I'm just getting into long range shooting and soon reloading. Is there any good 'How To' books out there on reloading? I'm sure I can find some on Amazon but I'd like to hear if one is better then the others. Thanks!
Reloading literature?
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Re: Reloading literature?
Glen Zediker, <span style="font-style: italic">Handloading for Competition</span>
There's a brief discussion of it in this thread:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2315584#Post2315584
Glen Zediker, <span style="font-style: italic">Handloading for Competition</span>
There's a brief discussion of it in this thread:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2315584#Post2315584
Re: Reloading literature?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glen Zediker, <span style="font-style: italic">Handloading for Competition</span>
There's a brief discussion of it in this thread:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2315584#Post2315584
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+1 I have this one and several others. Read all you can, and then read it again!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glen Zediker, <span style="font-style: italic">Handloading for Competition</span>
There's a brief discussion of it in this thread:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2315584#Post2315584
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+1 I have this one and several others. Read all you can, and then read it again!
Re: Reloading literature?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glen Zediker, <span style="font-style: italic">Handloading for Competition</span>
There's a brief discussion of it in this thread:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2315584#Post2315584
</div></div>
+10 trillion
This is a very good book, though not necessarily a "How-to". It has lots of good info, and great explanations for why he might or might not do a particular thing when reloading (as well as how he goes about doing them), but it's NOT an instruction manual. In fact, he states this outright in his introductory material. It is not a book for beginners or those without a basic foundation from which to start (the first topic he covers is separating brass by neck wall uniformity!)
It is however the best reloading book I've read, and one all <span style="text-decoration: line-through">reloaders</span> hand loaders who care about their craft should read.
If you're looking for a good "How-to", I would start with the Lyman Manual.
IMO, it has the BEST introductory material of all of the major reloading manuals. The introductory material is generally where they walk you through the entire process and explain the basic concepts in some detail, but without the fluff of very advanced bench rest techniques. It also has a very good section on powders.
The loads in the actual data, IMO, are VERY conservative (I have seen max loads that are LESS than minimum loads published in other manuals), but it is a good foundation from which to built.
I find myself buying a manual for EVERY BRAND bullet I use (I have Hornady 7th and 8th eds, Lapua, Speer, Sierra, Berger), as well as EVERY BRAND powder (though Hodgdon is free online, as well as VV). I also have the Lee manual which I find to be lacking in lots of areas.
I would start with the Lyman manual for the Intro material (read it twice), then one for each brand bullet you buy (if they have one of course).
Get some experience with loading and gain a foundation for hand loading, THEN (and only then) get Handloading for Competition and soak up what you can.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glen Zediker, <span style="font-style: italic">Handloading for Competition</span>
There's a brief discussion of it in this thread:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2315584#Post2315584
</div></div>
+10 trillion
This is a very good book, though not necessarily a "How-to". It has lots of good info, and great explanations for why he might or might not do a particular thing when reloading (as well as how he goes about doing them), but it's NOT an instruction manual. In fact, he states this outright in his introductory material. It is not a book for beginners or those without a basic foundation from which to start (the first topic he covers is separating brass by neck wall uniformity!)
It is however the best reloading book I've read, and one all <span style="text-decoration: line-through">reloaders</span> hand loaders who care about their craft should read.
If you're looking for a good "How-to", I would start with the Lyman Manual.
IMO, it has the BEST introductory material of all of the major reloading manuals. The introductory material is generally where they walk you through the entire process and explain the basic concepts in some detail, but without the fluff of very advanced bench rest techniques. It also has a very good section on powders.
The loads in the actual data, IMO, are VERY conservative (I have seen max loads that are LESS than minimum loads published in other manuals), but it is a good foundation from which to built.
I find myself buying a manual for EVERY BRAND bullet I use (I have Hornady 7th and 8th eds, Lapua, Speer, Sierra, Berger), as well as EVERY BRAND powder (though Hodgdon is free online, as well as VV). I also have the Lee manual which I find to be lacking in lots of areas.
I would start with the Lyman manual for the Intro material (read it twice), then one for each brand bullet you buy (if they have one of course).
Get some experience with loading and gain a foundation for hand loading, THEN (and only then) get Handloading for Competition and soak up what you can.
Re: Reloading literature?
If I may offer a bit of information. For a beginner try a Lyman's Centerfire Handloading Manual 49th edition. It has more usable information than any 2 or 3 others.
Then get the Zediker book for after you understand the basics of handloading.
