If the load info is ubiquitous (your word), why do I need a book? I can read a thousand load recipes from a book, just like I can read a thousand cookie recipes from cookbooks. But until I eat the cookies, how will I know if they are worth the effort?
I have a couple reloading manuals. What a waste of money. I use internet data 99.9% of the time.
I bought “ABC’s of Reloading” recently…wish I’d spent the $ on more bullets or powder instead.
I guess if we think the internet may break, it’s good to have the book, that’s a plan. But if that happens, the book really isn’t gonna matter.
Myself, I want real advice from seasoned reloaders! I’m 60 years young and readily share my life experience, good and bad, with others who need and want it. Book learning is limited to the info the authors willing to share.
There is no such thing as a complete reloading manual. You probably need to buy a dozen to cover every load. But why? Sure, 40 years ago, this was the way. But today, it isn’t…
I read books…I like books…but not really into reference books. The only instruction manual I really enjoy reading is the Good Book…that one is the Book most worthy of buying and reading daily.
If you don’t want to give up your hard earned knowledge of what works and what does not, fine. But don’t knock someone looking for some mentoring from seeking wisdom beyond what someone wrote in a manual.