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Master Gunmaker's Guide to Building Bolt-Action Rifles Paperback – January 1, 2003

by Bill Holmes (Author)
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
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If you are looking to build a bolt-action rifle, buy this book first! It will teach you step-by-step how to make a rifle from scratch in a small, inexpensive shop. The simple instructions and drawings guide you through selecting materials; manufacturing the bolt, trigger, safety and sights; chambering the barrel; finishing the stock; and everything else you need to know.
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  1. Print length
    148 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Paladin Pr
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2003
  5. Dimensions
    10.9 x 8.52 x 0.38 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1581604203
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1581604207
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paladin Pr; First Edition (January 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1581604203
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1581604207
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.9 x 8.52 x 0.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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P C Denton
5.0 out of 5 stars Build a bolt? Not after reading this book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2011
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I wanted to see what it takes to make a bolt action rifle. The book shows detailed drawings with dimensions, and many pictures of setups. Serious metal working tools required, like a milling machine; metal lathe. Barrel blank making is not covered. Only barrel fitting and finishing (blanks are left to the experts with appropriate equipment).
After getting the book, I would not endeavor to make one. It is now in my reference library.
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Jeremy W. Colby
4.0 out of 5 stars Drafter wanted - apply at Paladin Press
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2008
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I like the books by Bill Holmes, as well as many books from Paladin Press, but the drawings in this title are terrible. Having a mechanical engineering, machining background, and a decent amount of common sense, I can mostly make sense of them, but I can see where many people would have trouble. And this is a real shame, as this book, though not for the beginner to begin with, could be a real gem but loses some credibility with the very unprofessional drawings that don't actually reflect Bill Holmes' ability. Many if not all Paladin Press books appeal to the DIY person and perhaps by letting the authors create their own drawings they maintain this image and keep costs down as well. I personally would rather pay a few extra dollars for a book and have it contain quality drawings. Still, the text is worth the price of the book, and many of the other photographs and illustrations found in the book are just fine. For these reasons it definitely deserves four stars and I recommend it though to people with some experience.
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kimche
5.0 out of 5 stars The master Gunmakers guide to building Bolt-action rifles
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2012
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Mister Holmes goes into great detail on building your own rifle. He is spacific on materisals ,how to set up your lathe. Gives sources for material, the only dislike is that a number of the pictures are not clear,and makes it hard to see whats going on.
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Matthew Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pictures and clear instructions!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2013
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This is a great read and offers incite into the art. I often look back in the book to find the tips and tricks of the trade and technics given by the author.
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Robert L. Queberg
2.0 out of 5 stars Hmmm I guess that you could
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2014
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Bill Holmes has walked a long way to get across the road. As a toolmaker who helped a local gunsmith for thirty years with the tough jobs that his customers dreamed up, and a dedicated varmint hunter, I have found that there are lots of hidden costs in a job like this. If you spend every spare hour for a year to build a rifle that feels and looks like a canoe paddle, and may not be safe to fire with ordinary ammo, and may not be able to break a saucer at 100 yds. what bargain is this thing that you have built, if it is ever finished at all? As I looked at Bill's drawings I noticed a number of dimensions that may cause problems.
If you have the machine tools measuring instruments and skills to pull this off, I would suggest a decent used 700, Mdl.70, or Savage rifle in your favorite caliber, and start there. Who would want to buy a Bill Rifle, George Rifle......? The second star was for the entertainment that I got from reading about his methods. Best wishes if you do.
3 people found this helpful
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Branko Bem
3.0 out of 5 stars Educational
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2013
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This is good book for reading. But if you would like make rifle you can find better information online and YouTube.
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Craig A. Waller
5.0 out of 5 stars Product is as described
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
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Product is as described
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groz66
1.0 out of 5 stars Guide? Guide to where?
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2012
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This book is filled with generalities and unspecific instructions. If you want to build a rifle this book will do little more than frustrate you. The sketches leave a lot to be desired. there are missing dimensions, missing lines, missing hidden lines, missing drawings. Bill you are no engineer or draftsman, if you are going to publish a book don't be so cheap and hire someone that can take photos and draw (preferably with a CADD program, maybe even a drafting board.)If you know nothing this book maybe helpful.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Not a detailed guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2017
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This is an overview of rifle building and not detailed instructions of how to build a rifle
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3.0 out of 5 stars the usual holmes not enough actual info to build a ...
Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2014
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the usual holmes not enough actual info to build a sling shot, still somewhat entertaining, don't buy if your planning on actually building a rifle
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Marty
4.0 out of 5 stars Bon livre sur les travaux d'armurerie
Reviewed in France on December 24, 2013
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Bon livre de Bill Holmes pour armurier amateur voulant personnaliser son armes, avec de bonne idée et bien documenté, par contre nécessite la lecture de l'anglais.
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Tizliz
3.0 out of 5 stars A bit hit and miss
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2014
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The subject matter is good but the book is written in a very amateur way. The photos are not good and there is too much text to each process. Like his attitude though to readers who have complained he has too much equipment for them to repeat what he is doing - you need the equipment!
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