Cartridges of the World: A Complete and Illustrated Reference for Over 1500 Cartridges

by Frank C. Barnes, Holt Bodinson (Editor)

The Essential Guide to Ammunition from Around the World!

Long considered the standard reference for metallic cartridges and shotshells from around the globe, this fully-illustrated, revised 12th Edition of "Cartridges of the World" contains everything you need to know about the world's ammunition.


Commercial ammunition
Proprietary cartridges
Wildcats
Military ammunition
Shotshells
Rimfires
Current and obsolete
Edited and updated by noted cartridge designer, hunter and sportsman Layne Simpson, "Cartridges of the World" is a must-have volume for the cartridge collector, competitive or recreational shooter, hunter and reloader. No other single volume even comes close to "Cartridges of the World"!

Genres: Reference

568 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[David]

An excellent summary of not only the popular cartridges we're used to (9mm Luger, 223 Remington, etc.), but also the fascinating rare, outdated, and "wildcat" cartridges that have existed over time.
More than just a list, this book contains the history and pros/cons for each cartridge. Surprisingly readable.

[Checkman]

An excellent reference piece. While there is the ocassional mistake or ommission the book is updated periodically. It can be used for reference, research or just general knowledge. My copy is now eight years old and getting pretty worn around the edges. I am constantly taking it on and off the shelf. I guess I'm going to have to get the new edition. Can't recommend it enough.

[Ray A]

Probably the single most readable reference book I've found to date. Found myself laughing outloud with some of the write-ups.