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Second that abcs of reloading and Lyman manuals (I use them for shotshell reloading). Sierra also has a app.@mashburn82 , in GA, you're bound to find a few good ol' boys near you to help you learn. Having an experienced reloader nearby *really* helps. Just remember to bring your own stuff, give him components as a thank you (reloaders are almost always "he"), and bring libations for when you're NOT reloading.
VV (Vhitavhouri) reloading manual can be downloaded
Western powders (latest update) can be downloaded. The first 30 pages of this are GOLD as far as reloading advice.
Lee's reloading manual can be found often on clearance from Lee.
Look for "The ABCs of Reloading"
Buy any of Lyman's manuals. If you get into shooting cast bullets, especially look to the older books and also Lyman's book of casting and reloading cast bullets.
Barnes is online for free and I find hornadys max charges are low. I trust Sierra load data most of all. They offer a app free. Nosler is another fine brand again free. I think any manufacture that wants to sell bullets or powder is right to give the data away. Hornady app not free... Speer data free.Thank you!!! I'll probably get a Barnes and hornady books...... Better safe than sorry.
Nothing wrong with old books. They are some of the best I have.I'm new to reloading but my father in law used to do it. But he has old books.
I am reloading 308 and 9mm. I picked up vihtavuori n550 & n320. And have 165 hornady sst and 175 Barnes LRX. So should I pick a Barnes/hornady reloading book or Vihtavuori?
When I looked on Vihtavuori website they had reloading. But it wasn't for the exact bullet. So I'm being cautious.
Thanks,
Some of the powders I use require old books. T5070 anyone? Win 630 ? W230? LOL. They still surely go bang.Nothing wrong with old books. They are some of the best I have.
The barnes lrx is the only bullet for me that will be loaded differently and it deals with the coal.Sierra has a app for iPhone and android. I use it the other alternative is the website of the powder manufacture. Hodgdon website IMO is great. It’s funny most beginner believe you need to use the hornady manual if your using hornady bullets. Or Sierra if it’s Sierra bullets. Just like a lot of newbs think Dies are manufacture specific. Not true.
Thank you. I'll definitely get that with a couple others as well.If I were going to buy 1 book on reloading I'd get the Lee reloading book. It seems to be a compilation of all the other companies data (Hodgdon, Sierra, etc.) in 1 place. Many different bullets and loads with almost every powder fit to be loaded into whatever case you're looking at.
Agreed. Accuracy is what I'm aboutAny book you buy is a guide. Doesn't mean a safe max in their book will be in your gun. Big difference between some books. The lawyers want to make sure you don't get hurt. The main thing is to start with lower charges and work up knowing what all the signs of pressure are. Go for accuracy and don't try to max out speed like many people do.
I personally like the Sierra manual and the Hodgdon website (I use mostly Hodgdon powder). I find the Berger manual WAY too conservative, but I shoot a lot of Berger bullets. I also use Google to search, but the data I get there is really more to get a "general understanding" of what others are using.I'm new to reloading but my father in law used to do it. But he has old books.
I am reloading 308 and 9mm. I picked up vihtavuori n550 & n320. And have 165 hornady sst and 175 Barnes LRX. So should I pick a Barnes/hornady reloading book or Vihtavuori?
When I looked on Vihtavuori website they had reloading. But it wasn't for the exact bullet. So I'm being cautious.
Thanks,
Nothing wrong with old books. They are some of the best I have.