What are the Best Reloading Reference books?

[Jellybean]

I posted this reference book request because of exactly this point. I expected that the bullet manufacturer, Oregon Trail, would have the best load data for their laser-cast bullets. But their maximum charge weights are under the starting weight for hard cast lead bullets in other references and recommendations from forum members here.

Please see my post for "Range Report Laser-Cast 158 lswc and Bullseye" its still active.

I am sure this won't be the only time I'll be dealing with contradictory information, so I want to learn whats going on before I proceed. I emailed Laser-Cast today to see if they offer some more information

Having a bunch of load data laying around isn't nearly as important as knowing how to use what you have.

There is a very simple reason many of the load manuals don't agree, in addition to the usual differences in base components, they aren't based on getting the "hottest" loads, well, at least the good ones aren't. The fact is most of them try to dissuade people from getting too close to the upper limits of pressure.

 

[Moonman]

FROM INGOT TO TARGET IS A GREAT BOOK.

I had a copy printed and bound, be sure to copy the

first page where they GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO PRINT A

PERSONAL CORY OF THIS COPYWRIGHTED MATERIAL.

It's a fabulious read, and really eye opening too.