Gun

Gun
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2012-04-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 146540354X

Watch a 700-year history unfold, from the medieval "hand-gonne" to today's technologically advanced assault weapons. Discover how gun design influenced warfare, from the 15th century when the arquebus defeated swordsmen, to the 20th century when the submachinegun gave the military vastly increased firepower. Guns: A Visual History shows in unique visual detail on how gun design evolved. It features more than 300 iconic examples, including the military AK-47 assault rifle and the pistol used by many police forces - the Glock 17. Each weapon is shown in close up with details of its design, barrel, calibre, and firepower. This comprehensive volume also features sporting guns, anti-tank weaponry and concealed assassin spy guns, such as the umbrella gun that killed Georgi Markov in 1978. It takes you inside iconic firearm firms such as Biretta, Colt and Lee Enfield, and tells stories of infamous sharpshooters from Dick Turpin to Al Capone. Whether you collect firearms or enjoy field sports and military history, Guns: A Visual History is an unmissable reference title.

The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition

The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition
Author: Tom McHale
Publisher: Independent Publishers Group
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2021-10-31
Genre:
ISBN:

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.

Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Reloading

Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Reloading
Author: Philip P. Massaro
Publisher: Gun Digest
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781440239885

Drawing from decades of experience, author Philip Massaro provides detailed instructions to help you successfully reload your own rifle and pistol ammunition. Inside this practical guide: Step-by-step instructions describe how to reload rifle and pistol ammunition for recreational shooting, competition, and hunting.

The Precision Shooting Reloading Guide

The Precision Shooting Reloading Guide
Author: Dave Brennan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1995-05-01
Genre: Handloading of ammunition
ISBN: 9781931220125

A how-to manual guide to the reloading of very accurate small arms ammunition, primarily for rifle shooters.

Metallic Cartridge Handloading

Metallic Cartridge Handloading
Author: Mic McPherson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Handloading of ammunition
ISBN: 9781571573704

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.

Abc's of Reloading, 10th Edition

Abc's of Reloading, 10th Edition
Author: Philip Massaro
Publisher: Gun Digest Books
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951115272

Make Your Own Ammo and Save Money Too! Now in its 10th edition, The ABCs of Reloading has taught countless firearms owners safe, reliable methods of creating their own ammunition. This long overdue new edition brings detailed reloading instruction to shooters who want to improve accuracy, save money and ensure themselves a constant supply of ammo regardless of supply and demand on retail shelves. Reloading expert and frequent Gun Digest contributor Phil Massaro lays out the basics of reloading and then digs further into the details in a fresh approach that introduces beginners to this valuable hobby while helping those already familiar with reloading take their skills and knowledge to the next level. As a bonus, long-range shooters searching for tips on making ultra-consistent ammo using high B.C. bullets and fine-tuning for precision accuracy will greatly benefit from Massaro's insight into that topic as well. Massaro's coverage of the vast array of reloading gear and components that have been introduced during the past decade alone makes this edition invaluable for the enthusiast who might be overwhelmed with questions. From the very basic questions of "How does a cartridge work?" and "What components do I need to get started?" to more advanced information on understanding cartridge pressure, headspace and using a chronograph to check your work, this is THE book to help shooters sort it all out.

Understanding Headspace

Understanding Headspace
Author: Fred Zeglin
Publisher: 4D Reamer Rentals Limited
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2015-01-31
Genre: Cartridges
ISBN: 9780983159841

A basic understanding of headspace and how it affects the proper operation of a firearm are necessary if you wish to call yourself a gunsmith. Otherwise all you will be able to do is change parts with the hope that somehow the problem will go away. The later is normally called an armorer, not a gunsmith.This booklet contains all the information a gunsmith needs in order to understand and diagnose headspace.