Knute1 wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2019 at 12:31am:

I do intend on getting Farmer's book at some point. Better yet, I'd like to meet him and buy the book in person as I believe he lives within 70 miles of me. Then have a discussion with him, but I'm not sure of his temperament. And I'd like to show him my 1892/1896 "magazine" rifle for his comments. Just unsure at this time on how to make it happen. Presently, I have Poyer's and Dorsett's books.

Joe lives in Madison WI. I, even though I live in CA, have been a guest in his home, got the chance to visit about ten years ago (pre-book, though he was working on it) while on a trip to Chicago - utterly fascinating guy to talk to, and a gracious host. He does march to his own drum, however, and does not suffer fools. I believe that he would be MOST approving of your go-it-alone style. Contact him and say hello - feel free to mention my name. He no longer participates in forums such as this (refer to suffering above) but I'd suspect he monitors them. He is retired now, so should have time to chat.