Which Reloading Manual?

[Toolbox X]

I'm new to reloading. Which reloading manual(s) should I get and what makes one better than another?

[50 Shooter]

For a person just starting out, pick up a copy of "the ABC's of reloading". You can pick one up off of ebay, pick up the latest edition. It also helps to buy the latest editions of a few different manufacturers reloading manuals.

[CSACANNONEER]

I'll second 50 Shooter's suggestion. Get several reloading manuals!

[brando]

I bought a whole bunch when I started. If I had to suggest the best one to start with I'd say the Lyman. It's very concise and covers what you need to know very well.

[rksimple]

Lyman and Sierra have been good to me. I have some old (50's) Speer manuals that have been helpful in finding data for wierd loads or not-so-popular powders.

[rayra]

Speer, for old-timey Goodness. But it's not a 'How To' manual, if that's what you are after. It's a thorough book of load specs with a bit of history thrown in.

[C.G.]

Lyman is the best, but you should have more than one such as the ones mentioned above.

[macadamizer]

I have the ABC's of Reloading book, the Lee manual that came with my anniversary kit, and I have one of the spiral bound Load Books for each caliber I reload. Those resources, plus the internet, haven't let me down yet!

[JHC]

I have the ABCs book, Speer, Sierra, and the Lyman book. I use my Lyman the most and the Sierra the least, but all are necessary to cross check new potential loads.

[GW]

Lyman is tops
Has reload info for lead bullets as well as many of the major makers

[ivanimal]

I reference Lymans the most

and many others. The real deal is in Richard Lee's newest reload book. The guy is a maverick but he has a boatload of good info in his second edition.

[Toolbox X]

Thanks a lot guys! I'm going to start with Lyman's 49th, and go from there.

[supersonic]

I started w/ Speer ('cause it came with my RC KIT!!!), from there: Lyman; Barnes; LEE (AWESOME***); new Hornady (A+++ Excellent); Sierra (If I had to choose 1, THIS would be IT); NEW Barnes; NEW Speer; Lapua; Nosler; NEW Nosler - Yes, I have built up QUITE the library over the years!!!!. Oh, and (on the net) AmmoGuide & Quickload are indespensible.....................Wait.......................... .....how long have you had that setup now? You don't have any of these books yet????

[NotSoFast]

My two favorites are Hodgdon's 2008 Annual Manual and Hornady's 7th Edition reloading guide. I also like Lyman's 48th edition (but not the 49th). Along with those I have three other manuals on my reloading bookshelf.

[otteray]

My two favorites are Hodgdon's 2008 Annual Manual and Hornady's 7th Edition reloading guide. I also like Lyman's 48th edition (but not the 49th). Along with those I have three other manuals on my reloading bookshelf.

Why not the 49th?
I haven't seen it yet.