Calibers of the world book

I was contemplating the good and bad points among big game rifle calibers when i read chuck hawks article hunting rifle accuracy and another by wayne van zwoll, reaching out. If you shoot multiple calibers, or are considering different calibers, or if you are a reloader or a cartridge collector, this is a great reference book. I have been a consultant for world book for 6 years. Regardless of common practice among shooters, caliber refers to specific, precise and crucial borebullet dimensions and generic categorizations involving caliber are of little benefit to the shooting and arms industries. One prominent factor customers have cited in the past as one of their primary reasons for stocking up on guns and ammo was the uncertainty surrounding u. There is perhaps no more effective way to stir up debate than to bring up the topic of handgun calibers first, lets dispel a few myths. Since then, the book has been updated three times and is now on the 15th edition. Oct 16, 2019 if you want to get really deep into the caliber of calibers see what we did there.

It makes sense once you hear it, but it might surprise you to find out that there are more wildcat calibers than there are commercially available rounds on the market. This article lists firearm cartridges which have a bullet in the 5 millimetres 0. As people who cherish the great outdoors, we are well familiar with the thrill and challenges of the hunt. Following is a list of 160 hunting rifle calibers, from the smallest 17hmr to the largest 700 nitro express. The nook book ebook of the cartridges of the world. These rimfire cartridges were popular right away, as they were faster and easier to reload in rifles than with a muzzle. Numbers in nature, way down below deep,a is for alliguitar. Aug 16, 2018 the gritting of teeth is about to get deafening. During world war ii, however, the value of individual automatic weapons in the form of expedienttoproduce pistol caliber submachine guns proved that organic automatic firepower was a requirement for the infantry in the second half of the 20th century. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Apr 05, 2020 today however, things are a little different. Mar 02, 2018 a muzzle velocity of 2,500 fps is a considerable increase over the. Full list of rifle calibers select the right caliber for you. I found this annoying that while considerable space was wasted on 10 to 14 caliber cartridges.

Calibers fall into four general categories by size. The rimfires primer is built into the rim while the centerfire cartridge has the primer in the center. Im sure many of you remember why there were so many guns sold between 2008 and 2014. Use this rifle caliber chart to pick the right ammo for. The best handgun caliber for your concealed carry weapon. Oct 10, 2017 while this article was not intended to be the definitive source on winchester leveraction rifles, i hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that youll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about oliver winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. Rimfires are extremely cheap few cents each and the.

Cartridges of the world also includes seven feature articles that go into depth on a range of topics including the 10mm auto. I made the career move after interviewing and speaking to several other consultants. Much more common than more powerful newcomers, you are not only more likely to find guns and ammo in this caliber, but the. Ammunition books include volumes on african dangerous game cartridges. Heavily illustrated with more than 1,500 photos, this book is the ultimate guide for gun owners interested in current and historical ammunition for handguns, rifles and shotguns. Report of the board of ordnance officers for the proper caliber for. List of rifle cartridges, by primer type, calibre and name. This video uses the data from greg ellifritzs 10year stopping power study of real world gunfights to shed the light of actual data on several common beliefs about handgun calibers including 22. Cartridges of the world, 16th edition is packed with over 688 pages of concise information and data on old, new and currently manufactured ammo.

A complete and illustrated reference for over 1500 cartridges. Newbies in the shooting world will get confused, especially because of the lingo involved in buying the right bullet size. The topic of this article may not meet wikipedias notability guideline for standalone lists. Plenty of new info and calibers and corrections from my previous edition. There are a lot of sizes out there, making buying of bullets a little complicated. Working with librarians and district coordinators is so much fun. Ballistic data out to 1, 000 yards for over 190 calibers and over 2, 600 different loads, includes data on all factory centerfire and rimfire cartridges for all rifles and handguns forker, bob on. This ultracomprehensive book covers all the rifles, calibers, and accessories you. American rifleman 10 things you didnt know about the m1.

