reloading book for newbie

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Hey guys I am currently looking into reloading. I want to really read up reloading and truly understand it before buying the equipment. So my question is what is a good book for a newbie? And also what press should i get as my first BTW my budget is about 200 bucks.

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look up the book called "the ABC's of reloading" great place to start. after you completely understand the process which the book covers very well(from the firing sequence, external, internal ballistics etc' powder burn/ pressure info' and much more) get a hold of a few manuals with loading data.
 
phishroy said:
look up the book called "the ABC's of reloading" great place to start. after you completely understand the process which the book covers very well(from the firing sequence, external, internal ballistics etc' powder burn/ pressure info' and much more) get a hold of a few manuals with loading data.
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What he said.

The 'ABCs' is a great introduction to the theory (maybe the best), but it's short on specific 'recipes'. For that, you need a manual and preferably one published by a major manufacturer (they're all pretty good). What you don't want to do is take load data off the internet, especially from an unknown source, until you get a feel for what you are doing.
 
Where you are matters.
"...short on specific 'recipes'..." The ABC's of Reloading isn't a loading manual. It's a How-to book.
"...my budget is about 200 bucks..." Limits you to Lee equipment, but it'll do nicely. Buy one of the Beginner's kits. The dies and shell holder might put you a bit over $200 though. Mind you, you could buy used dies at a gun show. If you buy used kit, buy RCBS. Their warrantee covers used kit. RCBS dies will fit a LEE press. Shell holder won't. Shell holders aren't expensive though.
 
Depends on what you are reloading, pistol or rifle? Any book will do in the beginning. Start with a Lee kit for under $150, book is $30 or so. Lot's of good youtube videos as well.
 
i also agree with the abc's of reloading, when i started i found it extrremly helpful

the lymans manual is fantastic, and because lyman doesnt make primers, brass, powder, or projectiles they are free of bias in there data

i would reccomend the lee turret press to start, you can pop out the linkage and work in single stage until you are comfortable, then when you know what your doing and want more production put it back in
 
I started with The ABC's of Reloading also, but only because The Lee book wasn't printed then. I find Lee's book to be spot on for either the beginner or advanced reloader.

But can you get it in Kanada?

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I asked the same question a few weeks ago.

I read a few books and the best one for me was actually Lyman's Reloading Manual 49th edition. The first 1/3 of the manual is a detailed 'how to'.

Wholesale sports has the Lee 50th Anniversary Starter Kit on sale right now for $109! It's a steal. It has your press, scale, powder trickler, chamfing tool, trimmer, and both sizes of primer feeders.

All you need to do is buy a set of dies and you're all set.

Of course, I find myself buying more and fancier equipment nearly by the day because I enjoy it, but the 50th anniversary kit is all you really need.

Lyman's 49th edition manual: $30
Lee's 50th anniversary kits: $109 (includes cartridge holder)
Set of dies for your caliber: $30

Total: $169

Of course, you'll need your consumables too. (primer, cases, bullets, powder.)

If I can offer a tip:

I learned quickly that different sources offer different load data which is often contradictory. Each one is tested in a different manner and with different bullets. I find the best data I get is from the manufacturer of the bullet. Since I'm shooting Nosler's in my 30'06, I will use their data.

If I decide to use a load from the Lyman's manual, I will purchase whatever bullet that they used to test their load. It seems that different types of 180gr bullets create different pressures and the load is affected by this. I have found it best to load for the exact bullet you're shooting in my limited experience.

YMMV
 
Thanks for the info guys I just got my ABC of reloading and have just start to reading.
The lees 50th anniversary kit is probability what i will be getting. I got a bunch of brass from my norinco m14 and cg 63 so I will be reloading 308 win and 6.5 x55 in the future
 
Keep in mind that there may be special requirements for crimping a semi-auto.

Also, if you're reloading military brass you have to remove the bead which holds the primer in place and you should start BELOW the minimum recommended load because the thicker brass creates greater pressure.
 
I started reloading about a year or so ago. I purchased the lee anniversary kit, great starter kit, works well, I've reloaded several hundred rounds with it since. I have upgraded some of my equipment since as well. There is tons of info on youtube, check out this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQNz2ie5H5U&feature=related this guy breaks down everything to do with the lee 50th anniversary kit, how to use it and some tips and tricks. He also has plenty of other video's pertaining to reloading.
 
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