"Cartridges of the World, 11th Edition" Book by Frank Barnes

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By Frank Barnes. Guns Magazine considers this "one of the best resources in print". This newest edition includes information on the latest wildcat, international and military cartridges. This book references over 1,500 cartridges and provides ballistics and load data on current and obsolete calibers. Includes detailed photos, dimensional drawings and loading data. A must have for hunters, plinkers and collectors of all kinds. Published in 2006. 552 Pages - Softcover.

Frank Barnes (1918-1992) began collecting information on handgun cartridges at the early age of 12, thanks to his father who was a police officer. Most people don't know that Frank began a career in law enforcement as a collegiate professor after receiving his master's degree. He was also a pilot, a racecar driver and had a love for Geology. He soon began to experiment with different cartridges and decided to publish a manual for all of them. Cartridges of the World was first published in 1965. It's lived through 10 editions and can be found on most reloader's bookshelves today. Even though Frank passed away many years ago, his dream of publishing the best book for all calibers lives on.

Technical Information



Publisher: Gun Digest Books
Date of Publication: July 24, 2006
Number of Pages: 552

Summary of Material (from the publisher):
  • This benchmark volume is the foremost source for cartridge information. Hunters, target shooters, military history buffs, ammunition reloaders and cartridge collectors alike will find all the answers to their cartridge and shotshell questions in this comprehensive book that includes 1,500+ cartridges. This reference book includes detailed photos, dimensional drawings and loading data. Descriptions of obsolete American cartridges tell the tale of ammunition used by settlers, cowboys and outlaws during the nation�s westward expansion, and offer insights into unusual rounds that never caught on. Hunters and shooters can improve their success with the useful ballistics tables. -Completely updated with new cartridges and information on electronically fired rounds. -Includes European and American cartridges, shotshells, wildcats and black powder rounds. -450 b&w photos for helpful reference. -Handy index included.

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    Logan Robinson of Newburg, Pa
    Date posted: 6/30/2008
    This is a great book, can read from front to back and it makes you feel like you knew nothing before reading it.
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    Dave Byrnes of Phx, Az
    Date posted: 7/17/2007
    During a tour of the FBI building in Washington DC. I saw several copies of Cartridges of the World in the lab area. This is one of the hard to put down books and may cost you some sleep. It is more than an excellent source of technical material and specs for the reloader. It is loaded with history on the development of many common and wildcat cartridges. The author, Frank Barnes created his own wildcat cartridge that was later officially adopted by the US Army.
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    Daniel Moore of Thornton, CO
    Date posted: 9/11/2008
    The 11th edition is packed full of new stuff vs the 10th! Almost the entire line of Hawk cartridges, data for new rounds besides factory loads and many new wildcats. Most new cartridges are in here - WSM's, 204 Ruger, 338 Federal and more
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    ART RISDELL of East Chatham, NY
    Date posted: 6/20/2009
    This has always been the gospel for any gun enthusiast who wants to comment on cartridges. I've worn out each new edition. The summary charts for dimensions and the load data for obsolete and long gone cartridges have allowed me to make cases and loads for many antique guns. The historical comments are more updated and the comparative ballistics are great. IF you want to talk about more than one gun's ballistics, you need this!
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    Steve Rowoldt of Springfield, IL
    Date posted: 11/9/2008
    This book does the job! I want a reference for cartridges past and present that I am not familiar with. There are pictures or drawings of the cartridges, histories, and general useful and interesting information. Rifle, pistol, rimfire, shotgun-- it's covered. This is great for looking something up or just browsing. Of course it's not a load book! I have plenty of those for the familiar cartridges I load for. There might be a newer version of this 2006 edition out, but this is just what I needed.
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