Reloading common sense!

[langenc]

Most bullet and powder makers have on line data. I use it freely and free.

I have no problem trusting that just like a printed manual.

If you have questions just ask em. One good one is Sierra Bulletsmiths. 1-800 bulletsmiths, They will answer questions about anybodys powder/bullets.

 

[Bottom Fodder]

About time TTT this

 

[Texas10]

Good 2013 write up, Jon. Yes, the internet has changed the way we do a lot of things, youtube too. Now in the time it takes to drive to your local big box gun store, you can get all you need off the internet.

Couple days ago I logged onto Hodgdons load site and got info for a load I wanted to try, looked at the right hand column and clicked on the Buy Now button. Got several pounds of powder on the way, directly from Hodgdon.

That's what hoarding and the internet has done to the marketplace. Powder makers are cutting out the middle man's profit and selling direct to the consumer at full price.

 

[shortgrass]

When I started reloading there was no interdnet! Learned how by reading reloading manuals, Hornaday and Speer.

 

[Bottom Fodder]

This is what’s scary or as my grandson says makes me nurbus
Researching 77grs in a 223 the load mentioned most was 24grs. Of Varget. Hodgdon list 23.7 as max
308 with 200 gr. Most mentioned mid to upper 43. Hodgdon max is 42.
Started loading in 1976 And never been a fan of loading over book max and yes back in the day different Manuel’s had different max
And their are a lot of unseen variables that can change pressures
I guess you just need to use common sense

 

[xswanted]

I have around 30 reloading manuals and then some. I have noticed over the years that folks are looking for starting loads to pet loads for any caliber that exists. I myself have asked for help with pet loads however no matter what a person suggests to me ,I go back to the books and double check that information to see if it is within parameters within published data. Now I know that published data is lawyered up imfo to prevent injury to the end user. However I have seen a trend in some folks that asking for help clearly don't have reloading manuals from the bullet manufacturer or any publisher to begin with. I see suggestions of recipe's that are clearly over the book hottest loads to light loads. When I ask which manuals they have I get no answer sometimes which alarms me. Without load info from whomever you are inviting disaster. We are in this for fun and precision and suggesting super hot loads in an unknown rifle or chamber is just foolish.I hope those of us that only have a book at best will invest in several when they are able and always start low and work up to what their personal rifle chamber can use safely.I invite suggestions to help those without extra resources to obtain extra books to help them on their way.Even the free publications from alliant or hodgdon would be better than nothing.Even the last edition would be better than no imfo at all. We need to make young shooters aware of the actual need to start reading these manuals from cover to cover to obtain the initial knowledge of standard reloading practice's to make it safe and fun working up loads.I know I am ranting but I really care about people in general and especially the ranks of shooters to make the experience safe and without danger to their personal safety.

but but but my phone told me that a guy is loading 48 grains of H4350 in his 22 Creedmoor and getting 3600fps with an 80 grain bullet. He said it’s safe and it’s just a fast barrel!

GREAT post. There’s too many new reloaders getting Info from random places online.

At least download an app if you can’t buy the darn book!

 

[Old Tanker]

Great post. I’ve only been reloading for two years and still consider myself a novice. I have 4 books and re- read them frequently. Hornady has a great section on pressure, as does Lee (if you can cope with his self aggrandizement writing style). If I load Sierra bullets, I use Sierra data and cross check with other books. I don’t compete, so I never exceed recommended max from the book. I’m just satisfied with smaller groups than factory ammo can deliver. Two goals, the fun and mental therapy of reloading and constant improvement in shooting technique.

 

[PhilC]

but but but my phone told me that a guy is loading 48 grains of H4350 in his 22 Creedmoor and getting 3600fps with an 80 grain bullet. He said it’s safe and it’s just a fast barrel!

GREAT post. There’s too many new reloaders getting Info from random places online.

At least download an app if you can’t buy the darn book!

Amen! I never trust unknown and unreliable sources for load data - never.

 

[Cecil S.]

I have around 30 reloading manuals and then some. I have noticed over the years that folks are looking for starting loads to pet loads for any caliber that exists. I myself have asked for help with pet loads however no matter what a person suggests to me ,I go back to the books and double check that information to see if it is within parameters within published data. Now I know that published data is lawyered up imfo to prevent injury to the end user. However I have seen a trend in some folks that asking for help clearly don't have reloading manuals from the bullet manufacturer or any publisher to begin with. I see suggestions of recipe's that are clearly over the book hottest loads to light loads. When I ask which manuals they have I get no answer sometimes which alarms me. Without load info from whomever you are inviting disaster. We are in this for fun and precision and suggesting super hot loads in an unknown rifle or chamber is just foolish.I hope those of us that only have a book at best will invest in several when they are able and always start low and work up to what their personal rifle chamber can use safely.I invite suggestions to help those without extra resources to obtain extra books to help them on their way.Even the free publications from alliant or hodgdon would be better than nothing.Even the last edition would be better than no imfo at all. We need to make young shooters aware of the actual need to start reading these manuals from cover to cover to obtain the initial knowledge of standard reloading practice's to make it safe and fun working up loads.I know I am ranting but I really care about people in general and especially the ranks of shooters to make the experience safe and without danger to their personal safety.

Good information right here.