Reloading Manual

[Shorty]

Are there any preferences for reloading manuals out there?

I want to get a new one. The one I currently have is a Lyman I believe from the 60's

The last time I reloaded was in the 70's when I was shooting a bunch of whistle pigs with a 243.

My Dad has a RCBS jr he wants to give me but I have to learn all over again.
Been a long time.

Thinking about loading for the 30 06
270
204

[deth502]

the best manual to get is the one that was made to be used with the bullets you are using for load data.

if your just looking for info on procedures, thats what the net is for!!

[Xringshooter]

If I could ONLY have 1 manual it would probably be the latest Lyman (#46 IIRC). Very good reference manual.

That said I have manuals from all the major bullet manufacturers as I don't just shoot one type of bullet. I also have manuals that are caliber specific, they have info from all the bullet and powder people.

Most reloaders end up with numerous manuals, pamphlets, downloaded pages, magazines, etc just to see what others are doing.

[bert304]

Deth502 got it correct The best book to have is the one for the bullets you are using. You will end up with more then one book. I personally like the Hornady and Nosler books.

[bdevil73]

I'm just getting into reloading as well. I've picked up three manuals so far:

Lyman 48th Reloading Handbook
The ABC's of Reloading 7th Edition
Hodgdon 2008 Reloading Manual

[BerksCountyDave]

I have the same question but I'll give some more specifics:

I'll be loading .45 ACP with 185gr LSWC bullets and 230gr LRN bullets.

I'll eventually be loading 9mm with 115gr FMJ bullets.

With that information, what manual(s) should I own?

[Shorty]

Looks like Ill pick up the Sierra Manual on my next trip then.
Thanks!!!

[jmanzini]

Actually, Sierra has always been my favorite manual, but like Deth502 said, that has been my bullet of choice.

[mardo]

The caliber specific Load Books are a compilation of most of the manuals for that caliber. If you are loading only a couple of cartriges, you might want to check them out.