Perhaps the most notorius How To manual on the market. This is the most asked for book that we know of. Is it any good? Well, it's now in its 30th printing since 1971, has chapters on home preparation of weapons, electronics, drugs, and explosives. Extensively illustrated, 8.5 x 11, 160 pp., softcover. Read more

The Most Comprehensive Gunsmithing Guide of All Time.Written by one of the most prolific firearms experts of all time, The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is a highly detailed and essential reference for the gun enthusiast and gunsmith alike. At nearly 500 pages, Chapel covers everything from the use of proper tools to how to get a gunsmithing job, and everything in between. In more than forty chapters of exceptionally clear prose, the book answers every question a collector, soldier, or home defender could have on topics such as: • Drawings and Blueprints• Stock Design• Checkering and Carving• Stock Repairs and Alterations• Etching and Engraving• And many moreNot only is the book an incredible resource for gun owners and gunsmiths, it’s also a wonderful look at the world of firearms in the first half the twentieth century. Published just over seventy years ago, the book--and revised by the author two decades later—The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is fascinating look at how the nature of firearms has changed. With a thoughtful introductory note by renowned outdoorsman Dr. Jim Casada and eighty-five meticulous illustrations, this is the definitive edition of an enduring and authoritative classic.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. Read more

The ONLY Source for Serious Collectors of Smith & Wesson Firearms! Now in its 5th edition, the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson outclasses every other source of information on America's most iconic firearms brand. Authors Jim Supica and Richard Nahas have added more than 100 of the latest Smith & Wesson models to this edition, bringing the size of this beautfiul, fully illustrated, hardcover book to nearly 600 pages. It it says Smith & Wesson on it, you'll find it here. Revolvers, semi-autos, shotguns, rifles, military arms and other collectibles are all covered in this thoroughly researched volume.From antiques to current models, the authors cover history, data and specifications of every iteration of Smith & Wesson firearms, along with real-world pricing across multiple condition categories. With listing organized to quickly and accurately identify firearms and nearly 1,000 models of Smith & Wesson guns and variants, including many moidels not found in other firearm pricing guides, this book is a must-have. Whether you're buying or selling, Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson provides the confidence you need to make the right decisions.  Read more

Precision Tracking for Safe and Accurate Ammo ReloadsEnsure accurate and safe ammo reloads with our Reloading Data Log Book. Logging crucial details such as case information, primer, bullet, powder, manufacturers, and range data is essential for maintaining consistency. Keep track of load variations and changes over time, allowing you to replicate successful loads and enhance your reloading process. Don't compromise accuracy – record, track, and refine your ammunition handloading details efficiently." — Get your Book Today!Book Contents:Personal Info: Record your essential details for quick reference.Load Development Log: Detailed logging for creating and testing new loads, ensuring precision in your ammunition crafting.Reload Data Log: Swiftly capture crucial details for quick reloads, along with logging successful load replicas for future replication.Abbreviation Guide:MFG= Manufacturer SourceWT= WeightB.C= Ballistic CoefficientBullet S.D= Sectional DensityR.O= Bullet Run OutC.O.A.L= Cartridge Overall LengthBP= Barometric PressureA.V= Average VelocityS.D= Standard DeviationE.S= Extreme SpreadFeatures:Size: 8.5” x 11” inch / 21.59 x 27.94 cm (UK)Paper: High quality white paperPages: 100 pagesCover: Soft, Premium matte coverQuick & easy to add entries.Perfect for gel pen, ink or pencilsGreat size to carry everywhere in your bagMADE IN U.S.ABe sure to check out the Bookstopia Press author page for more styles, designs, sizes and other options.Scroll Top And Click Add to Cart or Tap Buy Now Get Your Copy Today! Read more

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A classic on the practice of gunsmithing, covering everything from rifling tools and sights to pistols and soldering. Vickery’s clear and precise instruction covers essentials and techniques for both the amateur and professionalFirst published in 1940, W. F. Vickery's Advanced Gunsmithing, classic is essential for gunsmiths, both for the broad range of topics it covers and the insight it offers into methods of work current seventy-five years ago. Topics include:Barrel changingChambering, boring, and reaming toolsRifling tools and the rifling of barrels.Actions and their alterationsSights, scopes, and small parts.Rifles and shotgunsRimfiresPistols.Hand tool proceduresSoldering and brazing, heat treatment, and bluing.Making cartridge diesAnd more!A clear writer, Vickery how to move from one aspect of a given task to the next. This is a useful addition to any gunsmith's reference library. Read more

Are you a metal work enthusiast, want to start a hobby/career around it, occupy your free time, make some bucks out of it and metal casting is your method of choice but you do not know how to go about it without making costly mistakes?And are you looking for an easy to follow, step-by-step guide that will show you how to get started in metal casting?If you’ve answered YES,Let this book take the uncertainty away and uncover all you need to know about metal casting!Metal casting may seem like a risky and complicated endeavor when you don’t know what you are doing or when you don’t know what to use. However, the truth is that when you have the right guidance, you can actually create impressive pieces through metal casting!The fact that you are reading this is evidence you want a beginner guide on how to start metal casting and make irresistible pieces…But your mind is still swirling with unanswered questions…Where do you even start – Isn’t it too risky?What do you need and is this something you can do at home?What important steps/processes do you need to understand to execute metal casting?How do you ensure the pieces produced are of great quality?These and other related questions that bother you have been adequately addressed in this book so keep reading to know how you can get started on your metal casting and make the best out of it!More specifically, you will learn:The basics of metal casting, including its applications and importance in our daily livesA detailed step-by-step metal casting process, including the ins and outs of pattern making, molding, melting and pouring, shaking out and cleaning, heat treatment and inspectionMetal casting terminologies you need to know before you startThe ins and outs of the various metal casting methods that you can use including die casting, permanent casting, continuous casting, slush casting and also the factors you need to consider before you choose a casting methodThe materials and tools you need in metal castingA step-by-step guide on how to make metal casting at homeMetal casting defects you need to be aware ofAnd much more!Even if you have not tried metal casting before and you want to or you simply want to understand metal casting to expand your knowledge without necessarily venturing into metal casting, you will find this book very informative and actionable!Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started! Read more

Unlock the world of gunsmithing with "Gunsmithing for Beginners," your essential guide to mastering firearm repair, customization, and maintenance. Whether you’re a novice eager to dive into the fascinating realm of gunsmithing or someone with a basic understanding seeking to enhance your skills, this comprehensive book provides everything you need to know.Packed with step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and detailed illustrations, this book covers the fundamentals of gunsmithing, from understanding firearm components to performing advanced modifications. Learn how to disassemble and reassemble various types of firearms, troubleshoot common issues, and apply precise repairs with confidence. This book also delves into essential safety practices, tool selection, and workspace organization, ensuring that you can work efficiently and safely.Explore a variety of topics including precision barrel work, trigger adjustments, stock modifications, and bluing techniques. Each chapter is designed to build your expertise progressively, making complex tasks manageable and straightforward. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, this guide helps you develop the technical skills needed to tackle both routine maintenance and specialized projects."Gunsmithing for Beginners" is ideal for hobbyists, collectors, and anyone interested in the art and science of firearms. The practical advice and clear explanations ensure that you gain the knowledge and confidence to become proficient in gunsmithing.End your search for the perfect gunsmithing guide here. With its in-depth coverage, expert guidance, and easy-to-follow format, this book is your ultimate resource for starting your journey into gunsmithing. Don’t wait—transform your firearms knowledge and skills today with "Gunsmithing for Beginners." Read more

In A Modern Guide to Knifemaking, survivalist Laura Zerra, one of the stars of Naked and Afraid on the Discovery Channel, shares her essential knifemaking tips and tricks, including step-by-step instructions for both forging and stock removal. We all use a knife pretty much every day, but for Zerra, her daily life often depends on the blade she takes with her into the wild. She's learned about what works and what doesn't, what steel will hold an edge, and what nuances in blade design will make or break a knife. From design to sharpening, A Modern Guide to Knifemaking covers every step in the knifemaking process. To begin, you will consider what you want your knife to accomplish, develop a design, and make a prototype. Zerra takes you through choosing and buying steel for your knife and then teaches you to build your own forge. You will learn forging basics and then move on to forge the shape of your knife and make the blade tip. From there, you will cut the blade profile, grind in bevels to make the edge of the knife, heat treat and temper your blade, grind and polish it, and make a handle and sheath for it. You will also learn sharpening techniques to maintain the edge of your new knife. Throughout, Zerra has included Pro-Tips from some of the leading knifemakers working today including Ken Onion, Kaila Cumings, and Mike Jones.A Modern Guide to Knifemaking covers every detail of knifemaking so you can make yourself the perfect knife. Read more

