Mike Venturino

[shrapnel]

For anyone that knew Mike, he just passed after a bout with heart disease as a result of poor care at a hospital several years ago.

He was a great person and well liked as a gun writer.

This is a sad day for those that knew him…

 

[BMountaineer]

Didn't know him personally, but he was the guiding source for most of my learnings & gear selection & practices for shooting Sharps rifles. Few were at his level in his craft.

 

[Nameless Range]

My father knew him, and I remember seeing him at Cowboy Action and Sillhouette shoots when I was younger. Enjoyed his writing.

RIP

 

[rmyoung1]

My dad and Mr Venturino had a friend in common who allowed friends to shoot at a small range on his property. As a young dude I enjoyed picking around behind the target after Duke had been shooting his Sharps. Big old chunks of lead that looked they could be pressed right back into the case were a fun find.

 

[elkhuntinfool78]

He was actually a client of my wife's. Funny story, first thing he asked my wife before becoming a client was if she was a "gun person ". She said damn right I'm packing right now. They both laughed and from then he was her client. Really, really nice guy. Sad loss for sure.

 

[Dan O]

Mikes passing is a huge loss to all who knew him. Been shooting silhouette with Mike off and on since 2013. I learned a lot from him and from his friendship during the years. He sold me his Shiloh Sharps he had built in 2004 3 summers ago. It has become my favorite silhouette rifle. It's an honor to own it.

RIP Mike

 

[Cousin Basil]

Peace Mike. Enjoyed reading your stuff.