection. But if you do not have Berit Aaagaard's stories on The Tracker and The Tracker Revisited, they are the last two stories in this book and are well worth having. They reveal much about the true character of Finn and his longtime friend Kinuno. Kinuno's name was often mentioned around the dinner table when telling tales of the old days, and he remained a highly valued friend for all of Finn's life.

As others have said, and I will strongly second, Finn was the real deal. Finn and I visited together often, and hunted together (here in the U.S.) a number of times. When Finn came to hunt elk with me, our elk camp was complete. Even after 12 years, my heart still aches at the loss.

He was one of a kind, and I was very privileged to know him as a friend and fellow hunter. This book does a good job of capturing the essence of Finn, and I personally still enjoy reading all the stories and reliving the wonderful times spent with this fine man.

I recommend this book to you.

It's good to see some a good old fashioned and truthful read coming out.

We get so brain washed with stuff coming our way via TV hunting shows that advocate shooting at sitting animals,
riding in trucks all toasty until you spot something to shoot, or the craziness of taking extreme long range shots on animals that may not even have a true chance of being fatal, or my current non-favorite of letting a animal set up overnight from taking a bad shot.

It would be nice to see more in ink that focuses on
doing things correctly, humanely, and properly.

Mr. Aagaard's (and my Fathers) generation used to give a look that conveyed more than words ever could say, and you knew not to push the envelope on the subject in question.

Some things a video game can not teach.

silvertip,
Ok, you got me, maybe there are some stories I don't have so I'll order this.

I am 72 years old, and I really enjoyed the man
You could read the articles and see the man
Without ever meeting the man, in real life, I know he was a real man
What a man.

I'm sure our host DEP would reply to a letter, provided it was in all caps, making it loud enough to read...

JUST KIDDING, DAVE! HAVE A GOOD FLAG DAY TOMORROW!

DEP,

I thought all old guys did that an average of 28 times per day....