Just bought my first Ebook for the Nexus 7.
Reloading 101 by George A. Phillips
.99cents
Don't buy it even for .99cents Common since stuff and you can learn this book just by reads a few posts here.
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Don't buy it even for .99cents Common since stuff and you can learn this book just by reads a few posts here.
Bought another Ebook for .99cents from Amazon.
Casting verses Swaging Bullets - Good read and informative for those who don't know anything about Casting verses Swaging.
170 pages and for .99 cents, a good read.
Jim
Casting verses Swaging Bullets - Good read and informative for those who don't know anything about Casting verses Swaging.
170 pages and for .99 cents, a good read.
Jim
Jeff423
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There are two more manuals that in my opinion are priceless and written for the reloader and shooter who wants to understand how every component can change the equation a bit and how various rifles and handguns react or need to be handled differently for the best performance. These are Ken Water's Pet Loads which were published in Vol's 1 & 2.
Though this is older information it is still valid and extremely useful. These two volumes are a collection of articles he wrote when he was with Handloader Magazine and perhaps some others — not sure. Though some of the powders he worked with are no longer available most still are but nevertheless by checking the burn rate charts you can extrapolate and still use his loads. But more importantly he shares his precise system for working up loads and wringing performance and accuracy for everything from the Hornet to the 458 Winchester and most of the common handgun cartridges in a wide range of different guns. Of particular interest is his method for determining pressure signs. Which by the way is used by most everybody today short of having a pressure barrel and lab equipment.
I really hate to come off like some out of phase old timer but I have to also mention PO Ackley's book Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders. Again dated material but his book includes really good explanations of headspace, pressure and bore capacity and other sections on powder by B.E. Hodgdon, yes the old man gunpowder himself, and many others. The book is priceless for the insight you get from an expert gunsmith and wildcatter like Ackley and giants in the field of powder like Hodgdon and several big game hunters talking bullet design, flight and terminal performance.
Lastly for anybody who goes to old book stores or might see one at a gun show grab the old reloader's bible Complete Guide to Handloading by Phil Sharpe. This was originally printed back in 1937 but has been re-written and re-issued several times up to about 1953. This book is a great compilation and history of the propellant industry, the cartridge industry and how everything was put together and put out for public consumption for handloaders. The photos of old reloading equipment, powder mills etc are a treasure. There is lots of talk and insights from Harry Pope, in fact the book is dedicated to him. Harry Pope was the finest barrel maker this country has known for those who may not know the name. Anyway a great find if you can get your hands on one.
Go find these publications cause they are worth having if you are a serious loader wanting a bit more than the standard manuals. Happy Hunting.
Though this is older information it is still valid and extremely useful. These two volumes are a collection of articles he wrote when he was with Handloader Magazine and perhaps some others — not sure. Though some of the powders he worked with are no longer available most still are but nevertheless by checking the burn rate charts you can extrapolate and still use his loads. But more importantly he shares his precise system for working up loads and wringing performance and accuracy for everything from the Hornet to the 458 Winchester and most of the common handgun cartridges in a wide range of different guns. Of particular interest is his method for determining pressure signs. Which by the way is used by most everybody today short of having a pressure barrel and lab equipment.
I really hate to come off like some out of phase old timer but I have to also mention PO Ackley's book Handbook for Shooters and Reloaders. Again dated material but his book includes really good explanations of headspace, pressure and bore capacity and other sections on powder by B.E. Hodgdon, yes the old man gunpowder himself, and many others. The book is priceless for the insight you get from an expert gunsmith and wildcatter like Ackley and giants in the field of powder like Hodgdon and several big game hunters talking bullet design, flight and terminal performance.
Lastly for anybody who goes to old book stores or might see one at a gun show grab the old reloader's bible Complete Guide to Handloading by Phil Sharpe. This was originally printed back in 1937 but has been re-written and re-issued several times up to about 1953. This book is a great compilation and history of the propellant industry, the cartridge industry and how everything was put together and put out for public consumption for handloaders. The photos of old reloading equipment, powder mills etc are a treasure. There is lots of talk and insights from Harry Pope, in fact the book is dedicated to him. Harry Pope was the finest barrel maker this country has known for those who may not know the name. Anyway a great find if you can get your hands on one.
Go find these publications cause they are worth having if you are a serious loader wanting a bit more than the standard manuals. Happy Hunting.
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Peter M. Eick
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You can never have enough reloading books.....
You can never have enough reloading books.....
That's what I am talking about !
I see two editions of Phil Sharpe's book, Ackley's volumes, Ken Waters Pet Loads both volumes, Hatcher's Notebook ( which everybody should read once ) . A real nice complete library with of course all the usual suspects from Sierra to Speer.
Do you have Mann's Bullet's Flight Powder to Target in there ? or how about Donnelly's Manual for Cartridge Conversions if it's not there it should be next to Barnes' standard reference.
Thanks sharing and good to know there are others out there. Let me ask you what is the older large dark red volume top shelf on the left ? and the nice hard bound to the right of Barnes' Cartridges of the World ?
Regards
Peter M. Eick
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Yes to Mann's, Yes on the manual of Cartridge conversions (it was on the bench at the time).
