Download or read book The Practical Guide to Man Powered Weapons and Ammunition written by Richard Middleton and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2007-10-17 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David slew Goliath with his slingshot: for millennia that was the norm, as men used a variety of non-explosive weapons to fire small stones and carefully rounded bullets of clay, glass, and even steel and lead. This unusual study explores in practical detail the many ways, old and new, in which man shot projectiles without recourse to gunpowder. They include the bow and arrow, a favorite for the last 10,000 years; pump-up air guns; blowpipes; catapults; and homemade lead musketballs. There's information on ammunition and velocity, as well as a lively personal narrative filled with humor and the spirit of experimentation.
Download or read book The Practical Guide to Man powered Bullets written by Richard Middleton and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-28 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores in practical detail many of the ways, old and new, in which man can shoot missiles by means of his own force, without the aid of explosives. David slew Goliath with a stone from a sling, but it was a large stone and Man has long been shooting small stones and carefully rounded bullets of clay, glass - and latterly steel and lead - from a variety of weapons without recourse to gunpowder. The bow and arrow has been Man's choice for the last 10,000 years, when modern firearms have been unavailable or unsuitable. There is currently an explosion of interest in making primitive archery equipment. The author has been building bows and shooting flint-tipped arrows since adolescence. But the addiction has led to stronger stuff: to experiments with making and shooting pump-up airguns, stonebows and home-made lead musketballs. Middleton's narrative is lively, humorous and full of exciting information and experimentation. In this quirky and clever book, he invites you to share the thrills of his garden shed experiments with him.
Download or read book The Practical Guide to Man powered Bullets written by Richard Middleton and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People have long been shooting small stones and carefully rounded bullets of clay, glass, steel, and lead from weapons without using gunpowder. And the bow and arrow has been man's choice all over the world and throughout history at times when modern firearms have been unavailable or unsuitable. In America, there is currently an explosion of interest in making primitive archery tackle--wooden bows, flint arrowheads, natural fiber strings. The author has made and shot flint-tipped arrows from many bows of his own making. He first noticed, twenty years ago, that no one has written a book on catapults, and started to keep records of his own experiments in that and other related fields, leading to this book, which explores many of the ways, old and new, in which people have shot bullets by force of their own muscles.
Download or read book The Practical Guide to Man Powered Weapons and Ammunition written by Richard Middleton and published by Skyhorse Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explores in precise detail the many ways in which man has shot projectiles without recourse to...
Download or read book The Practical Guide to Man Powered Weapons and Ammunition written by Richard Middleton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-10-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David slew Goliath with his slingshot: for millennia that was the norm, as men used a variety of non-explosive weapons to fire small stones and carefully rounded bullets of clay, glass, and even steel and lead. This unusual study explores in practical detail the many ways, old and new, in which man shot projectiles without recourse to gunpowder. They include the bow and arrow, a favorite for the last 10,000 years; pump-up air guns; blowpipes; catapults; and homemade lead musketballs. There's information on ammunition and velocity, as well as a lively personal narrative filled with humor and the spirit of experimentation.
Download or read book The Insanely Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition written by Tom McHale and published by Independent Publishers Group. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With pictures and useful illustrations, this book covers the steps, the equipment and the processes involved in reloading ammunition.
Download or read book Know Your Ammo the Ballistics and Technical Design of Ammunition written by Paul Kisak and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-10-16 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Know Your Ammo" is designed to show the "best of the best" ballistics and loading data. The manual is also designed to compare the performance and design characteristics of over 200 popular rounds of ammunition based on maximum muzzle velocity. The manual gives an introduction to the following : 1.) The background, notes, assumptions and formulas used when calculating the ballistic characteristics of ammunition. 2.) Individual tables of ammunition characteristics for over 200 calibers or rounds of ammunition. 3.) A Chart of Gun Powder burn rates. 4.) An Overview of Explosives. 5.) Several Emergency and Survival Preparedness GuidesThe Following Characteristics are explained and listed in the manual for ease of comparison between rounds (for example - comparing the Optimum Take-down Weight of a .223 vs. 7.62 x 39 mm):Bullet Weight ( Grains) :Cartridge Charge (Grains) :Muzzle Speed (feet per second) :Actual Chamber Pressure in (CUP's) :Maximum Allowable SAAMI Pressure (CUP's) :Accurate PowderTM Type :Bullet Type (i.e. FMJ, JHP, SWG, etc.) : Maximum Cartridge Length (inches) :Brass Length (inches) :Bullet Length (inches) :Bullet Width (inches) :Muzzle Energy (foot-pounds) :Recoil Impulse I (pound-seconds) :Free Recoil Speed VG (feet per second) :"Kick" - Free Recoil Energy EG (foot-pounds) :Minimum Length of Twist Required for Optimum Stability (inches) :Density of Loading :The Rotational Speed in RPM (Revolutions per second) :Prof. Hunter John Taylor's Knockout Blow :Sectional Density :Editor John Wooter's L-factor :Ballistic Expert Ed Matuna's Optimum Takedown Game Weight (pounds) :Momentum (pounds - feet per second) :Maximum Potential Energy of Ignited Powder (foot-pounds) :Efficiency of Maximum Energy Produced (%) :Average Speed of Bullet in the Barrel (feet per second) :Average Pressure on the Bullet in the Barrel (CUP's) :Average Energy of the Bullet in the Barrel (foot-pounds) :Approximate Ballistic Coefficient :Absolute Effective Range at Sea Level (feet) :Absolute Effective Range with 10 mph Tail Wind (feet) :Representative Weight of Weapon (pounds) :Ratio of Muzzle Energy to Weight of Weapon (%) :Bullet Drop at various ranges :
Download or read book Stopping Power written by Evan Marshall and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 2001-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evan Marshall and Ed Sanow rocked the firearms world with the release of Handgun Stopping Power and Street Stoppers. Both books predicted the effectiveness of all types of ammunition by studying the results of real-life shootings rather than relying on laboratory tests that ignored the dynamics of an actual gunfight. This third book in the series provides the very latest street results of all the major handgun calibers, from .22 LR to .45 ACP, as well as popular rifle and shotgun loads. It also contains chapters on short-barrel ballistics, the emergence of the hot new .357 SIG caliber, the continued success of the .40 S&W, the development of the latest exotic ammo, the effectiveness of black powder firearms and a brand-new ammo test protocol based on the results of the many gunfights of U.S. Border Patrol officers.
