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Tom Ruley
09-18-2012, 10:12 AM
I was looking through some books I have, and found an old one, "Complete Guide To Handloading" by Philip B. Sharpe. First printed in 1937, mine is the third edition, second revision (1953). I've had a hard time putting it down. Does anyone else have a copy?

Jim
09-18-2012, 10:21 AM
Yup, I do. It's one of my most cherished books. That and Earl Naramore's "Principles And Practices Of Loading Ammunition".

Rocky Raab
09-18-2012, 10:22 AM
It's a classic, but do be aware that many of Phil Sharpe's loads were...well, let us say "adventurous."

As in the spontaneous omnidirectional disassembly kind of adventurous.

alamogunr
09-18-2012, 10:33 AM
I've got 2 copies. A first edition and the third. I have a habit of buying 2 of things I value since I have 2 sons. Both may end up on Ebay, in the trash, both with one son or one each. By that time I won't be concerned.

EDIT: Rocky posted while I was typing. I don't use the loads in any of these old books unless they can be verified by a recent manual. But, there is too much valuable information to dismiss the entire book.

Tom Ruley
09-18-2012, 10:47 AM
I didn't plan on using the loads (but,thanks for the warnings) but I might play with his math, that looked challenging.

Jim
09-18-2012, 10:51 AM
With all the information in the book, I would still find good use for it without the load data.

WILCO
09-18-2012, 11:00 AM
Free download for this great book:

http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=27114

Jim
09-18-2012, 11:11 AM
There's a nice list of the old classics under "Classic Works" (http://www.castpics.net/subsite2/ClassicWorks/default.html) on Cast Pics.

Bluehawk
09-18-2012, 11:12 AM
I Like the "old masters " books my self. BUT they DO have to be taken with AT LEAST a grain of salt . EG: we all know that Unique and 2400 are NOT the same as back then . CAUTION !!!

Larry Gibson
09-18-2012, 01:12 PM
Had my copy for some time. It was definately state of the art in '37. Some things we have subsequently learned different though. Still an excellent reference I use often for old cartridges, especially milsurps.

Larry Gibson

1Shirt
09-18-2012, 01:16 PM
Yep, mine is in great shape, bought it new back in the 50's, don't know what edition. I prize my books by Whelan, Kieth, Page, Taylor, Rourk, etc.etc.etc.
1Shirt!

Poygan
09-18-2012, 01:29 PM
I read it the first time when I found it in the base library on Guam (Anderson AFB) in the late sixties. Finally found one at a gun show maybe ten years ago. Love having my own copy.

Bent Ramrod
09-18-2012, 03:49 PM
The copy in the U of Arizona Library I discovered in 1969 and read cover to cover sparked my interest in handloading and started me off on my advanced shooting and shooting related hobbies. I owe that book and author a lot.

shooter93
09-18-2012, 06:24 PM
I have several copies of it as well as Mattern's, Dunlap's, Rinker, Naramore, Ackley and probably another 100 reprints of Shooting and Loading books from pre-50's era.

Doc Highwall
09-18-2012, 07:09 PM
I would like to thank everyone for posting the links to be able to download them as PDF files. It gives me a chance to load them into my Nook Color and take with me on trips and such.

Frank46
09-18-2012, 11:58 PM
I have a copy in my library and view it as a window to another time and era. Frank

canyon-ghost
09-19-2012, 12:06 AM
spontaneous omnidirectional disassembly kind

Rocky Raab, that was a most ingenious use of the English language!

GLL
09-19-2012, 12:17 AM
I found an original 1937 edition (Published Funk & Wagnalls) at a used book store. It is in really outstanding condition and a fun read !

Jerry

Wayne Smith
09-19-2012, 08:51 AM
I got mine through the NRA Library reprints.

1874Sharps
09-19-2012, 10:33 AM
As others have rightly pointed out, one must be cautious with some of the loads listed in the old, old manuals. They did not have the precise means of pressure measurement like we have now and some of the old loads have been proven to be over max pressure in certain cases.