Coated bullet load data

[gwpercle]

I appreciate all the responses. I guess i need to add a cast bullet
Manual to my collection. Thanks again everyone.

The latest Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 4th Edition contains data for bullet moulds manufactured not only by Lyman ...
But now contains data for bullet moulds manufactured by...
... Lee , RCBS & Saeco (Redding) designs .

This manual (4th Edition) covers many more newer moulds designs that are popular .
The Lee data is very welcome ... I trust Lyman doing the testig .
I like RCBS moulds and was glad to see the Saeco (Redding Data)
It contains some of the newer powders but had to drop some of the older powders ...that I like , but there is only so much room in a book .
If you have a Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 3rd Edition , you will have all the older powders and discontinued Lyman mould designs ... Lyman doesn't make a LOT of good designs any longer ... tis a pity !
Gary

 

[DWalt]

I use the Lyman cast bullet handbook and at least three older Lyman manuals going back into the 50s and 60s. They do not have recipes using the newer powders and calibers but that's not an issue as I use mainly the older powders and calibers anyway. Also I have many older reloading handbooks and data sheets from all of the bullet and powder makers. That is all I need. Very seldom do I look on the internet for load recipes.

 

[Rule3]

The Lee manual has the best compilation of load data available.

The Lee has not changed for years, it is just info copied from someplace else and doe not indicate what bullet, only the weight.


Folks should just invest in the Lyman cast manual

 

[twodog max]

The Lyman cast bullet manual is a great place to start for all types of cast bullets.
I powder coat and have have shot Hi Tek coated bullets in both rifle and handgun at mild to magnum pressures. I get satisfactory results with both but do not let anyone tell you they end leading as they definitely do not. Reduce it some possibly. I powder coat because I have a large stash of almost pure lead and PC lets me push them harder than just lubed.