Checked a used book websitethe few books available are skyhigh. This is ken waters monumental lifetime work in the handload. Ken waters pet loads download 25 nov hey guys, im in the early stages of putting a load together for my browning bar in ken waters book he lists for the gr. Ill find waters book and im going to use an lbt bullet of 120 gns. Certain articles are quite poor, the original article on the 3030 for instance, the 3030 follow up though, is extremely well done. The title of this book is pet loads the complete volume and it was written by ken waters. Hi guys, i was going through some books and i have and i have a copy ill sell if anyone wants it. Ken waters pet loads from handloader download ebook pdf. Pet loads volume 1 and 2 ken waters handloader from. Complete, comprehensive 1166 page, soft cover volume drawn from 30 years of kens columns in handloader magazine and incorporating all 24.
Ken waters was among many things, a prolific writer and the author of a huge tome on just about every cartridge that ever existed in the usa. Pet loads, complete volume book by ken waters this collection of ken waters writing is a musthave for any serious reloader. Ken waters pet loads complete by ken waters 2008, pap if you are a hunter, shooting enthusiest or a reloader this is a must have. Pet loads the complete volume by ken waters goodreads. Ive read that ken waters included information in his pet loads on the evolution of the 2r lovell maximum, from the old 2520 single shot, to the.
I dont have any of waters pet loads books, and i want to be sure i get the right one. Ken waters pet loads complete paperback june 30 2008 by ken waters author 4. The books are not in the most obvious order so you really need an index for the complete volume. Ken waters pet loads from handloader books edition. 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. Waters research covers the smallest of calibers to some of the largest. The authors commentaries cover reloading procedures, component selection, load data and much more.
Would one of you who has pet loads let me know which edition or supplement this info is in. Fs ken waters pet loads books sass wire classifieds. This is ken s monumental lifetime work in the handloading field andcontains loading procedures, tables, tips, precautions and commentary. Buy pet loads by dave wolfe editor, ken waters online at alibris. It is an easy read and a great way to spend a cold winters afternoon. Pet loads the complete volume by ken waters 9781879356641.
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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. Now all of ken waters classical reloading articles are available in one book. Abaa ken waters pet loads by ken waters search for. Ken waters pet loads complete by ken waters wolfe publishing company description. Specializing in fine, unusual books in many fields including western americana, art, architecture, photography, fine bindings, history, railroads, classics. At first was a little bit disappointed, but after reading thru this book i am quite happy with it.
Handloader magazine february 1991 issue number 149. Its a huge book at 1200 pages and has good writeups on many cartridges. More than just a reloading manual, this large, comprehensive book contains. Ken waters pet loads, because there are too many powders and bullets. Complete, comprehensive 1166 page, soft cover volume drawn from 30 years of kens columns in handloader magazine and incorporating all 24 supplements issued for earlier editions of the book. Ken waters pet loads june 2001 edition open library. I would agree ken waters does have a vast knowledge of handloading and rifles. I have dont use others pet loads only because i have found many rifles are different in what they shoot the best. Ken waters collection of articles written over the years for handloader magazine is a treasure trove of reloading information on many, many firearm calibers. Example my model 70 in 270 win, as much as i tried to get it to shoot grain bullets the best i. Other than some dust on the exterior it looks like it has hardly ever been opened.
But, it is weighted to the more popular cartridges still, its a lot of them at 1200 pages. We carry just about everything by wolfe publishing. I recommend reading ken waters pet loads, seperate articles for rifle and pistol. Has any one had any experience with the book ken waters pet loads. Covering over 30 years of writing and over 150 different cartridges, this book puts. Buy ken waters pet loads complete 9th by waters, ken isbn. This book is a publication of personal letters ken received when he was writing his pet loads column in handloader. Covering over 30 years of writing and over 150 different cartridges, this book puts waters years of experience at your finger tips. This is kens monumental lifetime work in the handloading field. Ken waters pet loads 121410 he got some complimentary components, but he bought or borrowed the guns he used my old iver henriksen custom mauser for his first pet loads piece on the. Pet loads by dave wolfe editor, ken waters alibris. I published kens article as a pet loads special and later included it in a supplement to the original pet loads book. Ken waters pet loads complete volume book this revised volume includes all 24 supplements.
Unlike many who just copy manufacturers data, ken actually fired each and every cartridge and researched various loads for them. Some would argue this compilation has become obsolete which is one of the joys of this book. Ken waters is the author of pet loads the complete volume 4. Many of us do not realize ken waters started the pet loads series in shooting times magazine about 1962. This is kens monumental lifetime work in the handloading field andcontains loading procedures, tables, tips, precautions and commentary. Dean langley added it nov 27, tyler sauer rated it it was amazing aug 04, cartridges of ken waters pet loads world. Excellent book plenty of photos, and detailed descriptions on. This collection of ken waters writing is a musthave for any serious reloader.
Loads using either unique or 4756 are excellent in both rifle or revolver. 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. Lots of info on loads that you do not find in the standard reloading books including comments on accuracy and pressure reading. Frankly, any reloading material read after reading pet loads would be a let down. 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. View profile view forum posts private message boolit master join date may 2007 posts. The 7x57 is a fine and capable round for use on all medium size game. I would recommend getting the complete edition and not having to upgrade.
Get all the handloading books you can find, definitely includes pet loads. Recently i was able to acquire kens writings, i couldnt be happier with its contents. No handloaders library is complete without this comprehensive book. Pet loads 2 volume set paperback may 1 1986 by ken waters author 3.
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