Reloading manual suggestions

[skulhedface]

I'm completely new to reloading and would like to study a few manuals. I intend to do the reloading classes as well. I saw in another thread that the Lyman manual and Modern Reloading are supposed to be good ones. Are there any others I should look for as well? I don't know what brands of components I'll be using yet.

 

[hammer24]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/ammunition-reloading/313719-favorite-reloading-manual.html

 

[Fishersjohn48]

I'm completely new to reloading and would like to study a few manuals. I intend to do the reloading classes as well. I saw in another thread that the Lyman manual and Modern Reloading are supposed to be good ones. Are there any others I should look for as well? I don't know what brands of components I'll be using yet.

These are my two go too books. After that, there are wonderful online sources from powder and bullet manufactures that have data that I trust.
Handloads Online, the reloaders resource Is another online resource that is available once you get your feet wet some. It is important that the information contained on Handloads is just information loaded by other reloaders and should be vetted thoroughly before using any data.

http://www.hodgdon.com/
http://www.alliantpowder.com/
http://www.vihtavuori-lapua.com/
http://www.imrpowder.com/
http://www.hornady.com/
http://www.sierrabullets.com/

 

[BE Mike]

The Speer manual is what I started with decades ago and is still hard to beat. I also like the Lyman manual, but if I could only have one, it'd be the Speer.

 

[Kirkd]

Get info from powder manufacturers, bullets manufacturers. Go take a reloading class from Andrew.

i personally have:
Lee Reloading Manual
Hornady manual
Lyman Manual

and reference Hodgdon's website frequently.

please note that manuals such as Hornady, Speer, Berger, etc have specific info on their bullets. I buy Hornady, therefore I have a Hornady manual. The Lee manual has load data for plated bullets and lead bullets, so I use the Lee manual for those loads.

 

[Stschil]

Along with the other resources mentioned above, I recommend "The ABC's of Reloading" by Bill Cheveliar

The ABC's Of Reloading: The Definitive Guide For Novice To Expert:Amazon:Books

A good source for beginners (as I am) it's been invaluable to me

 

[Kirkd]

Along with the other resources mentioned above, I recommend "The ABC's of Reloading" by Bill Cheveliar

The ABC's Of Reloading: The Definitive Guide For Novice To Expert:Amazon:Books

A good source for beginners (as I am) it's been invaluable to me

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[skulhedface]

Thanks for all the responses. Looks like I've got some reading to do.

 

[pdg45acp]

Lyman 49

 

[Bigbuck5]

Lots of great suggestions already. I have the Hornady and Speer. My Speer is very old. I like the new Hornady manual of the ones I have.

 

[jimmythang]

also look at taking a reloading class from one of Ingo's Sponsers.

(Profire)

 

[Kirkd]

also look at taking a reloading class from one of Ingo's Sponsers.

(Profire)

+1 for Andrews class at Profire.

 

[Stschil]

also look at taking a reloading class from one of Ingo's Sponsers.

(Profire)

+1 for Andrews class at Profire.

Yeah, and you'll get to take it in his brand new facility! I took it in his garage Several years ago. I think my wife and I were among the earliest groups of students. I hope to take his advanced class sometime soon. Andrew is a class act.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Yeah, and you'll get to take it in his brand new facility! I took it in his garage Several years ago. I think my wife and I were among the earliest groups of students. I hope to take his advanced class sometime soon. Andrew is a class act.

Why does that sound dirty?

 

[Stschil]

Why does that sound dirty?

I don't know....have you met Andrew??

 

[Broom_jm]

Are we going to have to merge this with the Ammo Porn thread?

Going back over 25 years of reloading, I've got at least 1 of all the major reloading manuals, plus cartridge-specific data from Load Books, one manual just for Contenders, and a manual with data for all of the Gary Reeder wildcats. It's all cool just to read, if you ask me. However, if I was getting into reloading today, Lyman's 49th and Hodgdon's website are where I would get most of my data.

 

[skulhedface]

also look at taking a reloading class from one of Ingo's Sponsers.

(Profire)

I plan to take the next available Profire class. Picked up the ABCs of reloading at Goodwill (Score!) will keep my eyes peeled for the Lyman 49th and Modern Reloading

 

[Newhoosier]

Over the years i have collected several manuals and data from just about everywhere. My best advise is to gather as many as you can afford then keep a record of every reload you workup thus creating your own manual.