Ken Waters has passed.
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Ken Waters has passed.
The shooting and reloading world has lost one of the best. We corresponded a bit and I cherish those letters. An immensely knowledgeable and kind man.
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He was certainly one whose influence spread far and wide in the shooting community. Prayers up for his family.
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I first wrote him a letter when I was 13 and looking for a deer/bear rifle as I had finally saved up enough from my trapline to buy my own big game rifle. I outlined the conditions where I lived and mentioned I wanted to shoot cast. He not only recommended a Marlin 1895 but also put me (and my dad) in contact with a fine gentleman who had a first run 1895 with Ballard rifling for sale, this being prior to Marlin reintroducing that as a option. He also recommended I try the Gould bullet and I still hunt with both on a regular basis.
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Ken was my favorite writer on the subjects of handloading and whatever he said in print, I took it as gospel. His book, "Pet Loads" could very well be my favorite book of all time, reading it at least twice weekly.....it sits next to the bed. In my opinion, no other writer possessed the knowledge he had on so many varied cartridges.
He is the reason I use so much Herco!----6
He is the reason I use so much Herco!----6
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Travel well Ken. Godspeed.
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When I got a new caliber I would go straight to Ken Waters Pet Loads and try some of his loads. His book is one of my favorites. RIP
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+1BenT wrote:When I got a new caliber I would go straight to Ken Waters Pet Loads and try some of his loads. His book is one of my favorites. RIP
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That certainly is a loss to the shooting reloading world. I consult his Pet Loads on anything I am reloading. Also had some interesting correspondence. He told me never to let go of one 30-06 I have.
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Wow, he was born before WW-I ended: A productive and long life. He was a lucky fellow.
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A great loss to the shooting community. Godspeed.
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Pet Loads is my favourite reference book.
Sorry to hear of Ken's passing but he obviously had a very full and productive life.
Sorry to hear of Ken's passing but he obviously had a very full and productive life.
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When I was in high school one of my dad's shooting buddies gave me a large box full of Handloader and Rifle back issues, along with his extra copy of Pet Loads. That was back in the pre-internet days and I poured through those issues and the book Pet Loads. Ken Waters was my favorite author and I'd always read his articles first in the magazines.
It's likely nostalgia, but new gun writers just don't grab my attention the way they did back in my early days. I suppose back at the time I was young, inexperienced, thirsty for knowledge, and soaked those articles up. Writers are probably trying to reach the less experienced and yearning for knowledge audience versus the crusty crowd who are already well read or experienced on a subject. I guess it's just being nostalgic for what I grew up on.
In recent years, I've wondered what had happened to Ken because I concluded he must have long retired from writing and he would have been quite aged. I've googled his name a couple times but couldn't find much other than references to Pet Loads.
Wow, he made it to 99. A long life and from his obit, he accomplished a lot even beyond the writing we all know him for. God Bless Ken Waters.
It's likely nostalgia, but new gun writers just don't grab my attention the way they did back in my early days. I suppose back at the time I was young, inexperienced, thirsty for knowledge, and soaked those articles up. Writers are probably trying to reach the less experienced and yearning for knowledge audience versus the crusty crowd who are already well read or experienced on a subject. I guess it's just being nostalgic for what I grew up on.
In recent years, I've wondered what had happened to Ken because I concluded he must have long retired from writing and he would have been quite aged. I've googled his name a couple times but couldn't find much other than references to Pet Loads.
Wow, he made it to 99. A long life and from his obit, he accomplished a lot even beyond the writing we all know him for. God Bless Ken Waters.
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Funny, I was just wondering about Ken's health a couple of days ago. He was kind enough to review a sample of .38-55 bullets I was making on Corbin swaging equipment in an issue of Handloader. He sent me a Christmas card that year. As others have said, wishing you Godspeed on your journey him, sir.
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I have numerous Ken Waters books, including his 2 volume set of Pet Loads. I've also taken his load data as gospel, and never found any problems with any he said were good. He was a huge single shot rifle fan, and close friends with another good writer, Ned Roberts. He hasn't written in a long time, so already missed his writings. But I am saddened to hear he has passed. He certainly lived a long, full life!Sixgun wrote:Ken was my favorite writer on the subjects of handloading and whatever he said in print, I took it as gospel. His book, "Pet Loads" could very well be my favorite book of all time, reading it at least twice weekly.....it sits next to the bed. In my opinion, no other writer possessed the knowledge he had on so many varied cartridges.
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+ 1 on Pet Loads
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yooper2,
Thank you for posting this. I have often wondered about Ken and if he was still alive. wow! 99! Must have been all that clean living and enjoying his firearm / reloading interest to the utmost.
6,
I'll bet he and Ol'Frankly (Frank Marshall) are having a grand time up there!
w30wcf
Thank you for posting this. I have often wondered about Ken and if he was still alive. wow! 99! Must have been all that clean living and enjoying his firearm / reloading interest to the utmost.
6,
I'll bet he and Ol'Frankly (Frank Marshall) are having a grand time up there!
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Ken created his own order to things.
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w30wcf wrote:yooper2,
Thank you for posting this. I have often wondered about Ken and if he was still alive. wow! 99! Must have been all that clean living and enjoying his firearm / reloading interest to the utmost.
6,
I'll bet he and Ol'Frankly (Frank Marshall) are having a grand time up there!
w30wcf
I would like to hear a conversation between those two! I've been rereading "Speaking Frankly" lately.
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Great story. My Lord, how CT. has changed and not for the better. Blessing to your friend. 1886.yooper2 wrote:I first wrote him a letter when I was 13 and looking for a deer/bear rifle as I had finally saved up enough from my trapline to buy my own big game rifle. I outlined the conditions where I lived and mentioned I wanted to shoot cast. He not only recommended a Marlin 1895 but also put me (and my dad) in contact with a fine gentleman who had a first run 1895 with Ballard rifling for sale, this being prior to Marlin reintroducing that as a option. He also recommended I try the Gould bullet and I still hunt with both on a regular basis.
Eric