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I'm new to reloading in fact I haven't started loading yet, I have everything to start but I'm in need of a good or the best reloading manual I can get, I have the Hogdon 2011 annual manual and the Hornady 7th edition handbook plus I have another one ordered that I can't remember the name of this one but it's around $30, someone please help, this is confusing stuff. Oh and this might help I'm reloading a 243 win, I have Hornady 87 gr BTHP and 105 gr BTHP bullets to try at first for this gun and I'm also loading for a 300 win mag, I have Hornady 165gr BTSP and 168gr BTHP bullets to try at first for this gun. Like I said I would like to have a manual that has as much information on bullet type, weight and powder combinations as I can possibly get in a manual. I look forward to your input.
 
I also have the Hornady 7th edition and find it very useful.. Especially considering the fact that you are loading Hornady projectiles... Recently i picked up a free Lee reloading manual with a 50th anniversary Lee press ( i use for decapping) which i find useful when the Hornady manual has gaps...for specific bullet types. You can usually use the Web to find information about odd bullet weights when you need it..

Good luck with your reloading

RDG
 
I kinda like Lyman's 49th, good info in there, get a few different ones, you can't have too many reloading manuals....IMHO
 
I find the Hornady and Lyman reloading manuals the most useful, but it is always a good idea o compare load information from as many source as possible. The Lee and Speer manuals are also good.
 
I have most of the common ones. I'd start with the Lyman 49th or Lee 2nd. I found the Hornady to be the least useful, but I like to have them all for various data. I don't have the Barnes or the Sierra yet.
 
ever notice how RARE it is to see a reloading manual at a used book store or garage sale?- people hold onto the things like they're gold- i can understand if there's old or obsolete cartridges in there, but the new ones also have the new cartridges in them- my speer no 11 doesn't have the 40 s&w, the 10mm, and any of the newer rums, wssm, wsssm or 450 marlin- but this is where the 'NET comed in handy for the EXPERIENCED reloader- most if not all the recipes are on there somewhere
 
ben hunchak said:
I kinda like Lyman's 49th, good info in there, get a few different ones, you can't have too many reloading manuals....IMHO
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I find the Lyman manual the most useful.

There is also a lot on line, like the Hodgdon/Winchester reloading Data, which is great

Hornady, Speer and Nosler offer manuals with reloading data as well, but they are taylored for the bullets they sell.
 
Welcome to the World of Reloading !

.. I started off, with the Sierra Manual, but currently, find I'm using the LYMAN MANUALS the most frequently............ Keep your eyes open for older Editions, of ALL the Reloading Manuals ! Most commonly they are to be found at Gun Shows, 'around the $10 to $15 mark. BUT, occasionally, they turn up at Flea Markets and used Book Stores ( Rarely! ) Also, the major Powder Manufacturers, offer Load Data in Pamphlet Form, for FREE! Personally, "loads/Data " available on-line, I find hard to use, and there is the question of safety to consider. ....... David K
 
I have Lyman, Sierra, Hornady, Hodgen, M.L.McPherson, Parker O. Ackley reloading manuals and a binder full of early to present receipes from some of the above and others. Any one is a good one to start but you will never have enough with one.:)
 
I find the Lyman 49th the most useful for loading data too. If you combine it with a couple online data sources already mentioned (particularly the websites of the powder brand you're buying), you'll be good-to-go. I'd say Hornady comes in a close second.

I have Lee's Modern Reloading too, but it's most useful for the directions for those using Lee products (I use many Lee products). I find a lot of the reloading data is a bit "funny" and of limited usefulness.
 
I have about 10 different manuals from relaoding equipment, bullet, and powder manufacturers, as well as a binder going where I trerack the loads I have made from cross referencing the books. I find the Lyman the best and would recommend it to any new reloader.
 
Thanks everyone, by the number of you recommending the Lyman 49th I guess that's the one I'll be going with for now and probably get another one or two a bit later, probably get the Lee next. Thanks again.

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Wendell said:
Easy to read, easy to understand, and - unlike many other manuals - it touches on everything. You'll want other manuals too, but this is a great first manual, and it's one that you'll continue to reference.


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I'm going to get the LYMAN 49th first because most replies recommended that one (after I get the one I have ordered that may be the one that's coming) but I'm going to keep this one in mind, you may very likely be hearing from me soon, Thank you, Pat.

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There is some good advise so far.
I use the Lyman manual a lot, but I seem to cross reference all the manuals I have when selecting bullet and powder preferences and then compare it to and independent manual like the Lyman. That's just the way I do it.
 
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The Hornady and Lyman are both good. They will recomend loads and have good advice and some history on the caliber you are about to load.
 
This,

ben hunchak said:
I kinda like Lyman's 49th, good info in there, get a few different ones, you can't have too many reloading manuals....IMHO
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And this, if you don't have enough manuals to cross-reference,

Cummins4x4 said:
I have a bunch of them but the Sierra and Hornady get used the most as well I always check the powder manufactureres website to confirm loads.
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