Jul 01, 2008 for the last six months i had been borrowing volumes i and ii of ken waters pet loads from a friend when i saw this new complete edition at amazon. Loads using either unique or 4756 are excellent in both rifle or revolver. If someone feels the need for performance beyond 7x57 ballistics, then best to bump up the caliber than trying to make 125 year old 7x57 into something its not. I published ken s article as a pet loads special and later included it in a supplement to the original pet loads book. Some would argue this compilation has become obsolete which is one of the joys of this book. This collection of ken waters writing is a musthave for any serious reloader. Ken waters pet loads is to reloading what hatchers book of the garand is to shooting m1 garands and roger rules riflemans rifle is to collecting win m70s essential information. And there are some sections on loads for some pretty obscure cartridges that would be difficult to find anywhere else. Jul 04, 2018 an essential book for people who reload ammunition, especially for older cartridges. I dont own the ken waters pet loads book, but was wondering if someone could pass on some of his pet loads for a fast, 50grn bullet 222 rem load. But if you are an intermediate advanced reloader you should get it. Im going to ask why not black powder,do you plan to paper patch. I think we are going to need more information before anyone can help with load data, type of gun,and how old is it.
For anyone who has all the updates to date, is there a. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Leo wharton marked it as toread jul ken waters pet loads, comixology thousands of digital comics. Ken waters pet loads complete by ken waters 2008, pap. Ken waters pet loads complete volume book this revised volume includes all 24 supplements. That man seems to have a vast knowledge of reloading. Abaa ken waters pet loads by ken waters search for. No handloaders library is complete without this comprehensive book. The authors commentaries cover reloading procedures, component selection, load data and much more. Published by wolfe publishing company az publication date. Its a huge book at 1200 pages and has good writeups on many cartridges. Wolfe publishing pet loadscomplete volume brownells. In the event there were later additions to this loose leaf book, this one is complete through the article on.
This is one of the most detailed books on handloading to date. Covering over 30 years of writing and over 150 different cartridges, this book puts waters years of experience at your finger tips. The title of this book is pet loads the complete volume and it was written by ken waters. Complete, comprehensive 1166 page, soft cover volume drawn from 30 years of kens columns in handloader magazine and incorporating all 24. This is ken s monumental lifetime work in the handloading field andcontains loading procedures, tables, tips, precautions and commentary. The first load i ever tried was from ken waters pet loads 52. The 22250 cartridge has a long and rich history with centuryold roots, and the fact that it remains popular today bears witness to its fine design and a bit of good fortune. In the event there were later additions to this loose leaf book, this one is complete. Books, media, magazines, art books page 1 wolfe pub. Other than some dust on the exterior it looks like it has hardly ever been opened. After the earlier posts i started thinking so i bought a copy of his pet loads book complete edition. Ken waters pet loads from handloader download ebook pdf.
Most comprehensive work in the handloading field covers. Recently i was able to acquire ken s writings, i couldnt be happier with its contents. Ebook ken waters pet loads from handloader as pdf download. Way back in 1915, the 250 savage made its appearance on the shooting scene. Btw, his pet loads book is required reading if you reload any cartridge designed more than 20years ago. Hi guys, i was going through some books and i have and i have a copy ill sell if anyone wants it. Covering over 30 years of writing and over 150 different cartridges, this book puts. This is a revolverintensity load that ken waters listed as his pet load in the article series and book of the same name. More than just a reloading manual, this large, comprehensive book contains loading procedures, tables, tips, precautions and commentary.
A positive presentation is far superior to an argumentative, contentious one if the presenter has the stuff of a solid presentation that doesnt have to. Ken waters, in his book pet loads, lists the groove diameter of his original winchester. This is ken waters monumental lifetime work in the handload. In that same book he lists 55grs of imr 4350 as the most accurate load with 180gr speer magnum bullet. Abaa ken waters pet loads by ken waters search for rare. There are many editions of his pet loads out there. Bought this book after i read ken waters pet loads. No serious guncrank should be without ken s book, pet loads. I myself got a lot out of his book on ken waters pet loads lots an lots of knowledge here all i can say is thank you mr waters. Recently i was able to acquire kens writings, i couldnt be happier with its contents. Ken waters has had a lifetime of reloading experience. Most comprehensive work in the handloading field covers standard procedures, load. In addition to that, there are new articles that were not in the original two volumes. I think if youre of the type that loads a box a year for hunting with whatever rifle you own, and you dont own many firearms, ken waters pet loads might not be for you.
