New Reloader needs some help?
I have been slowly buying up stuff that I need to start relaoding. Before I get too indepth though, I would like to find a book, that outlines procedures, materials/supplies needed, etc. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Hi Bill,
There are many good reloading manuals.
First of all you can pick up complimentary manuals from the various powder companies at gun shows and gun shops. These are free and offer a fair amount of advice.
There is also "Handloading" magazine which may be available at book store somewhere in your area.
There are also various large catologs that are available at gun shows and through your local bookstore. Have them do a search for you.
Some other manuals may be obtained through Midway:
http://www.midwayusa.com/midwayusa/applications/esearch.exe/search?category_selector=all_products&search_keywords=reloading+manual&Click+to+Begin+Search.x=18&Click+to+Begin+Search.y=12
Personally, I like the Speer and the Hogdon Manuals and these two are always good choices because their information is detailed and complete.
Regards,
Heavyiron[8D]
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I find Richard Lee's Modern Reloading is best for a general overview, though I think it could be arranged better.
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I like the Lyman manual. The way its laid out makes it easy to read and it has a lot of background info on loading. Try posting this in our reloading forum (cleverly disguised as a paintball forum),you'll get a lot more response. 0 -
I agree with rimfire,I also like the Lyman.Also you can get on Hodgdon's web site and find a lot of info.Don't get in any hurry when loading and it's a good practice not to load when you are tired.Still it's a lot of fun and a good way to get through a rainy day. 0 -
I started with the speer manual some years ago that was included in a complete starter kit. I found it to be thorough and understadable. The most interesting reading has to be the Nosler book; great cartridge introductions by famous gunwriters and gun industry notables. The Hodgden manual has information from multiple powder manufactures. It is handy to have several manuals at hand so you can compare and contrast loads for the same cartidge.
Always start low (at or near starting levels) and work up your loads slowly. Not only is this the safe thing, you will probably find you most accurate loads at less than maximum powder charges.
Enjoy the reloading experience[:D]
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Most manuals have the step-by-step procedure in them. Lyman is a good one to have on hand, and the manual put out by the makers of your favorate bullet makes another good choice. RCBS has a step by step set of instructions on there website also.
Overall the mechanical portion is quite streight forward and simple, it's when you start going for "1-hole 10 shot groups" that it starts getting dificult (IOW all the runout measuring, jump to the lands calculating, match prepping, accuracy tricks are a waste of time if your going to be happy with 1" groups).
Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.0 -
The NRA offers several books on reloading and also provides instruction though NRA Certified instructors.
http://www.nrahq.org/education/training/basictraining.asp
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I would also recommend that for the first batch or two that you consider working with an experienced friend.
I reload a couple of hundred rounds every few years with great success.
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Read RCBSs Step-By-Step Reloading guide......
http://www.rcbs.com/default.asp?menu=1&s1=5&s2=150
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