Reloading manual recommendations for handguns, ruger only, & cast

[TennJed]

Ok I am new to reloading and only have 2 manual, Lyman's 49th and the abc's of reloading. I have read both cover to cover 2x and am now looking to get another one. Wanted to see if I can get some recommendations.

I shoot and have dies for 9mm, 38sp, 357mag, 45 colt, and 45acp. I have a few different handguns but do the majority of my shooting in my ruger Blackhawks. I will shoot all calibers listed through the Blackhawks.

I currently have bullseye, unique, and 2400 powders.

I wanting to get a book or two that has some good info on handgun reloading. ESP. CAST LEAD Also looking for info on stout (ruger only) loads for my 45colt. Also would like some hotter loads for 45acp if it is suitable for my blackhawk.

Manuals utilizing the above powders would be a plus also.

So any recommendations

 

[john16443]

A few come to mind.

http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/publications/pistol_revolver_2.php

Bit the bullet and buy the One Book/One Caliber manuals from Midway or other places, about $10 each and contain LOTS of information from the bullet and powder manufacturers all in one place. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/default.aspx?productNumber=424613

A third alternative is the Lee Second Edition or Hornady 8th edition also available at Midway.

Go to handloads.com for your specific calibers and powders. They should be able to provide you with the manufacturers recommendations, as well as other guest loads. I find it interesting to read what "works" for some folks. CAUTION - USING ANYTHING BUT PUBLISHED DATA FROM RELIABLE SOURCES IS DONE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE POSTER.

 

[cfullgraf]

Manuals from the major manufacturers cover the bullets they manufacturer.

Manuals and web sites from the major powder manufacturers cover the powders they manufacturer.

Sources like Load Books cover a compilation of data from several/numerous sources.

Since you use Alliant Powders, that would be a good place to start.

Hodgdon prints a nice annual magaine with load data and lots of other information.

I have Sierra, Hornady, Speer, Accurate Arms, and Lyman manuals. Many of these i have several different editions collected over 30 years.

So, pick a point and start collecting manuals and data.

 

[TennJed]

i modified the original post to include cast bullets. I should have stated originally that I would like a manual that includes a lot of info on cast bullets. Most of the books in my local stores are from bullet manufacturers.

 

[jmorris]

I have a few Speer books that have Contender/Ruger "only" data.

 

[cfullgraf]

Lyman used to publish a Cast Bullet manual, mostly for their molds. I assume some version is still in print.

I am not sure i have ever seen another cast bullet manual, but I am sure someone more involved with casting will know.

 

[Overkilll0084]

i modified the original post to include cast bullets. I should have stated originally that I would like a manual that includes a lot of info on cast bullets. Most of the books in my local stores are from bullet manufacturers.

Lyman's Cast bullet handbook. I recently grabbed a copy myself. I haven't dug through it completely, but I seem to recall that it does have "rifle" loads for some of the appropriate handgun calibers.
I seem to recall that the Lyman 49th Ed. has some Ruger only loads. I'm not 100% positive though.

While not as detailed as some would prefer, Lee Modern reloading has a really large amount of data.