Reloading books

[sunray]

"...the Lee 2nd edition..." They don't do any testing of their own. I think it's Hodgdon data they use.
The ABC's of Reloading is the 'go-to' book for FNG's. About $30 in your local gun shop. The Lyman manual($50ish last time I looked) is best because they don't make bullets or powder. The manual is far more versatile than any manufacturer's book. The 'Reference' chapters has answers to questions you'll never ask, but read it anyway.
The bullet and powder makers books give data for their products only. So if you want data for a specific bullet(not necessary as you load for the bullet weight, not who made it) you'll need each book. Expensive thing to do.

 

[hometownhero]

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So if you want data for a specific bullet(not necessary as you load for the bullet weight, not who made it) you'll need each book. Expensive thing to do.

No you dont!!. Stop spreading your lies already. Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool then to speak up and remove all doubt. That applies directly to you.

Pick a book, look at the given caliber, bullet weight, and powder you want then start low and work up. Copper bullets tend to be loaded lighter then lead core. A reloading book is a guide its not set in stone.

 

[Boomer]

I think owning a variety of manuals is worthwhile, first because each manual comes at it's data from a slightly different direction, providing valuable comparisons, and secondly because each published manual is a treasure trove of information beyond the loading data. For that reason I recommend buying as many as you can afford or can find, and the the Lyman is a good place to start. You can buy one a month until you have all of them, then get the updated volumes as they become available. Hometownhero got it right though, the data contained in these manuals isn't written in stone, nor can they be, each rifle or pistol is an individual built to its own tolerances. Two rifles of the same chambering, can exhibit quite different pressures with the same load, due to the internal dimensions of each chamber, lead, and bore.

 

[Cleftwynd]

Bearing surface, jacket material, etc.... All come into effect in regards to the pressure needed to send it down the pipe. Use the data for the specific bullet, not just any bullet that weighs the same.

Good lord sunray, someone could get hurt if they took your advice!

 

[kennymo]

The Hornady books are my favorite, but my set is getting a bit dated. I also own a Barnes manual (different data for solid bullets) and a Lee I picked up on sale that's not bad either. Have a flip through them and pick one with a lot of instructional material, pictures are good for beginners! As the books become dated over time, I like to check the powder manufacturer's sites, Alliant and others offer free load info, it can be useful.