Recommended Books for Reloading

[Basser15]

I've had an interest in reloading for some time now but have zero experience and really don't have anyone around me that could teach me what I need to know. For those of you with some experience in the subject do you have any specific book that you would recommend that would cover the basics and get me started?

 

Thanks in advance.

[MULEPACKHUNTER]

What's your location and schedule I have a set up and time and love ft to teach

[STOMP442]

Any reloading manual has instructions and how to get started in them but the Sierra manual is top notch and provides a bit more than most.

[MRL1984]

ABCs of reloading gets a lot of recommendation. Read an exert from it, didn't feel it gave me anymore than the instructions in the load manuals.

 

I currently have Berger, Hornady, Nosler, Sierra and Speer. Combined em all with the information included with the dies. Bam loading bullets, without injury to anything that my wife hasn't shot.

 

I usually turn to the Sierra or Hornady books for set up info. Speers book is my least favorite. Both for content and it ruins the flow of the books on the shelf since it's like a first grader's easy reader in shape.

[lancetkenyon]

Depends on what bullets you plan to shoot.

 

I really like the Sierra manual the best. Even before I shot Sierra bullets much. Now I use a few of their bullets for different loads.

 

I also use the Berger book a lot. But I shoot Berger bullets a lot. They just seem to be on the safe side of load workup. So you need to start at the suggested loads, and work up to see what is safe in YOUR gun.

 

I also have the Nosler, Hornady, and Barnes books. I use them occasionally, but now that I have my loads worked up, they sit most of the time.

 

I also have a few of the powder manufacturers load data, but again, they sit most of the time.

 

Online sources are good for reference as well. I like www.reloadersnest.com and use it quite a bit to get a feel for what others have used.

 

Again, and MOST IMPORTANT, you need to start low and work your way up no matter what books or websites tell you is a maximum or safe load. Look for pressure signs and stopp immediately if you see or feel any. Only you can tell what your gun will do safely. Sometimes it is above published max loads, but I am in no way saying you should try this until you have some experience under your belt and your gun tells you it is safe to do so.

[oz31p]

The Lee reloading manual has a good break down of what your doing how to do it and why. Figure out the brand of equipment you plan on using and get the manual they make.

[Basser15]

Thanks guys....that's good information.

 

MULEPACKHUNTER, I live in the NW Phoenix area and this Spring if we could find a day or two to meet up I would greatly appreciate it. Maybe I can read as much info as I can before then so I have at least a little bit of an idea as to what questions I should be asking.

[1uglydude]

The best way to learn is to watch someone else do it, then what you read makes a lot more sense. After the spring seasons, give me a ring when you're in the east valley and you can come over and load a bit with me if you'd like.

 

-Jack

[10Turkeys]

Years ago I was in need of a couple of steel cutouts of Javelinas, a friend of mine had a plasma cutter and offered his services, when I got the steel back they kinda sorta looked like Javelinas, bottom line is just because they have a plasma cutter, or reloading press or fill in the blank doesn't mean they know how to use it. Along with a reloading manual you might check out a DVD Sierra bullets puts out featuring David Tubb, just my .02.

[Hoss50]

I taught myself to reload when I was about 13 by reading the reloading manuals I had. Sierra and speer mostly. My dad bought a reloading setup off a buddy but never learned to use it so I did and loaded for both of us.

 

I am not a great Reloader and have much to learn but I have taught myself and learned enough from reading to make some decent reloads for my guns without a failure.

 

I have loaded a few loads to hot to fast on the work up but it wasn't an issue but pushed it more then I was willing to keep doing.

 

Work your loads up slowly and keep track of what you are loading so you can repeat it if it shoots well. I didn't track what I loaded much when I was younger but now I am writing everything down and trying to do things simple things like load all brass that has the same head stamp and stuff.

 

I know that consistence will contribute to accuracy.

 

Harley

[muledeerarea33?]

Couldn't agree more 10turkeys! I was taught by an uncle and a great uncle who moulded bullets and loaded. Been casting and loading for over 10 years now and still learning every time. My advice is to find an ole man and obsorb every bit of info he has! The "originals" are a dyeing breed. Pardon my language but you need to rape them of all the info they have! Gotta carry on the traditions.

[MULEPACKHUNTER]

Thanks guys....that's good information.

 

MULEPACKHUNTER, I live in the NW Phoenix area and this Spring if we could find a day or two to meet up I would greatly appreciate it. Maybe I can read as much info as I can before then so I have at least a little bit of an idea as to what questions I should be asking.

Good deal I am not far from surprise so we could do it. Look me up when your ready.