Question to y'all

[stansdds]

Generally, cast and jacketed bullet powder charge loads lister for handguns can be considered interchangeable.

You might do that, I would not! Jacketed bullets have a higher coefficient of friction than even the hardest cast lead alloy bullet.

 

[SASFixer]

I find the current Hornady reloading manual to be a good source of information, both beginning and advanced.

 

[rwsmith]

Oh, and show him that the powder manufacturer's websites have data. It's a good supplement, but not as good as having a couple of good books.

 

[taz666]

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

Depending on how far down the reloading path a guy intends to go would determine how much brain power they'd need to devote to the hobby. Beyond what they'll find in reloading books are a multitude of techniques and methods that can be used to further improve cartridge performance.

Powder choices, reloading die choices and tweaks along with associated equipment, bullet choices and the actual reloading regiment/technique. I think, in this day and age, there is a lot to be gained by experiences posted on various websites. Good information can be found posted by professionals as well as the beginner. It does take some time and effort to wade through the "misinformation" but that is possible while applying a little common sense.

A wise man I grew up with once told me that is all comes down to common sense ... no matter what you decide to do. He wasn't wrong.

 

[Dave Haynes]

Depending on how far down the reloading path a guy intends to go would determine how much brain power they'd need to devote to the hobby. Beyond what they'll find in reloading books are a multitude of techniques and methods that can be used to further improve cartridge performance.

Powder choices, reloading die choices and tweaks along with associated equipment, bullet choices and the actual reloading regiment/technique. I think, in this day and age, there is a lot to be gained by experiences posted on various websites. Good information can be found posted by professionals as well as the beginner. It does take some time and effort to wade through the "misinformation" but that is possible while applying a little common sense.

A wise man I grew up with once told me that is all comes down to common sense ... no matter what you decide to do. He wasn't wrong.

Common sense is a product of experience and education.....little of which is common today...

 

[bedwards]

Another thing about the Lyman and the Lyman cast books is they give a asterisk for the potentially most accurate load.

 

[stansdds]

Another thing about the Lyman and the Lyman cast books is they give a asterisk for the potentially most accurate load.

I don't know that there is really anything to that. It has been my experience that firearms vary tremendously when it comes to what load is most accurate.

 

[Marcruger]

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

The Lyman book is excellent. Great safety protocol.

 

[Rule3]

Lyman, Speer Hornady

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[azhobo]

There are a lot of pitfalls with reloading. It is best taught by a mentor . I have about 5 reloading manuals Lyman , Speer, Hornady You will get something out of each. Powder limits were much higher in some of the early books. The best thing you can do is make some assumptions about what projectiles you are using vs what the book says. I trust jacketed, lead and weight as the guidelines. I almost never load to max. Weighing everything is the key to avoiding problems, but things that you know vs what the student doesn't are most important. Like having 8mm mauser rounds around M1 Garands etc. Stress that a double load of Bullseye will blow a S&W sky high etc. Don't scare the student educate him to be careful and precise. Paying attention to details is a lost art today.

I'm pretty sure I already insulted him when I told him that reloading isn't something that should be done when you have a wife that features a crisis every hour. I suggested that reloading may not be the thing for him. I may regret my big mouth!

 

[taz666]

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