Beginner info

[dmess]

Hello to all,

I am a new member on here. I am not new to shooting but am new to reloading. I would like to learn and read as much as I can before I buy the equipment and try it out. I was hoping to find a book or books, articles etc. on the basics of reloading specifically for long range shooting. It would be also helpful to read up on BC and fine tuning the variables to get the perfect load for the rifle.

Thanks

 

[desertHK]

Re: Beginner info

Welcome to the Hide. I am sure you will find the hobby (reloading) quite rewarding. There are plenty of info available at this site on how to start reloading. Please take the time to read through them. It's a good start from there.

Please also fill out your profile.

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=96660#Post96660

 

[Winchester 69]

Re: Beginner info

Lyman's manual has a lot of info, as does Sierra's. Sierra's website may have useful info. An advanced read is Glen Zediker's <span style="text-decoration: underline">Handloading for Competition</span>.

Do searches on Optimum Charge Weight and Audette's Ladder Method for load development.

 

[Opiy]

Re: Beginner info

You can try this one for the long range reloading info.
Extreme Rifle Accuracy

or you could go with The ABC's of Reloading.

Now for actual load info you can get one of the manuals from the bullet manufacturers like Hornady, Sierra, and Lyman (but they don't make bullets).

Try to find someone you can ask questions at just about anytime. I found that helped me alot. You will come across something when you are new that isn't in a book, or it could be and I just didn't read it.

 

[dmess]

Re: Beginner info

Thanks for the warm welcome gents. I will be sure to read up on the suggestions here. Appreciate it.

 

[markefuller]

Re: Beginner info

You can never have too many books. The Lymans and ABC's are good. There are two books I keep going back to re-read.
Handloading for Competition, Making the Target Bigger by Glen D. Zediker
Precision Shooting Reloading Guide by Dave Brennan

Zediker's book is packed with incredible info, but a difficult book to read I think.