A complete illustrated reference for over 1500 cartridges by richard mann, mann isbn. The most widely read reference on the topic, the book has been the goto. A complete and illustrated reference for over 1500 cartridges by frank c. Its hard to declare one over the other, since these rounds share certain positives but also have attributes the other lacks. Following is a list of 160 hunting rifle calibers, from the smallest 17hmr to the largest. Jul 23, 2019 cartridges of the world, 16th edition is packed with over 688 pages of concise information and data on old, new and currently manufactured ammo. As far as rifle calibers, the two most diverse in terms of function are the. I will not use these categories in my book, mostly because i cover only the calibers suitable for highrisk hunting.

One passed down through generations of outdoorsmen who feel most at home in rugged elements with hunting dogs by the side and luxury guns in hand. So with that being said, i have put together a simple guide to give you an idea of recommended calibers hunting rifles for specific game. Before trump took office, many wondered if president obamas official position on firearm regulation would change during his second term. Yes, for many the only acceptable chambering of john m. The latest version of the book is its 15th edition, published in 2016, and edited by w. Cartridges of the world, 16th edition and millions of other books are available for. What in the world numbers in nature by nancy raines day. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Also the arrangement of various cartridges within a given caliber appears to be random and not in ascending power as in earlier editions. At caliber, we are reviving the finer things in hunting. To see a list of calibers based simply on muzzle energy, see the most powerful calibers page.

In addition to being a resource for cartridge drawings, the book is the perfect reloading manual and wildcatting guide. It is not a complete list of every possible rifle calibre. This rational preps video uses the data from greg ellifritzs 10year stopping power study of real world gun fights to shed the light of actual data on several common beliefs about handgun. Bibliography of books on cartridges or ammunition international. Sizes, calibers, and types pew pew tactical jan 31, 2016. These can be tacked to a wall or mattedframed to hang like paintings. There is no such thing as a man stopper or a handgun caliber that is capable a oneshot stop. The essential guide to ammunition from around the world. Hard to argue against it, the guncartridge combo has more than earned its due be it in a government, commander, officer or defender model. Complete reloading manuals with uptodate information from all the leading bullet and powder manufacturers.

Let us know about them in the comments section below. Jacks technical knowledge cuts through all the caliber myths and tells you what to really expect with most all of the popular rifle calibers. A complete and illustrated reference for over 1500 cartridges woodard, w. It contains information on rifle and handgun calibers, and it covers. The reference series is a very popular work used by firearms and cartridge enthusiasts. This is one of the many reference books i have on my shelves that i rely on to bring you accurate information about firearms and cartridges.

The best part is that the increased performance comes without. In guns, particularly firearms, caliber or calibre in british english is the specified nominal internal diameter of the gun barrel bore regardless of how or where the bore is measured and whether or not the finished bore matches that specification. What are the best handgun calibers in your own opinion. Top ten must have calibers for the apocalypse history and. To make a list of all the wildcat cartridges of the world would be a book, not an article. Over time, rimfire cartridges were eventually manufactured for rifles in a range of calibers. Top 5 rifle calibers for hunting north american big game. As you would imagine, there are as many opinions about this as orifices in our teeth and many experts disagree on a specific caliber answer. Cartridges of the world, 15th edition digital download. If youre looking for a new hunting rifle, youll find it here. An ethiopian folktale, was a new york times notable book of the year. A complete and illustrated reference for over 1500 cartridges by w. Grant cunningham reveals what he thinks are the best calibers for selfdefense to make sure that happens. There seems to be a lot of confusion around whether it is an imperial or metric measurement or whether it is related to the tube or the projectile.

Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Long considered the standard reference for metallic cartridges and shotshells from around the globe, this fullyillustrated, revised 12th edition of cartridges of the world contains everything you need to know about the world s ammunition. American hunting rifles ii gun books books safari press. If you get into the nitty gritty of ballistics and gun lore, the shooters bible guide to cartridges might be a book that would interest you. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at world book. No other work on mausers contains more details and models of this ubiquitous riflefrom the early black powder models to the mauser 98 and beyond. The larger calibers certainly offer lots of stopping power, but give up a bit in trajectory. It contains information on rifle and handgun calibers, and it covers manufacturers, bullet weights, types, and. Smaller rifle calibers at the time including the 6. Its a good first resource for finding basic information about specific cartridges and serves as a starting point for further research. These are magazine style articles with full color photography and a bit more meat than standard cartridge entries found in the rest of the book. Dec 22, 1999 nancy raines day is the author of nine picture books.