If I may offer a bit of information. For a beginner try a Lyman's Centerfire Handloading Manual 49th edition. It has more usable information than any 2 or 3 others.
Then get the Zediker book for after you understand the basics of handloading.
Re: Reloading literature?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I may offer a bit of information. For a beginner try a Lyman's Centerfire Handloading Manual 49th edition. It has more usable information than any 2 or 3 others.
Then get the Zediker book for after you understand the basics of handloading. </div></div>
Perfect -- concur.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I may offer a bit of information. For a beginner try a Lyman's Centerfire Handloading Manual 49th edition. It has more usable information than any 2 or 3 others.
Then get the Zediker book for after you understand the basics of handloading. </div></div>
Perfect -- concur.
Re: Reloading literature?
Thanks for the help. I appreciate it! I'll get on Amazon and order then up.
Thanks for the help. I appreciate it! I'll get on Amazon and order then up.
Re: Reloading literature?
The ABC's of Reloading is good. There is another bokk similar to it I like more but can't find right now.
The ABC's of Reloading is good. There is another bokk similar to it I like more but can't find right now.
Re: Reloading literature?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I may offer a bit of information. For a beginner try a Lyman's Centerfire Handloading Manual 49th edition. It has more usable information than any 2 or 3 others.
Then get the Zediker book for after you understand the basics of handloading. </div></div>
I learned reloading from my dad, but I brushed up on my particulars with the Lyman book - although it was a much older version that 49th Ed. A good starter. I haven't read the Zediker book, but may have to look in to it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I may offer a bit of information. For a beginner try a Lyman's Centerfire Handloading Manual 49th edition. It has more usable information than any 2 or 3 others.
Then get the Zediker book for after you understand the basics of handloading. </div></div>
I learned reloading from my dad, but I brushed up on my particulars with the Lyman book - although it was a much older version that 49th Ed. A good starter. I haven't read the Zediker book, but may have to look in to it.
Re: Reloading literature?
The other book is The Complete Handloader by John Wooters. It's out of publication but available used on Amazon.
The other book is The Complete Handloader by John Wooters. It's out of publication but available used on Amazon.
Re: Reloading literature?
I second "The ABC's of Reloading". It's a good starting point for beginners. It covers reloading Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and basic ballistics.
<span style="color: #000099">The ABC's of Reloading, Author C. Rodney James, DBI Books, ISBN # 0-87349-190-4</span>
A good book for shooters, especially if you like the .30 caliber stuff, <span style="color: #000066">The Military and Police Sniper, Author Mike Lau</span>, I can't find my copy to get you the ISBN # though. Mike Lau is a good man, was a military sniper himself, and owns <span style="font-weight: bold">Texas Brigade Armory</span> where they build fine very accurate and durable rifles.
I ordered Glen Zedikers "<span style="color: #000099">Hand Loading for Competition</span>". It came highly recommended by upper echelon shooters. You will likely have to get it directly fro Zediker Publishing sinc it seems to be out of stock everywhere else. <span style="color: #000066">http://www.zediker.com/books/handloading/hlmain.html</span>
I second "The ABC's of Reloading". It's a good starting point for beginners. It covers reloading Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and basic ballistics.
<span style="color: #000099">The ABC's of Reloading, Author C. Rodney James, DBI Books, ISBN # 0-87349-190-4</span>
A good book for shooters, especially if you like the .30 caliber stuff, <span style="color: #000066">The Military and Police Sniper, Author Mike Lau</span>, I can't find my copy to get you the ISBN # though. Mike Lau is a good man, was a military sniper himself, and owns <span style="font-weight: bold">Texas Brigade Armory</span> where they build fine very accurate and durable rifles.
I ordered Glen Zedikers "<span style="color: #000099">Hand Loading for Competition</span>". It came highly recommended by upper echelon shooters. You will likely have to get it directly fro Zediker Publishing sinc it seems to be out of stock everywhere else. <span style="color: #000066">http://www.zediker.com/books/handloading/hlmain.html</span>
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Thanks guys, I just ordered the Zediker book.
Also, for anyone interested in buying it, Amazon.com has a seller offering it for $26+$4s/h.
Thanks guys, I just ordered the Zediker book.
Also, for anyone interested in buying it, Amazon.com has a seller offering it for $26+$4s/h.
Re: Reloading literature?
I finally got my Zediker book today. I am soaking it in. SO far it is easy to read, practical and easy to understand.
I finally got my Zediker book today. I am soaking it in. SO far it is easy to read, practical and easy to understand.
