Chambering for Ackley Cartridges


Book Description

This treatise discusses Ackley Improved cartridges. We will not teach you how to install and chamber a barrel here, we handle that information in, "Chambering Rifle Barrels for Accuracy". In this book we will in detail help you to understand the special details related to chambering for Ackley Improved designs.P.O. Ackley is the undisputed King of Improved cartridges and maybe of wildcats in general. He was active in gunsmithing from 1936 until his passing in 1989. Ackley was probably not the originator of fireformed "improved" cartridge designs, but he was definitely the guy who popularized it, and more importantly P.O. Ackley standardized the improved cartridge concept. What I mean by that is that he created a simple understandable headspace method for these designs.You will learn how to apply these simple principals.




P.O. Ackley


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In P.O. Ackley: America's gunsmith, author Fred Zeglin's years of extensive research highlight not just the history of cartridge and rifle development, but an insider's look at a humble man who influenced nearly everything we know about shooting and ballistics today. P.O. Ackley's ideas om reloading, rifle accuracy, barrel making, cartridge choice, and wildcats are just as relevant for modern "gun cranks" as they were in Ackley's heyday. Zeglin delivers the most complete collection of accurate dimensions, loading data and history for the lifetime of cartridges created by P.O. Ackley, the most influential gunsmith in America. Most shooters know him today because of his "Ackley Improved" cartridge designs. But those cartridges are only the tip of the iceberg. P.O. Ackley: America's gunsmith is the whole story. Includes a full-color photo section and an exclusive never-before-printed article by P.O. Ackley. -- back cover.




Chambering Rifle Barrels for Accuracy


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in Part I, Fred Zeglin gives you an in depth study of what it takes to build an accurate hunting rifle. Fred has been building custom hunting rifles for over thirty years. His clients come from all walks of life and have one thing in common; when they go hunting they don't want to worry about the accuracy of their rifle.In Part II, Gordy Gritters explains the extreme accuracy requirements of a quality benchrest rifle. Gordy has nearly thirty years invested in building precision rifles. He is a competitive shooter as well as a gunsmith. Builder of many high accuracy rifles used by customers across North America to set records and win various rifle competitions including the Varmint Hunter Jamboree, Coyote Hunting National Championship, 1000 yard matches, 600 yard matches, F-Class matches, BR-50, IR 50-50, 100 and 200 yard benchrest matches, sniper matches, NRA service rifle matches, as well as for varmint and big game hunting.




Hawk Cartridges Reloading Manual


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Zeglin has gathered years of pressure testing and shooting into a manual format that makes it easy for any reloader to form and fire Hawk Cartridge. This collection of data includes some new material and new cartridges in the Hawk line-up. There is no other resource for Hawk Cartridges that meets the needs of wildcatters, reloaders, and shooters everywhere.




Understanding Headspace


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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.




Glock Deconstructed


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If you liked Gun Digest Book of the Glock Volumes 1 and 2, you are going to absolutely love Patrick Sweeney's Glock Deconstructed! In a complete departure from his previous works on the famed gun maker, Sweeney examines why Glock makes what it makes, how it does it, and where and why they still lead the pack among all copycats. Inside you'll find: The history behind Glock's innovations through four generations of pistols. Glock's competition--is imitation still flattery? Carbines, full-autos, suppressors, and more. Where is Glock in these developments? Custom conversions--Glock Deconstructed has the low-down on companies and individuals taking Glock pistols to new performance levels. A complete breakdown of the new Gen4 Glocks. An inside look at GSSF Glock matches. And much, much more! Perhaps the most influential firearms design in recent history, Glock pistols are the preferred auto-loading firearms for law enforcement use and personal protection. Glock Deconstructed is a first of its kind, in-depth, behind the scenes look at one of the most famous gun makers in modern firearms history and one sure to fascinate every handgun enthusiast, Glock owner or not. A must-have for any handgun owner's library.




Ammo Encyclopedia 6th Edition


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This new 6th Edition has been thoroughly updated and includes the following:��Expanded to over 1,000 pages and contains 100+ chapters!��Over 1,675 individual cartridges/shotshells are listed with historical information in addition to cartridge images with dimensions!��The increased 16-page color section now depicts over 320 current rimfire/centerfire cartridges and shotshells in actual size.��10 pages of comprehensive Indexes make finding specific cartridges and information both quick and easy!��Cartridge profiles/drawings and ballistic charts have been expanded to include all the new factory cartridges.��Even Nosler's new cartridges have been included!




The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversion


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More than 1,000 cartridges described in detail, complete with dimensions and clear, accurate drawings, including case capacities and all physical data. Stoeger's classic handloading guide has been revised and updated with a new, easy to reference format and additional cartridge data. The Handloader's Manual provides all the physical data, how-to designs, tools and drawings needed to convert modern materials into more than 900 rifle and pistol cartridge cases, ranging from hard-to-find obsolete patterns to modern cutting-edge "wildcats." Book jacket.




Antique Firearms Assembly/Disassembly


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Tips from the Master Gunsmith You Won't Find Anywhere Else! &break;&break;For the collector, for the hobbyist, for the amateur gunsmith, Antique Firearms Assembly/Disassembly is an invaluable reference tool. Written in plain English and profusely illustrated, Antique Firearms Assembly/Disassembly provides detailed procedures for taking down and reassembling a tremendous variety of original and replica handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Whether you're simply cleaning a Colt 1836 Paterson replica revolver or replacing the entire bolt assembly on a Marlin 1895 lever action, Antique Firearms Assembly/Disassembly will help you avoid common mistakes, expensive pitfalls, and unnecessary headaches. It's a must-have addition to any gun owner's library! &break;&break;Covers 65 models of antique and vintage handguns, rifles, and shotguns: Colt, S&W, Merwin-Hulbert, Remington, Winchester, Ruger, and many more &break;&break;Contains exploded views and 1000+ detailed, step-by-step photographs to guide you through the entire process &break;&break;Includes a complete directory of gunsmithing resources to help you find tools and parts




Gunsmith Tools, Cutters & Gauges: A Primer


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Normally I would say Knowledge is the basis of success.For this book I would say: Knowledge is the basis of profit!A friend once told me I had the curse of knowledge. When I asked what exactly that meant? The explanation made a lot of sense to me. When you have been doing something for a lifetime you start to take knowledge for granted and assume everyone interested in the subject must know it too. This is why defining nomenclature and terminology become so important.In "Gunsmith Tools, Cutters & Gauges, a Primer" I worked with all the firearms industry companies that make cutters, chamber reamers, taps and gauges for their input. We have a common goal that our customers and students know accurate and correct details concerning the design and function of tools. Everyone who manufactures, sells or rents tools to the gun trade has a clear interest in answering all the questions that commonly come our way concerning the tools of our trade.Our discussions made it clear that what is needed is an old fashioned "Primer" on the subject of these tools. Merriam-Webster defines a primer as: A small introductory book on a subject or a short informative piece of writing. That is exactly what this book is designed to be. We are not teaching gunsmithing per se, rather how the tools are designed and made to make a gunsmith's job easier and more profitable.With the information provided by numerous authorities in the gun industry for this primer you are relying on the combined knowledge and experience of many qualified experts, equal to several hundred years of combined experience. What better way to jump start your knowledge base?! No one person knows everything. Whether you are new to the industry or someone who has been gunsmithing for years, there is something for you here that will make you more efficient and profitable.