ABCs of Reloading question

[Unobogus]

Is this book, "The ABC’s of reloading” The Definitive Guide For Novice To Expert (Paperback) Bill Chevalier:" identical to this book "The ABCs of Reloading 9th edition, edited by C. James Rodney? I have the one by C. James Rodney and I wanted to make sure that I didn't need the one by Bill Chevalier also.

 

[Broom_jm]

The 9th Edition book you have is the one you want.

 

[wolfman]

I recomend you have at least 3 different reference sources before starting to reload. No, they won't match each other, but by comparing the recomended min and max loadings, you will have a better feel as to where you should start and stop.

 

[2in1evtime]

I have to agree with " Wolfman" i tried using one book and found using 3 is better, more load possibilities for 1. i use speer,lee and hornady myself

 

[downzero]

I recomend you have at least 3 different reference sources before starting to reload. No, they won't match each other, but by comparing the recomended min and max loadings, you will have a better feel as to where you should start and stop.

The book he's looking for isn't a loading guide, it's a book that teaches you the basics of reloading.

 

[Unobogus]

The book he's looking for isn't a loading guide, it's a book that teaches you the basics of reloading.

Thank you, I appreciate the quick responses.

 

[Broom_jm]

I agree with the idea of having 2 or more books to reference, and I also use certain manufacturer websites to cross-reference data, but there is one exception I will make note of...Lyman's manuals have data for various bullets and is a great way of getting a lot of information, from one book.

When I started out, I shot almost exclusively Sierra bullets, because they were so accurate. As a result, I had their manual. When I started shooting Speer and Nosler and Hornady bullets, I bought their manuals, too. These days, pretty much all of the bullet makers are putting out very accurate bullets, so having one manual that touches on many of them is a real plus.

 

[Slawburger]

The Bill Chevalier book is the one mentioned in the forum "Sticky". I almost bought the Rodney book until I noticed the different author.

As for the other books I bought: Hornady, Speer and Lyman.

 

[Rhino12]

I received the ABC's of reloading 7th edition (edited by Bill Chevalier). Although it isn't the latest, the information is solid in the book and was a GREAT first read prior to my first purchase of reloading equipment (last year). I am still reading several other books as well as constantly reading reloading forums for more answers.

 

[BravoMike]

Are the different editions really that different?

 

[Rhino12]

I haven't seen a list of the differences to be honest (nor read/owned both versions). I assume references were updated and any new models/techniques were added (or antiquated were removed)...

 

[bstewrat3]

Are the different editions really that different?

Yes, they are very different. I own the entire collection. I have enjoyed experimenting with some of the handgun loadings, making wood bullets and revolver shotshells.

 

[Unobogus]

Yes, they are very different. I own the entire collection. I have enjoyed experimenting with some of the handgun loadings, making wood bullets and revolver shotshells.

So in your opinion, if I were just trying to learn to reload will the one by James work or do I need to buy the other?