Best reloading book ?

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hey guys,

so i've started to looking into a reloading station thanks for the recommendations, But with so many brands and different books just looking for what is the most popular/ best reloading book ?

Thanks guys
 
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laker415 said:
Lyman is a great book. It covers lots of brands. Bullet makers reloading books tend to favor their own bullets....obviously
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I am of the same opinion.
I had three different manuals for different bullets, but eventually went back to factory.
The internet has provided the companies to share their info without having to drop 45-60 dollars for a hard copy.
I use the Lymans for general resource and quick research .
Rob
 
There is no 'best' manual. Depends a lot on what you are looking for ... looks like you are a new reloader, so basics are important. Just about any reloading manual will give you that - go with what you can find locally is my best recommendation. After you load for a couple of years , then you should look for alternatives. Good luck!
 
have you guys ever used or had experience with the "ABCs of reloading" ? someone at the range recommend it to me and also recommend i get a dillon 650 (way to expensive for my budget)
 
wreckingball said:
have you guys ever used or had experience with the "ABCs of reloading" ? someone at the range recommend it to me and also recommend i get a dillon 650 (way to expensive for my budget)
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Haven't heard of it but may check it out. +1 for Lyman manual. 50th edition now out. I just started with an RCBS Rockchucker supreme package. Pretty happy with it. I use Lee Case Trimmers. All in with .308 dies, about $500 bucks. You can startvcheaper with a Lee if you like.
 
I also like the Lyman because it gives an indication where pressures will be with the loads provided.

The thing is, it depends on how many cartridges you intend to reload. Yes, the Lyman manual is very good and covers most cartridges out there. My only issue with it is that they don't list enough different powders. That's where other manuals come into play. One other thing, some of the information in the older manuals conflicts with the information in later manuals. Some of the earlier Hornady manuals and even Lyman manuals will give loads that are now considered to be to hot. Mostly because of liability litigation from various cases.

Gun shows are great places to pick up used manuals. I have at least twenty. Most were picked up for a couple of bucks at yard sales etc.

If you are shooting a strong modern firearm, with late manufactured components, then the Lyman 49th would be your best bet. If you are sticking with a certain brand of components, such as Hornady or Sierra or Speer then go with their manuals as they find the best components to match their products. If you are a Hodgdon powder fan then use Hodgdon manuals.

Lee prints a good manual. Loads listed are on the moderate side in almost every case. If you are extremely cautious and a one firearm person then it is a great manual. Sadly they stick with the older powders and don't have much information on the new releases.
 
The older copies of The ABC's of Reloading edited by Dean Grennell are to be treasured. He was handloading editor for Gunsport magazine and later wrote for Gun World magazine.
His writing was slightly whimsical, and very readable. I would read his articles even if I had no interest in the cartridge about which he was writing. Some of the old farts on this board might remember him. His writings would be dated today, but would still have many nuggets for a noob.
 
7gigs of reloading books, manuals and videos in my dropbox. Send me a pm with your email address.

Cheers,
 
4n2t0 I understand what you are saying, that load data is readily available online and for free. It is a great resource and up to date. However manuals will provide more than just data and there is information and loads that I have not found online. I started with just one book (Speer #10 I think) but now have over 10, and I use them all

I would suggest that a reloader try to get as many resources as they can. Rarely do the books completely agree and some companies only stick with a certain group of components. If you have only one load and it works for you, great but once you start developing a new load, the more you can compare the better.
 
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