Can anyone recommend a good book for reloading that mainly concentrates on obsolete/vintage calibres? I have many books that cover the more modern stuff.
I have been reloading 'standard' calibres for a few years but the obsolete stuff seem to be a different kettle of fish as there is little if any information available and what is available is often contradictory. Chambers, throats and bores tend to vary from one rifle to the next and off the shelf dies, if available, often need reworking to suit (as I have found out recently with both my Martinis and an 8mm Kropatschek)
Maybe a book that covers die modification specifics would suffice.
Many thanks.
Reloading book needed for the Old Un's
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Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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saddler
Re: Reloading book needed for the Old Un's
Dromia will be along shortly, once his steam powered PC has enough pressure in the back boiler to switch on
HBSA journals are good
LOTS of older data on specialist US forums too
HBSA journals are good
LOTS of older data on specialist US forums too
Re: Reloading book needed for the Old Un's
Look for the Lyman Cast Bullet Manual. Loads of data for long since regarded obsolete calibres.
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fred2892
Re: Reloading book needed for the Old Un's
'The Handloaders Manual of Cartridge Conversions' is an excellent reference for anyone with even a passing interest in obsolete calibres. Contents include how to convert brass and some useful starting loads.
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Meaty
Re: Reloading book needed for the Old Un's
Thanks for the suggestions, having had a scan about on the web I can find all of the titles to buy at the click of a button 
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