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The name Remington is synonymous with the history of the United States, from the Civil War, the two world wars, and every skirmish in between . . . to outlaws beyond the pale, and the law enforcement officers hired to catch them. The name is equally synonymous with hunting, from casual afternoons plinking by a pond, to deer hunting in Pennsylvania, to hunting elk and antelope in the West.The History of Remington Firearms follows the rise of the company, from Eliphalet Remington’s first handmade gun in 1816, to the dominance of the Remington factories during the early industrial era, with lavish custom-made pieces for heroes andstatesmen, with the triumph of the common man’s gun, and with the little .22, which became a part of so many childhoods.It is also a history of innovation, of the rush to create, with the development of the first hammerless repeater, the first slide-action rifle, advances in boring, and revolutions in ammunition. And the modern classics, like the 870 pump-action “Wingmaster” shotgun, and the Model 700 bolt-action rifle. Complete with more than 150 full-color photographs, including designer drawings and pictures of the gun in use throughout history, The History of Remington Firearm is a collector’s edition for gun enthusiasts and historians alike. Read more

This book will teach you to hand build a knife using the traditional method of blacksmiths of old ― FORGING. Traditional forging of a knife blade is a process which uses the ancient techniques of moving hot steel with hammer and anvil alone into a knife-form that is ready for filing, heat treating and sharpening with no or very minimal electric grinding.This book also teaches traditional fit-and-finish skills using only hand tools. It explains an ancient riveted full-tang handle construction system that surpasses modern methods. In the author's words; "In my early blacksmithing years, I was lucky to get to know some old smiths who wrangled hot iron every day just to make a living. They unselfishly taught me traditional blacksmithing skills and knife forging methods. Every time I use those skills and methods, I honor their friendships, and by teaching you, the reader, we keep alive the memory of those old-time iron pounders." Read more

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Like Taking a 1911 Armorer’s Course!From the first-time 1911 owner to the advanced shooter, author Patrick Sweeney teaches you how to take your 1911 handgun to next-level accuracy and performance with Gunsmithing the 1911: The Bench Manual. More than just a step-by-step manual, this insider’s guidebook is chock full of insights on changing or replacing worn, broken or obsolete parts—truly the must-have guide to get the job done right!Sweeney goes beyond basic repairand maintenance and provides project instructionsand expert tips to install some of the most popularcomponents, including:• Trigger kits and modifications• Night sights and competition sight upgrades• Custom barrels for top accuracy• Precision and custom touches for maximum reliability• And more!Gunsmithing the 1911: The Bench Manual is a must-have resource for 1911 owners who want to transform their vanilla-plain pistol into a firearm that is ready for anything. Read more

The author, better known on YouTube as “Garage Guy .30-06”, has designed and built dozens of elegant homemade firearms from his garage. This book covers his journey to build this particular single shot bolt action rifle. The design is covered in detail along with the tools, techniques and mathematics that go with this rifle. This should be an entertaining and informative book for any gun hobbyist.This book includes a dedicated chapter on how to calculate the necessary dimensions of the firearm action based on materials and pressures. A dedicated chapter, also included in this book, has detailed dimensions of the design. A separate chapter also includes a description of the methods, materials and tricks used to build this rifle. This 300 blackout rifle can easily be built in a home garage using a metal lathe and a few other simple tools. Read more

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Anyone who has ever searched for good custom blades knows that they are hard to find. Stop wasting time looking for that perfect blade and The Complete Bladesmith will show you how to take a bar of steel and forge it into the blade of your dreams. This guide to smithing world-class blades is for the novice and experienced bladesmith alike. With this book you will be able to build your own forge, equip your workshop, choose your materials from the exotic to the mundane, and get to work. You'll jump at the chance to heat the steel, bending, twisting, folding, cutting, and stretching it. Finally, you'll put the perfect grind on the new blade; fit the softest, hardest, or the most exotic wood to the grip; and slip your blade into your handmade sheath. Whether you want a survival blade, commando dagger, broadsword, tanto, or just a trustworthy utility knife, it's all here. Enter the custom-blade world with an edge!make your own! Read more

This manuscript covers in depth the various black powder revolver designs, their various strengths and weaknesses. The various subjects are explained in simple to understand terminology, assisted with photographs. Ballistics, projectiles (conical as well as round ball), suggested loads, and propellants are expanded upon. Cleaning methods are covered as well as the manufacture of paper combustible cartridges. Also covered are hunting, steel silhouette and shooting for distance. Maintaining the revolvers as well as what to do to recover from a load that does not ignite, and how to safely remove a projectile stuck in either chamber or barrel. Read more