Reloading Manuals?

[dwnforce]

What is the best manual for a first timer, I want to start reloading for my 223 and just need some help....thanks

 

[mj30wilson]

Use the reloading manual with the same brand name as your bullets you intend to use. Think of it as paying for all the test conducted to make sure the loads mentioned in the books are safe for you to load in your gun. Its like insurance. Also usually the reloading manuals will only provide the research for the bullet weights that they currently sell. So that is why most reloaders will buy the bullet and reloading manuals with the same brand name.

If you happen to buy the Nosler reloading manual (which I personally recommend) Buy the book "Going Ballistic" by Gary Lewis and learn how nosler bullets got their start! The more you understand the better your reloading will be!

 

[JPC]

Isn't Nosler getting ready to come out with a updated manual???

Dwnforce, lived in Columbus all my life until moving to Texas 2 1/2 years ago.

 

[Jerry 919]

While in the Nosler Shooters Pro Shop last week they stated that their new manual will be available July 2007.

Jerry 919

 

[RMiller]

I use the "ONE BOOK/ONE CALIBER" load books.

 

[SOTN]

dwnforce:
I would reccomend the Lyman. As a beginner, you need the great instructions, and info in it, and the loads are with a variety of components.

Like RMiller says... The "ONE BOOK/ONE CALIBER". Those manuals only give you data, but from almost every publisher of data.

Smitty of the North

 

[FOTIS]

What is the best manual for a first timer, I want to start reloading for my 223 and just need some help....thanks

Honestly? As many as you can get your hands on. The more the better! :wink:

 

[dwnforce]

Thanks Alot...just bought a 1 load manual, but was looking for directions...dont really know a whole lot about terms etc. but have the time to research right now before my twins are born...need something to keep me sain...lol

 

[Ol` Joe]

If you are looking for some "how to" reading the "ABC`s of Reloading" is a excellent book. The Lyman manual is another. Both are sold by Midway along with other good manuals.

 

[FOTIS]

Feel free to post any questions here buddy and you can PM me anytime.

 

[tpbscha]

I tend to look at as many different sources as possible. You will sometimes find a wide variation in data from one book to the next. Most powder/bullet companies have data available on the web. Hodgdon web site now has online data for Hodgdon, IMR, and some Winchester powders.

 

[RMiller]

A buddy and I learned to reload from a speer reloading manual. We were both fifteen and had just gotten our first big centerfire rifles (338 win mags).Wow that was twenty years ago.

 

[Guest]

A buddy and I learned to reload from a speer reloading manual. We were both fifteen and had just gotten our first big centerfire rifles (338 win mags).Wow that was twenty years ago.

A friend of mine and I learned from a Speer manual, also. We were just 21, in college, and too broke to buy ammo for our handguns. It was about 15 years ago, come to think of it. Wow. Can't believe it's been that long. A lot of burnt powder and spent primers since then.

I second Pop in his assessment that as many as you can afford is not really enough. The new Hornady manual has a great section on interior ballistics, and the data is fresh and good. Check it out.

 

[dwnforce]

Thanks Guys!...Will help alot!

 

[JPC]

What about software programs for my computer?? Where can I get/buy them and which is the best for the money??

 

[georgetwalkerjr]

The new Hornady manual has good basic information on reloading per se, as well as recommended loads. In addition to data from bullet makers, Hodgdon just put up a new site for their powders, which includes data from IMR and Winchester: http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp

Good luck,

George