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The book series '''Cartridges of the World: A Complete and Illustrated Reference for Over 1500 Cartridges''' by Frank C. Barnes (edited by Todd Woodard) is a work that has been updated since its original release in 1965. The 16th Edition was released on July 23rd, 2019. | The book series '''Cartridges of the World: A Complete and Illustrated Reference for Over 1500 Cartridges''' by Frank C. Barnes (edited by Todd Woodard) is a work that has been updated since its original release in 1965. The 16th Edition was released on July 23rd, 2019. | ||
| − | Cartridges of the World covers a vast number of different cartridges, from rifle, pistol, shotgun ammunition, as well as a number of oddities. One popular section covers [[Wildcat Cartridge|wildcat cartridges]], | + | Cartridges of the World covers a vast number of different cartridges, from rifle, pistol, shotgun ammunition, from many places of origin such as North America and Europe. It covers current ammunition, obsolete ones, as well as a number of oddities. One popular section covers [[Wildcat Cartridge|wildcat cartridges]], which are typically modified versions of commercial rifle cartridges, either created for fun by enthusiasts, and/or to alter or improve performance in one way or another. |
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| + | On top of offering extensive information on a vast number of ammunition types, Cartridges of the World also offers more basic information, such as describing the differences between centerfire and rimfire, and other surface-level information. | ||
Revision as of 07:36, 9 November 2019
The book series Cartridges of the World: A Complete and Illustrated Reference for Over 1500 Cartridges by Frank C. Barnes (edited by Todd Woodard) is a work that has been updated since its original release in 1965. The 16th Edition was released on July 23rd, 2019.
Cartridges of the World covers a vast number of different cartridges, from rifle, pistol, shotgun ammunition, from many places of origin such as North America and Europe. It covers current ammunition, obsolete ones, as well as a number of oddities. One popular section covers wildcat cartridges, which are typically modified versions of commercial rifle cartridges, either created for fun by enthusiasts, and/or to alter or improve performance in one way or another.
On top of offering extensive information on a vast number of ammunition types, Cartridges of the World also offers more basic information, such as describing the differences between centerfire and rimfire, and other surface-level information.