Download or read book The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition written by Tom McHale and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning how to reloading ammunition can be a daunting task. Technical manuals and books full of arcane data can make the subject mysterious and overwhelming. No more! The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition teaches the subject in a fun, easy-to-understand, and safe manner. Starting from the very beginning, The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition will help readers understand the gear they need - and what can wait. Chapter by chapter, the book explains the entire process from brass cleaning to final inspection. Loaded with pictures and illustrations, the process is made simple and clear. With this book, readers will be reloading their own cost-effective ammunition quickly and safely. The Practical Guide to Reloading ammunition focuses on the "how-to" aspects of reloading. Author Tom McHale explains. "Think of reloading manuals as sheet music. And this book as Mrs. Clutterbuck's piano lessons. If one develops a sudden urge to play Carnegie Hall, or even Bodean's Wet Whistle Bar and Bait Shop, they could just order sheet music from the Internet. But it probably wouldn't be the most direct path to ivory key success. Take some lessons first, then order the sheet music." Although the author believes reading this book will be a far more pleasant experience than weekly lessons in Mrs. Clutterbuck's den, the idea is the same. The guide will teach aspiring reloaders how to get started. Topics Include: * Why take up reloading? * Is reloading right for you? * What equipment do you need? * Cleaning and processing brass. * The reloading process: step by step. * Pistol caliber reloading. * Rifle caliber reloading. * Buying reloading components. * Advanced equipment options - how gear can speed up the process. * Introduction to advanced topics.
Download or read book The Practical Guide to Reloading Ammunition written by Tom McHale and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're thinking about reloading your own ammunition, then you need this book!If you want to learn to play the guitar, ordering sheet music isn't the best first step. First, learn the basics, then get sheet music.It's the same with reloading. You need a reloading manual for recipes, but this book will teach you the steps, equipment and process the easy way.Loaded with pictures and simple and useful illustrations, this book will get you started reloading your own ammunition in no time!Topics Include:- Why take up reloading?- Is reloading right for you?- What equipment do you need?- Cleaning and processing brass.- The reloading process: step by step.- Pistol caliber reloading.- Rifle caliber reloading.- Buying reloading components.- Advanced equipment options.- Introduction to advanced topics.
Download or read book The AR 15 M16 written by Duncan Long and published by Paladin Press. This book was released on 1985-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the definitive book on the rifle that has been the inspiration for so many modern assault rifle designs. Invaluable to the M16 owner, it includes info on grenade launchers, assembly/disassembly, conversion kits and modifications, troubleshooting, ballistics and ammunition, combat use, testing, cleaning and lubrication. Also includes detailed step-by-step instructions and materials lists for the do-it-yourselfer.
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Download or read book Science and Technology in World History 2 volumes written by William E. Burns and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-02-07 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying science and technology within the context of world history. With balanced coverage, a logical organization, and in-depth entries, readers of all inclinations will find useful and interesting information in its contents. Science and Technology in World History takes a truly global approach to the subjects of science and technology and spans the entirety of recorded human history. Topical articles and entries on the subjects are arranged under thematic categories, which are divided further into chronological periods. This format, along with the encyclopedia's integrative approach, offers an array of perspectives that collectively contribute to the understanding of numerous fields across the world and over eras of development. Entries cover discussions of scientific and technological innovations and theories, historical vignettes, and important texts and individuals throughout the world. From the discovery of fire and the innovation of agricultural methods in China to the establishment of surgical practices in France and the invention of Quantum Theory, this encyclopedia offers comprehensive coverage of fascinating topics in science and technology through a straightforward, historical lens.
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