Lymann 51st Edition Reloading Handbook

[Hondo 60]

Did a search here & found nothing, so ...

Heads up Lyman's coming out with the next edition.
Personally, I'm a reloading manual junkie.
As soon as it's available I'll be ordering it.
$34.98 for the paperback
$44.98 for the hardcover edition.

Not available just yet, but coming soon.

https://www.lymanproducts.com/51st-edition-reloading-handbook-3146

 

[kcofohio]

Thanks for the heads up. Guess it will force me to put a shelf up now.

 

[AJC1]

I hope there is some new and interesting front matter. I'll buy it anyway but new information is always nice. How they select their load data was my favorite section of the 45th edition, maybe a updated version of that article.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I hope there is some new and interesting front matter. I'll buy it anyway but new information is always nice. How they select their load data was my favorite section of the 45th edition, maybe a updated version of that article.

Sure, but like always happens, the movie won’t be near as good.

 

[RKRCPA]

I'll wait and see. I don't shoot any "new" cartridges and the last update actually had fewer loads for the cartridges I do shoot.

 

[AJC1]

Any chance we get updated data in psi vs cup like the 50th....

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

Awesome have to get a copy then.

 

[EricBu]

I'm always excited to run out and buy new additions of loading manuals. Still, my favorite of all time is the Hornady 9th, because the Beowulf load data is on page 666. That's hard to beat no matter how big your stick is.

 

[dannyd]

I would imagine it's being updated because of the new progressive press system they purchased.

 

[hdwhit]

I'm glad to see an updated edition. I hope it will encompass the many cartridges that have been launched recently.

 

[dartor]

I have the 50th edition and will probably add the 51st to my library. What I'd really like to see is a 5th edition of their Cast Bullet Handbook.

 

[AJC1]

I have the 50th edition and will probably add the 51st to my library. What I'd really like to see is a 5th edition of their Cast Bullet Handbook.

And I would also buy that. They better be discussing all the coating technology and do some dam testing.

 

[.45Coltguy]

And I would also buy that. They better be discussing all the coating technology and do some dam testing.

Ohhh, copy that!^^^^^

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

A 5th cast would be nice too.

 

[Y-T71]

Speer #11 was my first manual when I got started in the late 80's but my Lyman #49 has been my favorite and most used (along with Lyman #4 for cast bullets)

I put off getting #50 because it simply didn't have enough new/different data to make it worthwhile, especially when there is the internet now.

Looking forward to #51! (and a #5 cast as well)

 

[Bazoo]

I was excited to learn of the 51st edition. I still need a 50th though too. Be interesting to see if they test any of the newer powders with my favorite chamberings. And testing with plated bullets, even though they load like jacketed, it’d be nice to see some actual testing.

I have the Lyman cast 4th and it’s okay. I love that they tested some other makes of bullet moulds. I’d like to see more of that in the 5th.

 

[stormshrike]

... I still need a 50th though too. ...

Now is a pretty good time to get one - I've started to see deals for the 50th. Retailers seem to be clearing out their stock before the 51st comes out.

 

[Bazoo]

Now is a pretty good time to get one - I've started to see deals for the 50th. Retailers seem to be clearing out their stock before the 51st comes out.

I was kinda thinking that myself.

 

[rem700nut]

I just hope it has all the new IMR and Hodgen powders in it ,so there is more than just info from Hodgens , there thin magazine data book a lot eiser to get lost than the Lyman book.

 

[Legionnaire]

I'd like to see a synopsis of changes from the 50th. New front material? New cartridges? New powders?

 

[Archie]

I like the Lyman book. They are not a powder manufacturer, so they usually have a selection of U. S. available (now that's a silly thought) powders.
The boring part prior to the actual data is typically the most useful (and possibly least read) portion of the book. I think some of the past articles about pressure and such should be re-run or updated as the case may be.

 

[AJC1]

I'd like to see a synopsis of changes from the 50th. New front material? New cartridges? New powders?

New Cartridges Included
224 Valkyrie, 22 Nosler, 24 Nosler, 6mm ARC, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 6.5 Wea. RPM, 6.8 Western, 300 PRC, and more
• Largest Selection of Bullets
Barnes, Berger, Hornady, Lapua, Sierra, Speer, Swift and Winchester plus full selection of Cast Bullets
• Wide Range of Popular Powders
Accurate, Alliant, Hodgdon, IMR, Norma, Ramshot, VihtaVuori and Winchester
• Feature Article on Progressive Presses
In addition to our standard How-To articles featuring loading on single station/turret presses, we also discuss Tips and Techniques for Loading on
Progressive Presses.
• Full Color Edition
The 50th Anniversary Edition was our first reloading handbook produced in full color. The 51st Edition continues this well received enhancement.
https://www.lymanproducts.com/51st-edition-reloading-handbook-3146

 

[Legionnaire]

Thanks. Guess I should have followed the link.

The 6mm ARC and 6.5 PRC will probably tip the scale in favor.

 

[bullseye308]

Sounds nice but wouldn’t do me any good. I’m still loading the same loads in 9, 38, & 357 I have for years. 223 is pretty much nailed down too and those are the only calibers I shoot and load for. Sounds good for those that shoot The newfangled calibers that have come out kinda recently.

 

[AJC1]

Sounds nice but wouldn’t do me any good. I’m still loading the same loads in 9, 38, & 357 I have for years. 223 is pretty much nailed down too and those are the only calibers I shoot and load for. Sounds good for those that shoot The newfangled calibers that have come out kinda recently.

Would you pay for new powder listings in your favorite calibers? I don't see any of the temperature stabilized powders in 30-30 that I would think hunters might like. Ar-comp seems like a good fit. I'm curious about 8208xbr as well....