Reloading manuel

[Puddlejumper]

What would be the best book for me to purchase that would show listings for cast and other purchased bullets?

 

[Puddlejumper]

Would anyone recommend the Lyman 50th anniversary edition?

 

[ArchAngelCD]

The Lyman 50th Edition Reloading Handbook is a good choice but only lists cast bullets from Lyman molds. That isn't a knock, just a fact and most manuals have little to no cast bullet data. The Lyman 4th Edition Cast Bullet Handbook includes the bullets in Lyman 50 plus bullets from other manufacturers molds too. I have both and fun both useful.

 

[Puddlejumper]

Where would I find information for let's say brazos 380 95gr bullet coated with hi tech?

 

[Puddlejumper]

Is it even possibe?

 

[mrawesome22-250]

Substituting jacketed bullet data is safe for cast and coated cast. Start at the start load and workup.

 

[cfullgraf]

Many bullet manufacturers do not test their bullets for loads. But, usually, the design, particularly pistol bullets, are similar to other manufacturers' offerings.

For instance, many bullet manufacturers make a 45 caliber 185-200 grain SWC bullets for 45 ACP bullseye shooting that follow the Hensley & Gibbs #68 (H&G #68) pattern.

So, as mrawesome22-250 said, you can find data for a similar bullet in weight, shape and construction and work up from there. Jacketed bullets generally have lower powder charges than similar cast or coated bullets.

 

[mrawesome22-250]

What cfullgraf stated is information that is in the very front part of your loading manual. Read it. Reference it often.

 

[beeenbag]

8 posts in and not a single Manuel joke.

 

[gotboostvr]

8 posts in and not a single Manuel joke.

I prefer reloading José

 

[WestKentucky]

8 posts in and not a single Manuel joke.

I was wondering what we were loading him with. I vote tequila.

In reference to Lyman books, I have a Lyman 47 that is my main go to book. Not perfect and doesn’t list everything but I like the book and I like its layout. Hard to go wrong with Lyman books. Tools on the other hand... I’d pass.

 

[Jesse Heywood]

No one manual will cover all of your needs. The Lyman 50 is a good starter manual. As you learn to reload, you will find areas where you can use more information. Then you will have an idea as to what additional manuals you can use.

 

[BC17A]

Here are some older manuals you can download

http://marvinstuart.com/firearm/

 

[Bill M.]

My latest manual is Patrick Sweeny's Reloading for Handgunners. He has loads for several brands of plated and coated bullets. He does not use a lot of different powders. But you can get a good idea of how some brands of bullets perform. I got this manual on Kindle. I like it that way and it was way cheaper than paying postage and buying a print manual. ($40 versus $14) This book is like a "favorite loads of a big time hand gunner" sort of manual. But what he likes is useful information and I found loads for the exact bullets I am shooting in several calibers.

 

[Bfh_auto]

I personally like the Speer manual for the how to reload section. I like the Lyman for cast bullets. I like the Hornady because I shoot a lot of their bullets.
Nosler has an online manual and charges enough for the bullets that I don't mind not buying theirs.
IMR/Hogdon has an online data base also.

 

[deadeye dick]

The Richard Lee manual has a lot of good info. and is not dedicated to any manufacturer or brand.

 

[Hondo 60]

Would anyone recommend the Lyman 50th anniversary edition?

I would! For an all-around manual I think Lyman's is the best.
Lee's manual is OK too, but he doesn't give bullet profile, just weight.

For strictly cast bullet data, Lyman also publishes a Cast Bullet manual, 4th Edition.

I "think" it has more cast bullet data than the 50th, but I have to admit
I never sat down with both to double check.

 

[Christobal]

https://www.amazon.fr/Metallic-Cartridge-Handloading-Pursuit-Perfect/dp/1571573712

 

[25-20 WCF]

McPherson’s book is great for a highly detailed explanation of the process of reloading, but the OP wanted data for specific cast bullets - which McPherson does not have.

 

[rfwobbly]

What you get with a name brand reloading manual (Hornady, Speer, Sierra, etc) is that if they don't offer a bullet in that caliber, then there will be ZERO load data for that caliber. And if they don't offer a cast bullet in that caliber, then there will be zero load data for any type of lead bullet. The Lyman ends up being your best choice because it offers the widest cross section of powders and bullet types of any manual.

 

[Kevin Rohrer]

What would be the best book for me to purchase that would show listings for cast and other purchased bullets?

Lyman #50.

 

[ThomasT]

If you don't mind last years book you can find older reloading manuals on Ebay for reduced prices. I wouldn't buy any that were 10 years old or older but some guys buy new books when they come out and dump their older manuals.