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Post by whitetaildave24 on Dec 15, 2022 19:34:12 GMT -5
Just looking for suggestions on a good reloading manual for a beginner. Should have a concrete slab in my barn here before too long, so hoping to get a reloading bench in there once it’s done. Looking forward to trying some stuff out with my son. I know there been suggestions before, but I searched and didn’t find any real quick.
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Post by mgderf on Dec 15, 2022 20:22:44 GMT -5
Just looking for suggestions on a good reloading manual for a beginner. Should have a concrete slab in my barn here before too long, so hoping to get a reloading bench in there once it’s done. Looking forward to trying some stuff out with my son. I know there been suggestions before, but I searched and didn’t find any real quick. Get not one, but two different manuals, minimum. I like three. One of my favorites, and especially for beginners, is Richard Lee's "ABC's of modern reloading" I also like the Lyman 50th edition, and Hornady's 9th edition. Read them all, cover to cover, and consider the differences between the manuals. Most important, if you don't understand what you are doing, stop and ask someone who does know. |
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Post by esshup on Dec 15, 2022 20:42:11 GMT -5
If the barn isn't temperature controlled inside, then I'd recommend doing it (and storing components) in a place that is. The dampness in the Spring will play heck with the components if a warm moist front rolls through.
I vote for the Lyman edition to get the basics, then buy every stinkin' paper loading manual you can. The data won't change and the electronic versions don't have components listed that were available years ago that you may run across at a smoking deal.
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Post by HighCotton on Dec 15, 2022 21:52:05 GMT -5
Just looking for suggestions on a good reloading manual for a beginner. Should have a concrete slab in my barn here before too long, so hoping to get a reloading bench in there once it’s done. Looking forward to trying some stuff out with my son. I know there been suggestions before, but I searched and didn’t find any real quick. Get not one, but two different manuals, minimum. I like three. One of my favorites, and especially for beginners, is Richard Lee's "ABC's of modern reloading" I also like the Lyman 50th edition, and Hornady's 9th edition. Read them all, cover to cover, and consider the differences between the manuals. Most important, if you don't understand what you are doing, stop and ask someone who does know. Totally agree! YouTube videos and websites are super helpful! For me, the best source has been somebody to work right beside me! Next to that, do like I do and text or message the guys on here! Lord knows, I’ve probably wore some guys out on here with my questions, pics, videos, etc. |
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Post by deadeer on Dec 15, 2022 23:30:25 GMT -5
The reason for several different manuals is also to cross compare loads.
For example, X manual says 50-54 grains of powder from starting to max load. But then you find that Y manual says 53-57 grains.
Could be a misprint, could be an older age of powder was faster or slower burning, could be different bullet bearing surface length effecting pressure. So many variables.
As stated, having an experienced guide would be beneficial to give safe and solid advice first off, and be able to answer any questions, would be the most ideal scenario.
You can get a ton of info online, but I suggest steering clear of just forums, as opinions will be a mile deep, as in most any discussion.
I'd recommend starting with something basic, like a straight wall cartridge. Have one powder, one bullet, one primer, etc to work with until you understand the basic steps.
It's really easy once you get the hang of it. Very rewarding to harvest a critter when you roll your own too.
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Post by esshup on Dec 16, 2022 0:12:07 GMT -5
^^^^^ I agree. If you reload, get a chronograph and use it. That will tell you a LOT about what is going on. I played around a LOT with 12 ga 2 3/4" shells. I loaded some Activ hulls with the recipe from the Active reloading book. 1 5/8 oz shot, powder, etc. Followed the recipe exactly. It was supposed to be going 1150 fps. When I chronographed the first load it read 1,500 fps and the recoil felt like it. I quit, took the rest home and cut them apart weighing the components to see if I screwed up. Nope, exactly like the book said. So I loaded a few more and went back to the range. Same FPS as before and I didn't shoot any more. Without the chronograph I wouldn't have known anything was wrong, and I could have possibly blown up the gun if I would have kept shooting them.
I jumped off the deep end immediately when I started reloading for metallic cartridges. .257 Weatherby Magnum was my first one..... Whatever you do you MUST wipe off the sizing lube before shooting it in the gun. I made that mistake ONCE and had to beat the bolt open with a 2x4..........
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Post by kicker on Dec 17, 2022 9:03:09 GMT -5
Well, welcome to the club. For easy of reference a Lyman reloading manual should be the 1st. They just came out with the 51st edition. However, each bullet manufacture makes their own reloading manual. Example: Sierra, Hornady, Speer, Nosler, are some. Then each gun powder manufacture has their own reloading manuals but most of them you can go to their respective website and look up the recipe. For just starting out in Metallic, RCBS sells this www.rcbs.com/rcbs-kits/rock-chucker-supreme-master-reloading-kit/16-9366.htm. That would be the best way to get started. |
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