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Reloader's Handbook of Wildcat Cartridge Design

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The Textbook for Experimental Cartridge Design No matter your reloading goals, Reloader's Handbook of Wildcat Cartridge Design, 2nd Edition, is the most comprehensive reference available for designing, building, loading, and shooting wildcat cartridges. Calibres span the gamut, from the tiny .10 calibre to the brawny .50... Read More
Format: Spiral bound
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The Textbook for Experimental Cartridge Design

No matter your reloading goals, Reloader's Handbook of Wildcat Cartridge Design, 2nd Edition, is the most comprehensive reference available for designing, building, loading, and shooting wildcat cartridges. Calibres span the gamut, from the tiny .10 calibre to the brawny .50 cal. There is something for every interest!

Following the first edition's success, this completely updated edition adds three new chapters, including modernized wildcats, recently developed proprietary and factory cartridges, ammunition sources, and options for procuring .22 rimfire ammo when it is not commercially available, plus brass sources and specialty suppliers.

Inside You'll Find:

  • Dimensioned drawings and loading data
  • Detailed cartridge descriptions and performance
  • Historical wildcat cartridges and new designs
  • Wildcats vs. improved cartridges
  • Tooling, supplies and suppliers
  • P.O. Ackley and other wildcatter profiles!

In Reloader's Handbook of Wildcat Cartridge Design, 2nd Edition, learn how to make your own reamers and reloading dies and design new cartridges, whether your goal is increased velocity, improved accuracy, more extended range, or better terminal performance on game!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781959265078

Publisher: Krause Publications

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Gun Digest Books

Edition: 2nd New edition

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Philip P. Massaro

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Fred Zeglin has taught classes for the NRA Short Term Gunsmithing program at three separate colleges and the Firearms Technology program at FVCC. Zeglin is a recognized expert in wildcat cartridge design and development and earned his degree and professional certificate in gunsmithing at Lassen College. He is the author of Hawk Cartridges Manual and P.O. Ackley: America’s Gunsmith.

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