Love the write-ups in the Nosler, Sierra, Hornady, etc Manuals. But, I have to ask myself, "why do I re-load"? It's because mainly I shoot oddball calibers, i.
Plus I live and hunt in California where finding Lead Free data wanting in most powder manuals Not only are these cartridges not updated, but they're being dropped out. I just bought the Hodgdon magazine, guess what? The calibers I mentioned above have again been omitted, dropped or not updated. And the powder manuals, where is the data on Berry's type bullets data? We shoot these by the hundreds in pistols, or monumental bullets?
I ask myself again, "why do I reload"? One good reason is because I shoot oddball calibers and they should be included in the manuals. Joined: Jan A stones throw from Henry's Fo Originally Posted by Mule Deer. Which is why my collection of loading manuals always includes all the latest. There isn't one single loading manual or one source of on-line data that includes every new bullet or powder.
If more companies published all their latest pressure-tested data on the Internet this wouldn't be a problem. But a few companies don't, because they make money selling printed manuals. I have considerable sympathy for them, due to Eileen and I publishing printed "recipe" books ourselves. But there's more to handloading or game cooking than just recipes, which is why mere data doesn't answer all questions.
Joined: Jul Banana Belt, Montana. Mule Deer. Clark, Before Hodgdon bought Western Powders, the lab in Miles City did a LOT of piezo pressure-testing for various companies, including at least one major bullet company. Don't know if that will continue with the Hodgdon purchase. Joined: Feb Just ordered my 9 today. Whether or not it's worth it or doesn't really matter now. At least Ill have hard copy of data. Joined: Jun My newest manual is several years old, the newest powder I have bought is at least a decade old, most have been around for many decades.
My most currently used powders, are H, RL and Varget. Oldest is I believe that there have been "few", that does not mean any, of any advancements in cartridges since the 50s. Many love new stuff, I love tried, tested and work ready. Just my Nosler 8 is currently online minus the cartridge author write-ups.
I wonder how long it'll take to get 9 online. Joined: Oct Originally Posted by CZ If we take into consideration how many bullets Nosler produces based on the 9 manual , and how many powders tested with a single bullet, and how many shots fired with a particular powder starting at low to high, and all that being evaluated after a series of 5 shots per load with a single bullet average , to build a complete NEW manual from scratch would be far too costly and time consuming!
Son I think expectations need be more realistic! When you get to be my age some will make it, most won't you are, or will be, more realistic in expectations. Firstly, I don't need or want all the new powders or cartridges on the market, most of which provides no improvement over what I have. Some of the latest powders do give better results overall. This is vital information for beginners and also a good refresher for seasoned hand loaders. Another highlight of this new edition is its in-depth, easy-to-understand explanations of internal, external, and terminal ballistics.
Published in , this page manual from the renowned bullet manufacturer Berger Bullets features data for over 70 of the most popular centerfire rifle cartridges used today. There are also some awesome technical articles on a wide range of subjects from a handful of industry experts including Walt Berger himself. I feel this is the main highlight of this manual. Moreover, the manual features a full biography of Walt Berger which I found super interesting.
I found this book a great overall introduction to rifle shooting and certainly a fascinating read. However, this manual does not go quite as deep into reloading as other manuals on the list do.
One last point, there is no load data for anything above. This recent release from Speer is one of the most up to date reloading manuals on the market at the moment.
It offers comprehensive data on almost every powder currently available. Published in , this page hardback manual offers data on more than rifle cartridge types. Each cartridge has at least a few pages of detailed information, including 6 pages of new data on the 6. Other highlights for me were the common pitfalls to reloading, a guide to automating the reloading process, and troubleshooting techniques. There are some great articles on the history of reloading by professional shooters Julie Golob and Jim Gilliland, and reloading recipes for new Gold Dot rifle bullets.
If you use Speer components then this is quite possibly the best reloading manual for you. This is one of the easiest manuals to read thanks to its graphics and clear layout. I found some other manuals to feel like a college textbook but this one seems to have been designed to offer a much more enjoyable and lighter read.
This is a great informative guide on getting started for novice reloaders. I was particularly impressed with the explanations of the different types of bullets and powders, and the reasons why you should choose each one. Another nice feature is the section that explains how to choose the most accurate powder and get the most reliable load. I found some great recommendations here. There is one downside to this book. Like most others, this reloading manual focuses primarily on their own products.
In conclusion, I would recommend this book to all beginners learning how to reload. I believe it to be one of the top reloadings manuals for helping shooters get started with the reloading process. Lyman is one of the legacy brands and this is a must-read for every reloader from beginner to advanced.
Comprehensive instructions on how to reload, advance case preparation techniques, and how to use Ballistic coefficient. Newly added cartridges include: 17 Hornet, 6.
Contains or so pages of Reloading data, featuring what I think are helpful bullet synopsis. Just short descriptions that talk about burn rate, and best applications. This is a comprehensive page manual drawn from the 30 years Ken Waters spent writing columns in Handloader magazine. There is a wealth of knowledge within these pages. The book contains loading procedures, tables, tips, precautions, and commentary as well as details of over cartridges.
In this guide Waters delves into the science and background behind every load covered , as well as offering in-depth safety advice highlighting what to avoid. In fact, safety is a key focus of this book and is something emphasized in each chapter.
Because it is such a comprehensive and thorough manual, it is not an easy read and I did struggle at times. You can quickly get load data for a particular powder and bullet weight. The primary reason is that manuals produced by bullet- and tool-makers will, for a particular cartridge, include data for powders from multiple manufacturers. Having a single source can save you time and trouble.
For example, if you want to find 6. OR you can pick up a modern load manual and find everything in one place. There are many excellent printed load manuals on the market. We like the Berger and Sierra manuals for match rifle cartridges, and the Lyman and Hornady manuals for hunting loads and pistol cartridges. Unfortunately, the popular binder-format Sierra Manual is currently back-ordered. Get one if you can. With Lyman you get an honest representation of a wide variety of different… manufacturers.
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Comments from the Lab by Nosler's Expert Ballistics Team Detailed step-by-step explanations of the reloading process Printed in the USA This is a must have reloaders manual, ideal for even the most novice reloader.
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