The load data books are ideal for the reloader who only wants to reload for select calibers. Need something for the walls of your man cave or reloading room. As you might imagine, cranking out around 5,000 ft. It has been proven around the world and many consider it a premier dangerous game cartridge. With a 140grain bullet, its caliber and performance fits into the cartridge world somewhere between the. Now at 16 editions, cartridges of the world continues to offer reloading data for ammunition from across the planet.

The definitive book on the subject, mauser military rifles of the world, 5th edition, is the masterwork of robert ball, the world s foremost authority on mauser rifles. The creators of the cartridge comparison guide now offer three very large fullcolor printed posters. Top 10 battleproven cartridges from around the world. Handgun calibers a complete list of handgun calibers. I get a lot of questions from hunters, or those thinking about getting started hunting, about what what hunting rifles to get in which calibers to use for different species. I recently surveyed the top ranked shooters in both the precision rifle series prs and the national rifle league nrl to learn what gear theyre running in long range rifle matches. The complete guide and world reference to handloading.

The ageold question that most of us shooters face is what is the best caliber handgun to carry concealed for selfdefense purposes. Between obamas reelection and the threats of confiscation after sandy hook, there was a genuine fear for our right to bear arms. There are many myths, misconceptions, and legends about various guns and ammunition, including the differences between. Your goal, should you ever need to shoot, is to get your attacker to stop. Optimum big game calibers for each of 36 hunting scenarios based on a renewed understanding of maximum practical shooting distance. Big, fullcolor wall posters show cartridges at 100% scale. Like all lyman handbooks, these cover all popular brands of powder, primers and bullets, even cast bullets. The difference in power between 9mm ammo and the larger pistol calibers is not big. This guy has hunted all over the world with many calibers but certainly the winchester 270 is his favorite and after reading this book you know why it is a superior caliber.

Shooters bible guide to cartridges will help those with revolvers, rifles, and other guns. Cartridges of the world is a comprehensive guide to firearm cartridges. Guns were flying off the shelves and so much ammo was being sold that the. Oct 14, 2014 the elephant big bore calibers had not only to be long and heavy but also had to have a velocity up over 2100 fps. Guide to the best hunting rifle calibers by species. It is measured in inches to an accuracy of hundredths or thousandths of an inch or in millimeters. When i found one several years ago, it made my research of firearms and ammo so much easier. Simply put, it is the internal diameter, or bore of the barrel or tube. Cartridges of 20 num anid greater calibers, on thme other hand.

This article lists firearm cartridges which have a bullet in the 7. Mar 29, 2016 the old dirty harry standby, formerly the most powerful handgun in the world is also very useful for survival. Ballistic data out to 1,000 yards for over 190 calibers and over 3,000 different loads. As this is written, my cheek is gleefully stained with linseed oil. It isnt the most powerful caliber, but a study by the fbi found that it is normally the optimal choice for defensive carry. If you want to get really deep into the caliber of calibers see what we did. The rich, indepth information makes for an essential reloading manual. If notability cannot be established, the article is likely to be merged, redirected, or deleted.

These lists contain the current popular calibres and some wildcats. World book is a product that people love its trusted and has been a brand for over 100 years. These 5 rifle calibers are everything you need to hunt all of north americas big game animals. Please help to establish notability by citing reliable secondary sources that are independent of the topic and provide significant coverage of it beyond a mere trivial mention. American hunter 3 rifle cartridges to hunt the world. Although not originally designed for handguns, several rifle and shotgun cartridges have also been chambered in a number of large handguns, primarily in revolvers like the phelps heritage revolver, century arms revolver, thompsoncentre contender breakopen pistol, magnum research bfr, and the pfeifer zeliska revolvers. Rifle ammo as we know it today dates back to the mid1800s, when a. It has quickly become a hunting favorite, especially for deersized game. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide.