Reloading Books

[Zamble]

I am getting into reloading and plan on reloading small rifle and handgun (
9, .40, and 45)

What book should I buy as far as loads, etc...

Thanks

[Bill Steele]

Lyman is a good how-to book. Lee 2nd Edition has the most loads. If you know what brand of bullet you will be shooting most (like say Hornaday or Sierra), then getting their book is also helpful.

Have fun, good luck.

[bongfoo]

here ya go.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=698170&highlight=book

[pdq_wizzard]

start with ABC's of reloading good read, has no recipes but gives you the "ABC's" of reloading, then get at least 3 books to compare load data. (you might find it at the library) I know most people hate ebay but I just got the Hornady 9th edition for $27 ish to my door.

[randomBytes]

I was disappointed with Lyman, very little data for 9mm

[JNunez23]

I just buy one of those photocopied manuals for each caliber I reload.

So far I have 9mm, .45 ACP, and .223 Rem. About $7/piece

[GW]

Lyman 49
I'm not aware of any other manual with cast bullet reloading data. This is important because jacketed bullets are getting harder to find. Lead bullets are still available and if things get really tight you can cast your own.

[Divernhunter]

Lyman #49 is my first choice for newbies. It will answer most questions you will have.
I bought the ABC's of Reloading and think it was a waste of money especially for newbies.

I see you are in Stockton. I am near if you want any help or to ask questions. I have been loading since the early 1960's. I have 4 single stage presses and 2 Dillon 650's.

[Jack1939]

Or you can get all of these for free at:

http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/6175275/Reloading

http://www.utorrent.com/

ABCs of Reloading - Lee Precision - 2004.pdf
Complete Handloader, The - by John Wooters.pdf
Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading - 3rd Edition - 1980.pdf
Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading - 4th Edition - Volume 1.pdf
Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading - 4th Edition - Volume 2.pdf
Lyman Reloading Handbook - 48th Edition - 2002 - ocr.pdf
Lyman Reloading Handbook --- 44th Edition --- 1967.pdf
Modern Reloading 2nd Edition by Richard Lee - ocr.pdf
Speer Reloading Manual - 12th Edition - 1995 -.pdf
Buckshot Loading III - Ballistic Products Inc - 2004.pdf
Cartridges of the World - 8th Edition - 1997.pdf
Combat Loads for the Sniper Rifle - Desert Press - 2004.pdf
Early Loading Tools & Bullet Molds - some pages are skewed.pdf
Gun Digest Book of Handgun Reloading, The - by Dean A Grennell - 1987.pdf
Handloader\\\'s Manual of Cartridge Conversions, The - ocr.pdf
Hodgon.pdf
Precision Handloading - 1985 ocr.pdf
Reloaders Digest --- 6th Edition --- 1972 - ocr.pdf
Handbook of Commercial Bullet Casting, The - 2nd Edition.pdf
Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook - 3rd Edition - 1980 - ocr.pdf
Complete Reloading Manual for the 357 Magnum.pdf
Complete Reloading Manual for the 454 Casull.pdf
Complete Reloading Manual for the 7.62x39.pdf
MidwayUsa LoadMap 357Magnum.pdf
MidwayUsa LoadMap 44RemingtonMagnum.pdf
MidwayUsa LoadMap 45ACP.pdf
MidwayUsa LoadMap 9mm.pdf
Lyman Shotshell Handbook - 3rd Edition - 1984.pdf
RCBS Handbook of Shotshell Reloading, The - Kenneth W Couger - 2007 - ocr.pdf
Reloading for Shotgunners - 3rd Edition - 1993.pdf
Reloading for Shotgunners - 5th Edition - by Rick Sapp - MEC & BPI - 2005.pdf
Shotshells & Ballistics - by John Taylor - 2003.pdf
SKR Handbook of Shotshell Reloading - 1984.pdf
Alliant Powder Reloaders Guide - 2000.pdf
Alliant Powder Reloaders Guide - 2002.pdf
Alliant Powder Reloaders Guide - 2005.pdf
IMR Handloaders Guide for Smokeless Powders.pdf
IMR Smokeless Powder Reloading Guide --- April 2004.pdf
Speer Manual for Reloading Ammunition --- Number 6 --- 1964.pdf
Winchester.pdf
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[dougolupski]

I was disappointed with Lyman, very little data for 9mm

Yep same thing I found. I ended up with a few in the end. The Lee 2nd edition is really nice that has had a lot for me and since I shoot a lot of Hornady projectiles I picked up the 9th edition to cross refernce my other books.

[randomBytes]

Some of those pdf's look interesting, but I couldn't work out how to get anything from that site that didn't look like porn ;-)

[dougolupski]

Some of those pdf's look interesting, but I couldn't work out how to get anything from that site that didn't look like porn ;-)

Couldn't figure out or didnt want to.

[Zamble]

Thanks diver, I might end up taking you up on your offer. Thank for the suggestions everyone.

[Divernhunter]

I also have just about every book and most of the older ones also if you want to stop by and look at them before you buy.