Do you guys even use one or just use the info posted on here? Was thinking about picking up one, Any recommendations?
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What’s a good reloading handbook?
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I have an old nosler from the early 00s which I read cove to cover several times but I just use the powder manufactures web data and if that fails Ill scrounge some up on here
Most bullet manufactors publish one.......good to have .....lyman is useful......Hogdon puts out an annual publication that has their powders, along with good reveiws on the newest/ greatest.
Handloading for Competition or Top Grade Ammo, his latest book, by the late Glen Zediker , imo is a must have .
Info from the webs can be ok depending on source......beware of bs........if you dont have a manual bs will be hard to spot.
There's also data on manufactor's web sites.
ymmv
Handloading for Competition or Top Grade Ammo, his latest book, by the late Glen Zediker , imo is a must have .
Info from the webs can be ok depending on source......beware of bs........if you dont have a manual bs will be hard to spot.
There's also data on manufactor's web sites.
ymmv
For good starting information on reloading, the Lyman books are a good start. Western Powder is another good starter book, though you can get there reloading information from there website for free. For a more advanced and technical information, Top Grade Ammo and Berger's reloading books are worth getting.
For Free reloading books, guides and apps......
Alliant Powder You can get a free reloading guide mailed to you and you can download it as well.
WESTERN POWDERS You can download there reloading guide.
Norma You can view and copy there loading information and they have a free app for Android and IOS.
Sierra Bullets You can view and copy there loading information and they have a free app for Android and IOS. <It's one of the better apps for free.
Vihtavuori You can view and copy there loading information and they have a free app for Android and IOS.
Nosler You can view and copy there loading information.
Hodgdon You can view and copy there loading information.
I think this should get you started. I will also reiterate what NH4X said, Watch ware you get your loading data from! There is allot of bad information out there that can get you hurt. So when there is doubt, there is no doubt, don't use the data!
For Free reloading books, guides and apps......
Alliant Powder You can get a free reloading guide mailed to you and you can download it as well.
WESTERN POWDERS You can download there reloading guide.
Norma You can view and copy there loading information and they have a free app for Android and IOS.
Sierra Bullets You can view and copy there loading information and they have a free app for Android and IOS. <It's one of the better apps for free.
Vihtavuori You can view and copy there loading information and they have a free app for Android and IOS.
Nosler You can view and copy there loading information.
Hodgdon You can view and copy there loading information.
I think this should get you started. I will also reiterate what NH4X said, Watch ware you get your loading data from! There is allot of bad information out there that can get you hurt. So when there is doubt, there is no doubt, don't use the data!
Thanks, sorry you lost your cat phil. Maybe he'll come back one day, they are good at that!
I just use online info.
If you need help with set up let me know.
Glad to help.
It’s not hard but I can show you how to prevent the common mistakes I made.
If you need help with set up let me know.
Glad to help.
It’s not hard but I can show you how to prevent the common mistakes I made.
If you are talking the basic mechanics of reloading than The ABC's of Reloading is a good place to start. Pictures are kind of dated - all the dudes are in their 60s, with glasses wearing suspenders and flannel shirts - kind of like a visual Bear Pit. Info is good though regards what you are trying to do and how to do it safely.
For data I like Lyman but I cross reference with Hornady and peoples comments on line.
For data I like Lyman but I cross reference with Hornady and peoples comments on line.
I keep the most recent version of the Lee and Lyman manual as well as the Lyman Cast Bullet manual. Beyond that, generally if I shoot a company's bullets I own their reloading manual. The more data the better. Maybe a little over kill, but its good published data and its kept me safe and produced great results. I very rarely use online data unless I cannot find something in my manuals.
What primers do you have?thanks guys new to reloading so just getting all my equipment together....except primers
I gave up and ended up winning a auction yesterday on GB for 1000 cci BR2 200 shipped but i still dont have everything to reload. still working on it
but i still dont have everything to reload. still working on itthanks guys new to reloading so just getting all my equipment together....except primers
While you are trying to round up primers, get you a manual and read it......2,3 times so you'll have a basic understanding of the steps involved.
I'm going to repeat myself in an earlier post.........get one of the Glen Zediker books I mentioned above if you can. Why, you may ask.........because it will guide you to the correct tools and procedures needed to produce " top grade ammo "
I've been handloading since 1976.......using basic manuals as a guide.......loaded some ammo that grouped real good........sometimes,.......sometimes not so good. About 5 years ago I stumbled across "Handloading For Competition ".........I learned that I didnt know....what I didnt know.
Welp, his writings have helped me "up my game" 10 fold from where i was. ...........my handloads dont hold me back nor do some of the well built rifles i own.........its all on me now....if my groups are not good.
Im rambling so I'll end for now.
Welcome to " the rabbit hole" of handloading.
