Must have reloading manual?

[jackelope]

Can anyone suggest a reloading manual or any other books that would be a must-have for new-to-the-hobby/addiction of reloading? Will be reloading rifle ammo.
Thanks in advance.

[whacker1]

to get started they make some small pamphlets based on caliber vs. buying the whole reloading manual.  I have a couple of reloading manuals from Nosler and such and they still have the plastic on them.  They are good place to start, but the smaller versions work best.

[Fl0und3rz]

The one whose manufacturer you will use the most bullets. Otherwise, Sierra.  I have Hornady, Nosler, and a few others.  It is always nice to cross reference data.  Also worthwhile are those single caliber compilations of every manufacturers' data by Loadbooks USA.

[whacker1]

  Also worthwhile are those single caliber compilations of every manufacturers' data.

This is what i was thinking.  i have a couple of these that i use more often

[JimmyHoffa]

most of the manufacturer's websites will have the data.  You can print off what you need.  Some require inputs like powders/bullets--you can click on more than one at a time and get a whole list for combos.

[bobcat]

I like having the Hodgdon manual, as I pretty much only use Hodgdon powder. They also make IMR powder so that's included in their data as well, along with Winchester powder. It's a good manual to have. It's a good idea to have a manual from the bullet manufacturer of the bullets that you are loading, especially if you are using Barnes bullets, or any other 100% copper bullet.

[wadu1]

I like the Hodgen/IMR/Winchester manual, they are all the same company. And as said get the book version of the bullets your are using if they are all copper. I will see if I can round some up at the ShotShow in January, that's where I got mine.

[CAMPMEAT]

I've got Berger and Hornady reloading manuals.

[jackelope]

Thanks guys.

[jaymark6655]

As a beginner, I bought the Lee manual and read it about three times cover to cover before even buying equipment.  It has good info on how to reload, some stuff about their different equipment, and loads for several different powders, bullets and different rounds.  Next I bought a caliber specific pamphlet and now I am thinking of getting a Hornady manual since they are what I use the most.

[Skyvalhunter]

2nd Hodgen manual sorry Hodgdon

[C-Money]

I rarely use any other manual than the Nosler manual. I do what the Nosler book says to do. I look/read all the other manuals, but always fall back to my Nosler book.

[Bofire]

I have a few Noslers diff. editions, speer, Hornady, a few,  I find the Sierra manual the most thorough. one that matches your bullets is why I have several.
I have an old Phillip Sharpe book out of the 50's also.
Carl

[300rum]

Hodgdon.com is an excellent source.  I rarely open up my pre-interent manuals as there is better info on the internet from experienced loaders.

[Maligator]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1440213968/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1443036174&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=abcs+of+reloading&dpPl=1&dpID=51au91Ql9xL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001MYEU0E/ref=pd_aw_fbt_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0864WWYXY3DNEZ065WDG

Both of these are GREAT for new and old reloaders. I would highly recommend both of them as well as whatever bullet they will be using & the powder manufacturer's resources online.

[2labs]

Hodgdon.com is an excellent source.  I rarely open up my pre-interent manuals as there is better info on the internet from experienced loaders.

Almost obsolete. Save a tree eat a......

[high country]

Rifle accuracy facts, by Harold Vaughn.

(Insert Sticker shock here)

I would pick a bullet or powder mfr and start there. The speer manual is a great one as they are part of rcbs, and the same for Hornady....both making tools and bullets is nice to relate to. The Sierra manual is awesome, but most don't think for their bullets as hunting bullets.....I have a different opinion.

The books make a good reference to compare online data. At the end of the day, if you are seeing velocity that spanks the book by much over 50fps.....you're probably cheating.

[thinkingman]

Lyman's and The ABC's of Reloading.

[bearpaw]

I like my Sierra manual the best and I get a lot of data online. As others have said, it's good to look at several sources.

[fastdam]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1440213968/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1443036174&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=abcs+of+reloading&dpPl=1&dpID=51au91Ql9xL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001MYEU0E/ref=pd_aw_fbt_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0864WWYXY3DNEZ065WDG

Both of these are GREAT for new and old reloaders. I would highly recommend both of them as well as whatever bullet they will be using & the powder manufacturer's resources online.

 

[ndcasla]

My go to manual is my Lyman issue 47, then the component makers i.e. bullets, powder, manual and compare.

[T Pearce]

Lyman's and The ABC's of Reloading.

I have nearly every manual there is.
As a new reloader this Lyman manual is a good place to start....... Learn the process, methods and signs of possible danger.

[jackelope]

Rifle accuracy facts, by Harold Vaughn.

(Insert Sticker shock here)



 

   $475.00 

[jrebel]

hands down my favorite for an easy reference is the Hodgdon annual manual.   I have multiple books that I will cross reference the data with but for a very accurate quick reference I always get the annual manual / magazine. 

https://www.hodgdon.com/new_prod.html

[high country]

Rifle accuracy facts, by Harold Vaughn.

(Insert Sticker shock here)

Read the bio....

It's worth 300 bux easy.



 

   $475.00 

[2labs]

Yep, you better jump on that deal, might sell out!

[quarterstaff]

Me and Mr. Hornady's book have been getting along pretty good but I sure would like that classy Swift manual and I just feel an affinity for Lyman, probably be the next one I get.

[bullfisher]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1440213968/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1443036174&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=abcs+of+reloading&dpPl=1&dpID=51au91Ql9xL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001MYEU0E/ref=pd_aw_fbt_14_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0864WWYXY3DNEZ065WDG

Both of these are GREAT for new and old reloaders. I would highly recommend both of them as well as whatever bullet they will be using & the powder manufacturer's resources online.

Another vote for The ABC's Of Reloading. This book has everything you've ever wanted to know about things that use gun powder! The history, the evolution and molecular breakdown of it. I dont even think I could use all the information in that book.

[Blacklab]

I have several of these in different calibers. They have multiple bullet and powder manufactures. For $7, 8$ pretty good deal for single caliber loads rifle and pistol.