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What books should I get? To keep my OCD to a minimum, I plan on only reloading Nosler bullets, so I will get the Nosler manual. But is there any other books I may need?
Richracer1
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I have the Nosler #5, #6 and the 06-08 Hodgdon annual manuals. All of Hodgdon's load info is available on their website. I check on Alliant's website, but they must have some sort of deal with Speer or Sierra as that seems to the only brand they test with.
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Nosler, Hornady, Speer, Barnes are all good.
I would pick 3 and also check the powder manufactures for published load data. Some like Hodgdon have it available on their web site.
Just remember to cross reference your load data. This is always a must when you get load data from someone on the internet. You never know when someone could have a typo.
JD338
I would pick 3 and also check the powder manufactures for published load data. Some like Hodgdon have it available on their web site.
Just remember to cross reference your load data. This is always a must when you get load data from someone on the internet. You never know when someone could have a typo.
JD338
Powerstroke
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I have #3, #5 & #6 of the Nosler Manuals. A older Hornaday and the last four Sierra's. Also have a Barnes but don't look at that one much.
Good web-sites would be already mentioned Alliant, Hodgdon & I use Vihtovouri's page alot.
Viht has a decent powder burn rate chart as well. All Mfg's of powder listed in columns with their coresponding competition next to them.
Good web-sites would be already mentioned Alliant, Hodgdon & I use Vihtovouri's page alot.
Viht has a decent powder burn rate chart as well. All Mfg's of powder listed in columns with their coresponding competition next to them.
I agree with the others, get some of the powder mfg books/sheets. Most you can find free by writing or at a store. Some you can download via their webpage. I also use the Nosler, Hornady and Speer books.
You may want to check out ABCs of reloading since you are just starting out. I bought a copy and really enjoy it.
You may want to check out ABCs of reloading since you are just starting out. I bought a copy and really enjoy it.
One of the very best loading manuals IMO is the Sierra. They list accuracy and hunting loads for about every bullet weight. I have found that the accuracy loads listed are just that, very accurate even with other bullet makes. But is you just want Min and Max powder data go on line to the Hodgdon site and they list about everything you need and if they don't you can e-mail them and they will provide advice.
DrMike
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I find that generally each manual has strengths and deficits. The more you consult, the greater your store of knowledge to draw from. Though you cannot necessarily adopt information from one manual for different bullets/primers/cases, you can adapt information by gaining insight into the characteristics under a given set of conditions.
I would recommend that you purchase the manual put out by the bullet manufacturer who makes and markets the bullet(s) you intend to use. They will test their own bullets to ensure that they meet SAAMI standards. Bear in mind that just because a powder is listed, it holds only with the given set of conditions specified in the manual. Moreover, powder lots may vary, which means that the advice given in all manuals to begin with a minimum load and work up is for your own safety.
I note on another thread that you do not see 270WSM dies from Forster. When you phone Midway, ask, and they will likely provide you with the information you need. Forster does make a 270WSM die. If Midway does not have the die set, Lock, Stock and Barrel does have them, or Mid-South, or any of a number of retailers can provide you with the dies.
I would recommend that you purchase the manual put out by the bullet manufacturer who makes and markets the bullet(s) you intend to use. They will test their own bullets to ensure that they meet SAAMI standards. Bear in mind that just because a powder is listed, it holds only with the given set of conditions specified in the manual. Moreover, powder lots may vary, which means that the advice given in all manuals to begin with a minimum load and work up is for your own safety.
I note on another thread that you do not see 270WSM dies from Forster. When you phone Midway, ask, and they will likely provide you with the information you need. Forster does make a 270WSM die. If Midway does not have the die set, Lock, Stock and Barrel does have them, or Mid-South, or any of a number of retailers can provide you with the dies.
YoteSmoker
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The little "Load All" spiral notebooks are nice if you want to experiment a lot with different powders and bullets for a specific cartridge. I have a few of these and saves me from buying say the Barnes manual to try a Barnes bullet.
Richracer1
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You can use just about any manual to load any bullet. For instance, I use the Hodgdon annual manuals for Nosler bullets, even though Hodgdon used a Speer, Sierra, and so on. Key is to start low and work up, like everybody states. The only tricky bullet to load for is Nosler's E-Tip, due to it's tendancy to build pressures faster than most other bullets. If your developing a load for an E-Tip, using other than Nosler provided load data, do so using even more caution than other bullets.
Yep, I use the Lman 48th Edition that came with the whole kit I boughtbobbyrum":10ulturd said:
2 years ago for Christmas. I have the FREE IMR and Hodgon guide available at LGS. Just recently I bought the 30-06 guide on loadbooks.com ....This has all powders and bullets listed.. 3386 tested loads for 30-06.. I found quit usefull. Nosler provides no COAL data in
books I have seen so far.. Trying to get Nosler reloading guide 6..
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ArmyCW":187reg96 said:
Nosler does list COL in RG #6.
JD338
Richracer1
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JD338":g73wb29h said:
Nosler lists the COL in the #5 manual, just not a picture like #6.
RiverRider
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I always suggest the latest Lyman manual as the basic building block of any handloader's data library. Lyman's Cast Bullet Handbook is a MUST for anyone who casts and loads his own!
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bobbyrum":3e1lv9iz said:Sorry JD338, not my "wrote". I know Nosler #6 does show COAL. I refer to this manual quite often, as well as the Lyman #49
bobbyrum,
No worries. Nosler did a good job with RG #6.
The COL is nice as a reference but I always load my ammunition to the rifle. This may be the magazine length ot to my desired distance off the lands.
JD338
