Zediker publishing the competitive ar15 builders guide. Title the gunsmith machinist book two author by steve acker description. No real up to date info of manufacturers and suppliers as they are all out of business now. Doityourself gun repair is an authoritative guide to maintaining, repairing, and improving rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Glen zediker daily bulletin accurate shooter bulletin. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. This book was so basic and dated that it proved to not have very useful information. No one is excluded from this book, and nothing is excluded from this book. This 314page resource covers every aspect of the reloading process component sorting, priming, sizing, bullet seating and more. The kuhnhausen books and agi videos are both top notch. Builders guide is the third book in a series by glen zediker. For quick, but less precise measurements, you should have a sixinch steel rule graduated in 32nds or even 64ths, and a 36 to 60inch steel rule or even a standard tape measure for measurements such as. Gunsmithing books firearms, free gunsmithing books firearms software downloads, page 3.
Shooting sports usa basic tools for the home gunsmith. To view complete content information and sample pages visit. The most comprehensive gunsmithing guide of all time. I wish there was just one book on gunsmithing but it would have to be a big sucker. Dunlaps classic book on making and repairing guns is reprinted here as part of the classic firearms series. 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. After you click on images to enlarge them, you may find they automatically size smaller in your browsers window making them harder to view.
Wondering how to convert the safety on a remington 870 from right hand to left hand. This book wasnt written for professional gunsmiths, but for those who have the desire and aptitude to tackle ar15 assembly on their own. It is available from the publisher, paladin press, gun barrel tech centre, 7077 winchester circle, boulder, colorado, 8030505, usa. Popular gunsmithing books meet your next favorite book. Traister, 4 books william buchele, 3 books ralph t.
Zediker publishing the competitive ar15 book brownells. I have several gunsmithing and reference books that i would like to sell. Aspiring gunsmiths often enroll in a gunsmithing certificate program, rather than a certification program. Basic machinist skills, while not limited to gunsmithing, are of great help to aspiring gunsmiths. Shooters, gunsmiths and collectors alike will find the revised version of this handy book a practical reference for disassembling and reassembling a variety of semiauto pistols. Stepbystep photographs and clear, simple text make it easy to disassemble and reassemble a. One caveat contrary to the photo mine is spiral bound. Book ggc the gunsmith of grenville county, building the american longrifle illustrated instruction manual, revised edition, spiral bound, by peter a. This is a book highpower shooters have needed for a long time, and zediker.
There are some places where the info is good in the the form of a tip. A classic gunsmithing book reprinted in a new hardcover series format roy f. Agi is a californiabased retail products division of collectors arms trading co. Glen is a cardcarrying high master and earned that classification using an ar15 service rifle and the information he put into his books. Dunlaps classic book on making and repairing guns is reprinted here as part of stackpoles classic gun book series. Some of the books are out of print so i would like to sell them to someone who will use them rather than the local used book store. Gunsmithing articles by one of the best gunsmithing schools. Our prostaff is a special advisory panel of accomplished shooters, reloaders and gunsmiths whose input help us improve upon and develop the products that you need for the sport you love. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. Gun books and dvds an excellent selection for gunsmiths and gun makers. Midsouth carries glen zedikers excellent books, including handloading for. Nov 14, 2009 heres a book about gunsmithing that you can download as a 40mb pdf file.
Its written for the beginner all the way through to the advanced handloader. Macklins women, the chinese gunmen, the woman hunt, and several more. Brownells is your source for zediker publishing at brownells parts and accessories. See the complete the gunsmith series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Mr zediker s writing style in this book is casual and informal but there is a lot of info and overall i feel this is a great investment. The gunsmith machinist book two gunsmithing books books. Beginning with a guided tour of the standard workshop, dunlap explains how to. Reloading for extreme accuracy, highpower bolt guns. I buy books and notes from gunsmiths retiring or going out of business i dont think you can ever get enough. If someone is trying to decide what type of ar to get this book might be helpful not as good as his 1911 book. A detailed book which is extremely practical for every level of gunsmithing knowledge. Gunsmith training provides you with a valuable set of skills that will allow you to either make extra money or save money by doing this specialized work yourself.
Convenience in some areas you may be the only choice for basic gunsmithing services. A to z gunsmithing 8470 antelope dr, show low, az 85901. Most for gunsmithing use are electronic and read from zero to oneinch in. Frank white, compass lake engineering, prl, pnw, bill wylde, gunsmithing, gunsmith. Bookggc the gunsmith of grenville county, building the american longrifle illustrated instruction manual, revised edition, spiral bound, by peter a. Arplatform rifles can be configured in a multitude of ways to suit the application. Vicery and it was published in 1940 its an old book but i think you may still find it useful and interesting, even if you dont own a gun, because it describes how to use many of the same machine shop tools and techniques that were still using today. This manual covers the 1911 from the lanyard loop to the barrel bushing.
