If you could recommend one book

[Maggiesdraws]

If you could recommend one book on reloading centerfire to someone who has never done it, which one would it be?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Danattherock]

I've only got one, two weeks old, so this is easy ;D

Competitive Reloading (or Handloading) by Glenn Zedekir.

Got it on Amazon. Great info so far!!



Dan

 

[chkunz]

For someone who has never done it, the Lyman Reloading Manual.

 

[jimcasey01]

For someone relatively new to reloading, T-Rex gave the perfect suggestion, Lyman Reloading Manual.

 

[Danattherock]

"Never done it"


Oops ???


Missed that. Disregard my suggestion for now.

There is no one book I would suggest if brand new to reloading, which I was two years ago. Buy 3-4 manuals, which you will need anyway. They vary more than I would have thought. Lee is a great manual, as is Speer. Brian Litz had some very insightful contributions to the Berger manual. Hornady, as the others, makes a great manual and of course has lots of load data for their extensive line of bullets.

If you are brand new, just be aware that the first 30-40% of these reloading manuals contains general, and some detailed, info about the reloading process, technique, and tools. If you looked at the description online it might just suggest that the book contains load data, recipes many refer to them. Much more to these manuals than that.

Be warned!! Reloading is quite addictive, and while marginally less expensive than coke and prostitutes, never mind. That's a lie. It can cost more. But be careful at any rate. You will soon have a closet in your house full of gunpowder if your not careful.


Dan

 

[JabaliHunter]

This one seems to be getting good reviews
http://www.safaripress.com/Metallic-Cartridge-Handloading-Sc/productinfo/MCPHERSON99Y/

 

[Jet]

For someone relatively new to reloading, T-Rex gave the perfect suggestion, Lyman Reloading Manual.

Agree with above recommendation.

Good Shooting

Rich

 

[michaelnel]

I agree too... for a new reloader who is only going to have one book, the Lyman is the best.

 

[Barlow]

I agree that the Lyman book is a good one, but I have an old Sierra loose leaf manual from 1985 that is a virtual textbook on hand loading, ballistics etc. Barlow

 

[michaelnel]

I agree that the Lyman book is a good one, but I have an old Sierra loose leaf manual from 1985 that is a virtual textbook on hand loading, ballistics etc. Barlow

Yes, I agree, but I thought we were talking about books that are readily available. A 1985 Sierra is more of a collector's item. If you can find one, it won't be cheap.

 

[PDS]

I looked at the link to the book by Mic McPherson, he covers all the processes of reloading but does not have any load data.
I agree with the choice of the Lyman manual.It does a good job of explaining all the basics of reloading and has very good load data that is not specific to any manufacturer of components.
Like most reloaders I have a shelf full of books but the Lyman is the best one to start with.

 

[Centerfire]

I would recommend the Lyman 44th edition. There is only 25 pages of information you need memorize. Back then it covered everything.

Centerfire

 

[JRS]

Read the bulletin board…Lyman

 

[Maggiesdraws]

Thanks for the response so far. I asked for one book because I want to understand the basics from one point of view before I try to understand the "higher math", if you know what I mean.

Just reading this forum for the last several weeks I've seen where there have been several opinions on one issue. I guess more than one way to skin the cat so to speak. I want to start at the beginning and know where I'm at.

 

[seymour fish]

Any Shot You Want....Art Alphin et al

 

[Centerfire]

Maggie, From what you requested the 1967 Lyman 44th edition would be a good start. About $12.00 on e-bay.
Not that there are not better more informed, detailed manuals but Lyman does put out a good book and this would be a good start before going to lets say a Sierra, etc.
Centerfire

 

[Joe R]

Maggiesdraws said:

If you could recommend one book on reloading centerfire to someone who has never done it, which one would it be?

Thanks in advance.

If you want a book that will get you started in hand loading for hunting and plinking, one that is simple and straighforward go with the Lyman book. However, if you want a book that can get you started and then help you progress towards precision hand loading then go with Sierra Rifle and Handgun Reloading Data. It is well written, dense and very detailed. You can use it like a bible: read it lightly at first then go back and dig into the details of paragraphs to help you think through things.

Having said that (since we're on Accurate Shooter) and I assume you're thinking about precision, Glen Zediker's book (Handloading for Competition) would be my second book.

 

[Titan700]

Dan she was cheaper back in the 80's

 

[cpl666k9]

Reference the Sierra Rifle and Handgun Reloading Data Book. Is there any one edition that is better than another?

 

[Joe R]

cpl666k9 said:

Reference the Sierra Rifle and Handgun Reloading Data Book. Is there any one edition that is better than another?

I am only familiar with the 5th Edition, I've had it several years and I believe it still is the latest edition available.