What reloading literature do you recommend?

[DJ Skillz]

What reloading books you would recommend for a newbie?

[cmichini]

I just got my reading material to get started. Based on previous recommendations I picked up current version of ABC's of Reloading (9th edition I think) and Lyman's Reloading Handbook (49th edition).

Others with better info will likely provide good guidance too.

Good luck.

[M27]

these are not everything you need but I recommend them because they are very cheap

if you use alliant powder this is free

http://www.alliantpowder.com/resources/catalog.aspx

for hodgdon, IMR, and Winchester powders
this can be found for around $8

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/219788/hodgdon-2012-annual-reloading-manual-reloading-manual

these little books from lyman are pretty cheep as well

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/121068/lyman-load-data-book-semi-automatic-pistol

I still recommend a true reloading book, many use the abc's, but these are great cheap additions I really like the first two because I always compare the data from various sources, book or recommendation from CalGuns, against the manufactueres data

[Clownpuncher]

If you're looking for data, just use the powder manufacturers web pages, they are free. If you're looking for "how to" books then ABC's is a great book. Another great book I have is reloading for handgunners. It's in the Apple book store so you can get digitally. It's only about $13 or so. Great info in it and a few recipes.
As for a true load manual, the favorite one I have is the Sierra manual. Lots of stuff in that manual plus it is a loose leaf binder set up so I add notes and stuff to it.

[DJ Skillz]

If it were between the Lyman and Sierra manuals, which would you choose? Which is more comprehensive?

[damndave]

I like Lymans 49th. Very good info for a newb.

[NoNOS67]

I like Lymans 49th. Very good info for a newb.

+1 Lyman's 49th is a good one. As others have said, always verify load data with a second source.

[DJ Skillz]

Excellent. I'll order the Lyman's manual and also grab the load data from whatever powder manufacturers I end up using.

Thanks!

[Fyathyrio]

ABCs of Reloading is good, plus one or two other manuals so you have a ready cross reference. The one from you press manufacturer and primary bullet supplier will serve you best. For an inexpensive source of load data, Loadbooks USA makes specific caliber books that are nice for a quick look up. They contain load recipes from all the major bullet and powder manufacturers in a handy little booklet.

[sonnyt650]

I got started with the Lee Modern Reloading book which explains the reasoning behind different steps and alternatives in loading processes (full-length versus neck-sizing), don't know if I'd understand as much if I went with other books. I was drawn in by the early pages indicating that there are so many others that have gone the reloading route. In fact in addition to saving some money there's no other way to get the best shooting ammo for a particular rifle.

The Lyman 49th edition was an interesting read when I had nothing better to do, though nothing struck me as being missing from the Lee book. I think the photos of case head separation etc. are better done in color where the Lee black and white pages just don't convey what's going on. The ABCs book starts off talking about fear, have plenty of that already so I haven't gotten very far reading it. My Hornady manual is pretty much just a load reference for their bullets.

[RandyD]

I believe any of the major reloading manuals will serve you well. I prefer Sierra's reloading manual, it has good explanations and has a section for every major cartridge. If you want to get a quick understanding of the basics, I recommend Sinclair's reloading Series, there are 8 segments and they explain bottle neck cartridges and straight walled cartidges. All 8 segments totaled are approximately 45 minutes in length. Here is a link to the first segmant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8VtjJ_XYDQ

I do some precision reloading and Sinclairs is the my favorite place to get precision tools.

[Cowboy T]

I used the Lee book for learning about reloading, just kinda looking past Richard Lee's shameless self-promotion. It does have plenty of good info in there.

For load data, I mostly use Lyman's 49th these days, especially for handgun cast boolit loads. However, for certain cartridge/powder combinations which Lyman's book doesn't have, e. g. 7.62x54R and BL-C(2), I will call for the Lee book.

[Divernhunter]

The Lyman #49 is the best. I found the ABC book mostly a waste of time.

[51colt]

Excellent. I'll order the Lyman's manual and also grab the load data from whatever powder manufacturers I end up using.

Thanks!

That is a good way to go i mainly use Hodgdon powder i like their load data they list complete tested loads meaning the bullets are listed by manufacturer not weight and the COL they used. When first starting out try to pick loads that use bulky powders that fill most the case they are a lot more forgiving and i have found some of my best loads using them.

I bought a Lee starter kit read a few manuals and started reloading. Loading your ammo is almost as much fun as shooting it.
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