A good source of information on the three load levels for the 4570 is ken waters book pet loads. I have had a copy of pet loads for many years and treat it as an interesting read and a look back at adventures that he had and his view of calibers that he used. Pet loads the complete volume by ken waters goodreads. Excellent book plenty of photos, and detailed descriptions on how to pile them up. I have my own view of reloading and can say that loads listed by ken waters were taken as his loads, in his rifles, as a rule. Click download or read online button to get ken waters pet loads from handloader book now.
Oct, 2008 this is a revolverintensity load that ken waters listed as his pet load in the article series and book of the same name. Its as thick as a telephone book with a wealth of knowledge. A positive presentation is far superior to an argumentative, contentious one if the presenter has the stuff of a solid presentation that doesnt have to stand on the bloodied body of a rival. I recommend reading ken waters pet loads, seperate articles for rifle and pistol. Most comprehensive work in the handloading field covers standard procedures, load tables, precautions, plus much more. Pet loads the complete volume by ken waters pet loads the complete volume by ken waters pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad this is ken waters monumental lifetime work in the handloading field and contains loading procedures, tables, tips, precautions and commentary. Ken water s pet loads complete by ken waters 2008, pap. For the price there is a lot of information but most of it is not pertinent. It is the ken waters pet loads second edition, published in 1980. Waters certainly has been among the very best of the handloading writers for a long time. I have the early edition of pet loads by ken waters. This is the only book you need on every caliber imaginable. Buy pet loads by dave wolfe editor, ken waters online at alibris. It was published by wolfe pub co and has a total of 1166 pages in the book.
Pet loads the complete volume by ken waters 9781879356641. This is ken s monumental lifetime work in the handloading field. For the last six months i had been borrowing volumes i and ii of ken waters pet loads from a friend when i saw this new complete edition at amazon. If you are a hunter, shooting enthusiest or a reloader this is a must have. No serious guncrank should be without ken s book, pet. Ken waters pet loads complete by ken waters wolfe publishing company description. Ken waters pet loads excellent condition for sale online. Ken waters pet loads complete volume wolfe outdoor sports. For the last six months i had been borrowing volumes i and ii of ken water s pet loads from a friend when i saw this new complete edition at amazon. An essential book for people who reload ammunition, especially for older cartridges. The largerdiameter bore allows greater velocity with less chamber pressure without sacrificing accuracy. This is not meant to be the only book you should have in your library though.
Ken waters pet loads complete by ken waters 2008, paperback. I loaded, and still do, from my old go to reference, pet loads by ken waters. For a few years now i have been after the ken waters pet load complete volume book. I know that the data is a little outdated, but has anybody ever used any of his pet loads. At first was a little bit disappointed, but after reading thru this book i am quite happy with it. Now all of ken waters classical reloading articles are available in one book. Most smokeless powder makes about the same volume of gases per grain. Waters and my better half got me his pet loads book a couple of years ago the big 2 thick book i think it has all his articles in it. Wolfe publishing is reasonably generous to its staff writers, but in my experience national geographic is the only magazine that pays a staffer enough to produce one piece a year. Pet loads by dave wolfe editor, ken waters alibris. This book is a publication of personal letters ken received when he was writing his pet loads column in handloader. Ken waters pet loads, third edition, page 477 the section on.
This is ken s monumental lifetime work in the handloading field and contains loading procedures, tables, tips, precautions and commentary. For those that own a number of firearms, and contemplate owning more, i think pet loads is a terrific resource. I wouldnt want to be without any of those books, and cherish my reading time with all of them. History, loading data, performance, procedures, and cautions for. Frankly, any reloading material read after reading pet loads would be a let down. Ken waters pet loads, because there are too many powders and bullets. Tons of information out there on 4570 loads, ken waters has about a chapter in his pet loads book,and handloader magazines march1974and may1974,both by ken waters also.
This book contains loading procedures, tables, tips, precautions, and commentary. Complete, comprehensive 1166 page, soft cover volume drawn from 30 years of ken s columns in handloader magazine and incorporating all 24 supplements issued for earlier editions of the book. Ken covers over rifle cartridges and many handgun cartridges. Ken waters is the author of pet loads the complete volume 4. Ill find waters book and im going to use an lbt bullet of 120 gns. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. It is an easy read and a great way to spend a cold winters afternoon. The shooting alone could take a year all for one article. More howtos for the black powder cartridge rifle shooter. For those handloaders interested in solid, practical information as well as some semitechnical to technical aspects of various cartridges and guns, ken waters pet loads has no equal. The 7x57 is a fine and capable round for use on all medium size game.
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