This unique line of wildcats is base on the concept of nonbelted cartridges that deliver magnum velocities. Wildcat pocket manual for shooters and reloaders 1964 ackley. Ackley 19031989 was born in granville, new york, and graduated magna cum laude from syracuse university in 1927. Ive only got ackley s volume 1, and while he lists 303 savage data, he does not list 303 savage improved. The same applies to most of its descendants like the 7mm08 rem. He developed the improved cartridge concept whereby a commercial cartridges case taper and shoulder angle are improved in order to increase case capacity, resulting in more efficient powder utilization, higher velocity, and higher energy.
Handbook for shooters and reloaders by parker o ackley. The process has since been applied to hundreds of cartridges. Ackley compilation from gun digest, click here, click on the cover picture at right, or, because this is a 12 mb file which is large if youre on dialup, rightclick on the picture and save target as or save link as. He found that most of the time the process wasnt worth the trouble, but his name caught on and today is applied to any improved cartridge with a 40degree shoulder, whether p. Ackley has been a regular contributor of magazine articles and the work of his pen has been a steadying influence on gunmaking throughout the country. Depending on bullets of choice, id stick to the relative bullet mfg book. But look up both cartridges in a modern loading manual that. And his concepts on reloading, rifle accuracy, safety, cartridge choice, and wildcat. Paypal friendsfamily, cash, personal check, postal money order. Annual reloading manual is a softcover magazinestyle reloading book that is updated yearly and contains a few articles on. He has published two books, hawk cartridges manual and wildcat. Jul 03, 20 although originally published without a volume designation, this book is commonly referred to as volume 1. Not a howto manual but something like a history of handloading and reloading. Handbook for shooters and reloaders and millions of other books are.
Widely renowned in reloading and wildcat circles, this book culminates decades of reloading experience and cartridge development by p. Volume 1 has data for over 330 popular wildcat and standard cartridges for. Po ackley explains in very detailed text exactly how to calculate your fire forming load and suggest some loads that arent in any other book but he says works well. Basic reloading info is close to same, though i like the berger and sierra best. Learn the ins and outs of ammunition reloading with this facsimile of the book. This book includes all the data collected for all calibers. Get the best deals on hunting gun reloading booksmanuals materials when you shop the largest online selection at. In 1945, he established a new shop in trinidad, colorado, and soon became one of the largest custom gunmakers in the united states. Ackley as well as a number of contributing writers. Ackley was a gunsmith, a barrelmaker, a teacher, a writer, a hunter, and a wildcatter. Ackley, and a glimpse into the mans life, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the cartridges that he left behind. This book is renowned in ammunition reloading and wildcating circles for good. Over 1,000 pages of reloading data, techniques and bullet information.
Hodgdon, yes the old man gunpowder himself, and many others. Ackley experimented with improving various rounds in the 1950s and 60s, all with a 40degree shoulder. In fact, some factory cartridges are improved versions of other factory cartridges, notably the. Dennis mike bellm, bellm tcs book, hard cover, 256 pages. Ackley experimented with improving various rounds in the 1950s. This book is renowned in ammunition reloading and wildcating circles for good reason. I really hate to come off like some out of phase old timer but i have to also mention po ackleys book handbook for shooters and reloaders. The 10th edition handbook of cartridge reloading is packed with the latest from hornady. Feb 20, 2015 two of the best known authorities of the past concerning hunting and cartridge effectiveness go toe to toe. The simplest way to start loading for ackley improved cartridges is to used reliable data for the parent cartridge as a starting point.
I had heard so much about this book that i had to have it. One of the great current, out of print or rare titles available from bunduki books. Handbook for shooters and reloaders has been the quintessential guide for cartridge reloaders since 1962. Going through some of my late uncle carls gun shop today. Improved cartridges have been around ever since lisle kilbourn cut a. Buy handbook for shooters and reloaders by parker o. Annual reloading manual is a softcover magazinestyle reloading book that is updated yearly and contains a few articles on reloading as well as over 5,000 loads covering. Handbook for shooters and reloaders 1959 ackley incl. The books have no reference to a 33806 improved and i dont think the 33806 was around when the book was written back in 1962. Its a gun that i had built 1517 years ago after reading the po ackley book. I own one, built by harry mcgowan in nov 67 as a target rifle in 308, and one in arkansas fellow ar member and i think his is in 35 whelen iirc.
