Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders

Learn what works, what doesn't work, and why!

Following the numerous chapters on the science and safety of cartridge reloading, there are over 200 pages of rifle cartridge loads and another 20 pages of handgun cartridge loads to help handloaders get the most out of their cartridges. Handbook for Shooters & Reloaders has been the quintessential guide for cartridge reloaders since 1962. Widely renowned in reloading and wildcat circles, this book culminates decades of reloading experience and cartridge development by P. O. Ackley and a number of contributing writers. Backed by extensive research, the information contained in this first volume provides comprehensive information on wildcat cartridges and covers basic to advanced techniques that remain timeless.

Parker O. Ackley (1903-1989), revered as one of the foremost authorities on wildcat cartridges, was an avid gunsmith, researcher, and writer. His Ackley Improved Cartridges brought an innovative twist to cartridge design, and he is credited with the development of high-velocity wildcat cartridges.

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Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders

Learn what works, what doesn't work, and why!

Following the numerous chapters on the science and safety of cartridge reloading, there are over 200 pages of rifle cartridge loads and another 20 pages of handgun cartridge loads to help handloaders get the most out of their cartridges. Handbook for Shooters & Reloaders has been the quintessential guide for cartridge reloaders since 1962. Widely renowned in reloading and wildcat circles, this book culminates decades of reloading experience and cartridge development by P. O. Ackley and a number of contributing writers. Backed by extensive research, the information contained in this first volume provides comprehensive information on wildcat cartridges and covers basic to advanced techniques that remain timeless.

Parker O. Ackley (1903-1989), revered as one of the foremost authorities on wildcat cartridges, was an avid gunsmith, researcher, and writer. His Ackley Improved Cartridges brought an innovative twist to cartridge design, and he is credited with the development of high-velocity wildcat cartridges.

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Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders

Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders

by Parker O Ackley
Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders

Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders

by Parker O Ackley

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Overview

Learn what works, what doesn't work, and why!

Following the numerous chapters on the science and safety of cartridge reloading, there are over 200 pages of rifle cartridge loads and another 20 pages of handgun cartridge loads to help handloaders get the most out of their cartridges. Handbook for Shooters & Reloaders has been the quintessential guide for cartridge reloaders since 1962. Widely renowned in reloading and wildcat circles, this book culminates decades of reloading experience and cartridge development by P. O. Ackley and a number of contributing writers. Backed by extensive research, the information contained in this first volume provides comprehensive information on wildcat cartridges and covers basic to advanced techniques that remain timeless.

Parker O. Ackley (1903-1989), revered as one of the foremost authorities on wildcat cartridges, was an avid gunsmith, researcher, and writer. His Ackley Improved Cartridges brought an innovative twist to cartridge design, and he is credited with the development of high-velocity wildcat cartridges.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781626541221
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
Publication date: 04/30/2015
Series: Volume 1
Edition description: Reprint ed.
Pages: 578
Sales rank: 829,008
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.25(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments .

Around the World With Wildcats—Warren Page .

Allyn H. Tedmon—P. O. Ackley

Reflections of a Rifleman-Hunter— Allyn H. Tedmon .

Africa Safari-J. R. Buhmiller .

Killing Power-P. O. Ackley

Reduced Loads—P. O. Ackley .

Wind Drift-P. O. Ackley

Shooting in the Wind-— Homer S. Powley

Pressure—P. O. Ackley .

Headspace-P. O. Ackley

Bore Capacity-—P. O. Ackley .

Sectional Density—Pau.l C. Vonllosenberg .

A Simple Chronograph—P. O. Ackley-A. E. Ellinger

Rimmed vs. Rimless Cartridges—P. O. Ackley .

Barrel Smell—P. O. Ackley .

The Lowdown on Loading Dies-P. O. Ackley .

Loading Data-Rifle—P. O. Ackley

Loading Data-Pistol and Revolver—P. O. Ackley

Powder-B. E. Hogdon

Questions and Answers—P. O. Ackley

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