Gunsmiths typically earn a certificate after completing a vocational program. Welcome to the new gun digest gunsmithing center an online resource for aspiring and experienced gunsmiths. This is especially true for those of us that work in small shops. Build a kentucky rifle or flintlock pistols, learn gun engraving, forge a gun barrel, and much more. Builders guide is the third book in a series by glen zediker that has set a new standard for technical information. Dunlap, 2 books steven dodd hughes, 2 books leroy deforest satterlee. Contains useful information on inspection, part selection, part installation, troubleshooting and function testing. This comprehensive, must have guide covers in detail how to buildor rebuilda competitive ar15 rifle. Not much useful information in the book as it just barely covers a great amount of material but just barely dips into each category. Ive read it cover to cover and reread several chapters. These may include both machine and handtool operations, such as metal turning, drilling, filing, stoning or polishing. What is the curriculum of a gunsmithing certification program. Written more like a book of notes, as thought of by the author as they came to mind.
When you take advantage of this generous offer, youll find such indepth areas of interest as. Mostly, a standard stock is too short, and the cheek area sits too low. Our prostaff is a special advisory panel of accomplished shooters, reloaders and gunsmiths whose input help us improve upon and develop. Zediker publishing empire, ar15, ar15s, ar15, ar15s, m16, m16, high power, high power rifle, nra high power rifle, glen d. Read on to find out more about what youll learn in a gunsmithing certificate program.
The truly essential important things never change and this book goes way into. Its an old book but i think you may still find it useful and interesting, even if you dont own a gun, because it describes how to use many of the same machine shop tools and techniques that. The book, handloading for competition by glen zediker, also seems to corroborate that idea. Question about gunsmithing books practical machinist. Topgrade ammo is the book i had originally conceived and intended to write, back when i did handloading for competition. Ten major sections and one hundred separate segments detail all aspects of developing and producing ammunition for high power rifle. Heres a book about gunsmithing that you can download as a 40mb pdf file. Gun books and dvds an excellent selection for gunsmiths and. Rifleprojects for example, adjusting firing pin protrusion. Advanced gunsmithing course basic gun repair course. Builders guide provides stepbystep details on how to assemble an ar15 rifle or carbine, from start to the finish.
Most of the modern gunsmithing, not to be confused with modern gunsmithing, books i dont really care for. Zediker, 300 pages, photo illustrated, 9 x 11, softbound. This portal will take you to gunsmithing articles, exploded gun drawings, and gun parts. Odds of winning will be determined by the number of eligible entries received. There are three articles on this topic that are separated into barrel cleaning, cleaning and lubrication of the rest of the rifle, and a full component on how to run an ar15 a. Walker, 3 books james virgil howe, 3 books james b. Projects for gunsmiths see all gunsmithing articles. Given the opportunity to seat up near the lands, tuning jump does matter, but when that is not possible say when over 0. If you have a question where will you get the answer. No prize substitution, in whole or in part, except by sponsor due to prize unavailability, safety or security considerations, or any other reason as solely determined by sponsor in which case a prize of comparable or greater value will be awarded.
The general gunsmithing books tend to be a rehash of already published info or very basic gunsmithing projects, scope mounting, sling swivel installation, recoil pad fitting and the like. Topgrade ammo is a stepbystepbystep guide to producing quality handloaded ammunition. Check out zedikers book before you start many of our readers use artype rifles for service rifle matches, varmint hunting, 3gun competition, or defensive use. Seventeenth printing, two volume hardcover set, both volumes have a faint skew to their binding, very slight bumps to spine ends and cover corners, a previous owners stamp to the title page and upper fore corner of front pastedowns, and a hint of mustiness to text blocks. Glen zediker the author glen has worked professionally with some of the greatest shooters on the planet, as well as leading industry insider rifle builders, manufacturers, and proven authorities on gunsmithing, barrelmaking, parts design and manufacture, and handloading. Handloading for competition is a brand new book by the author and publisher of the competitive ar15. News of the most highly skilled and talented gunsmiths typically spreads by word of mouth, based on the quality of. The most important tool a professional gunsmith or serious hobbyist can have is a good library. Herewith some observations about what kills elk best.
Covers modifying, shooting, maintaining and handloading a matchgrade ar15 for nra high power service rifle, match rifle, ipsc practical rifle, sniper, varmint and other special purpose applications. Glen zedikers brand new book, topgrade ammo, is hot off the press. Its a guide to practical precision in producing highperformance ammunition. Practical machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques, get answers quickly and discuss common challenges with your peers. Nov 03, 2014 check out zedikers book before you start many of our readers use artype rifles for service rifle matches, varmint hunting, 3gun competition, or defensive use. If you wish to further your study of this subject, you may find my book expedient homemade firearms the 9mm machine gun a useful addition to your library. All these books are available directly from zediker publishing at my land address or via email using my secure server. Ar15 1911 remington 870 ammunition reloading gunsmithing. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
No matter your skill level or shooting sport, forster products focuses on your needs and listens to your requests. Dunlap shows the skilled gunsmith how to produce professionalquality work in every phase of gunwork. Providing repairs and services on most firearms and firearms accessories. Topgrade ammo a step by step guide to creating quality. More than a few tips to help you select and communicate with a rifle builder.