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Cartridges of the World Resource Covers 1500 Cartridge Types

Editor — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:42:32 +0000

The 17th Edition of the Cartridges of the World was released in June, 2022, so it is still quite current. This massive 704-page reference contains illustrations and load data for over 1500 cartridge types. That makes it a unique, very valuable resource. If you shoot a wide variety of cartridges, or are a cartridge collector, this book is a “must-have” resource. The latest 17th Edition includes 30+ new cartridge types and 1500+ photos. The print version costs $26.69 at Amazon.com (with possible free shipping on orders over $35.00). Or you can get the print book from Amazon 3rd party sellers starting at $26.35 delivered. The Kindle eBook version costs $16.21.

CLICK HERE for a large FREE Content Sample from the Kindle eBook version.
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Updated 17th Edition with Feature Articles
The 17th Edition of Cartridges of the World includes cartridge specs, plus tech articles on Cartridge identification, SAAMI guidelines, wildcatting, and new cartridge design trends. Cartridges of the World, the most complete cartridge reference guide in print, includes a full-color section with feature articles such Cartridges of the AR-15, Creedmoor Cartridge Family, .404 Jeffrey, .30 Carbine, plus “Cartridges and Cans” (suppressors).

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FREE STUFF for You: If you want to see what you are getting, there is a very large sample section of the 17th Edition available online with over 100 pages of content and dozens of photos and illustrations. To access all this FREE INFO, CLICK HERE, then click on the cover photo where it says “Look Inside” or “Read Sample”. It may take a few moments to fully load the sample pages.

NOTE: This is content from the 16th Edition, but most is the same in the 17th Edition.

Cartridges of the World 17th Ed. CHAPTERS:
Chapter 1: Current American Sporting Cartridges Chapter 2: Obsolete American Rifle Cartridges Chapter 3: Wildcat Cartridges Chapter 4: Proprietary Cartridges Chapter 5: Handgun Cartridges of the World Chapter 6: Military Rifle Cartridges of the World	Chapter 7: British Sporting Rifle Cartridges Chapter 8: European Sporting Rifle Cartridges Chapter 9: American Rimfire Cartridges Chapter 10: Shotgun Shells Chapter 11: U.S. Military Ammunition Chapter 12: Cartridge ID by Measurement

Cartridges of the World Book Covers 1500+ Cartridge Types

Editor — Thu, 23 May 2024 11:05:57 +0000

The 17th Edition of the Cartridges of the World was released in June, 2022, so it is still quite current. This massive 704-page reference contains illustrations and load data for over 1500 cartridge types. That makes it a unique, very valuable resource. If you shoot a wide variety of cartridges, or are a cartridge collector, this book is a “must-have” resource. The latest 17th Edition includes 30+ new cartridge types and 1500+ photos. The print version costs $30.97 at Amazon.com (with possible free shipping on orders over $35.00). Or you can get the print book from Amazon 3rd party sellers starting at $26.98 delivered plus $3.99 shipping. The Kindle eBook version costs $18.52.

CLICK HERE for a large FREE Content Sample from the Kindle eBook version.

NOTE: This is content from the 16th Edition, but most is the same in the 17th Edition.

Cartridges of the World 17th Ed. CHAPTERS:
Chapter 1: Current American Sporting Cartridges Chapter 2: Obsolete American Rifle Cartridges Chapter 3: Wildcat Cartridges Chapter 4: Proprietary Cartridges Chapter 5: Handgun Cartridges of the World Chapter 6: Military Rifle Cartridges of the World	Chapter 7: British Sporting Rifle Cartridges Chapter 8: European Sporting Rifle Cartridges Chapter 9: American Rimfire Cartridges Chapter 10: Shotgun Shells Chapter 11: U.S. Military Ammunition Chapter 12: Cartridge ID by Measurement

Cartridges of the World 17th Ed. Covers 1500 Cartridge Types

Editor — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:16:02 +0000

The 17th Edition of the Cartridges of the World was released in June, 2022, so it is still quite current. This massive 704-page reference contains illustrations and load data for over 1500 cartridge types. That makes it a unique, very valuable resource. If you shoot a wide variety of cartridges, or are a cartridge collector, this book is a “must-have” resource. The latest 17th Edition includes 30+ new cartridge types and 1500+ photos. The print version costs $32.97 at Amazon.com plus $3.99 shipping. Or you can get the print book from Amazon 3rd party sellers starting at $27.38 delivered plus $3.99 shipping. The Kindle eBook version costs $19.47.

View Free Book Sample Content
FREE STUFF for You: If you want to see what you are getting, there is a very large sample section of the previous 16th Edition available online with over 100 pages of content and dozens of photos and illustrations. To access all this FREE INFO, CLICK HERE, then click on the cover photo where it says “Look Inside”.

NOTE: This is content from the 16th Edition, but most is the same in the 17th Edition.

Cartridges of the World 17th Ed. CHAPTERS:
Chapter 1: Current American Sporting Cartridges Chapter 2: Obsolete American Rifle Cartridges Chapter 3: Wildcat Cartridges Chapter 4: Proprietary Cartridges Chapter 5: Handgun Cartridges of the World Chapter 6: Military Rifle Cartridges of the World	Chapter 7: British Sporting Rifle Cartridges Chapter 8: European Sporting Rifle Cartridges Chapter 9: American Rimfire Cartridges Chapter 10: Shotgun Shells Chapter 11: U.S. Military Ammunition Chapter 12: Cartridge ID by Measurement

NEW Cartridges of the World 17th Edition (June 2022)

Editor — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:02:18 +0000

The new 17th Edition of the Cartridges of the World was just released on June 21, 2022. This resource belongs in every serious gun guy’s library. This massive 704-page reference contains illustrations and load data for over 1500 cartridge types. If you shoot a wide variety of cartridges, or are a cartridge collector, this book is a “must-have” resource. The latest 17th Edition includes 30+ new cartridge types and 1500+ photos. The print version costs $32.50 at Amazon.com plus $3.99 shipping. Or you can get the print book from Amazon 3rd party sellers for $31.33 delivered. The Kindle eBook version costs $17.88.

NOTE: This is content from the 16th Edition, but most is the same in the 17th Edition.

Cartridges of the World 17th Ed. CHAPTERS:
Chapter 1: Current American Sporting Cartridges Chapter 2: Obsolete American Rifle Cartridges Chapter 3: Wildcat Cartridges Chapter 4: Proprietary Cartridges Chapter 5: Handgun Cartridges of the World Chapter 6: Military Rifle Cartridges of the World	Chapter 7: British Sporting Rifle Cartridges Chapter 8: European Sporting Rifle Cartridges Chapter 9: American Rimfire Cartridges Chapter 10: Shotgun Shells Chapter 11: U.S. Military Ammunition Chapter 12: Cartridge ID by Measurement

Cartridges of the World by author Frank C. Barnes was first published in 1965. The 17th Edition is edited by W. Todd Woodard, Editor of Gun Tests magazine and author of several firearms reference books. Frank Barnes (1918-1992) began collecting information on handgun cartridges at the early age of 12, thanks to his father, a police officer. Frank Barnes was an innovative cartridge designer, who invented the original 308 x 1.5″ Barnes, predecessor of the 30BR case.

Before Frank began a law enforcement career, he was a college professor. Frank was also a pilot, and a race-car driver. Learn more about Cartridges of the World (17th Ed.) at GunDigestStore.com.