While I've only been reloading for a few years I've seen it's popularity grow rapidly in just that short time. Because of this, sites like this one often see a new reloader asking for commonly available load data or instructions. I thought I'd help out any new reloaders by posting links to the various available resources.
Free reloading instructions: Lyman's "Getting Started In Reloading"
http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/presses-and-kits/pdf/IntroToReloading.pdf
Accurate Powder: http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/Accurate v322 web publication.pdf
Alliant Powder: http://www.alliantpowder.com/resources/catalog.aspx
Barnes Bullets: [email protected] (email them with reloading inquires about their bullets)
Hodgdon Powder: http://data.hodgdon.com, www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Hodgdon Basic Manual.pdf
Hodgdon "Youth Loads": https://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Youth Loads.pdf
IMR Powder: http://data.hodgdon.com, www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Hodgdon Basic Manual.pdf
Nosler Bullets: [email protected] (email them with reloading inquires about their bullets)
Ramshot Powder: http://www.ramshot.com/powders/loadguide/Ramshot Load Guide V4.3b.pdf
Sierra Bullets: [email protected] (email them with reloading inquires about their bullets)
Vihtavuori Powder: http://www.lapua.com/fileadmin/Fuser_upload/esitteet/VihtavuoriInternationalReloguide2009.pdf
Winchester Powder: http://data.hodgdon.com, www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Hodgdon Basic Manual.pdf
While Lyman's PDF will give you the basics please don't forgo the purchase of a real manual. Here's some to choose from:
Abc's Of Reloading: The Definitive Guide For Novice To Expert
Lyman Reloading Handbook, 49th Edition
Hornady Reloading Handbook 7th Edition
Speer Reloading Manual Number 14
Nosler Reloading Book No. 6
Barnes Reloading Manual #4
Lee 2nd Edition Reloading Manual
Metallic Cartridge Reloading (out of print, may find used copies)
And to those who are new to the sport, welcome!
Free reloading instructions: Lyman's "Getting Started In Reloading"
http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/presses-and-kits/pdf/IntroToReloading.pdf
Accurate Powder: http://www.accuratepowder.com/data/Accurate v322 web publication.pdf
Alliant Powder: http://www.alliantpowder.com/resources/catalog.aspx
Barnes Bullets: [email protected] (email them with reloading inquires about their bullets)
Hodgdon Powder: http://data.hodgdon.com, www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Hodgdon Basic Manual.pdf
Hodgdon "Youth Loads": https://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Youth Loads.pdf
IMR Powder: http://data.hodgdon.com, www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Hodgdon Basic Manual.pdf
Nosler Bullets: [email protected] (email them with reloading inquires about their bullets)
Ramshot Powder: http://www.ramshot.com/powders/loadguide/Ramshot Load Guide V4.3b.pdf
Sierra Bullets: [email protected] (email them with reloading inquires about their bullets)
Vihtavuori Powder: http://www.lapua.com/fileadmin/Fuser_upload/esitteet/VihtavuoriInternationalReloguide2009.pdf
Winchester Powder: http://data.hodgdon.com, www.hodgdon.com/PDF/Hodgdon Basic Manual.pdf
While Lyman's PDF will give you the basics please don't forgo the purchase of a real manual. Here's some to choose from:
Abc's Of Reloading: The Definitive Guide For Novice To Expert
Lyman Reloading Handbook, 49th Edition
Hornady Reloading Handbook 7th Edition
Speer Reloading Manual Number 14
Nosler Reloading Book No. 6
Barnes Reloading Manual #4
Lee 2nd Edition Reloading Manual
Metallic Cartridge Reloading (out of print, may find used copies)
And to those who are new to the sport, welcome!
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