Reloader's Handbook of Wildcat Cartridge Design

Fred Zeglin, Philip P. Massaro

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Gun Digest Books
31 July 2024

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The Textbook for Experimental Cartridge Design

No matter yourreloading goals, Reloader's Handbook of WildcatCartridge Design, 2nd Edition,is the mostcomprehensive reference available for designing, building, loading and shootingwildcat cartridges. Calibers span the gamut, from the tiny .10 caliber to thebrawny .50 cal. There is something for every interest!

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

Inside You'll Find:

Dimensioneddrawings and loading data

Detailedcartridge descriptions and performance

Historicalwildcat cartridges and new designs

Wildcatsvs. improved cartridges

Tooling,supplies and suppliers

P.O.

Ackley and other wildcatter profiles!

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

By: Fred Zeglin
Foreword by: Philip P. Massaro
Imprint: Gun Digest Books
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd New edition
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 25mm
ISBN: 9781959265078
ISBN 10: 1959265075
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 31 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Spiral bound
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.