Must have reloading manuals?

[CanadianBaconPancakes]

Must have reloading manuals for someone new to reloading centerflre loads?

 

[yomomma]

Lyman 49th

 

[Magellann]

I also use the Reloaders Guide in addition to the Lyman 49th manual.

 

[Cleftwynd]

ABC's of reloading

Lyman 49th

Lee

And to stray away from the norm.... Reloaders GUIDE by R.A. Steindler


The front section of almost any reloading data manual is with reading as well.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Sierra Lee and Hornady are also good references you need more than one.. and check several online resources

 

[Cleftwynd]

I also use the Reloaders Guide in addition to the Lyman 49th manual.

Lol, beat me to it.

 

[KellyP]

Not so much a reloading book, but "pet loads" is a good read

 

[Silfield]

Lapua do some good information too.....
http://www.vihtavuori.com/en/rifle-reloading-data

 

[sniper58]

All of them...................every one that you can find!

 

[Ganderite]

The first third of a loading manual is very educational and adds to the pleasure of loading - and safety.

I use the Hornady book a lot. It has calibers in it that many others do not.

 

[t-star]

and don't get the CURRENT ones if possible- the loads have been lawyerized to the point of where they barely function the action- esp the top ends- sure this is ok for practise rounds, but what do you do when you want to make major and the book says that you're at top end- for instance the latest speer I have says 6 grains of 231 is top for a 2oo grain lead- I know the top end is actually 6.2 from other bullseye shooters tables and has been for years

 

[boltonscouter]

I particularly like Lyman and Sierra.

 

[skneub]

The first third of a loading manual is very educational and adds to the pleasure of loading - and safety.

I use the Hornady book a lot. It has calibers in it that many others do not.

Yep , I like mine.
but have several diffrent ones.

 

[caver77]

Just about have one from each, enjoy the sierra one, nosler and hornady are decent, lee and berger add to the brew.

 

[9x19p]

All of them...................every one that you can find!

Me too, I have most modern versions.

 

[257Roberts]

All of them...................every one that you can find!

Ditto,
I would like to add old as well as new, you can never have enough reference information.

David

 

[curseyou]

My favourite is Lyman's. Hornady just ok for additional load data, but not nearly as well written. Hornady does have a little more on bullets, because they are trying to sell theirs.

 

[grumpyold]

Lyman, Lee, Hodgdon. If you buy bullet exclusive manuals the info is limited to their product. You don't have to buy powder manuals as the info is on line. Hodgdon is the most available powder so it doesn't hurt to have their magazine manuals if you can find one.

 

[Grawfr]

I'm just beginning to get into reloading and after sniffing around many web sites, I ordered those four on Amazon:

• Lyman 49Th Edition Reloading Handbook;
• Hornady 9th Edition Handbook of Cartridge Reloading;
• The ABCs of Reloading: The Definitive Guide for Novice to Expert James, Rodney;
• The Beginner's Guide to Reloading Ammunition: With Space and Money Saving Tips for Apartment Dwellers and Those on a Budget, Gregersen, Steven;

The first two I thought to be "essentials" since I am seeing those little red Hornady bullets boxes on every shelf in town (meaning I'm very likely to get some). The ABC book was well regarded as a general learner's guide, and the 4th book was just because I live in an apartment and the subtitle made me giggle.

 

[Ranger Dave]

Lyman and Hornady are my two favs