WWII Small Arms Series British STEN Mk II

We continue our WWII Small Arms Series. Jeremiah and Mike Venturino discuss the history, care, loading and shooting these old WWII small arms. This episode is on the British STEN Mk II.

[@denisdegamon8224]

Mr. Venturino was a true gentleman and quite the expert as far as firearms and loads were concerned.
He always had time to assist anyone, answering emails and the like.
When I had some rather specific questions regarding paper patched bullets in my black powder Sharps rifle, he responded quickly and gave me good advice.
He will be greatly missed. RIP Mike.

[@jeremyp2295]

Every month I'd look forward to another article from Mike. I have used many of his load recipes with great results. When everyone else was trying to make magnums he helped me keep my feet on the ground and enjoy the cartridges how they were intended. I have never personally met him but feel I know him from the 20 plus years of reading his works over and over. Thank you.

[@ricktaylor5744]

We miss you Mike Venturino.

[@8626John]

I've always liked the Sten gun. Thanks for bringing this to us. Mike Venturino will be missed.

[@CPBP44]

Mike and a select few others were the real deal regarding the classic firearms. He walked the walk as they say. We are losing the great ones way too soon. I’ve had the pleasure of firing the sten a few times at Knob Creek. It’s one of my favorites.

[@luvtahandload7692]

That looks like a fun one to shoot!
I had a toy machine gun as a kid back in the 70's. Three decades later I realized it was patterned after the MP40.
Just got Rifle #336 today. Immediately turned to the tribute to Mike. Very touching. Thank you, Jeremiah.😢
Couple days after he passed, I ordered the three Old West books, to accompany my copy of WWII Small Arms. Will tackle those this winter, if not sooner.
Thanks again for helping me obtain HL #336. I sleep better knowing my HL collection is complete. 😊

[@lawrencehudson9939]

Mike always had articles that increased my knowledge of shooting and casting. Rest in peace old friend.

[@johndilday1846]

Thanks, Mike! 🥲

[@8626John]

Jeremiah, that was a very nice tribute to Mike "Duke" Venturino in the most recent Handloader magazine. Well done, young man!

[@HandloaderTV]

Thank you very much for the kind words and your support by subscribing to the magazine we greatly appreciate it. At some point likely at the end of this series we'll put together a video for him on here. Thanks for watching and the kind words! --Jeremiah

[@ChristopherJada-z8t]

Thanks to Mike! Always a source of great information! A great loss to the shooting community. Rip

[@davejones6006]

Rest in peace my friend

[@michaelwilson9986]

As others Goona Miss His Articles We All Lost a Gooden