reloading for a newbie
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Any of the following manuals will have good introductions to the practice of handloading:
Hornady
Lyman
Nosler
Speer
These were listed in alphabetical order, so don't think I am biased. I own all four, plus a few others, and these four have excellent intros to handloading. I'd wait until the new Nosler (#6) shows up, but Speer and Hornady have new manuals out already. The Lyman is not terribly old, and will have good data in it for starting out. If you have the funds, get a couple, or all four, and read them all. You will undoubtedly like the way one puts something, and the way another states a different issue, so you'll be well served. Plus, when it comes time to load, you'll have more references to work from.
What cartridges are you considering loading for?
Hornady
Lyman
Nosler
Speer
These were listed in alphabetical order, so don't think I am biased. I own all four, plus a few others, and these four have excellent intros to handloading. I'd wait until the new Nosler (#6) shows up, but Speer and Hornady have new manuals out already. The Lyman is not terribly old, and will have good data in it for starting out. If you have the funds, get a couple, or all four, and read them all. You will undoubtedly like the way one puts something, and the way another states a different issue, so you'll be well served. Plus, when it comes time to load, you'll have more references to work from.
What cartridges are you considering loading for?
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+1 to what dubyam said.
It is always a good idea to have a couple of reloading handbooks for reference. I have been reloading for 33 yrs and have found the Nosler book to be my go to book. The "most accurate powder tested" listing in the Nosler RG #5 are always good starting points.
Reloading is a fun hobby to get into. If you have any questions, ask us.
You have a lot of friends here that are very knowledgeable and willing to help you out. :wink:
JD338
It is always a good idea to have a couple of reloading handbooks for reference. I have been reloading for 33 yrs and have found the Nosler book to be my go to book. The "most accurate powder tested" listing in the Nosler RG #5 are always good starting points.
Reloading is a fun hobby to get into. If you have any questions, ask us.
You have a lot of friends here that are very knowledgeable and willing to help you out. :wink:
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When I first started out just a couple years ago I started with; Hornady, Speer and Sierra. The Speer came with my RCBS Rock chucker.
I also added the book, The ABC's of Reloading which I think is an excellent tool for starting out.
Here is a link to the book....
http://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Reloading-C-Rodney-James/dp/0873491904
I bought mine on an auction site for less then the listed price at Amazon.
I also added the book, The ABC's of Reloading which I think is an excellent tool for starting out.
Here is a link to the book....
http://www.amazon.com/ABCs-Reloading-C-Rodney-James/dp/0873491904
I bought mine on an auction site for less then the listed price at Amazon.
Recon Miller
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I just started reloading this year myself.
I am using RCBS and it came with a Speer manuel.
I also bought the Nosler manuel.
Both are very good to use, plus coming here and talking with these fine folks.
I am doing loads for 30-06, and 40s&w right now. Soon I will start to load for 308.
Good luck and enjoy.
I am using RCBS and it came with a Speer manuel.
I also bought the Nosler manuel.
Both are very good to use, plus coming here and talking with these fine folks.
I am doing loads for 30-06, and 40s&w right now. Soon I will start to load for 308.
Good luck and enjoy.
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Thanks to all for the input. Right now I just want to load for my M96 in 6.5x55 and possibly for my upcoming CZ 550 in 6.5x55. I also shoot suplus from CMP '03s, 03A3, .45 and 9mm. I might even shoot more .357 and .44 Mag if I reloaded.
I am just out of Pharmacy School and finally have a decent paycheck coming in...more wants than needs and having a hard time making up a list in order of need. Well...always need something :wink: :grin:
I will check back and continue to use yall for info.
I am just out of Pharmacy School and finally have a decent paycheck coming in...more wants than needs and having a hard time making up a list in order of need. Well...always need something :wink: :grin:
I will check back and continue to use yall for info.
Oh, oh........another drug dealer hits the street. :shock:
The Lyman manual has an excellent "How To" section. Here is a link to RCBS' on line "How To" manual. Read it before you do anything. It will help a lot.
http://www.rcbs.com/guide/stepbystep.aspx
Best of luck to you on both fronts!
Bob
The Lyman manual has an excellent "How To" section. Here is a link to RCBS' on line "How To" manual. Read it before you do anything. It will help a lot.
http://www.rcbs.com/guide/stepbystep.aspx
Best of luck to you on both fronts!
Bob
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The older books are fine for the instructions and trouble shooting tips but I`d prefer current data just to be sure. I`ve all the books you`ve listed plus, but still double check data against the powder or bullet manufactures web sites or new manuals if I have them. Hodgdon is the distributor for IMR, Winchester, and VV powders now along with their own brand and offer data for them. http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp It`s a great place for finding loads with the newer powders. Nosler and Sierra web sites offer new data for bullets they have added to their line since the last manual was published and are also good sources.
