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~ Bill Holmes (Author) "The receiver body is made from a 36-inch length of 2 1/4-inch-diameter (2.250-inch) seamless 4130 tubing with a .120-inch wall thickness..." (more)
Key Phrases: barrel extension, barrel nut, receiver tube (more...)
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This is the book that do-it-yourselfers anxious to try building their own .50-caliber rifles have been demanding since the best-selling Home Workshop .50-Caliber Sniper Rifle videotape first came out. In this companion book, Bill Holmes uses easy-to-follow foldout drawings and precise dimensions to take you step-by-step through the process of designing and constructing your very own .50-caliber rifle easily and inexpensively. Find out this master gun maker's professional secrets to fashioning the receiver, barrel and accessories, bolt, trigger assembly, buttstock, scope mount, bipod and muzzle brake using commonly acquired materials. Once you have made all the component parts, Bill then instructs you in the right way to assemble and test-fire your new home workshop firearm. With Bill Holmes as your guide, construction is a snap. Warning: It is your responsibility to make sure that you have complied with all local, state and federal laws with regard to the manufacture of any firearm.

About the Author

Bill Holmes is one of the last remaining links to a bygone era. He first learned about gunsmithing more than 50 years ago from a guy who took his "fix-it" wagon all around doing odd jobs. Since then, Bill has designed and constructed innumerable firearms, written seven books and been featured in two videos for Paladin and become one of the country's best-known and most highly respected authorities on home-workshop weapons and firearms laws.

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  • Paperback: 72 pages
  • Publisher: Paladin Press (September 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581603460
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581603460
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #555,595 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't try this at home!, December 21, 2003
By David R. Hall (Fayetteville, NC) - See all my reviews
As a gunsmith and machinist, I found Mr. Holmes' work rudimentary at best. His "drawings" are just that. They are poorly dimensioned and lack any reference to tolerances. Some of his dimensions are simply incorrect. His bolt design is overly complex as well as being, in my opinion, the weakest part of the rifle in terms of safety. As one who is actually building this rifle, or should I say building/re-designing this rifle, I believe most who attempt this project will quit long before completion. I have over 60 hours of machine time and re-design time in the barrel, barrel nut, barrel extension, taper sleeve and muzzle brake alone. It has required not only the use of a large metal lathe and milling machine, but also rather expensive fixtures such as a dividing head and rotary table. This is not the type project a beginner can complete at home or in the average garage shop.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Fifty Caliber Disaster, February 8, 2005
By CS (Canada) - See all my reviews
Just got the book this morning and let me tell you that it's going back where it came from.
From a mechanical engineering designer's line of sight, the hand drawn doodles that the author dares to call drawings are terrible in quality and far from being up to ISO or ANSI standards (ever hear of CAD?). The poor dimensioning and complete lack of tolerances is highly concerning. The bolt and muzzle brake designs are equaled only by his drawing ability. I'm truly surprised it even got published and that the actual gun didn't blow up in his face.
Overall review: even if you see it at a garage sale, RUN LIKE NO TOMORROW!!!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Only an idea, October 10, 2005
I agree with the other two machinists/gunsmiths. The drawings were terrible and sometimes the tolerances didn't add up. This manual is good for a general idea on a design and nothing else. I completed mine and it shoots great but not before I redesigned about 30% of it. Don't listen to the one guy. It's obvious he's never cut a chip in his life.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Filling a gap
This particular Bill Holmes' book could use a lot of work but is a reasonable starting point for those inclined to build such a rifle. Read more
Published on January 19, 2008 by Jeremy W. Colby

3.0 out of 5 stars 50 cal. rifle plans
I found there is to much missing data, very important data.It is interesting reading material.
Published on July 19, 2007 by Jackie D. Manning

2.0 out of 5 stars Lacking in valuable information
This book is incredibly rudimentary. Important information, e.g. the design requirements for the trigger/sear, are sadly lacking. Read more
Published on January 6, 2007 by DJH

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor Drawings. Not for a Novice
Speaking as someone trained in drafting, I agree with other reviwers that the drawings are pretty poor. Read more
Published on December 13, 2006 by L. Scott

5.0 out of 5 stars More than just a simple set of plans
First, at the obvious level, here is a set of plans and a bit of discussion about those plans that will enable you to build a high powered rifle. It shoots the . Read more
Published on November 20, 2006 by John Matlock

4.0 out of 5 stars If you know how to use a lathe and Vert. Mill You can build a 50.
This is not the easiest read there is but if you can read a how to from a pencil drawing like most customer's ask you to make something from nothing You should be able to build... Read more
Published on November 17, 2006 by drayegon

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