Handbook Of Cartridge Reloading

Starting from the very beginning, The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition will help readers understand the gear they need - and what can wait. Chapter by chapter, the book explains the entire process from brass cleaning to final inspection. Loaded with pictures and illustrations, the process is made simple and clear. With this book, readers will be reloading their own cost-effective ammunition quickly and safely.

If you've ever wanted to reload ammunition but didn't know where to start this book is for you. You'll find detailed chapters about primers, cartridge cases, gun powder, and bullets, explaining in layman's terms what they are, variations you'll encounter and the characteristics of each. You'll also learn the different facets of case preparation: which are necessary and which are optional, and how to do them. You'll learn some characteristics of gunpowder and which types work best with bulk measurements. There'll be detailed photos and explanations teaching the process of reloading ammunition. From there you'll be shown how you can gear up to reload your own ammunition even if you don't have much money or space.Although most of the book is geared toward metallic cartridge reloading there's also a chapter on reloading shotgun ammunition. It too, will show you the steps involved and how to become operational with very little money and minimal space requirements.After reading this book the novice reloader will: (a) be capable of making informed choices when purchasing their equipment and components; (b) be able to understand the reloading process and why certain steps are taken or omitted; (c) have a safe, profitable and enjoyable experience from the very beginning.

Illustrated Edition of 1959 in Facsimile. This is the first edition of one of the classic descriptions of wildcat cartridges, first published in 1949. Though revised and updated in 1962, this is Ackley's first effort at tackling the loading data, theory, and practice of wildcat cartridges. A wildcat cartridge, often shortened to wildcat, is a custom cartridge for which ammunition and/or firearms are not mass-produced. These cartridges are often created in order to optimize a certain performance characteristic (such as the power, size, or efficiency) of an existing commercial cartridge. Developing and using wildcat cartridges does not generally serve a purpose in military or law enforcement; it is more a hobby for serious shooting, hunting, gunsmithing and handloading enthusiasts, particularly in the United States.

All the physical data, how-to details, drawings, and tools needed to convert over 900 obsolete cartridge cases into shootable centerfire ammo.

"With ammo shortages on retailer's shelves, unprecedented firearms sales across the country, and burgeoning numbers of new shooters, reloading is growing in leaps and bounds. Handbook of Reloading Basics, written by industry experts Robin Sharpless and Rick Sapp, is aimed squarely at the new handloaders and simplifies both the equipment and the process. Inside this bench-handy reference you'll find: Step-by-step instructions for reloading metallic cartridges and modern shotshells; Press selection--single-stage, turrets and progressives explained; Component breakdown--primers, cases, hulls, powder, wads and bullets; Dozens of illustrative photos and a comprehensive resource listing"--Page 4 of cover.

Reloading Guide

Indispensable information has been funnelled into a huge new edition, completely rewritten and refreshed by Sam Fadala. This textbook for black powder shooters is topped off by a catalog of all currently-manufactured work powder firearms. The ultimate source for black powder.

Metallic Cartridge Handloading covers all aspects of the reloading process: cartridge case; maintaining, improving and loading the case; seating and reading of primers; loading of propellant; bullets and loading of bullets; accurate load development; internal & external ballistics; bullet making & casting; and handloading press. This is not a reloading manual containing specific recipes for various loads; it is a how-to book that covers the entire detailed process of cartridge reloading.

It's Back And All New! Handloader's Digest, 19th Edition: The Return Of The World's Greatest Handloading Book! Since 1962, Handloader's Digest has been the definitive source for handloading enthusiasts. Now, The World's Greatest Handloading Book is back and completely updated with all-new content covering all aspects of the handloading world. Full-color feature articles written by leading industry experts cover the latest products, trends and techniques. Comprehensive illustrated catalog section showcases all the newest and most innovative handloading equipment, tools, components and supplies. Information for everyone--from the beginning handloader to the seasoned veteran. Handloader's Digest is the oldest and most trusted handloading resource available for the hunter, target shooter, or armed citizen who loads his or her own ammunition. If you load your own, or ever wanted to, you need Handloader's Digest, 19th Edition.

