Bibles

mackillan · November 13, 2008, 09:59 PM

Which are good books on gunsmithing. I dont intened to do more than learn to mount a scope but I want greater knowledge and I love to learn so a bible of gunsmithing would work great.

winshooter · November 13, 2008, 11:30 PM

There are so many books on Gunsmithing that it would be next to impossible to recommend just one as a "Bible" on Gunsmithing. Here's a few from my collection that I've collected over the years:

Gunsmithing Tips and Projects by Wolfe Publishing
The Modern Gunsmith Vol 1 and 2 by Howe
Professional Gunsmithing by Howe
Gunsmithing by Roy Dunlap
NRA Firearms Assembly

More modern books would include:

Gunsmithing Rifles by Sweeney
Gunsmithing Shotguns by Sweeney
Gunsmithing Pistols and Revolvers by Sweeney

Jerry Kuhnhausen has several manuals out that include Ruger Single Action Revolvers plus shop manuals on S&W Revolvers, The Colt .45 automatic, Colt Double Action Revolvers, Ruger Double Action Revolvers plus more on long guns too. I found most of my early books at used book stores and had a lot of fun doing so. There are quite a few on line sites that offer these books too.
Good luck in your search for "the" Gunsmithing book.

Mike

kraigwy · November 14, 2008, 10:41 AM

The Modern Gunsmith Vol 1 and 2 by Howe
Advanced Gunsmithing by W.F. Vickery

Without a doubt the two are the "BIBLES" on gunsmithing.

ActivShootr · November 14, 2008, 08:57 PM

The Gunsmithing books by Patrick Sweeney are very good.

Also, Midway USA has some good gunsmithing videos on www.youtube.com

zippy13 · November 16, 2008, 03:26 PM

As exemplified by the previous recommendations, gun bibles come in two varieties: General purpose and model specific. Both types are obsolete as soon as they are published. New models and cutting edge accessories won't be shown in either variety. However, tasks like stock fitting and finishing are virtually timeless. The model specific books are probably much more detailed than needed for your purposes. With the internet, you have access to up to date information on countless subjects.

For your library, I recommend one, or more, of the general purpose bibles. If you want an up-to-date answer to a specific question, then do an internet search: "How to mount a scope on a ____________" Also, with the internet you have more than one opinion on any given subject. It's always nice to have a consensus before you do something significant to your favorite arm.

November 13, 2008, 09:59 PM	#1
mackillan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 169	Bibles Which are good books on gunsmithing. I dont intened to do more than learn to mount a scope but I want greater knowledge and I love to learn so a bible of gunsmithing would work great.

November 13, 2008, 11:30 PM	#2
winshooter Junior Member Join Date: June 26, 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 3	There are so many books on Gunsmithing that it would be next to impossible to recommend just one as a "Bible" on Gunsmithing. Here's a few from my collection that I've collected over the years: Gunsmithing Tips and Projects by Wolfe Publishing The Modern Gunsmith Vol 1 and 2 by Howe Professional Gunsmithing by Howe Gunsmithing by Roy Dunlap NRA Firearms Assembly More modern books would include: Gunsmithing Rifles by Sweeney Gunsmithing Shotguns by Sweeney Gunsmithing Pistols and Revolvers by Sweeney Jerry Kuhnhausen has several manuals out that include Ruger Single Action Revolvers plus shop manuals on S&W Revolvers, The Colt .45 automatic, Colt Double Action Revolvers, Ruger Double Action Revolvers plus more on long guns too. I found most of my early books at used book stores and had a lot of fun doing so. There are quite a few on line sites that offer these books too. Good luck in your search for "the" Gunsmithing book. Mike __________________ Retired Navy (1966-2004) NRA Life Member (1994) California Rifle and Pistol Association member

November 14, 2008, 10:41 AM	#3
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	The Modern Gunsmith Vol 1 and 2 by Howe Advanced Gunsmithing by W.F. Vickery Without a doubt the two are the "BIBLES" on gunsmithing. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

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November 14, 2008, 08:57 PM	#4
ActivShootr Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2007 Posts: 1,040	The Gunsmithing books by Patrick Sweeney are very good. Also, Midway USA has some good gunsmithing videos on www.youtube.com

November 16, 2008, 03:26 PM	#5
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	As exemplified by the previous recommendations, gun bibles come in two varieties: General purpose and model specific. Both types are obsolete as soon as they are published. New models and cutting edge accessories won't be shown in either variety. However, tasks like stock fitting and finishing are virtually timeless. The model specific books are probably much more detailed than needed for your purposes. With the internet, you have access to up to date information on countless subjects. For your library, I recommend one, or more, of the general purpose bibles. If you want an up-to-date answer to a specific question, then do an internet search: "How to mount a scope on a ____________" Also, with the internet you have more than one opinion on any given subject. It's always nice to have a consensus before you do something significant to your favorite arm.