wisconsinteacher
Handloader
- Dec 2, 2010
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The last manual I bought was Nosler 7. I'm looking to maybe buy a new manual. Any recommendations?
New Reloading Manual??
- Thread starter wisconsinteacher
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- Nov 4, 2004
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Nosler RG #9
JD338
JD338
RL338
Handloader
- Mar 23, 2017
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To be honest I returned Nosler #9 in favor of keeping the #7. Hornady’s #11 is a really good manual to have on the bench , it has a lot more calibers with large powder choices.
- Nov 4, 2004
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It's actually good to have a few for cross reference
JD338
JD338
Yoteklr
Work, load, shoot, hunt, repeat
- Apr 19, 2022
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In all honesty I stopped buying reloading manuals. Nowadays I cross reference Hodgdon, Nosler, Speer, and /or Alliant all of which offers online data free. I'll still go to my old manuals occasionally if needed.
Charlie-NY
Handloader
- Mar 11, 2005
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I use the latest editions of the Nosler and Hornady books for quick reference at the loading bench. I've got several other reloading manuals but the Nosler & Hornady get referred to the most.
Older editions of the manuals get handed down to newer relaoders.
Older editions of the manuals get handed down to newer relaoders.
- Oct 30, 2004
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quikload
flyingagg
Handloader
- Dec 16, 2019
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Lyman and Nosler Hard Copy, bunch of online, various digital downloads from poweder companies, QL and GRT. I try to cross reference. I ahve been happy with both the Lyman and Nosler for decades.
I like quickload .there is a learning curve , and it's an investment but I feel it's worth it .
usually I can make do with my older books by picking a similar bullet as to what I'm loading . if you're loading something such as mono metal , long slick VLD's , a boutique bullet , I would recommend buy that bullet makers book .
usually I can make do with my older books by picking a similar bullet as to what I'm loading . if you're loading something such as mono metal , long slick VLD's , a boutique bullet , I would recommend buy that bullet makers book .
DrMike
Ballistician
- Nov 8, 2006
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The manuals are fine for reading about reloading, but for data, it is hard to beat QL. To stay current, it does require the purchase of the update each year. However, the cost of the update is nominal for the data delivered.
wvbuckbuster
Handloader
- Nov 5, 2015
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I like Hodgdon yearly manual especially since they owned most of the powders. I didn't care for them dropping couple of calibers that I use like 6.5x55 but other sources are available. Dan.
Lazy Bushman
Beginner
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Given Australian Defence Industries produces a number of the Hodgson powders, for those using those powders particular, then this is a good source. If you're not familiar with the OEM names for powders, there is an equivalent chart under Powders => Powered Equivalents
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