In Reloading for Handgunners, the reader will learn the benefits of serious handgun ammunition reloading (decreased cost, increased reliability) in an accessible, step-by-step way. In addition, the reader will learn how to avoid the costly, wasteful errors that plague many reloaders, experienced and novice alike. Finally, the reader will enjoy the vast experience and unique style that have made Patrick Sweeney the country's leading guru on tactical and competition shooting and ammunition. Features: Shortcuts, hints and tips (from a certified master gunsmith, film consultant, and certified Armorer Instructor) to reload your own ammunition and avoid costly errors Loading data for the most popular and asked-about calibers Specialty loading info for: Competition: IPSC/IDPA, Bullseye, Steel Challenge, Cowboy Hunting: heavy magnums and big bores

THE ESSENTIAL, COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CARTRIDGES--PAST AND PRESENT! Serious shooters and reloaders will find the cartridges they love--and many they never dreamed of--in this newest edition of the most widely read cartridge reference book ever published. From the latest introductions in standard American sporting cartridges, to the hottest proprietary rounds, and new authoritative feature articles by the gun industry's heavy hitters on cartridge design, application, selection, tips and idiosyncrasies, this book is packed with everything shooters, handloaders and cartridge collectors need to know. Cartridges of the World, 16th Edition is packed with over 688 pages of concise information and data on old, new and currently manufactured ammo. Heavily illustrated with more than 1,500 photos, this book is the ultimate guide for gun owners interested in current and historical ammunition for handguns, rifles and shotguns. With 50 new cartridges, from the latest cutting-edge factory loads to wildcats that will set ballistic trends for years to come, plus updated cartridge descriptions and the newly expanded full-color feature article section, Cartridges of the World, 16th Edition is the most comprehensive reference of its kind, and a must-have for every firearms owner--from beginner to advanced. IT'S ALL HERE! 50 new cartridges Full-color feature story section Trendsetting wildcats Updated spec and reference charts Expert advice on handloads and cartridge selection

This work provides a guide to loading blackpowder firearms. This edition contains data for 158 blackpowder firearms, basic instructional information, items on equipment and accessories, evaluation tests and a section on materials.

This volume is the first of a short series dedicated to enabling quality reloading of the 6.5 Grendel in AR-15 Rifles. Volume 1 is a brief synopsis of the origins and development history plus commercial sources of Grendel rifles and ammunition. The Grendel is rapidly proving to be an excellent deer and medium game hunting cartridge. The handbook presents a quasi-analytic discussion of why. The handbook also discusses the SAAMI-specified 6.5 Grendel chamber as well as chambers Grendel factory ammunition is used in even though at slight variance with the standard. We also present a short tutorial about the AR-15 gas-operated mechanism. included handloading data from four significant commercial sources.

25% of this book's proceeds will be donated to two military charities: the Special Operation Warrior Foundation and the Sua Sponte Foundation. This book is the complete beginner's guide to long range shooting written in simple every-day language so that it's easy to follow. Included are personal tips and best advice from my years of special operations sniper schooling and experience, and as a sniper instructor. If you are an experienced shooter, this guide will be a resource covering the principles and theory of long range shooting. This is the preliminary book to help you understand fundamental concepts such as MOA vs Mils and external ballistics, that can be like a trusted resource at the range. Learning to shoot long range isn't that difficult. Once you understand the basics, you can start to master your technique and you'll be hitting targets in no time. The author has a series of online instructional videos known for their ability to take seemingly complex areas of long range shooting and breaking them down so that they're easy to understand. This book was motivated by the feedback from those videos. The handbook is broken down into three main categories: What it is/How it works, Fundamentals, and How to use it. "What it is/How it works" covers equipment, terminology, and basic principles. "Fundamentals" covers the theory of long range shooting. "How to use it" gives you practical advice on how to implement what you've learned so far to make you a long range shooter.