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02-28-2010, 09:16 PM
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Hornady Manual ? Worth getting?
Does the Hornady Manual only have load data for their bullets?
I do not use a lot of their bullets so wondered if it was worth getting? I have Lee, Speer and Lyman.
I shoot a few XTP's but can find that info in Lee and some in Lyman and on the Hodgdons web site
Just bought a few boxes of 90gr XTP (380/9mm) and would like to see what they have in their manual compared to these other sources.
Anyone have the manual that would be so kind as to scan the .380/9mm for the 90gr bullet and send me a copy?
Thanks
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02-28-2010, 09:32 PM
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Do not get it if you don't use their bullets. Then again there's alot of good info in there. I use all types of bullets and like to compare load data with Hornady, Lyman, Lee, Barnes, and Speer. All good reference books IMO.
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02-28-2010, 09:35 PM
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Roy,
I don't have a Hornady manual. The main reason is that the Lee has data for their bullets and that most likely came from them. It either did that or came from a powder company that actually tested their bullet/powder combination.
I know that the Hodgdon data site has a lot of loads for various calibers and Hornady XTP bullets. Those are pretty much the only Hornady bullets I use.
Hope this helps!
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02-28-2010, 09:48 PM
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I got it because it has a Garand section. OTOH, I have never had a problem using data for equivalent bullet weights from other mfrs. Then again I don't start at max loads, either.
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I bought the manual a few years ago and I feel that it's a good investment. The manual covers a wide range of bullets made by, Barnes, Nosler, Sierra, Speer and many more. It also gives you data using Hodgon, Alliant, IMR, and Winchester powders.
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Get every manual you can afford to get. Comparing loads between manuals is always a wise thing to do.
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03-03-2010, 01:14 AM
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I'm with Pisgah. I like a wide selection. I also try to buy used manuals and look at that data...I look on-line at the powder company's load data, I use current manuals...I read & compare.
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I have 3 Hornady manuals and rarely use them. Even when I do use them I don't seem to find as much information as Lyman 49th Edition, or Speer, or Lee 2nd Edition has. Their data presentation is also a little too cryptic compared to Speer's, but I may just be used to Speer's format I've been using since Speer #7.
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Manuals
If you are considering multiple manuals, you might want to check with Abe Books. They commonl;y have used ones from most previous editions.
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I have manuals 2, 4 and 7, and I have their data from manuals 1-5 in digital format. I usually use their data for comparison to other sources, but as mentioned earlier they do have data specifically for the Garand, and other service rifles, which is nice to have.
I am a data geek and try to get as much as I can, but then I load a whole bunch of ammo in a whole bunch of calibers, both new and old, and use a whole bunch of different components.
But for normal people, Lyman and Speer are probably good enough especially if you look at the on-line sources available too. I'm not a big fan of Lees manuals, I have both, but won't go into that here.
By the way, the Hornady manual only covers their bullets.
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