Question to y'all

[azhobo]

My youngest son will be getting into reloading on his coming retirement. I sent him a book for beginners, and now want to also send him a book that's a little more advanced, likely from one of the major suppliers, Hornaday, Lyman, etc.
I know this won't get many answers that will agree, and that's OK, but how about some input on which one would be the best, remembering that he already has a beginners book.
Thanks gents, and regards to all,
Bob

 

[USSR]

azhobo,

I would suggest you search on the NRA's website for a local NRA Certified Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor offering classes. I am one, and I can tell you that he will learn much more with hands on instruction than he will from any book.

 

[toad67]

The thing with getting a book from a major supplier, is that they all give the same basic info as others, but the load data is specific to their products, not other companies stuff. So, for example, if you get a Hornady book, there won't be anything for Barnes or Nosler in there. The most general book that I've seen is the Lyman book, it covers more variety than most, but still, not a huge assortment of new/different info.
Are you looking for more instruction, or some load data too?

 

[rockquarry]

The NRA class might be worthwhile if it's convenient , but information in the load manuals is plenty adequate; much better than a lot of what you find on the Internet forums and YouDupe. However, I'd get at least two paper manuals; might be some procedures treated from different perspectives in different manuals.

 

[Lou_the_welder]

The first book I got was a Lyman.
I still reference it every now and then.