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Recommended Reloading Manual
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:47 pm
by nfarmer
Hi
I have and use Richard Lee's Modern Reloading, plus of c ourse all the information available on the Internet.
Which manual or manuals should I acquire in addition, to help me with reloading.
Regards Norman
Re: Recommended Reloading Manual
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 9:44 pm
by Alpha1
Lyman.
For up to date info visit the powder or the component manufactures web site.
Re: Recommended Reloading Manual
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2016 5:54 am
by dromia
The Lyman, their latest 50th edition is recently out.
The Lee is not a good data source, they do not test loads they just copy other peoples data including their typos and then throw in a few of their own. The data is conservative to accommodate their own peculiarities like volume rather than weight data and their singular cast bullet approach. A rather cursory approach aimed at selling their products.
Re: Recommended Reloading Manual
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:52 am
by Duey
Most of the reloading manuals have a large section at the front on the process and procedures for reloading and there's not too much variation between them
As far as data goes the internet is probably the best source for the most current data
Recommend that you stick with the powder manufacturers for best options
Re: Recommended Reloading Manual
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:00 am
by DaveB
I have always used Sierra - lately the Sierra Suite CD-ROM which contains a very useful external ballistics calculator.
Re: Recommended Reloading Manual
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 6:08 pm
by lasbrisas
I have found everything I need on Tinternet.
Re: Recommended Reloading Manual
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:01 pm
by Duey
I got the impression that the OP was directed at books on how to reload and best practices rather that reloading data
Re: Recommended Reloading Manual
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:08 pm
by nfarmer
Duey wrote:I got the impression that the OP was directed at books on how to reload and best practices rather that reloading data
Both aspects really I've got lots of data from the electric web, I just like to read around the subject as well.
Ordered a Lyman Manual so that should help
Thanks for the info so far
Norman
Re: Recommended Reloading Manual
Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 10:09 pm
by Daryll
Hmmm... does this mean i should buy a new manual?? Still using the one i bought when I first started reloading... Speer number 11, 1988...
Re: Recommended Reloading Manual
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:16 am
by Maggot
Duey wrote:Most of the reloading manuals have a large section at the front on the process and procedures for reloading and there's not too much variation between them
As far as data goes the internet is probably the best source for the most current data
Recommend that you stick with the powder manufacturers for best options
This.
Techniques will vary depending on what you are loading and what for, but most manufacturers publish data online that stays in date.