I have the 9th hdy need to get 10th due to updated cartridges. Ackley, from the collection of gunmaker jerry fisher. Again dated material but his book includes really good explanations of headspace, pressure and bore capacity and other sections on powder by b. Learn the ins and outs of ammunition reloading with this facsimile of the book published in 1962 entitled handbook for shooters and reloaders by parker o. Hornady 10th edition handbook of cartridge reloading. And, no case dimensions are provided in this book anyway. Although originally published without a volume designation, this book is commonly referred to as volume 1. It is like a trip to the past when rifles and shooting were more experimental. Nov 10, 2009 another thing to watch out for is data from say old manuals like the po ackley book is going to be way too old to use with the new more modern powder. The 240 through 3200 hawk are all variations on the. Handbook for shooters and reloaders paperback or softback by ackley, parker o. Ackleyamericas gunsmith discussion in reloading equipment and components started by 41magguy, apr 17, 2020.
Fisher visited ackley in the mid1970s and remembers him talking about all facets of gunmaking. Handbook for shooters and reloaders by ackley abebooks. Apr 30, 2015 widely renowned in reloading and wildcat circles, this book culminates decades of reloading experience and cartridge development by p. Two of the best known authorities of the past concerning hunting and cartridge effectiveness go toe to toe. For the reloader, the book has an abundance of wildcat data too. I bought this book because i was interested in having a rifle modified into a ackley improved, but the book has much more information about shooting and reloading. Ackley, americas gunsmith is so extensive and so well done. Ackley considered the 308 winchester, far right, so well designed that making it an ackley improved was gilding the lily. Fullcolor photo section and an exclusive neverbeforeprinted article by p. Volume 1 has data for over 330 popular wildcat and standard cartridges for rifle and pistol.
The 243 winchester on far left is the one exception. Making a living was a key subject in the discussion. Three ways to get the hornady handbook of cartridge reloading. Any gunsmithing student, reloader, shooter will find him or herself fascinated by this work. Ackley, americas gunsmith is so extensive and so well done, i am at a loss to adequately describe it. From the foreword of the book it is a difficult task to write a book that is equal parts technical manual and biography, yet fred zeglin has done just that.
Look at older reloading manuals and you will see a big difference in charge weights. Among the dizzying array of mauser parts, reamers and ammo 416 rigby. Ackley, americas gunsmith contains a large amount of load data from reputable sources and with pressure data. He has published two other books, hawk cartridges manual and wildcat cartridges. Ackley, a gunsmith amongst gunsmiths, comes this handbook and catalog featuring loading data charts, theory versus practice, and a price guide for wildcats. Backed by extensive research, the information contained in this first volume provides comprehensive information on wildcat cartridges and covers basic to advanced. Ive only got ackleys volume 1, and while he lists 303 savage data, he does not list 303 savage improved. I know, there was no such thing as ramshot when ackley was inventing cartridges or was still alive. Original vintage po ackley handbook for shooters and reloaders set volumes 1. I believe it is out of print, however there was a printing in 2004 and i had no difficulty in finding it. New gun digest book highlights legendary gunsmith p.
This was ackleys second attempt at the handbook which is often referred to as volume i although not called that inside the bookand is vastly expanded. To begin your pdf download of the improved cartridges of p. Ackley is the author of handbook for shooters and reloaders 4. Ken howell provides case dimensions for the parent 303 savage in his book, but it sounds like you already know those. Such was parker otto ackley, an accomplished gunsmith, educator, ballistician and writer who remained a gentleman in an arena sometimes blessed with blowhards and horses necks. It is popular as an ackley improved with a 40degree. Hunting gun reloading booksmanuals materials for sale ebay. Available at retailers nationwide and online, access all the information you need in print or digital formats. Art zeglin of zhat is writing a book on po ackley and he asked me if i could send photos, so as soon as my photographer can arrange a session, that will be done. Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. The eminent gunsmith, ballistician, barrel maker, teacher and writer perhaps had more.
Ackley s theories on wildcatting, some of his gunsmithing work as well as barrel making. This book is renowned in cartridge reloading and wildcat circles for good reason. We also reprint vol i from 1962 and the original vol i from 1959. Parker otto ackley left a wealth of firearms knowledge among those he trained. Description learn the ins and outs of ammunition reloading with this facsimile of the book published in 1962 entitled handbook for shooters and reloaders by parker o. But its just whats required for the heaviest bullets and powders like imr 7828 and h. This book is informative to anyone who has anything to do with guns and reloading. Within the covers of this book youll find the history of p. Ackley began gunsmithing fulltime in oregon in 1936, but was interrupted by world war ii. Having now read most of the book, and having read the articles, chapters, by p.
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