Best how to book's for reloading

[ShebasDad]

I need to expand my library before I get started with this. What book's should I try to find. My search on here returned pretty much every post in the reloading section.

I'm looking to reload for PRS not really striving for the ultimate 1/4 moa load. Just want a dependable consistent load for my rifles... and something to do after work.

I've got a couple reloading manuals now and have read thru the stickies and watched a ton of u-tube vids. I think I've got the general idea. Just like to have some book' as well.

Thanks Bill

 

[bruddah]

I can't recommend this enough. https://www.amazon.com/Metallic-Cartridge-Handloading-Pursuit-Perfect/dp/1571573712

 

[spife7980]

I’ve used the nosler and then various online tutorials but I’ve heard the Lyman is top notch as far as all of the various books.

 

[padom]

The above reloading stickies will have you making very accurate ammo very quickly. Elfsters precision ammo reloading series on YouTube is top notch

 

[Marksman10x]

The Berger manual is a great resource. Covers many technical aspects other manuals leave out.

 

[J!m]

I use the Sierra book as well as some comb bound book I got at cabelas. This had one caliber only in the book, and a lot of dedicated detail. Not sure who offered it but it’s good.

 

[FLIGHT762]

For learning how to reload accurate ammo, I recommend Glen Zedikers book Reloading for competition. It it not a reloading data manual, but is a how to book on the different techniques, tools and equipment in making accurate ammo.

 

[Sendit6.5]

I can't recommend this enough. [video]https://www.amazon.com/Metallic-Cartridge-Handloading-Pursuit-Perfect/dp/1571573712[/video]

I couldn’t second this recommendation any more strongly! I donÂ’t know how this book isnÂ’t on every reloaderÂ’s bench. ItÂ’s the most complete, start to finish, guide to accuracy reloading IÂ’ve ever seen. Not to say there arenÂ’t other things to read (there definitely ARE!) but a guy with ZERO experience could buy this book and follow it and produce match quality loads the first time and without the use of YouTube. What makes it so useful, besides the depth of knowledge it contains, is the way itÂ’s laid out and organized AND how easy it is to read. Technical manuals are not always ‘easyÂ’ to read and understand. This book is. I still find myself pulling my dog eared (and actually puppy chewed) copy down from time to time to check something or refresh my memory on his take on a subject. Even if you’re not intending to load benchrest level ammo, KNOWING something about the processes and tools will aid you in producing the “reliableâ€￾ ammo you’re seeking.

You’re going to need a reloading manual from the bullet maker of your choice unless you want to go to their website for data every time you need it. I prefer the manual.




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[TripleBull]

For learning how to reload accurate ammo, I recommend Glen Zedikers book Reloading for competition. It it not a reloading data manual, but is a how to book on the different techniques, tools and equipment in making accurate ammo.

I agree that this is a good handloading instructional book.... But, Zediker's writing style puts many people off. It was a struggle for me to read because I'd get pissed off at his hillbillyisms and set it down a while. But he's got some excellent content. Zediker also has a newer book that is more of a getting started sort of book that's also easier to read:

https://www.amazon.com/Top-Grade-gui...ywords=zediker

And the handloading for comp book:

https://www.amazon.com/Handloading-...e=UTF8&qid=1511818627&sr=1-3&keywords=zediker

Read the more critical reader reviews and you'll see what I mean.

 

[High H2o]

youtube is the best book, IMHO. It's amazing to me that someone who worked for decades on gaining this kinda knowledge will just put it out there, for free! That's something to be thankful for!

 

[padom]

youtube is the best book, IMHO. It's amazing to me that someone who worked for decades on gaining this kinda knowledge will just put it out there, for free! That's something to be thankful for!

Only if you watch the right videos. Too many goobers out there making ammo that dont have a clue teaching other people that dont have a clue.

 

[ShebasDad]

Thanks for the replies I've got an order in with Amazon for a couple book's. I did watch all of Elfsters vids again and that cleared up several questions.... Thanks Padom.

I've got a few more little things to get after that I'm thinking I'll start off with my .308 and keep running factory in the 6.5 to save the barrel... and stock up on fire formed brass.

Again thanks for the help and suggestions
Bill

 

[Deleted member 10043]

Nosler, Lee, Hornady, Lyman, and so forth are all good books. But this is a horrible venue to ask for book recommendations, lol.

 

[the m700 project]

I liked the Sierra manual to start, its clear and I like the removable pages. Between that and Youtube you can definitely start. Also I usually tell people looking to start loading to start with a pistol round, something straight. 9mm /45. Its a shorter process/less prepping steps. Once you get the process down with pistol stuff you can add in the case prep stuff you'll need for rifle

 

[elfster1234]

Not saying this is what you should do, but this is what I do. This will get ya going in the right direction.... and then I would expand into research on using a standard vibrating tumbler for keeping carbon in the necks for more consistent neck tension rather than having spotless necks from stainless steel cleaning, learning to chronograph for lower SD’s, although I just full length resize id still familiarize yourself with neck only sizing for bolt actions.... then once done with the below link watch my Ruger Precision Rifle adventure series in the playlist area of “elfster’s rifles and reloading” on YouTube where I go down topics of bullet jumps and barrel harmonics / different powder drop rates.... all with bullets on paper with the very ammo reloaded

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCyPEnjRX7ebb28MKusD6VfMZlnsNkpK0

 

[ShebasDad]

Thanks elfster I have watched your reloading videos and I'm most of the way thru the RPR series. They answered quite a few questions . I'm just about ready to start thanks for the advice

 

[Mr_Happyface]

For learning how to reload accurate ammo, I recommend Glen Zedikers book Reloading for competition. It it not a reloading data manual, but is a how to book on the different techniques, tools and equipment in making accurate ammo.

THIIIIIIS.

Best reloading book I have ever read.

Also, I would respectfully disagree with the poster above about the tumbler. I do ultrasonic and love it (as long as you do brass in small batches), just dab a bit of imperial on the neck before you seat your bullet and you're good to go. A very high level competitive shooter/current world record holder taught me that trick and it works well.

 

[elfster1234]

You betcha and glad to help. Reloading is all about finding your own reloading methods based on what equipment you can afford and your expectations of accuracy,,, and you’ll find in the reloading community that opinions are just like aholes, everyone has one and their way is the only way. Some just want simple and cheap blaster ammo, or hunting ammo, or the ultimate precision ammo... It’s a never ending journey and I’m still learning more and more info each day as long as your methods are based around safe reloading, your reloading path is yours to make. I’m falling back to basics myself with minimal load development and just,,,,,,,,, enjoy shooting the rifle and enjoying that hour or two at the range by yourself... it’s total peace in my mind

Thanks elfster I have watched your reloading videos and I'm most of the way thru the RPR series. They answered quite a few questions . I'm just about ready to start thanks for the advice

 

[Gilly]

In my opinion reloading manuals at least from manufacturers are worthless. Sure I started there when I first started reloading hunting ammo. But when I got into precision rifles and loads that were better than silver box off the shelf I figured out I learned nothing in all the reading I did there to get me single digit sd’s or .25 groups.

This site and the previously mentioned sticky’s At the top of this section are phenomenal info to get started. Not to mention finding a starting load for a rifle in the reloading depot vs say Berger manual will most always get you to powder bullet combo and final load in fewer rounds.

There are a couple books above I have no experience with but I wouldn’t waste time or money on mfg manual with the hide at your disposal. Not to mention you can ask questions ongoing here. A printed book is not gonna gain any content!