1937 Complete Guide to Handloading by Philip B. Sharpe

Double Naught Spy · March 14, 2011, 01:17 AM

I know I don't post in handloading very often, but bear with me. I came across the above reference and used it elsewhere and thought it was really cool.

I did a search and saw where several people here had cited it for some data, but what I don't think anyone knew is that it is available free, via pdf. It is about 100 megs, but even for a non-handloader like me, I found a lot of it to be very interesting. You may have to over enlarge some of the pages to get good resolution in a few places, but it isn't much of a problem.

http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerd...20-%201937.pdf

It is an online site, so no telling how long it will exist. I don't think you can save the download, but you can print it. Maybe somebody has found another site with a downloadable version?
Enjoy!
DNS

spacecoast · March 14, 2011, 05:12 AM

Thanks, it looks very interesting and I saved a copy. Unfortunately, the text is not searchable as it looks like scanned page images saved as a PDF. Hopefully I'll find some info on an obsolete cartridge I might like to reload, the 8x56 Mannlicher Schoenauer.

Double Naught Spy · March 14, 2011, 08:18 AM

Yeah, you have to use it like a book, that whole old school table of contents business, LOL.

Woody3 · March 14, 2011, 11:51 AM

Thanks for the link. I've only read some of it but looks like it will have some great info

Woody

Double Naught Spy · March 14, 2011, 02:24 PM

Seedtick on THR added to my thread there with a source for downloading Sharpe's manual along with many other works. Here is the link....
http://stevespages.com/page7d.htm

jaguarxk120 · March 14, 2011, 02:26 PM

That's one of three handloading books that are classics. The other two are Principles and practice of loading ammunition by Naramore. And Handloading by Mattern.
You will find all three books in any handloading "experts" book shelf, they are the standard reference many go to when answering questions.

The loading data is outdated as powders have changed through the years, but the way we do things is the same.

Todays handloader has the best equipment ever made, but the way we do things is still the same.

Waldog · March 14, 2011, 09:29 PM

I have a copy of Sharpe's book that belonged to my Dad. It is obviously dated. However, it contains outstanding information on reloading that is still valid today. It has a lot of information on reloading tools that are todays collectors items. Also great info on paper-patched bullets, swaging, corrosive primers, temperature verses performance. The list goes on and on. GREAT BOOK!! I have seen copies at gun shows. They usually ask $100 PLUS for a copy.

kraigwy · March 14, 2011, 09:41 PM

Excellent book. I bought a copy at a gun show about 35 years ago, Quite the reference. I still use it for obsolete rounds you can't find loading data for now.

zippy13 · March 14, 2011, 11:12 PM

Double Naught Spy,
Many thanks for posting the link. -Z-

hk33ka1 · March 15, 2011, 02:58 AM

You can save it to hard drive. Just go to File in IE and click save as.

Kevin Rohrer · March 15, 2011, 07:50 AM

Original copies of Sharpe are appearing on Ebay and go for around $25-30. Wolf Publishing (Handloader and Rifle magazines) republished it a few years ago for $60 or $80 dollars. I have both editions and are identical.

Peter M. Eick · March 20, 2011, 07:00 PM

I have 2 copies myself. One is a 1937 original signed version and one is a 1949 reprint and update.

Great reloading book and tons of information. Too bad manuals are not written like that today.

March 14, 2011, 01:17 AM	#1
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	1937 Complete Guide to Handloading by Philip B. Sharpe I know I don't post in handloading very often, but bear with me. I came across the above reference and used it elsewhere and thought it was really cool. I did a search and saw where several people here had cited it for some data, but what I don't think anyone knew is that it is available free, via pdf. It is about 100 megs, but even for a non-handloader like me, I found a lot of it to be very interesting. You may have to over enlarge some of the pages to get good resolution in a few places, but it isn't much of a problem. http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerd...20-%201937.pdf It is an online site, so no telling how long it will exist. I don't think you can save the download, but you can print it. Maybe somebody has found another site with a downloadable version? Enjoy! DNS __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

March 14, 2011, 08:18 AM	#3
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	Yeah, you have to use it like a book, that whole old school table of contents business, LOL. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

March 14, 2011, 11:51 AM	#4
Woody3 Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 37	Thanks for the link. I've only read some of it but looks like it will have some great info Woody __________________ Keep your head low and your powder dry

March 14, 2011, 02:24 PM	#5
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	Seedtick on THR added to my thread there with a source for downloading Sharpe's manual along with many other works. Here is the link.... http://stevespages.com/page7d.htm __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

March 14, 2011, 09:29 PM	#7
Waldog Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2007 Location: SOCAL Posts: 359	I have a copy of Sharpe's book that belonged to my Dad. It is obviously dated. However, it contains outstanding information on reloading that is still valid today. It has a lot of information on reloading tools that are todays collectors items. Also great info on paper-patched bullets, swaging, corrosive primers, temperature verses performance. The list goes on and on. GREAT BOOK!! I have seen copies at gun shows. They usually ask $100 PLUS for a copy. __________________ I am the Christian Conservative that CNN warned you about!! “Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy.” Winston Churchill

March 14, 2011, 05:12 AM	#2
spacecoast Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Location: Sunshine and Keystone States Posts: 4,461	Thanks, it looks very interesting and I saved a copy. Unfortunately, the text is not searchable as it looks like scanned page images saved as a PDF. Hopefully I'll find some info on an obsolete cartridge I might like to reload, the 8x56 Mannlicher Schoenauer.

March 14, 2011, 02:26 PM	#6
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,620	That's one of three handloading books that are classics. The other two are Principles and practice of loading ammunition by Naramore. And Handloading by Mattern. You will find all three books in any handloading "experts" book shelf, they are the standard reference many go to when answering questions. The loading data is outdated as powders have changed through the years, but the way we do things is the same. Todays handloader has the best equipment ever made, but the way we do things is still the same.

March 14, 2011, 09:41 PM	#8
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Excellent book. I bought a copy at a gun show about 35 years ago, Quite the reference. I still use it for obsolete rounds you can't find loading data for now. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

March 14, 2011, 11:12 PM	#9
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Double Naught Spy, Many thanks for posting the link. -Z-

March 15, 2011, 02:58 AM	#10
hk33ka1 Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2010 Posts: 275	You can save it to hard drive. Just go to File in IE and click save as.

March 15, 2011, 07:50 AM	#11
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 1,049	Original copies of Sharpe are appearing on Ebay and go for around $25-30. Wolf Publishing (Handloader and Rifle magazines) republished it a few years ago for $60 or $80 dollars. I have both editions and are identical. __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, ARTCA, and American Legion. Caveat Emptor: Cavery Grips/AmericanGripz/Prestige Grips/Stealth Grips from Clayton, NC. He is a scammer

March 20, 2011, 07:00 PM	#12
Peter M. Eick Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,991	I have 2 copies myself. One is a 1937 original signed version and one is a 1949 reprint and update. Great reloading book and tons of information. Too bad manuals are not written like that today. __________________ 10mm and 357sig, the best things to come along since the 38 super!