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Lyman 49 is my go to right now. I've not checked out the 50th yet. Want to, but ain't run across one at less than retail.

Soft cover version is available on Amazon for $24.51 or the Kindle edition for $19.99. There is a used soft cover one for $17 and change but shipping puts it right up there with the brand new one.
 
Soft cover version is available on Amazon for $24.51 or the Kindle edition for $19.99. There is a used soft cover one for $17 and change but shipping puts it right up there with the brand new one.
I have the 49th and 50th. Grabbing the 4th addition of the casting manual will give you far more new data and loads. To books that belong together.
 
I have the cast 4th, Lyman 46,47,49. I've read the 48 and the cast 3rd but need a copy of those.

I know you can get a 50th. But I specified less than retail. As in, find one free < $15 shipped.

I found a hard cover 49th for $10 from the local gun stores bargain table. Since I have the Lyman's listed as well as a couple speer and Hornady manuals, and some one book one caliber manuals, I'm holding out for a deal on a Lyman 50th.

I'm only interested in it for the articles and data for newer calibers (I don't have any) anyways.
 
One new manual?
Since reloading components have become unobtainium, I'd avoid powder or projectile manufacturer's data since, say a Hodgdon or Speer manual isn't going to be useful if you can't source any Hodgdon or Speer corporate family products. Either the Lyman or Lee would be my choice in those circumstances.
 
Are you loading mainly pistol or rifle? Cast or jacketed? What brand of powder or bullets? That’s a good place to start ad the powder makers have their own manuals, and some bullet makers have theirs too. Not to be overlooked is the websites of the powder and bullet makers for up to date and corrected info. If you can’t find the specific components and combo listed for what you have, ask here or email the manufacturer of whichever component you have.

The most important part of the manual is the first section that explains the process and terminology. The more manuals you have to reference, the better off you will be.
 
I wish that I still had my first reloading manual ... a Lyman from about 1968. Have you looked at the Lee Manual ... Lee keeps it constantly updated with new info from the powder manufacturers and prints regular up dates. It is reasonably priced and does a great job of introducing the reloading hobby to newbies. Great info for cast bullet shooters too. GET ONE!!!
 
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