Reloading Book (s)

[Rollbar]

I have this one.

And from what I hear I should have at least two.

Is that correct?

I also gather that with more than one book there might be a better chance or better info on how much powder to use in certain loads.

Is that correct?

If that is corrrect then I am looking to buy this one, IF unless there is a better recommendation.

Thanks again,
Jim

P.S. Also, is this a good book to get as well.

 

[arjay]

Good start!

 

[tappedandtagged]

I like my Lyman 49th. I use it mainly and data online from the powder manufactuers. I have noticed Lyman's can be a little on the hot side when compared to the powder manufactuers.

I plan to add Sierra's very soon and Nosler's new one as soon as I find one on the shelves.

Bottom line: I would get Lyman's and compare between the two books AND online data from the powder companies.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

The more info you have to refer to the better...

The more info you have to refer to the better. I just added Hornady's manual (Bass Pro had them on close-out for the new one coming) to add to my five others. I realized since Hornady is my near exclusive provider for jacketed bullets, it made sense to get their manual too.

 

[Rule3]

Yes, get all those and I would also get Speer (they may be coming out with a new one also though)

Now if you really go for it get Hornady also and you will have most everything covered.

For lead bullets I use Lyman Cast. For FMJ between Speer and Hornady (even if you do not use their exact bullet) you can cover the FMJ bullets from other brands.

 

[semperfi71]

I have about 60 reloading manuals and "pamphlets" dating back to 1972. Plus all of the powder companies have online data.

More is better.

 

[Rollbar]

Yes, get all those and I would also get Speer (they may be coming out with a new one also though)

Now if you really go for it get Hornady also and you will have most everything covered.

For lead bullets I use Lyman Cast. For FMJ between Speer and Hornady (even if you do not use their exact bullet) you can cover the FMJ bullets from other brands.

I looked on Amazon and they have some Speerbooks but not sure which addition ?? as you mentioned a possible new one coming out. I there a new addition number ?

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Thanks all for the help,
Jim

 

[Badpe48]

Latest Reloading Manuals

The latest Speer Reloading Manual is #14 Edition.
The latest Hornady Manual is #9 Edition.
I just added both to my collection last month.

 

[Frank46]

A good reloading selection of manuals is always good to have. One shelf in my book case is full of them. Valuable when you can check one company's loads against anothers. Besides makes for good reading. Frank

 

[Rollbar]

Thanks Pete and everyone for the help,
Jim

 

[Titegroups]

Buy the manuals for the bullets brands you intend to shoot. Lee and lymans are more generic in their info, the cast bullet manual is also good if you shoot a lot of cast. Look around for older copies also. I shoot a lot of cast and use the lee most often.

 

[novalty]

I've got a few. Only ones I have ever gotten rid of were an older Nosler book, and a newer Barnes manual. The Barnes was specific to their bullets--since I don't shoot any Barnes bullets--I couldn't see keeping it. Some of them are pretty critical if you are loading an odd ball cartridge--for me it is 25-35 Winchester. The suggestion for manuals from powder manufacturers is a good idea too, I have a Hodgdon manual that actually has load data for my 25-35 and using Benchmark--which I like extremely well.

 

[Rollbar]

Buy the manuals for the bullets brands you intend to shoot. Lee and lymans are more generic in their info, the cast bullet manual is also good if you shoot a lot of cast. Look around for older copies also. I shoot a lot of cast and use the lee most often.

Here are the bullets I will be shooting and from whom.
With that said ?
I also have some Alliant Green Dot & some HS-6 for my 38spl/.45acp.



Thanks,
Jim


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[gwpercle]

The reason for having as many books as possible is basically two-fold.
1.) With so many different powders, bullets, cases and primers it would be just about impossible to test and put every combination in a single book.
2.) Powders and bullets are being discontinued with new ones popping up all the time, so It's impossible to keep current with one book. It gets out of date.
Lets say you want to load XYZ bullet in 357 magnum with 123 powder, chances of finding this exact combo in one book are slim but if you have 6 books chances are one will have a load . If you want to do it the other way ...look up 38 spcl in your book and buy the bullet and powder listed for the load listed and use it. Many books just expand your possibilities. Another reason is to double check a load ...if two books say it's safe/good load then you can be sure it has been well tested and feel good about it.
Never, and I mean NEVER load up rounds unless you can find them in a printed manual....don't take chances when reloading..do it right.
I had 6 books and got 2 new ones for Christmas...now have 8 and use them all. Some have powders that the others don't list. Check old book stores and antique shops that carry books for the older ones, I buy every one I come across, keep your eyes out for them.
Gary

 

[Titegroups]

With cast bullets from makers whom dont publish manuals I look up the closet match I can find and start with starting loads and work up from there. I dont use either powder you listed so I cant be of much help.

 

[Rollbar]

The bullet I have (Missouri), do they have a manual like you were saying ?

I just received a new Alliant book in the mail and I have a old copy from 1984 date if memory serves.

 

[Titegroups]

Likely not, the smaller bullet makers dont, the major ones do. Most of the guys who only make cast bullets dont, there a lot of cost in producing a manual, just match up the bullets you have with the lee manual and also check the powder manufactures online data and you should be fine. If you bought say hornady bullets they will list the exact bullet and have load data based on it. Id start with the 38s.

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Here are the bullets I will be shooting and from whom. With that said ?
I also have some Alliant Green Dot & some HS-6 for my 38spl/.45acp.

Thanks,
Jim

I mentioned in another of your threads that I had some Green Dot & would try to load some up. Well I did, but got sick & haven't gotten to shoot them this week. I did some HBWC in 357 cases, 45AR with LSWC, & 45LC with LSWC, to start. It's bulkier (flakes) than I remembered, but that's fine for light loads. I'm going to try for Monday.

 

[arjay]

A Lyman manual is very helpful when loading cast lead bullets ( which is what you have) a Speer,Hornady,etc manual is useful for jacketed and swaged lead bullets.

 

[Rollbar]

Is this a good addition: