About the Cover
column By: Steve Garbe | December, 24
The image here is one of Judson Gould that Sheryll broke out of the group photo featured in the article on string measure in this issue. Mr. Gould was obviously a serious rifleman. However, I don’t think that any of the gentlemen featured in the group photograph were anything but serious riflemen. We wish we knew more about Mr. Gould, and to that end, we will be doing some more research. In the photo he appears to be holding an underhammer rifle, possibly made by H. V. Perry, and fit with a full-length scope, very likely made by R.C. Rice, a known maker in that time period and who is also in the group photo.
The Gould string measures 7¾ inches and would be a winner in just about any string measure match going. Not many shooters could replicate this level of shooting in match conditions, even with modern equipment.
Thanks again to Mark for a great cover shot of some excellent shooting done by one of the old 40-rod masters.