Preview: Reloader’s Handbook Of Wildcat Cartridge Design

by
posted on September 7, 2024
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
Reloader’s Handbook Of Wildcat Cartridge Design book cover

The time-honored tradition of “wildcatting” has led to some of today’s most popular factory offerings.

Approaching any wildcat concept, though, requires a thorough understanding of cartridge design and safety, and Fred Zeglin’s Reloaders Handbook Of Wildcat Cartridge Design provides a comprehensive overview of the process.

Zeglin has a thorough background in the wildcat world after spending more than 30 years building custom rifles and having written seven books on wildcat concepts.

Presented in 25 chapters, the 488-page work provides details on what makes a wildcat cartridge, as well as historical background on the science of wildcatting.

Design principles, pressure considerations, and testing and loading tips are shared, as are details on current-day wildcats and current wildcatters.

MSRP is $65. For more information, visit gundigeststore.com.

Latest

assortment of commemorative products.
assortment of commemorative products.

’Merica! | America 250th Products from the Firearm Industry

From guns to knives to storage and beyond, show how your heart beats true for the red, white and blue as we celebrate 250 years of independence, liberty and patriotism with this assortment of commemorative products.

I Have This Old Gun: Witness to the Revolution

It is likely this Long Land Pattern Brown Bess was surrendered by British troops at Saratoga, then used to arm Americans in their fight for liberty before subsequently falling into private hands. Today, it remains as one of a scant few British muskets with a direct tie to the events of the American Revolution.

Rideout Arsenal Leaves Virginia

Rideout Arsenal recently announced it would be leaving the hostile political environment of Virginia for the Second Amendment-friendly state of Georgia.

The Guns of the American Revolution

Contrary to popular perception, the American Revolution wasn’t all muskets, bayonets and Mel Gibson running around with a tomahawk.

The Pedersoli Kodiak Survivalist: A Gentleman's Survival Rifle

Pedersoli brings the double rifle into both affordable and practical territory with their Kodiak Survivalist Compact Express Rifle chambered in .44 Mag.

The Armed Citizen® June 29, 2026

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.