Reloading manual for a novice

[Deleted member 107666]

Fellas, have always wanted to reload, more for hobby and precision then for saving $$.

I am ignorant on where to start.

Can someone recommend a good book/manual that can explain equipment, processes, some generic loads and the basic science behind it all? Looking to expand my knowledge a bit before I go out and start loading up on equipment and brass.

 

[BallisticsGuy]

RCBS loading manual & Lyman manual are always full of good stuff. For the novice, honestly, get a mentor and an RCBS manual.

 

[KyCarl]

You can find out a whole lot on the internet.
Fast and free..

 

[User4302021]

The Lyman manual has all the basic info you need. It is solid, professional info, without all the internet weirdness.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2JD6CK/?tag=lrhmag19-20

This one is another standard that every reloader should have:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N8OKAU/?tag=lrhmag19-20

 

[ShtrRdy]

I like the Lyman manual for a good description of the process. For more advanced trloading techniques check out the load development series on Panhandle Precision.

 

[Deleted member 107666]

Thanks guys, yes, tons of info for free on the net, but when I travel for work, it's really easiest to have physical book with me. I already spend too much time hunched over my phone/tablet

I put the Lyman on order for starters

 

[tn243]

The berger manual has good precision loading info

 

[Jeeper48]

I'm considered a novice still as I have only been reloading for a year, but for manuals I always go to hodgdon online manual first, then cross references it with my hornady 10th edition. If you start getting into some not as popular loads or bullets, sierra has some available online and Nosler has some great published data also.

What rounds are you thinking of starting with?

 

[Deleted member 107666]

.300wm is really it, for now.

If I build another caliber it will be probably he something thing smaller/cheaper like something from the 6.5 family.

 

[cape cove]

As mentioned the Lyman one is a great manual. No prejudice towards certain bullets, powder, cases or primers. Just solid info.

 

[MagnumManiac]

I like Nosler, Speer#12/13 (these have really solid instructions on reloading steps and techniques) and Lyman.

Just to help you get started, I ALWAYS go to the bullet manufacturers data first, if they DO NOT list my chosen powder, then I will go with the powder manufacturers/distributors data.
Also, a manual is a GUIDE, it is not GOSPEL as some will lead you to believe.

Good luck with it, handloading is a great learning experience and also very enjoyable.

Cheers.

 

[KyCarl]

I just got a email about a course that Darrell Holland is selling on Video you might want to take a look?
https://courses.teachmeinteractive.com/courses/handloading?ref=8b2bda

 

[RT2506]

Over all the Sierra Manual has been the best of them all for me. Their suggested accuracy and hunting loads under each bullet have usually been spot on for me over the past 40 years even with different make bullets of the same weight. Only thing I don't like about this manual is the way it is put together. The pages are too easy to tear out of the notebook type rings. But the information found in this manual is great and will teach you how to reload ammo. No you will not be saving any money getting into reloading but you will be able to really find out just how well your weapons will shoot by tailoring a load for them and if you are like me and end up with s few wildcats reloading is the only way to shoot them. Have fun.

 

[reeldawg]

+1 on the Sierra Manual.