The book you ask of is naramores "Principals and Practice of Loading Ammunition". Great book and I highly recommend it.
What does not really show well in the pictures are the little things like the Lyman Ideal manuals for the 50's to the 20's. Those are the hard ones to come by.
The book you ask of is naramores "Principals and Practice of Loading Ammunition". Great book and I highly recommend it.
What does not really show well in the pictures are the little things like the Lyman Ideal manuals for the 50's to the 20's. Those are the hard ones to come by.
Things you can't resist buying...
Or guns, or knives, or rollerball pens, or ......
Or guns, or knives, or rollerball pens, or ......
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I don't think I have ever run across Naramore's book that I recall anyway. You have me interested though so I will peek around a bit. As for Hatcher's Notebook this is a book I have owned perhaps forty years and I still pick it up from time to time and re-discover all kinds of neat stuff like how far will a 30-06 bullet go into the water and still be deadly ? Where else are you going to find info like this ?
And those old very small paper jacketed loading manuals from Veron Speer, Olin, and I had a Dupont also were so very fragile that all mine just never survived all my moves and boxing up and unloading. I am sure they are worth a bit huh ? Oh well I did save my Hollywoods and most of my other reloading gear.
regards
Peter M. Eick
Member
Naramore is a great book. It was recommended here and I chased up a copy. It is much more detailed on the hows and why's then many manuals. I learned a great deal from it.
Peter M. Eick
Member
I use mine for more reference stuff. It sits in by the reloading press where I use it there. I actually have a "working" set of manuals I keep by the press and the ones in the picture are more my backup manuals.
Lodogg2221
Member
Oddly enough, I had exactly the same question as the OP.
Of course, while Im new to metallic reloading, Ive been reloading shot shells for a long time.
Not the same, but the process is similar enough that I dont feel lost with the process.
I wonder though, if you know the process, whats the difference between the books like Lymans and the Load Data books for specific cartridges, like the ones posted above for the .38 and .45?
Of course, while Im new to metallic reloading, Ive been reloading shot shells for a long time.
Not the same, but the process is similar enough that I dont feel lost with the process.
I wonder though, if you know the process, whats the difference between the books like Lymans and the Load Data books for specific cartridges, like the ones posted above for the .38 and .45?
Is this book a good one to read ?
Ammo Encyclopedia, 3rd edition (or current) ?
By Michael Bussard
So Rollbar and Peter this is another publication I am not familiar with but I have been out of the book buying mode for about ten years or more. So is this a reference source like Cartridges of the World or Connellys Cartridge Converstion or similar or an actual reloading manual ? I ask cause I honestly have not heard of it or seen it but I bet I am going to buy it if your answers are what I hope they are
Thanks and regards
J. R. WEEMS
Member
Bluedot, would that be #11 coming out??
Like you, I rely on a lot of their stuff and have every book from #1 todate, #9
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Bluedot, would that be #11 coming out??
They had close-out on Hornady #8.... #9 just came out. Do you have a DeLorean too, "future boy"?
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J. R. WEEMS
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HA! Yeah, it IS #9, not ten. Was afraid I might of miss something.
No, but knew a guy who had two once. Or at least saw them in storage. I have no idea but I the book is expensive ($280.00).
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Nemo288
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One of the most entertaining and readable loading manuals is also
fairly obscure. It is "Any Shot You Want"; the A-Square manual.
While it does not cover any handgun rounds, it does have one of
the very best theory and practice sections followed by data and
"the story" of every big game cartridge you can think of.
Col. Alphin was a load developer for the Army (cannons in particular)
and his expertise and attitude colors this book in a very good way.
The other contributors are Finn Aagaard, Craig Boddington, Gary
Minton and Terry Wieland.
I got this book directly from A-Square. I don't know what it's current
status is. This is the only reloading manual I have read all the way
through... twice. Recommended!
I had a heck of a time finding Ackley's books (he is one my all-time firearms heroes).
The A-Square book is much more modern and covers much of the same material
with that attitude that makes it enjoyable. A worthy sequel.
http://a-squareco.com/Books.html
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Nemo
fairly obscure. It is "Any Shot You Want"; the A-Square manual.
While it does not cover any handgun rounds, it does have one of
the very best theory and practice sections followed by data and
"the story" of every big game cartridge you can think of.
Col. Alphin was a load developer for the Army (cannons in particular)
and his expertise and attitude colors this book in a very good way.
The other contributors are Finn Aagaard, Craig Boddington, Gary
Minton and Terry Wieland.
I got this book directly from A-Square. I don't know what it's current
status is. This is the only reloading manual I have read all the way
through... twice. Recommended!
I had a heck of a time finding Ackley's books (he is one my all-time firearms heroes).
The A-Square book is much more modern and covers much of the same material
with that attitude that makes it enjoyable. A worthy sequel.
http://a-squareco.com/Books.html
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Nemo
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Rollbar- if you have a walmart nearby then you need the Sierra, Hornady and Nosler books since this is what they stock. They also sell the Speer book as well. I have just purchased the new Hornady and Nosler book along with the Hodgdon magazine. I don't think you can have too many reloading books.
smokindog
Member
What's w/the Hornady book? Is it very different than the Lyman 49th I have?
Jim
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