Designing and forming CUSTOM CARTRIDGES

[bohem]

Does anyone have a copy of this book by Ken Howell? I've been trying to locate one for a couple weeks and so far my only luck has been 1 copy on Amazon that the asking price is $658.00

I ran across an add in Precision Shooting tonight from May 2002 asking 64.95 including shipping.

Does anyone know happen to know if the book is still available for less than a 1000% markup? Not like I could possibly validate spending that kind of money for this book, but is it even worth $150? I thought my days of buying exteme priced texts ended with grad school...

TIA

 

[coriolis]

Re: Designing and forming CUSTOM CARTRIDGES

As of last year, it was $130 shipped directly from the author. There was someplace else a bit cheaper, but why not support him directly, plus you can get it signed.

Sorry, don't have contact info, but it is out there and he is/was active on 24hourcampfire.

 

[gixxerpilot750]

Re: Designing and forming CUSTOM CARTRIDGES

If its the book by Ken Howell, you should be able to get it from Sinclair for a reasonable price. I ordered it about a year ago and if i recall correctly thats where it came from.

 

[bohem]

Re: Designing and forming CUSTOM CARTRIDGES

Great, thanks guys. I'll give Sinclair a call and see what they can do.

 

[bohem]

Re: Designing and forming CUSTOM CARTRIDGES

Sinclair got back to me and said the following:


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Hello Josh,

This book is currently out of print and no longer available to us. I have seen that a copy in good condition has been at a premium price since it is high demand. Ken has been in very poor health, so I doubt that there will be any additional books available any time soon.

Cordially,

Sinclair Sales
800-717-8211</div></div>

Anyone know the author's username over on 24hr?

 

[jrob300]

Re: Designing and forming CUSTOM CARTRIDGES

Bohem,

They're here... but you may want to bring your own lube

http://www.amazon.com/Designing-Forming-Custom-Cartridges-Handguns/dp/0964362309

John

 

[bohem]

Re: Designing and forming CUSTOM CARTRIDGES

That's the lowest price I've found so far at ~$300... the last time I looked on Amazon the only copy was going for $658 plus s/h and it was "average" condition! Needless to say, even at $300 instead, I still won't be buying a copy...

I just found "Ken_Howell" on 24hr and sent a PM to him. Hopefully it's the same Ken Howell and he can help me out. The posts, profile and membership date seem to suggest it's the same guy...